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Terkel reads from John Sayles' short stories.
Reading from the collection of short stories, the Anarchists' convention
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Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life and work while Studs is in London, England ; part 1
1962 The tape begins with Studs speaking with Christopher Sykes, a friend and producer, Studs is getting information how to behave and what to expect. Studs meets Ms. Compton-Burnett at a flat in Cornwell Gardens, London, England and they discuss her life and work as a novelist and writer. Ms Compton Burnett discusses London and class structure. End of tape 1
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Tribute to Randy Shilts, journalist and chronicler of the AIDS epidemic
Mar. 7, 1994 Program includes an excerpt of a discussion with Shilts about his book "And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic."
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Presenting music from "Orpheus Descending: An Opera in Two Acts," with composer Bruce Saylor
May. 19, 1994 Performance of Orpheus descending
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Terkel presents a program discussing theater
Jan. 10, 1996 Terkel comments and presents a performance of "Henry IV."
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Ivy Compton-Burnett discusses her life & work ; part 2 and Peter Hall discusses the theater ; part 1
1962 Ivy Compton-Burnett continues the discussion of class structure in England. Ms. Compton-Burnett states that she has never been a actor but she had always been an observer, to which Studs agrees that her writing reflect her statement accurately. He ends the interview by telling Ms. Compton-Burnett that she is a true original and that he greatly admires her individuality. Interview ends at 13:00. (part 2) Studs then begins an interview with Peter Hall at Aldwych theater office London, England. Mr.
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Terkel comments and presents Bridge for Humanity--Bosnian Youth Project program
May. 9, 1996 Discussing and presenting music from an upcoming benefit for Bridge for Humanity - Bosnian Youth Project with journalist Jan Muller, Swedish singer Mattias Nilsson, Bridge for Humanity Executive Director Vesna Rebarnek, and health columnist Benjamin Girando.
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Discussing a production of the play, "Conversations with an Irish Rascal"
1997 a musical biography of Irish patriot and author Brendan Behan, with actors Glenn Allen Pruett and Mary Callaghan Lynch, and musician Neil Woodward.