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Arnold Rampersad reads from and discusses his book "Jackie Robinson"
Oct. 22, 1997 According to Arnold Rampersad’s book, “Jackie Robinson: A Biography”, Jackie Robinson’s claim to fame was not soley being the first African American baseball player to play in the MLB, but Robinson was also a symbol of race relations and civil justice. Rampersad’s book also includes various stories of Robinson’s background & family life. Robinson was court martialed for not sitting in the back of a bus. Sadly, Robinson’s son, Jackie, Jr. could never handle being the son of Jackie Robinson and he turned to drugs.
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Dick Cavett and Chris Porterfield discuss the book they wrote together, "Cavett"
Sep. 23, 1974 They discuss Mr. Cavett's life and his work as a talk show host. The interview ends with "Reverend Eli Jenkins' Prayer," a poem by Dylan Thomas sung by Osian Ellis, a Welsh singer, and harpist. These have been removed from the broadcast due to copyright.
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Eulogy for three non-adjusted men: Big Bill Broonzy, John Ciardi's father and Robert Redfield
Feb. 6, 1959 Terkel comments and presents a eulogy for three non-adjusted men. Broonzy, Big Bill ; Ciardi, John ; Redfield, Robert
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Elegy for three non-adjusted men: Big Bill Broonzy, John Ciardi and Robert Redfield ; part 2
Feb. 6, 1959 Terkel comments and presents a eulogy for three non-adjusted men. Broonzy, Big Bill ; Ciardi, John ; Redfield, Robert
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Barry Byrne discusses architecture of Chicago ; part 1
1970 Barry Byrne, architect, recalls his life and how architecture has changed in his lifetime. He discusses his childhood, the death of his father, the Prairie School, and his time working under Frank Lloyd Wright. Byrne also touches on how Chicago's cityscape has changed such as the disappearance of small neighborhoods.
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Bob Gibson and Tom Paxton discuss their careers and music
Feb. 21, 1980 Interviewing folk singers-songwriters Bob Gibson and Tom Paxton.
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