Studs

Studs Terkel's Final Face-To-Face Interview: 'Hope Dies Last'

AARP | Alex Kotlowitz | Posted 01.14.2009 | Chicago


Shortly before his death in October at age 96, I visited my dear friend Studs Terkel. His crackling voice was thinner than it used to be, and he didn'...

Studs Terkel Honored At Steppenwolf

Posted 12.19.2008 | Chicago


"Gathering on Monday night at Steppenwolf Theatre to celebrate Terkel's life and work was a group of 18 actors and musicians who gave voice to Terkel...

To Studs: With Love and Memories

Roger Ebert | Posted 12.02.2008 | Media


Roger Ebert

Studs was the most widely and deeply loved man I ever hope to know. If you met him, he was your friend.

Studs Terkel Dies at 96

Pete Cenedella | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Pete Cenedella

Come Tuesday, we measure how far we've come. I have no doubt that Studs Terkel, the great American believer, died happy, anticipating what might come Tuesday.

Studs Terkel Dies

Chicago Tribune | Rick Kogan | Posted 12.01.2008 | Chicago


Louis Terkel arrived here as a child from New York City and in Chicago found not only a new name but a place that perfectly matched--in its energy, it...