The comedic creative force of Lily Tomlin and comedy writer Jane Wagner discuss the character of Edith Ann as well as the bag lady, Trudy, upon the release of their book "Edith Ann: My Life So Far".* Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations. 

According to Sir Cedric Hardwicke, plays are only fashionable in New York City even though people all around the country are hungry to see a good play. In England around Christmas time, Hardwicke says children are exposed to plays at an early age, unlike here in the states, where there aren't any plays geared toward children.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Dr. Young talks about his policy about addictive medications at Cook County Hospital, and about the financially driven connections between pharmaceutical companies and doctors.

When asked what the play meant to her, cast member Carmen Pelton, said the play was a presentation of Susan B. Anthony and her struggles. Alan Stone explained why he felt chills when Anthony spoke of her troubles. "Mother of Us All," explained director Frank Galati was a look at the good fight Susan B. Anthony pursued toward women's suffrage.

Director Frank Galati explains that the play "She Always Said, Pablo," was about Gertrude Stein's relationship with Pablo Picasso. Referring to the play itself, Galati also said that he tried to marry their narrative writings with some operatic song.

Discussing the movie "Return of the Secaucus seven" with Maggie Renzi and John Sayles.

Actor and director Sidney Poitier offers his reflections about his autobiographical memoir, "This Life". Poitier explains how he never had ambitions to be an actor and yet he stumbled into acting when looking through the clasisfied ads. There's a story about his agent trying to settle a negotiation on Poitier's behalf. Poitier's agent told the others involved that Poitier was offered a film in Hollywood. Believing it was a cheap ploy, the agent was told to tell Poitier to go onto Hollywood, and the rest is history for Sidney Poitier.

Stage director Alan Schneider talks about his work with playwrights, Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee. Plays include "Waiting for Godot," "A Delicate Balance," and "Whose Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"

The director and actor discuss their interpretation of O'Neill's Hughie, presented by the Academy Festival Theatre in Lake Forest. Program includes clips of Robards' performance.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Studs joins the cast and director of the Goodman Theatre's production of Athol Fugard's Sizwe Banzi is Dead, to talk about the play and its portrayal of South African apartheid. Some dramatic readings are included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations