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Gore Vidal discusses his book “Myra Breckinridge”
Apr. 3, 1968 Writer Gore Vidal discusses his book “Myra Breckinridge,” the central characters of the book, and some of his previous work. Vidal reads excerpts from “Myra Breckinridge.” The songs “Crucifixion” by Jim & Jean and “Prisoner Numero 9” by Volutia are played. Additionally, Lily Kraus performs the 3rd Movement from Mozart’s Allegro number 15.
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Jean Vilar and Eugène Ionesco discuss French theater
1968 In the first part of this program Studs Terkel discusses French theater with critic Jean Vilar. In the second part, Studs and Eugène Ionesco discuss Ionesco’s work and the Theater of the Absurd.
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Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville
Dec. 22, 1959 Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.
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George Von Hilsheimer discusses his book “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers” ; part 2
Oct. 6, 1970 George Von Hilsheimer, educator and author of “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers,” discusses his work with troubled youth.
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Nicholas Von Hoffman discusses his book “Left at the Post”
Dec. 18, 1970 Nicholas Von Hoffman talks about his book "Left at the Post: Passions, Prejudices, and Laments of One of America's Most Generously Biased Writers". Additional topics include biased journalism, objectivism in news reporting, and politics.
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Three Vietman War veterans, Robert Black, Robert Johnson and Dr. Gordon Livingston, discuss the war, part 1
Nov. 12, 1970 Robert Black, Robert Johnson, and Dr. Gordon Livingston talk about the Vietnam War. All three are officers in the military and veterans of the Vietnam War. They talk about the Tet offensive and the Battle of Hue in 1968, and the deplorable treatment of the Vietnamese people by the United States military . Upon returning they have chosen to become anti-Vietnam War because it is not a struggle to stop Communism so much as being a force of destruction.
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Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Between the Lines”
1967 Writer Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Between the Lines,” his relationship with C. Wright Mills, and his career. Wakefield reads the epigraph from his book.
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Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Supernation at Peace and War”
1960 Writer Dan Wakefield discusses his book “Supernation at Peace and War” with Studs Terkel. Further discussion is had over civil unrest, draft dodging, and social injustices during the Vietnam War.
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Interviewing George Wald, biologist and philosopher, on the hazards of pollution, the environment, and peace
1970 Interviewing George Wald, biologist and philosopher, on the hazards of pollution, the environment, and peace. Wald talks about his speech at MIT "A Generation in Search of a Future".