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On Location in South Africa, Studs speaks with two university students about race relations. Also speaking with members of African Music and Drama Association about upcoming performances ; part 1
1963 Studs interviews two Natal University students Richard and Nathan they discuss race relations (apartheid)in South Africa. Linda Mhjongo actress and alumni of African Music and Drama Association (AMDA) talks to Studs about returning to Johannesburg from London. Gideon, musical director of (AMDA) talks about and plays the music of their current production "Spinnono". Lancelot, a 14 year old boy plays the piano. A young lady, Rose sings a couple of short songs from "Spinnono". Connie Mombasa director of AMDA production "Men without shadows" John Paul Sartre, talks about the play.
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Studs meets with Jeremy Taylor to drive to Sophiatown and attend a service at Church of Christ the King; part 2
1963 Hotel outside in sunshine, observing the people around him on Von Velig St and Clerque St waiting for Jeremy Taylor satirical pop/folk singer. Riding in the car to Sophiatown Church of Christ the King with Jeremy Taylor, they discuss Sophiatown being a truly integrated town and the town being torn down once the government decided it was a white area. They attend a service at Church of Christ the King with beautiful singing of the congregation.
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Studs Presents Joy Street II: Portrait of an Outsider as a Young Man ; part 1
1965 In part two of the six part series Joy Street, Studs focuses on the life of one particular young man. Eighteen year old Jimmy shares with Studs his daily routine, his triumphs and tragedies, and what he would hope to accomplish during his life, if he ever gets that chance.
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Social workers discuss international youth welfare ; part 1
Jan. 9, 1965 Social workers discuss their work in youth welfare in various parts of the world including India, Germany, Peru, and Malaysia.
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Maya Angelou and Tom Wicker discuss life and culture in the U.S. South
Jul. 1, 1979 Poet Maya Angelou and journalist Tom Wicker discuss life in the U.S. South and how the region’s history has shaped its culture. Topics of discussion include social dynamics and race in the South, the concept of “home” and what it means to return to one’s roots, and religion in the South. Angelou reads excerpts of her poetry, including “Still I Rise” and “Phenomenal Woman,” and shares spiritual songs from her childhood.
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Panel of women recipients discuss being welfare recipients in Chicago
Jan. 1, 1969 A panel of women discuss raising their families while getting welfare assistance and living in poverty in Chicago.
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Interview with Larry and Bob Jakus about their album "Prairie House"
Dec. 22, 1988 Discussing their album "Prairie House" with two members of The Wright Street Band; Larry Jakus (drums) and architecture buff Bob Jakus (lyricist, composer). All of The Wright Street Band's songs are based on architect Frank Lloyd Wright's life and work.