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Nelson Algren and Mario De Vecchi discuss "La Dolce Vita," part 1
Jun. 17, 1961 Nelson Algren and Mario De Vecchi discuss the international appeal of Federico Fellini’s film, “La Dolce Vita.” In part one, Algren and Devecchi focus on the film’s main character, journalist Marcello Rubini, and his quest for identity, particularly in relation to his interactions with the film’s intellectual character, Steiner. They discuss the film’s key metaphorical images and its portrayal of the influence of media and the emotional detachment and dehumanization it can create.
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Interview with Larry Adler with a Guthrie memorial post script
Mar. 10, 1977 Interviewing harmonica player Larry Adler and singer, songwriter, musician and activist Woody Guthrie. The original date of the recording of this interview is uncertain because Guthrie, who died in 1967, was present at this interview.
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Interview with Larry Adler
Oct. 26, 1988 Discussing "It Ain't Necessarily So: An Autobiography" (published by Grove) with the author, musician Larry Adler.
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Shana Alexander discusses her book "Happy Days"
Nov. 10, 1995 The book, "Happy Days: My Mother, My Father, My Sister and Me," gives a lot of background about Shana Alexander's father, Milton Ager. A few of Ager's songs are played throughout the interview. Alexander also glosses over her time spent with "Life Magazine," and with "60 Minutes."
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Interviewing the Boys of the Lough
Apr. 13, 1977 Interviewing the Boys of the Lough, Irish folk musicians including Robin Morton, Dave Richardson, Cathal McConnell, and Aly Rain.
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Studs presents program reflecting on President Roosevelt's death
Apr. 11, 1975 Terkel presents program reflecting on individuals' recollection of the day that FDR died and the former President's legacy among younger Americans.
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Terkel comments and presents Chicago comedy revisited
Oct. 1, 1976 Terkel comments and presents Chicago comedy revisited. Includes excerpts of Dick Gregory's routine and an interview with him, Mike Nichols, Bob Newhart and Burr Tillstrom.