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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.

Mabel Mercer interviewed by Marian McPartland

Mabel Mercer (1900-1984), Black British cabaret singer, talks with Marion McPartland about her career and the songs of Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and others. Marion McPartland plays examples of her work throughout the program.

Teddi King interviewed by Marian McPartland

Host Marian McPartland interviews and plays selection of music by jazz singer Teddi King (1929 – 1977).

Mary Lou Williams retrospective / hosted by Marian McPartland

Host Marian McPartland interviews and plays selection of music by jazz musician Mary Lou Williams (1910-1981).

Leon Edel on writing and writers / interviewed by Charles Ruas.

Biographer and author discusses his work and writers he has known, including Edith Wharton, James Joyce, Edmund Wilson and Edna St. Vincent Millay.

Leon Edel on the art of biography / interviewed by Susan Howe and Charles Ruas.

Biographer and editor discusses his subjects, Henry James and Edmund Wilson, and his work.

What the woman lived : Louise Bogan in her letters and poems / produced by Rick Harris and Bill Kortum

A dramatization of poet Louise Bogan's (1897-1970) life recorded in May 1975 at the Manhattan Theatre Club. Actors Marian Seldes and Kathryn Walker give a dramatic reading of Louise Bogan's letters and poems. Adapted for the stage by Janet Sternburg and Corinne Jacker. Directed by Corinne Jacker. Produced by Janet Sternburg.

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.

A discussion of the work of designer and architect Eileen Gray / moderated by Judith Vivell.

Judith Vivell moderates a discussion of the work of designer/architect Eileen Grey (full name: Kathleen Eileen Moray Gray). Participating in the discussion are architect Susanna Torre and architectural historian Debby Nevins. Produced by Judith Nivell with engineering by David Rapkin.

Erotic art by women / produced by Judith Vivell.

Hannah Wilke, sculptor; Ann Sharp, collagist; Irene Stern, photographer; Judith Bernstein, artist (in paper and charcoal); and Louise Bougeois, sculptor, discuss women's erotic art and how they define "erotic art". Produced and hosted by Judith Vivell.

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