Actresses — Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden / Kathleen Quinlan ; interviewed by Barry Parker.

Kathleen Quinlan (b. 1954), star of the film “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden,” discusses her career and the film. She is interviewed by Barry Parker in a Washington, DC hotel room.

August 24, 2025

Elsa Lanchester herself.

Actress talks about her life and work.|ELSA LANCHESTER HERSELF. – Elsa Lanches presents views from her life, including impression of Sitwell, T.S. Eliot, and her former husband Charles Laughton. – BROADCAST: KPFK, 27 Sept. 1967.

August 24, 2025

Dorothy Stickney / interviewed by Bruce Kenyon.

Dorothy Stickney (1896 – 1998), the original Vinnie in “Life with Father” and “Life with Mother”, discusses her long career in theater which began with “Front Page” and ended with “Pippin.” Program opens with Stickney reading. Host is Bruce Kenyon.

August 24, 2025

Marian Seldes / interviewed by Bruce Kenyon.

Actress Marian Seldes (1928-2014), recipient of Tony, Obie and Drama Desk Awards, is interviewed by WBAI’s Bruce Kenyon. They touch on virtually every facet of her craft, in addition to sharing memories of such coworkers as Judith Anderson, John Gielgud, Colleen Dewhurst, and shows such as “Medea”, “Tiny Alice”, and “Equus.” Program begins with a…

August 24, 2025

Peggy Cass / interviewed by Bruce Kenyon.

American actress, comedian and television personality Peggy Cass (1924-1999) discusses her childhood, early theatrical career and travels with WBAI’s Bruce Kenyon.

August 24, 2025

Melina Mercouri at the New School / introduced by Adamandea Polas.

Greek actress talks on her life and career.

August 24, 2025