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Douglas Turner Ward discusses the play “The River Niger”
Dec. 4, 1973 Theater director Douglas Turner Ward talks with Studs Terkel about the play "The River Niger." Further discussion is had about the play's writer, Joseph Walker, as well as the story and characters, and the play's connection to the African-American community.
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Interview with City Lit cast members
Dec. 29, 1982 Discussing the play "A solo song for Doc" by James Allan MacPherson and interviewing cast members of City Lit, Joseph Moore, Chuck Smith and Ernest Perry.
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Anna Deavere Smith discusses her career
May. 4, 1995 Anna Deavere Smith discusses and demonstrates her unique character portrayals from her works "Fires in the Mirror" and "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992."
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Interview with Avery Brooks
Feb. 7, 1991 Discussing Paul Robeson with actor, teacher, and musician Avery Brooks.
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James Earl Jones discusses the play "Othello"
Feb. 1, 1968 Jones discusses the play "Othello" where he plays the lead character Othello.
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Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 1
Jun. 13, 1961 Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.
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Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 2
Jun. 13, 1961 Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.