October 16, 1974 - Robert Benedetti, dean of theatre program at California Institute of Arts discusses his view of acting, actors and the place of theater in American life. Earlier this fall, over 2,000 people involved in some aspect of the American theater convened in Minneapolis for a week of workshops, seminars and inspirational addresses. One of those people was Robert Benedetti, dean of the theater program at the California Institute of Arts. He talked with Connie Goldman about his view of acting, actors and the place of theater in American life.
October 6, 1974 - Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Center's grand opening.
September 21, 1974 - Media artist Robert Whitman put together a "call-in" new program for the common man, and the "event" had a fascinating appeal.
September 19, 1974 - A Minnesota Department of Corrections workshop examines the miniprison system at Stillwater and a pre-release program. University of Minnesota Professor of Criminal Justice David Ward is the keynote speaker.
August 28, 1974 - MER’s Connie Goldman interviews MER Classical host Dennis Rooney about his interest in covering the food at Minnesota State Fair. Rooney promotes the various traits of food fair.
August 27, 1974 - MER’s Connie Goldman interviews Garrison Keillor and his son Jason about their day at the Minnesota State Fair. The interview changes up when Garrison starts interviewing Connie.
August 26, 1974 - MER’s Connie Goldman talks with exhibitors Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bach about their vegetable submissions in hopes for prize-winning blue ribbons.
July 15, 1974 - An interview with Stanley Kiesel, Minneapolis Public Schools' Poet-in-Residence, about inspiring children and introducing them to poetry.
July 12, 1974 - Dr. Margaret and Norman Silberberg, co-authors of the book Who Speaks For The Child, provide viewpoints of overemphasis on reading in school curriculum and resultant problems.
July 11, 1974 - MPR’s Connie Goldman has a conversation with Ted Hall about small town weekly, “The Rainy Lake Chronicle.” Hall reflects on his career in journalism, writing, and publishing.