Roy Newquist (b.1925) was a copy supervisor for various advertising agencies in Minneapolis and Chicago (1951-63), a literary editor for Chicago's American and a critic for the New York Post (1963). He also hosted a radio program called Counterpoint, WQXR, New York. His published books include Counterpoint (1964) and Conversations (1967). The collection consists of audiotape recorded interviews and documentation related to interviews of various authors and entertainers conducted by Newquist.
At 25:55, the recording switches to a rough cut interview with actor Michael J. Parson. He describes his upbringing, his role in the 1970 film, Too Late the Hero, and his influences as an actor.
Recording begins with Roy Newquist mentioning marijuana but quickly cuts to an interview with Karen Sharpe-Kramer. Kramer is an actress and the wife of director/producer Stanley Kramer. She covers topics primarily concerning her career and family life.
Recording is a rough cut interview with author Beulah Roth. She talks about her work, The Cosmopolitan Cat, other aspects of her life and career, and working with her husband Sanford H. Roth, a professional photographer.
Recording opens with Roy Newquist introducing cookbook author James Beard. Beard goes on to talk about his cooking philosophy and his ideas for various future cookbooks and novels.
Recording is a rough cut interview with actor George Grizzard. He talks about his upbringing, his early career as a stage actor and eventually as a film actor. He speaks in depth about his acting techniques and philosophy.