Conversations with History: Studs Terkel

[LUVJONZ99]

His books are fascinating, especially the one (can't remeber) where he interviewed people 30 years later........

[onfirealex]

The Kreisler guy wants his time in the shine.

[1888junkteam]

excellent worker!

[greenlee7smythe]

Studs.....Terkel?......no disrespect.....but does anyone else find the name simply funny? in a good way?

[macflyfilm]

He was so unique. He was an agnostic, but he loved Gospel music. I always find people like that very interesting. He doesn't put himself in any one box, and he's respectful of other. On the other hand people like Richard Dawkins, so abrasive and negative. Yeah, you believe what you want, but don't rub the toilet brush over the other side.

[depletable]

Yeah, so many Christians are abrasive, and go to peoples' doors, and actually are supposed to be abrasive and jam their religion down others' mouths to try to convert them. So I totally feel you. People should be a lot more like people like Studs, you're right.

[macflyfilm]

In my country we don't have many if any evangelicals. Guessing you're American.

[depletable]

Yes I am. But Christians don't need to be evangelicals necessarily over here to feel the need to convert your ass.

[macflyfilm]

It's different here. I'm Christian for instance.

[easygrip]

that was just like listening to my grandpa as if he were still alive.

[DermochelysCoriacea]

Wow. That was incredible.

[ungerbn]

Terkel is a great and inspiring man.

Great opening music, by the way.

[kn9ioutom]

A GREAT american WHOM WE GREATLY MISS !!

[ColeLite]

Studs Terkel was a commie Jew like so many whose parents came over here to thrive yet pollute our social and political system. He (and his type) should be despised.

[rjcibula]

North America need better coverage for speakers and writers such as Studs. A Great contributor to a better way to think and do.

[chngdwrld]

A great American and because of his work our history that he recorded and shared with all will have an army of followers in his honor.American UNION with reason.

[toddrunt]

God Bless you Studs! Our Universe is better know!

[edscuttle]

Just rewatched the marvellous BBC Hardtalk interview. A great man and someone the world needs to listen to.

[kgbronx631957]

I don't know him. Interesting listening to him at 91 years old.

[mytheropy]

I love this guy! Long live the truthful Historian!

[xLeoy]

This man was truely a great man, R.I.P

When he speaks about people becoming facists and taking out their frustations on the wrong people. This happens today, the working class are brainwashed into hating immigrants and certain religions, knowing the US was formed by immigrants and here in England after WWII immigration helped rebuild it. Many are becoming right wing blaming the wrong people for their crisis knowing its the global corrupt co-orporations who are the ones to blame.

[xLeoy]

jun7par you can add jews, protestants and the most evil of all born again christian republicans to that list. Any form of extremism is evil, blind faith and ignorance are a venomous combination.

[christophertimothy]

thank you for your example, studs...here's hoping we follow it

[marialumena]

god bless Studs!

[bedebooporiginal]

Need more Studs Terkels around.

[jun7per]

An agnostic Jew. You cant get anymore Spiritual than that.

Most religious people especially "Catholics and Muslims" are evil.

Listen to what he says about being responsible for what we do while we are alive....who knows what happens after we die. What matters is now!

[jun7per]

I love Studs.

He supported Obama.

Its sad he passed away before seeing President Obama make history.

[astrotter]

A better man has never spoken. America lost its voice long before his died today. But, hearing him, I feel hope. Honest, real hope.

[Quicksilver2723]

I love Studs!

[inahow]

I will miss you terribly, Studs. Long live your beautiful spirit, your championship of the working man, and those wonderful red socks! Love, peace, and happy travels back to Ida in heaven...

[antispamdinista]

We'll miss you, Studs.

[t4texas]

RIP Studs. One of the great American voices!

[jfreijser]

I agree, Studs Terkel is an amazing jewel.

Incredible how little known he is, witness the small number of views on Youtube.

[PeteJones100]

Studs Terkel is a great man. A true pioneer of oral history