The American jazz writer and historian shares stories of the lives, careers, and personalities of some of the most popular performers of the 20th Century in his book, The Best of the Music Makers.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Lisa Sergio was known as the "Golden Voice of Rome" for her radio broadcasts in French, English, and Italian in Italy from 1932-1937. Sergio also worked as a translator of Benito Mussolini's speeches.

Frank Galati talks about the production of, "Postcard From Morocco." The stories are told through the seven people stranded at the train station. Galati notes that the luggage the people have with them also represent people's baggage through out their lives.

Studs speaks with the author, theater scholar, and biographer about her book, W. S. Gilbert: A Classic Victorian and His Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Toni Morrison talks about her books and themes of memory, excessive love, possession, and recovery. It includes an excerpt from an interview with Emanuel Dunn.

Director Steven Robman and actor Brian Dennehy discuss their play "Rat in the Skull". Brian Dennehy performs a passage from Rat in the Skull.

Musicians Jerry Fuller, Jeff Bradetich, and Judi Bradetich discuss their careers and recently released works such as Fuller's Songs, Dances and Fantasy, and Bradetich's latest work, Broadway for All the Hear. Pieces from both of these works are performed during the interview, including Broadway pieces from Cabaret, West Side Story, and music highlighting the double bass's sounds.

When talking about his book, "Chi-Town," Norbert Blei said all the communities in Chicago offer everyone the groups' separate ethnic cultures. Blei also talks about riding the Douglass Park El and the old man sitting on a bench, who he encounters at Grant Park. Lastly, Blei talks about writers who have influenced him.

Director Frank Galati explains that the play "She Always Said, Pablo," was about Gertrude Stein's relationship with Pablo Picasso. Referring to the play itself, Galati also said that he tried to marry their narrative writings with some operatic song.