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  • A conversation with Eartha Kitt

    Nov. 7, 1978

    Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Gretchen Cryer

    May. 25, 1980

    The star and writer of I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On The Road joins Studs to talk about the balance between motherhood and her career. Cryer is the mother of actor Jon Cryer.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Talking about Paul Robeson, with James Earl Jones

    Nov. 17, 1977

    The star of stage and screen joins Studs to talk about his portrayal of Paul Robeson at The Studebaker Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Geraldine Page and Rip Torn

    Jul. 10, 1974

    The married acting couple talk with Studs about their production of Lillian Hellman's The Little Foxes, at the Academy Festival Theater in Lake Forest.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Martyn Green

    Nov. 11, 1974

    The English actor and singer talks about his performance in Edward Bond's The Sea, at The Goodman Theatre, which would end up being his final role on stage.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • A conversation with Alfred Brendel

    Apr. 28, 1994

    The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about his multi-faceted career.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Alfred Brendel

    May. 6, 1985

    The Czech-born Austrian pianist, painter, poet, and essayist joins Studs to talk about performing, writing, Haydn, and humor.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Viveca Lindfors

    Jul. 17, 1978

    The Swedish-American actress talks with Studs about her one-woman show, I Am A Woman, at the St. Nicholas Theater. The program includes some clips from an earlier interview with Lindfors.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Lanford Wilson

    May. 1, 1980

    The Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist talks about his latest play, Talley's Folly, at the Studebaker Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss the Jobs Project and life in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

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