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David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited
Oct. 12, 1973 Photographer David Scherman talks with Studs Terkel about the stories that photos can tell, famous photographers, and the book “The Best of Life,” which Scherman edited. A recording of the song “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by the Weavers is played.
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William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic"
1970 William L. Shirer discusses his book "The Collapse of the Third Republic". Shirer talks about the fall of the third republic of France. Shirer also discusses World War II Europe.
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Simon Wiesenthal discusses World War II and The Sunflower
Mar. 12, 1976 Simon Wiesenthal discusses his advocacy work after surviving the Holocaust and the publication of The Sunflower in 1969.
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Gordon Zahn discusses his book "In Solitary Witness" ; part 1
Jan. 15, 1965 One's conscience, morals and religion are all apart of Gordon Zahn's book, "In Solitary Witness: The Life and Death of Franz Jagerstatter". Zahn talks about who Jagerstatter was and what made him decide to say "No" to Hitler's army. Jagerstatter chose to lay with the community of saints rather than kill Jewish people.
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Sir Georg Solti talks with Studs Terkel
Feb. 1, 1995 Studs engages the former Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor, Sir Georg Solti, in a wide-ranging conversation about his life and career. From his early studies in Budapest with Béla Bartók, his string of good-luck opportunities before, during, and after World War II, meeting Toscanini in Lucerne, and starting on top conducting in Frankfurt, London, and finally Chicago. He discusses his many German and European musical influences and contemporaries, and stresses the importance of education, arts funding, and hard work.
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Reporter and author John L. Spivak talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1967 Studs and Spivak talk all things labor: unions, strikes, and spies. Spivak's work reporting on Fascism and Socialism is also discussed.
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Reporter and author John L. Spivak talks about his autobiography with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1967 Several aspects of Spivak's career are discussed in detail, including his exposure of chain gangs, a Depression-era Communist forgery, investigating the anti-Nazi underground in Germany and how to exploit the insecurities of vigilantes.
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Rita Streich discusses her upcoming recital and Studs plays selections ; part 3
Feb. 17, 1962 Studs Terkel interviews Rita Streich about her recital coming up. He also plays selections from her work for viewers to listen to. She also talks about music during World War II.
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Thomas Keneally discusses the book "Schindler's List"
Nov. 12, 1982 Thomas Keneally discusses the book "Schindler's List," detailing the actions of Oskar Schindler saving Jews during WWII.