Studs Terkel (author of "Working") dies 10-31-08

[Paul W. Thompson]

Studs Terkel (author of "Working") dies 10-31-08#1

Posted: 10/31/08 at 5:44pm

Chicago's WFMT-FM radio is reporting on the death of author and broadcaster Studs Terkel at age 96. He wrote the oral history book upon which the musical "Working" was based.

[Paul W. Thompson]

re: Studs Terkel (author of 'Working') dies 10-31-08#2

Posted: 10/31/08 at 5:52pm

Here's a link:

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/studs.terkel.dies.2.853698.html

[TimesSquareRegular]

re: Studs Terkel (author of 'Working') dies 10-31-08#2

Posted: 10/31/08 at 6:55pm

One of the most remarkable men of the 20th Century - and he lieved and documented most of it! He helped define Chicago as much as any of its cultural or architectural landmarks, as much as any single historical event, as much as Michigan Avenue or Grant Park or Uno's Pizzeria. Listening to his radio show was a regular part of my Chicago days, and his books sit prominently on my shelf.

If you go to http://www.chicagotribune.com/ you will find a link on their front page to some terrific videos about him, including David Schwimmer discussing the stage version of Turkel's RACE that he directed.

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[teka21]

re: Studs Terkel (author of 'Working') dies 10-31-08#3

Posted: 10/31/08 at 7:06pm

Studs was a national treasure. I'd like to think he'll be smiling from above on Tuesday, he had endorsed his fellow Chicagoan Barack Obama. Also hope he voted already by absentee ballot!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

re: Studs Terkel (author of 'Working') dies 10-31-08#4

Posted: 10/31/08 at 7:23pm

RACE is an incredible book, as is WORKING.

Thank you, Mr. Terkel, for your contributions.

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