15971. Robert Frost : part 4 (29:58)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Robert Frost discusses with a group of high school students what brings him happiness in life, what he does for entertainment, and what it means to write a poem. Reads and interprets from "The Gift...

15972. Robert Frost : part 7 (29:48)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Robert Frost speaks informally with a group of friends about poetry, authors, and publishing. He discusses his philosophy of poetry, and his ideas on religion, loyalty, world affairs, love, and sc...

15973. Robert Frost : part 9 (29:56)

Date:
1957
Summary:
This program is a conversation between Robert Frost and DR. JONAS SALK, developer of the Salk Polio Vaccine. They compare and discuss the similarities of science and poetry, and the devotions and t...

15974. Role of the Artist in Society (29:39)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the role and status of artists in society. Considers the sources of support of artists and suggests that artists are necessary to any society. Includes participation by Mark Van Doren, t...

15975. Role of the Critic in the Arts (29:21)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Describes the critic as having a responsibility to society while expressing his own point of view. the critic does not attempt to educate but rather to observe keenly and to report and comment upo...

15976. Roots of prejudice : is prejudice always bad? (29:28)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Teenagers from the United Kingdom, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Indian discuss prejudices against Britain and her policies. They further discuss their preconceived notions about America and indic...

15977. Roots of prejudice : what are democracy's prejudices? (29:41)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Herald Tribune Forum delegates from Israel, France, Turkey, and Lebanon discuss their prejudices against other forum delegates and their countries. They indicate that some of their prejudices have ...

15978. Roots of prejudice : who's responsible? (28:09)

Date:
1957
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Herald Tribune Forum members from the Gold Coast, the Union of South Africa, Ethiopia, and Nigeria discuss American prejudices towards Africans and towards African-Americans. (WOR-TV) Kinescope.

15979. Safety on our school bus (10:19)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Homer, a school bus, and his driver Tom help children learn about proper conduct when riding in a school bus, and the responsibility of riders in maintaining safety. Illustrates how to get on and o...

15980. Scenic Styles: Design for Illusion (29:21)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses and demonstrates scenic design and the part it plays in theatrical production. Introduces the scenic designer and his work, discusses the problems he faces as an artist, and shows how he ...