101. "Never Too Late" with Al Roker & Lainie Kazan (33:13)

Alternative title:
Show #003
Date:
July 15, 1992
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Roker, Al; Kazan, Lainie
Summary:
Dr. Ruth’s show, Never Too Late, is a talk show about aging, personal growth, and sexuality aimed at middle-aged and older adults. In this episode, she interviews TV personality Al Roker and singer...

102. "Never Too Late" with Patrick Macnee (33:15)

Alternative title:
Show #009
Date:
July 20, 1992
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Macnee, Patrick
Summary:
Dr. Ruth’s show, Never Too Late, is a talk show about aging, personal growth, and sexuality aimed at middle-aged and older adults. In this episode, she interviews British-American actor, Patrick Ma...

108. "Reminisce-In" Optometric Historical Society (3:15:44)

Date:
June 20, 1972
Main contributors:
Optometric Historical Society
Summary:
These tapes are an oral history of Optometrists, active or retired at the time, both in the United States and from abroad. The tapes delve into topics such as important innovators in the field, pub...

115. "Russian Odysseys" Part 1 (14:37)

Date:
September 25, 2019
Summary:
Stephen F. Cohen and Alexander Rabinowitch Reflect on Six (plus!) Decades of Scholarly and Personal Engagement with Russia Open Panel Discussion. Stephen Cohen and Alexander Rabinowitch interviewed...

116. "Russian Odysseys" Part 2 (1:12:53)

Date:
September 25, 2019
Summary:
Stephen F. Cohen and Alexander Rabinowitch Reflect on Six (plus!) Decades of Scholarly and Personal Engagement with Russia Open Panel Discussion. Stephen Cohen and Alexander Rabinowitch interviewed...

120. "Sexually Speaking" 06/28/1987 (57:13)

Date:
June 28, 1987
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth's nationally syndicated radio show, "Sexually Speaking," ran from 10pm-11pm on Sunday Nights across the US from 1980-1990. She answered questions called in by listeners about intimacy, co...

121. "Sexually Speaking" 09/07/1986 (55:31)

Date:
September 7, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth's nationally syndicated radio show, "Sexually Speaking," ran from 10pm-11pm on Sunday Nights across the US from 1980-1990. She answered questions called in by listeners about intimacy, con...

122. "Sexually Speaking" 09/28/1987 (57:13)

Date:
September 28, 1987
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth's nationally syndicated radio show, "Sexually Speaking," ran from 10pm-11pm on Sunday Nights across the US from 1980-1990. She answered questions called in by listeners about intimacy, co...

123. "Sexually Speaking" 12/21/1986 (55:09)

Date:
December 21, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth's nationally syndicated radio show, "Sexually Speaking," ran from 10pm-11pm on Sunday Nights across the US from 1980-1990. She answered questions called in by listeners about intimacy, con...

127. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" 2nd Chance at Love (58:13)

Alternative title:
Episode #825
Date:
May 24, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Powell, Jane; Moore, Dick
Summary:
Dr. Ruth interviews movie stars Jane Powell and Dickie Moore, about taking a second change on love after marriage and divorce. The two are married to each other; it is Jane's first marriage and Di...

128. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" Cocaine and Sex (29:21)

Alternative title:
Episode #826
Date:
May 25, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Davis, Clifton; Sinaikin, Phillip
Summary:
Dr. Ruth interviews Clifton Davis, star of NBC Series "Amen," and former cocaine addict, as well as Dr. Phillip Sinaikin, Psychiatrist and Director of Adult Substance Abuse Services at Fair Oaks Ho...

129. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" Jealousy (29:20)

Alternative title:
Episode #8-05
Date:
April 20, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses the topic of jealousy, answering questions from a live audience.

130. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" Money (28:22)

Alternative title:
Show #809
Date:
April 27, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Williams, Bruce; Mellan, Olivia
Summary:
Dr. Ruth interviews two experts on money and relationships: Bruce Williams, radio talk show host, and Olivia Mellon, Psychotherapist who specializes in couples who have issues with money. Together...

131. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" Sex & Pregnancy (29:30)

Alternative title:
Episode #822
Date:
May 19, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Scher, Jonathan; McArdle, Andrea
Summary:
Dr. Ruth interviews OBGYN Dr. Jonathan Scher, as well as pregnant couple Andrea McArdle (the actress from Annie) and TV composer Edd Kalehoff. They discuss sex during and after pregnancy and take q...

132. "The All New Dr. Ruth Show" Teens of Divorce (29:09)

Alternative title:
Show No #819. Teens of Divor...
Date:
May 18, 1988
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses the topic of teens of divorce, answering questions from a live audience.

135. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Arthritis with Dr. Warren Katz (59:00)

Alternative title:
Show No. 784
Date:
October 30, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Katz, Warren; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls on the air. She then interviews Chief of Rheumatology at Presbyterian University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Warren Katz. They discuss how arthritis affects sexua...

136. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Father's Day with Sam Osherson and Howie Mandel (53:22)

Alternative title:
Show No. 730
Date:
June 12, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Osherson, Samuel
Summary:
In this "Tribute to Father's Day" episode, Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls on the air. She then discusses fatherhood with guest psychologist Sam Osherson, author of "Finding Our Fathers.". She al...

137. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Nutrition with Robert Haas & Chris Evert Lloyd (20:55)

Alternative title:
Show No. 661
Date:
February 5, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Haas, Robert
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls on the air. She then interviews nutritionist to the starts, Dr. Robert Haas, about this upcoming book, "Eat to Success." Along with Tennis star, Chris Evert Lloyd, ...

138. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Allan Havey (59:20)

Alternative title:
Show #791
Date:
November 13, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Havey, Allan; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She does a mock therapy with "Erin," a young actress who is tempted sexual favors for good roles. She then interviews comedian Allan Havey, who is...

139. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Gregory Harrison (59:55)

Alternative title:
Show #790
Date:
November 6, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Harrison, Gregory
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She does a mock therapy with "Gloria," a young woman who discovered her mother’s affair. She then interviews actor Gregory Harrison, former star o...

140. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Jackie Mason (42:16)

Alternative title:
Show #704
Date:
April 10, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She does a mock therapy with "Rick," who's vacation at a single's resort didn't meet his sexual expectations. She then interviews comedian Jackie ...

141. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Jenny Jones (59:44)

Alternative title:
Show No. 714
Date:
May 8, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Jones, Jenny
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She interviews Jenny Jones, the comedy winner of the star-search talent contest. She then does a mock therapy session with, "Dan," about extramari...

142. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & June Bucy (22:29)

Alternative title:
Show No. 738
Date:
June 25, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Bucy, June; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She then discusses the problem of runaway children with June Bucy, Executive Director of The National Network of Runaway and Youth Services.

143. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Philip Nobile (18:20)

Alternative title:
Show #692
Date:
March 26, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Nobile, Philip; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air about sexual fantasies, and does a mock therapy session with "Francis," a woman afraid of her erotic thoughts. She then interviews Forum Magazine ed...

144. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Sally Kellerman (1:54:46)

Alternative title:
No. 729
Date:
June 12, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Kellerman, Sally; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She interviews actress Sally Kellerman about playing 'sexy' characters. She then does mock therapy with "Linda," who is worried about her boyfriend...

145. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy & Sharon Nelton (1:03:27)

Alternative title:
Show #774
Date:
October 22, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Nelton, Sharon
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air, and does a mock therapy session with a father, "Paul," who wants to tell his son that he is gay. She then interviews Sharon Nelton, business writer...

146. “The Dr. Ruth Show” Therapy & Ted Shackelford (59:06)

Alternative title:
Show #796
Date:
November 13, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Shackelford, Ted
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She does a mock therapy with "Ross," a gay man who just came out of the closet to his best friend. She then interviews actor Ted Shackelford, popula...

147. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy and Dr. Lynne Pirie (17:48)

Alternative title:
Show #696
Date:
April 2, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Pirie, Lynne
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She does a mock therapy session with couple "Janet" and "Rich" about the wife going back to work. She then interviews female bodybuilder Dr. Lynne...

148. "The Dr. Ruth Show" Therapy, Noel Keane, and Lori Andrew (59:47)

Alternative title:
Show No. 746
Date:
September 10, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Keane, Noel
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air, and does a mock therapy session with "Mitch" about marital intimacy after having children. She then discusses surrogate parenting with specialists ...

149. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Ari Kiev (19:25)

Alternative title:
Show No. 672
Date:
February 19, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Kiev, Ari; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth and guest psychiatrist Dr. Ari Kiev discuss stress points in marriage and how to overcome them.

150. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Camelia Sadat (22:23)

Alternative title:
Show No.699
Date:
April 3, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Sadat, Camelia; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth and Camelia Sadat (daughter of late Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat) discuss: dating and marriage customs in the Arab world.

151. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Kit Schwartz (09:27)

Alternative title:
Show no. 700
Date:
April 3, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Schwartz, Kit; Angelo, Larry
Summary:
Dr. Ruth and author, Kit Schwartz, discuss her book "The Male Member" and step-by-step treatment to overcome premature ejaculation.

152. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Mitch Gaylord & Cornelia Guest (28:14)

Alternative title:
Show No. 660
Date:
June 24, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Gaylord, Mitch; Guest, Cornelia
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls on the air. She then interviews actor and Olympic gymnast, Mitch Gaylord, and discusses the life of a debutante, with Cornelia Guest.

153. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Pat Cooper (1:00:04)

Alternative title:
No. 787
Date:
November 5, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Cooper, Pat
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls live on the air. She interviews actor Pat Cooper, who discusses 'Italian style' love, sex, and marriage.

154. "The Dr. Ruth Show" with Sydney Biddle Barrow (1:00:26)

Alternative title:
Show #788
Date:
November 5, 1986
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Angelo, Larry; Biddle Barrow, Sydney
Summary:
Dr. Ruth starts by taking calls on the air. She then interviews the "Mayflower Madam" Sydney Biddle Barrows, and American Socialite who can trace her ancestry back to the Mayflower, and ran an esco...

158. "Una Voce Poco Fa" & "I Love You So" (07:38)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
MacWatters, Virginia, 1912-2005
Summary:
Soprano Virginia MacWatters was known not only for her impressive operatic career during which she performed in opera houses throughout the United States, Europe, and South America, but also for he...

159. "We're Taking Him Home" (05:09)

Date:
August 23, 2017
Main contributors:
Indiana Disability History Project
Summary:
"It's been a real adventure, but he just was thrown in the mix with his three brothers." Al and Linda Hublar talk about the lack of support and resources available when their son Mark was born with...

160. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Abortion Part I & II (56:41)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Zoppel, Ronald; Reath, Virginia
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses abortion with her live teen studio audience. She consults guests Barbara Murray and Joleigh Little, co-directors of the “Teens for Life” organization; Anne-Marie Johnson, TV actr...

162. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Body Image Part 1 & 2 (57:18)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Wibbelsman, Charles; Ducommon, Rick
Summary:
Part 1: Dr. Ruth takes lives audience questions about teen body image. She interviews Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Robert Cattani, Pediatrician and author of "The New Teenage Body Book," Dr. Charles Wibb...

163. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Breaking Up (28:52)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Lewis, Dawnn
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses breakups with a live teen studio audience. They consult Dawnn Lewis, actress from "A Different World," who discusses her personal experiences breaking up with partners.

164. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Change (30:55)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Meyers, Ari; Smith, Allison
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses change with her live teen studio audience. They consult TV stars Ari Meyers and Allison Smith from "Kate & Allie."

166. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Cleaning the Environment (32:39)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Connett, Paul; Pascrell, William J.
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses cleaning up the environment with a live teen studio audience. They consult Dr. Paul Connett, environmental expert and zero-waste advocate; William J. Pascrell Jr., New Jersey con...

169. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Divorce Part 1 & 2 (56:37)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Kalter, Neil
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses divorce with her live teen studio audience. They consult Dr. Neil Kalter, psychologist and author of "Growing Up with Divorce."

170. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Drinking and Driving (32:01)

Alternative title:
Show #8913
Date:
June 14, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Deluise, Peter; Saint James, Lyn
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses drinking and driving with her live teen studio audience. They consult actor Peter Deluise, actor from 21 Jump Street and spokesperson for "Mothers Against Drunk Driving." They a...

171. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Drugs in Young Society (32:20)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Fraser, Craig; Goldstein, Frances
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses why young people doing drugs with her live teen studio audience. They consult former drug addict, Craig Fraser, Psychiatrist, Dr. Francie Goldstein, actress and member of DARE P...

172. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Extraterrestrial (27:36)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Hopkins, Budd; O'Leary, Bryan
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses extraterrestrial beings with a live teen studio audience, consulting UFO investigator, Budd Hopkins, and astronomer, Dr. Bryan O'Leary.

173. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Friendship Issues (32:48)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Najimy, Kathy; Gaffney, Mo
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses friendship issues with a live teen studio audience. She then interviews actresses, comedians, and friends, Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney.

174. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Getting into College Part I & II (47:27)

Date:
May 25, 1989
Main contributors:
Berger, Larry; Wickenden, Jim; Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses college applications with a live teen studio audience. They consult Larry Berger, student and author of "Up Your SAT Score" and Jim Wickenden, former admission officer at Prince...

175. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Heavy Metal with Anthrax (25:27)

Alternative title:
Show #8902
Date:
May 24, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Anthrax
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses Heavy Metal with a live teen studio audience, with the members of the band Anthrax as special guests.

176. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Homelessness (29:02)

Alternative title:
Show #8947
Date:
December 18, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Lamela, Hernando; Rivera, Maggie
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses homelessness with a live teen studio audience. They consult Hernando Lamela and Maggie Rivera, two students who had previously experiences homelessness with their families.

177. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Judged By The Way You Dress (29:11)

Alternative title:
Show #8931
Date:
November 21, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Gene, Barbara
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses judgement based on how people dress with a live teen studio audience. They consult Barbara Gene, Principal of Francis School in Staton Island, which implemented school uniforms....

178. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Lying and Cheating (28:17)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Pritchard, Michael
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses lying, cheating, and self esteem with a live teen studio audience. They consult Comedian and Youth Counselor, Michael Pritchard.

181. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Parental Rules with Jeremy Licht (29:06)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Licht, Jeremy
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses parental rules with a live teen studio audience and their parents'. They consult Jeremy Licht, a teen star from "The Hogan Family" who had recently moved out of his parents' home.

182. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Racism Part 1 & 2 (59:48)

Alternative title:
Show #8929 & 8930
Date:
November 20, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Poussaint, Alvin; Stern, Caryl
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses racism and racial tension with a live teen studio audience. In part one, they consult guests; Dr. Poussaint, Psychiatrist, and Caryl Stern, the national director of the Anti-Defa...

184. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Steroids (31:36)

Alternative title:
Show #8911
Date:
June 8, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Haupt, Herbert; Henry, Aaron
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses steroids with a live studio audience. They consult; Orthopedic Surgeon and member of the US Olympic Committee's Substance Abuse Program Dr. Herbert Haupt, former steroid user Aa...

185. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Tapping Teens (30:09)

Alternative title:
Show #8917
Date:
June 15, 1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Glover, Savion; Winston, Tarik
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses tap dancing with a live teen studio audience, with members of the cast from the Broadway Show "Black and Blue."

186. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Teaching with Robert Klein (31:57)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Klein, Robert
Summary:
Dr. Ruth interviews Robert Klein, comedian and teacher, to her live studio audience. They discuss his humorous teaching style and his professional journey to entertainment.

187. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Teen Sex Talk (28:01)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth
Summary:
Dr. Ruth takes questions from the live teen studio audience about how to have difficult conversations with your partner about sex.

188. "What's Up Dr. Ruth?" Teens and Parents Fighting (27:41)

Date:
1989
Main contributors:
Westheimer, Ruth; Pruett, Kyle
Summary:
Dr. Ruth discusses conflict with parents with a live teen studio audience. They consult Dr. Kyle Pruett, Psychiatrist and expert on parent-child relationships.

190. "Who are you wearing" with Professor Linda Pisano (27:58)

Date:
February 20, 2019
Main contributors:
Pisano, Linda; Shanahan, James
Summary:
In the throes of awards season, commentary on celebrity fashion choices runs rampant. This week, Professor Linda Pisano, chair of the Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance department, talks costum...

191. "You Probably Haven't Seen This Before" Instagram Promotion (00:36)

Date:
February 19, 2025
Main contributors:
Taylor Burnette, IU Libraries Railsback Fellow; Carmel Curtis, Moving Image Archive
Summary:
A short "reel" used on Instagram in February of 2025 to promote an exhibition at the Indiana University Grunwald Gallery curated by Carmel Curtis, the Interim Director of IU Libraries Moving Image ...

197. #1 Dr. Smelser N.D. Bicentennial Session I (1:03:09)

Date:
1976
Main contributors:
Poynter Center
Summary:
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter ...

198. #1 Oct. 1958 Minnesota- Canada Fishing Trip (11:33)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Home movie with handmade title cards of a fishing trip in Lake Superior. Opens with a title card that reads "Fishing October 1958, Minnesota & Canada". Shows a group of men on a motorboat fishing, ...

199. #1 Snowstorm 1967 Chicago Ridge, Illinois (05:06)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
Unknown
Summary:
Home movie of Lori, her sister, and another child in the snow after a snowstorm. They sit and pose next to large piles of snowfall while the camera surveys the accumulation on the ground, next to a...

200. #113: Cannon, What's News and What's Not, final (36:14)

Date:
unknown
Main contributors:
Poynter Center
Summary:
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics & American Institutions was an endowed ethics research center established in 1972 at Indiana University Bloomington. Through its programming, the Poynter ...