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Interview with the Chicago Brass Quintet
Apr. 21, 1986 Interviewing the Chicago Brass Quintet.
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Carol Channing discusses her perspective about being a musical and comedic performer
Sep. 19, 1961 In this interview Carol Channing discusses her work as artist: comedic timing; live/club performing; her connection with the audience as a performer; theater as a "spiritual world"; the concept of "opening nights"; creation of Mehitabel's (alley cat) voice; "Lorelei", and her ability deliver comedic characterizations and impersonations (such as Marlene Dietrich, Sophie Tucker, and Cecilia Sisson). Included in this interview are excerpts from the "Little Girl from Little Rock", "Madeline and Other Bemelmans", "Shinbone Alley".
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Carl Charnett, Director of Gateway House, and residents ; part 1
1970 The director of Gateway House, Carl Charnett, discusses Gateway House, a community for the cure of drug addiction (part 1 of 2). Includes interview of a resident, Linda.
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Paul Theroux discusses his book "Mosquito Coast"
Feb. 23, 1982 Discussing the book "Mosquito coast" with the author novelist Paul Theroux.
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Dennis Brutus, John Fry, and Judith Todd discusses race, South Africa, and Rhodesia
Apr. 28, 1973 Judith Todd, daughter of prime minister of Rhodesia, discusses the book "Right to say no"; Dennis Brutus, poet and involved in protest of Rhodesia taking part in 1972 Olympics, and John Fry pastor First Presbyterian Church and social writer, race, South Africa, and Rhodesia. Excerpt from interview of people in South Africa - a guide, an Afrikaner, and a Chicago policeman regarding race (1895817-6-1 South African Tapes). The three were brought together to have a round table discussion about race relations in South Africa.
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Philip M. Stern discusses his new book "Lawyers on Trial"
Dec. 5, 1980 After enrolling in law school at age 49, Stern breaks down the double-standards and monopoly power of the legal profession.
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C.D.B. Bryan talks with Studs Terkel
Jul. 14, 1976 C.D.B. Bryan discusses his book "Friendly Fire" and the Vietnam War. Bryan discusses the true story of Michael Mullen who was killed by friendly fire in Vietnam and his family.
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Mary Lynn McCree Bryan talks about her book "Eighty Years at Hull House"
Jan. 13, 1970 Discussing the book, "Eighty Years at Hull House," and interviewing the co-author, Mary Lynn McCree Bryan. Mary Lynn McCree Bryan discusses the Hull House and its founders in Chicago, Illinois. Includes two clips of Florence Scala speaking: one about nature and about a tree that was taken down at Hull House and one about Jane Addams. Includes a clip of Jessie Binford discussing Jane Addams.