I lived in Chicago in '69-70 in a German neighborhood. I didn't have a TV and didn't want one. I loved that city and I especially loved Studs Terkel, reading Mike Royko everyday and playing at the Earl of Old Town and the Fifth Peg. It was a wonderful time. Sweet Home Chicago.
Studs sure was one of a kind! I lived & worked in Chicago in the late 80s & 90s, the most beer "drinking est" city I've ever been in! Alot of "Old Style"🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺✌
Such a gem. These are real people being candid about their real everyday lives, struggles. There's a certain humility about this you don't commonly see today. Now we take ourselves too seriously and not others as seriously as we should, must really. Thank as always David.
Back to when the world seemed more normal. Wonderful times but not without its problems. I think the internet has ruined our lives and yet thanks to it we can see this wonderful material. Thank you David. ❤
Heyyy, that was too short! I enjoyed listening to these guys! Great perspective on home ownership back in the day of these Americans coming from different backgrounds to share in a part of the "American Dream". It's not about a showy display of ones means of life but having a roof over your head you could call your own from your blood, sweat and tears...
Thank you so much! We need more voices of every day people out there. I’m very curious about where these peoples children are now, particularly Mike Lavell’s new son!
Studs Terkel is up there with the greatest of the greatest. A true working class hero! I've never heard anyone say a bad word about the man. I love the story of how Mahalia Jackson refused to perform if he wasn't included. I was so fortunate to meet Studs in 2001 when the nonprofit I worked for sent me to Chicago for a conference. The conference 'handlers' were busy trying to keep an eye on Studs, but knowing he was on the bill I had his latest book (Will The Circle Be Unbroken), siezed my moment, walked up and sat down right next to him. "Hi, young man!" They couldn't stop us after that. He happened to catch the IWW pin on my jacket (ok, I made sure he saw it), which he genuinely appreciated. He not only signed the book for me, allowed photos with me and others, but we also chatted much, much too briefly about his books, James Agee & Walker Evans, Edward Robb Ellis, among others. For whatever reason, this particular day I seemed to be the only one with a digital camera, and ended up taking photos for several people, including some local big funders of the conference. It turns out that even some of the local hoity-toities (including one 70-ish Chicagoan) were huge fans of Studs yet had never had a chance for a photo-op with him. The handlers were desperately trying to wrap up the impromptu session, but he told them, "we're good" and it went on for about 20 minutes to their immense consternation. Studs was the emcee for the closing plenary, there were kid singers (unbelievable), it was a rousing success, and in typical fashion deflected all applause in complete humility to the kids. For those of us who'd managed to chat with him it was like we'd met the rockstar of the ages. I go back to his books now and then, and also love to hear some of the extand radio shows and videos such as this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Chester: Thank you for presenting your experience. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker
Thanks for sharing a great memory Chester. Sounds like a very cool experience. Maybe a bit premeditated, but a great memory 😉⚡️✌️, & isn't that what we all shoot for...those special memories. Thanks again
This was outstanding David. Thanks for uploading the clip. I would LOVE to see the entire interview (or anything else that you may have done with Studs Terkel - He was truly an amazing human being)!
Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker
Grew up listening to Studs Turkle, he had an amazing ability to do cold interviews (just a card with the persons name, occupation and maybe a couple of things about them) with all kinds of people and occupations and be able to draw them out into whatever direction worked to get the person to talk about themselves, their job, their interests. Even in this you can see him doing the odd question/suggestion to encourage participation then sit back and let things flow, while at the start he was basically introducing each participant from a brief index card. Brother got to listen to Pierre Burton (Canadian equivalent to Studs) interview Studs, about 10 minutes in they stopped to question who was interviewing who then continued on.
I read Studs Terkel's book "Working" years ago. It was fascinating. The interaction between the young semi-hippie guy and the guy who was maybe 10 years older was interesting. I was a teenager in 1971, and there was a lot of conflict between people who just wanted a secure job and their own home and the "hippies" who thought none of that was important.
I remember working in offices where you could smoke at your desk. Then you could just smoke in the break room. Fortunately, I quit smoking when I was about 20. My older brother convinced me it was a disgusting habit.
That lady seems wonderful. This groups conversation is beautiful. We need these content creators to create these groups nowadays, without the "Modern Content" perspective and editing in mind. I'm sure it'd open up some eyes. As always, love your work David. Wishing the best.
That was fascinating. I'd love to see the whole thing. People on camera today are so different from back then. My mom bought Studs' book "Working" when it came out and I read it, too. Think I'll grab a copy off Amazon or Ebay.
In 2007, I was a theatre major and performed in the musical derived fron Studs Terkel's "Working". It was a different kind of show, without a plot throughline, but I loved that show. We performed it in Detroit and the audience seemed to really connect to his work.
Studs Terkel! What a delight it is to see his image again, Mr. Hoffman. Did you have an opportunity to interview or film Studs? I would have loved to be a fly on that wall. I have experienced several memorable things today, and now to begin my evening with your Channel and Studs Terkel-I shall have to make a special entry in my journal! SJB
Thank you Steven for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker Mr. Hoffman, I would be happy to assist in any way I can. I do not know what you mean be a “Thanks Button”. The meanings of thumbs up and thumbs down icons seem plain enough, but “Thanks”? I do not have a computer and view your Channel on a smart phone. Please clarify. Steven James Beto
Most smartphones have this feature. If you look directly below the video screen where the up and down icons are, there is also a thanks button. Thank you for the effort Steven. David Hoffman filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker ok David, thanks anyway, still what an interesting response from Studs, in such a circumstance, it says quite a bit about his character for sure!✌
Subscriber here. Mike seemed interesting and a bit of a blowhard who loves any attention and the siund if hus own voice. However, amazed regarding the discourse we do not see enough of these days. I would like to think we are still capable without fighting and walking away.
Interesting how what makes people content changes. It was once a dream to own a home - *your own home* - now "your own home" needs to be 4,000 square feet and have Viking appliances, walk-in closets, olimpic-sized swimming pool, a heated garage....
Very interesting. I hear a lot of millennials comparing about how they have it now compared to those people then... Saying that it was easier for people then to acquire and live the lifestyle they wanted to compare to the world that today's millennials live in. But what I got from this presentation is that the people there seem to be more grateful and appreciative of what they have I mean what they had instead of wanting more and more. It seems like today's culture puts an endless desire for materialistic things in front of us instead of teaching us to be grateful for what we have in whatever situation we find ourselves.
@@Ben_Dover753 well let's use the Kardashians as an example. A lot of young people think that that can be something attainable for them and feel bad that they don't have it or have a great desire to have it. Like I said, instead of just appreciating what they have. There's not much of a middle-class left anymore. We just have rich and poor
@@Ben_Dover753 because that’s how people are influenced. Especially young people. If they didn’t watch it, then it wouldn’t be such a popular show. Movies, televisions, music. Look at all the rappers with their gold bling bling. You never had musicians acting, or looking like that back in the day of this recording.
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I lived in Chicago in '69-70 in a German neighborhood. I didn't have a TV and didn't want one. I loved that city and I especially loved Studs Terkel, reading Mike Royko everyday and playing at the Earl of Old Town and the Fifth Peg. It was a wonderful time. Sweet Home Chicago.
Studs sure was one of a kind! I lived & worked in Chicago in the late 80s & 90s, the most beer "drinking est" city I've ever been in! Alot of "Old Style"🍺🍻🍺🍻🍺✌
Such a gem. These are real people being candid about their real everyday lives, struggles. There's a certain humility about this you don't commonly see today. Now we take ourselves too seriously and not others as seriously as we should, must really. Thank as always David.
Back to when the world seemed more normal. Wonderful times but not without its problems. I think the internet has ruined our lives and yet thanks to it we can see this wonderful material. Thank you David. ❤
They literally talk about starving and waiting outside to steal bread.
@@Xeirus911Yeah. They’re honest, not paid shills for someone else’s agenda.
A rare video, thanks for letting us see this David Hoffman film maker. 👍👍🎥
It's funny how that guy just said he wishes people had enough food to eat and the other guy just goes insane yelling.
I have read many of Studs books feel they represent America!
Heyyy, that was too short! I enjoyed listening to these guys! Great perspective on home ownership back in the day of these Americans coming from different backgrounds to share in a part of the "American Dream". It's not about a showy display of ones means of life but having a roof over your head you could call your own from your blood, sweat and tears...
Great one, D.H.! Thanks.
Thank you so much! We need more voices of every day people out there. I’m very curious about where these peoples children are now, particularly Mike Lavell’s new son!
Studs Terkel is up there with the greatest of the greatest. A true working class hero! I've never heard anyone say a bad word about the man. I love the story of how Mahalia Jackson refused to perform if he wasn't included. I was so fortunate to meet Studs in 2001 when the nonprofit I worked for sent me to Chicago for a conference. The conference 'handlers' were busy trying to keep an eye on Studs, but knowing he was on the bill I had his latest book (Will The Circle Be Unbroken), siezed my moment, walked up and sat down right next to him. "Hi, young man!" They couldn't stop us after that. He happened to catch the IWW pin on my jacket (ok, I made sure he saw it), which he genuinely appreciated. He not only signed the book for me, allowed photos with me and others, but we also chatted much, much too briefly about his books, James Agee & Walker Evans, Edward Robb Ellis, among others. For whatever reason, this particular day I seemed to be the only one with a digital camera, and ended up taking photos for several people, including some local big funders of the conference. It turns out that even some of the local hoity-toities (including one 70-ish Chicagoan) were huge fans of Studs yet had never had a chance for a photo-op with him. The handlers were desperately trying to wrap up the impromptu session, but he told them, "we're good" and it went on for about 20 minutes to their immense consternation. Studs was the emcee for the closing plenary, there were kid singers (unbelievable), it was a rousing success, and in typical fashion deflected all applause in complete humility to the kids. For those of us who'd managed to chat with him it was like we'd met the rockstar of the ages. I go back to his books now and then, and also love to hear some of the extand radio shows and videos such as this. Thanks so much for sharing.
Chester: Thank you for presenting your experience. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts.
David Hoffman filmmaker
Thanks for sharing
a great memory Chester.
Sounds like a very cool experience.
Maybe a bit premeditated, but a great memory
😉⚡️✌️, & isn't that what we all shoot for...those special memories.
Thanks again
This was outstanding David. Thanks for uploading the clip. I would LOVE to see the entire interview (or anything else that you may have done with Studs Terkel - He was truly an amazing human being)!
Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts.
David Hoffman filmmaker
I love Studs Turkel, and I love your work David! Thanks so much for bringing these clips and documentaries to us.
He was a deep dude. He walked away from a career in law to pursue his true passion which was a better understanding of the human condition.
This guy was a famous broadcaster and he was close with regular working class people? That's really cool
I found it interesting that the man boldly said he stole food to eat and only regretted that he didn’t take more.
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Grew up listening to Studs Turkle, he had an amazing ability to do cold interviews (just a card with the persons name, occupation and maybe a couple of things about them) with all kinds of people and occupations and be able to draw them out into whatever direction worked to get the person to talk about themselves, their job, their interests. Even in this you can see him doing the odd question/suggestion to encourage participation then sit back and let things flow, while at the start he was basically introducing each participant from a brief index card.
Brother got to listen to Pierre Burton (Canadian equivalent to Studs) interview Studs, about 10 minutes in they stopped to question who was interviewing who then continued on.
I read Studs Terkel's book "Working" years ago. It was fascinating. The interaction between the young semi-hippie guy and the guy who was maybe 10 years older was interesting. I was a teenager in 1971, and there was a lot of conflict between people who just wanted a secure job and their own home and the "hippies" who thought none of that was important.
All that cigarette smoke. Nice to hear these lively people. You can tell they are from Chicago.
I remember working in offices where you could smoke at your desk. Then you could just smoke in the break room. Fortunately, I quit smoking when I was about 20. My older brother convinced me it was a disgusting habit.
That lady seems wonderful. This groups conversation is beautiful. We need these content creators to create these groups nowadays, without the "Modern Content" perspective and editing in mind. I'm sure it'd open up some eyes. As always, love your work David. Wishing the best.
That was fascinating. I'd love to see the whole thing. People on camera today are so different from back then.
My mom bought Studs' book "Working" when it came out and I read it, too. Think I'll grab a copy off Amazon or Ebay.
In 2007, I was a theatre major and performed in the musical derived fron Studs Terkel's "Working". It was a different kind of show, without a plot throughline, but I loved that show. We performed it in Detroit and the audience seemed to really connect to his work.
Seems like ppl were a little more content and happy back then.
Content maybe due having a perspective of realistic goals and how to find blessings in a harsh world 🌍
One of the guys literally talks about waiting to steal food because he was starving......
Time to hop in Dave's time machine again.
Studs Terkel! What a delight it is to see his image again, Mr. Hoffman. Did you have an opportunity to interview or film Studs? I would have loved to be a fly on that wall.
I have experienced several memorable things today, and now to begin my evening with your Channel and Studs Terkel-I shall have to make a special entry in my journal!
SJB
Thank you Steven for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that TH-cam is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts.
David Hoffman filmmaker
@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker
Mr. Hoffman, I would be happy to assist in any way I can. I do not know what you mean be a “Thanks Button”. The meanings of thumbs up and thumbs down icons seem plain enough, but “Thanks”? I do not have a computer and view your Channel on a smart phone. Please clarify.
Steven James Beto
Most smartphones have this feature. If you look directly below the video screen where the up and down icons are, there is also a thanks button. Thank you for the effort Steven.
David Hoffman filmmaker
Thanks!
I want to personally thank you for your contribution in support of this video Anna future ones I plan to share.
David Hoffman filmmaker
Your oral history of the ordinary guy has a Studs style to it at times David.
Where's your pulizer? 😁💥
I doubt Pulitzer prize folks even know I exist. I'm fine with that.
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@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker
Yeah..but we do💥
When Life was Simple ... 🙏
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Sorry David, i had to do it 😂
You are so right.
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mmm-hm... whatever you own
Can be taken. Will be taken
Curious did they give him any bus fair ?
I don't know the end of that story.
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@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker ok David, thanks anyway, still what an interesting response from Studs, in such a circumstance, it says quite a bit about his character for sure!✌
Subscriber here. Mike seemed interesting and a bit of a blowhard who loves any attention and the siund if hus own voice. However, amazed regarding the discourse we do not see enough of these days. I would like to think we are still capable without fighting and walking away.
Interesting how what makes people content changes. It was once a dream to own a home - *your own home* - now "your own home" needs to be 4,000 square feet and have Viking appliances, walk-in closets, olimpic-sized swimming pool, a heated garage....
Most people do not live in a 4k house.
People were definitely satisfied with a lot less. I grew up in a three-bedroom house with one bathroom, and there were seven of us!
That man said that the aboriginal people was the hillbilly’s 😂 🤣 learned America history
"I said hi to a lady in the elevator and she complained I tried to moleste her"
I'm torn between whether he actually only said "hello" or not.
4:13 .. I needed to stop and say ...... 🎶Memories pressed between the pages .. 🎶 🕯️🌹
beer lol
Very interesting. I hear a lot of millennials comparing about how they have it now compared to those people then... Saying that it was easier for people then to acquire and live the lifestyle they wanted to compare to the world that today's millennials live in. But what I got from this presentation is that the people there seem to be more grateful and appreciative of what they have I mean what they had instead of wanting more and more. It seems like today's culture puts an endless desire for materialistic things in front of us instead of teaching us to be grateful for what we have in whatever situation we find ourselves.
@@Ben_Dover753 I grew up watching The waltons and Little House on the prairie, and they're growing up watching the Kardashians
@@Ben_Dover753 well let's use the Kardashians as an example. A lot of young people think that that can be something attainable for them and feel bad that they don't have it or have a great desire to have it. Like I said, instead of just appreciating what they have. There's not much of a middle-class left anymore. We just have rich and poor
@@Ben_Dover753 because that’s how people are influenced. Especially young people. If they didn’t watch it, then it wouldn’t be such a popular show. Movies, televisions, music. Look at all the rappers with their gold bling bling. You never had musicians acting, or looking like that back in the day of this recording.
@@Ben_Dover753 That’s good 👍
@@AceRamone I get way to argumentative to the point of it being asinine. So I might delete the comment.
Little did they know that Ronald Reagan would come along and crap all over their lives.
I really didn't appreciate Jim's attitude...