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Studs Terkel discusses the history of Chicago architecture and its future with Carl Condit, Richard Nickel, and Ben Weese
1957 Studs Terkel rebroadcasts a discussion on the Chicago School of Architecture and its future in memory of Carl Condit. Carl Condit, Richard Nickel, and Ben Weese share their opinions on the Auditorium Theatre, University of Illinois-Circle Campus, Chicago Civic Center, Monadnock Building, and historical continuity.
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Cliff Norton discusses his career
1960 When Cliff Norton performed his first live gig, he tried out his comedy on the band. Norton credits having good performances because of being given good material, funny material. Norton further explained that being an entertainer, one always has to be writing in order to maintain their creative edge.
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The Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee discusses the civil rights movement, protests, and jail with Studs Terkel
Sep. 1962 Terkel talks with Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee about the civil rights movement, protests, and jail.
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A young white cabbie talks with Studs Terkel
Mar. 26, 1962 Interviewing a young white cabbie and farewell comments on the plane ride home when Studs traveled home from Montgomery, Alabama.
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Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1962 Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 1) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprenticeship. This is a two part interview.
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Arnold Wesker talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1962 Terkel Talks with known English Dramatist Sir Arnold Wesker (part 2) about the economy of England. The talk begins with the subject of apprentices and when students began their apprenticeship (usually at the age of 15). This is a two part interview
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The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1962 Interviewing with the very "Upper U" girl at the establishment (Part 1) while Studs was in England.
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The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1962 Interviewing with the very "u" girl at the establishment (Part 2) while Studs was in England.
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On location in Melun, France at Maison Central Melun prison ; part 2
1962 Madame B. translates for Studs as he speaks with two inmates. Both inmates work in the prison one as a cook and the other as a librarian. Studs talks to each of the inmates about their early life, their work in the prison and their rehabilitation. Madame B is interviewed after the visit to the prison, and she speaks about her volunteer work at the prison. Following the interview, there is a postscript in which Madame B. records "notes" for Nelson Algren and Herman and Mrs. Kogan. Once he is on his own, Studs explains that Madame B.
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South African gold miners discuss their work
1963 Studs Terkel talks with Mr Law, the chief of the miners hospital, and the workers in the mine as he tours the gold mine. He he speaks to the miners about where they are from and talks with them about their jobs.