May 4, 1983 -
May 5, 1983 - Famed stage & film actor James Earl Jones and South African playwright Athol Fugard share their thoughts on “theatre experience” while speaking in Minneapolis. They also both discuss Fugard’s "Master Harold"...and the Boys play, in which Jones is a cast member.
May 6, 1983 - MPR’s Debra Fisher interviews author Alice Walker, who details how she manages attention and interest after the success of her novel The Color Purple.
May 7, 1983 - On this Weekend program, fishing expert Chet Meyers, who shares advice on fishing in anticipation of the Minnesota fishing opener. Topics include lake fish population, carp perceptions, and catch limits. Meyers also answers listener questions.
May 10, 1983 - Host Robert Cromie talks with Michael Straight about his book After Long Silence.
May 12, 1983 - Nancy Gordon, who is assistant director for Human Resources and Community Development, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Gordon’s address was on the topic of federal government's projected budget deficit. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
May 14, 1983 - On this Weekend program, Steve Iserman, Director of the Zoological Garden, and Nancy Gibson, public information spokesperson for the Minnesota Zoo, discuss status and future of the zoo. Topics include labor relations, zoo birthday party, endangered species, breeding program, and grounds design. Iserman and Gibson also answer listener questions.
May 17, 1983 - John W. Vessey Jr., Army General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaking at Minnesota Meeting, a series of speeches sponsored by Minnesota businesses and the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota. Vessey addressed the subject of national security. General Vessey is this country's top military adviser to the president, the National Security Council and the Secretary of Defense. A Minnesota native, Vessey did his undergraduate study at the University of Maryland, obtained his master’s degree from George Washington University, and Vessey has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart.
May 17, 1983 - On this episode of About Books and Writers, host Robert Cromie talks to Mary Morris about her novel Crossroads.
May 21, 1983 - William F. Buckley, Jr., talks about medical malpractice with Dr. Arthur Mannix, Jr, Dr. Richard Moskowitz, and attorney Stanley Rosenblatt.