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Presenting the Old Town school of folk music
Oct. 8, 1963 Terkel comments and presents the Old Town school of folk music
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The Lira Singers in conversation with Studs Terkel
Nov. 28, 1986 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by The Lira Singers
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Presenting music by jazz musicians Jimmy McPartland and Bud Freeman
Aug. 31, 1982 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Jimmy McPartland and Bud Freeman
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Presenting music with jazz cornetist Jimmy McPartland and jazz pianist and radio host of "Piano Jazz," Marian McPartland
Oct. 26, 1990 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Marian and Jimmy McPartland
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Presenting music with jazz pianist and radio host of "Piano Jazz," Marian McPartland
Jun. 8, 1992 Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Marian McPartland
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John Keyes in conversation with Studs Terkel
Jan. 23, 1990 Discussing the Regal Theater with actor and theater historian John Keyes.
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Talking with and presenting a retrospective of the work of folksinger, guitarist, and labor activist Win Stracke
May. 19, 1983 While reminiscing about their 46-year friendship, Studs Terkel presents of retrospective of Win Stracke's work. Stracke said he was surprised that Studs hadn't outgrown their friendship. A few excerpts from past interviews are included in this interview.
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Fleming Brown plays the banjo and discusses his career with Studs Terkel
Jan. 12, 1982 Fleming Brown, banjo player, discusses the influences Uncle Dave Macon, Pete Seeger, The Almanac Singers, and his teacher, Doc Hopkins had on him. He and Terkel also discuss the influence of WLS's Barn Dance radio show in Chicago and the Grand Ole Opry's WSM had on folk music. Fleming plays "Uncle Buddy" by Arthur Smith, to open and close the show. He also discusses the themes of Appalachian music such as lost love, mystery and murder, and plays examples for the audience.