KPCC: Stories by John Rabe

'Carousel' opens at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, stripped down and focused on character

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:00:54 -0700

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” is onstage at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse through February 7. The show opened on Broadway in 1945 and is considered a cornerstone of American musical theatre. This version is being put on by the Reprise theatre company, known for its minimalist approach. "Carousel" director Michael Michetti told KPCC’s John Rabe how that helped focus this production.

Animators stage online auction to benefit comatose son of fellow animator

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:11:50 -0700

Animators from around Los Angeles and around the world have banded together to help pay the medical bills of one of their own.

"A Christmas Carol Redux"

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:58:58 -0700

You might think “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens’ fable of redemption, is just a part the holiday. But in fact, it pretty much started the whole thing. This weekend, KPCC’s Off-Ramp program, hosted by John Rabe, takes an in-depth look at the Dickens’ classic on “A Christmas Carol Redux.”

Off-Ramp Web Special: Foodies on Thanksgiving

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0700

The great chefs of Los Angeles tell us what's on their Thanksgiving menu this year, plus Pigtails & Sauerkraut, a Wiley Family tradition.

Helicopter traffic reporter talks Station Fire view from 9,000 feet

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:26:28 -0700

How big is the fire, really? How fast is it spreading? KPCC's John Rabe talks with KNX-1070AM airborne traffic reporter Jeff Baugh about his unique perspective on the Station Fire.

Trekkies: Nick Meyer tells all

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:16:03 -0700

Nicholas Meyer, who may have saved the franchise by scripting and directing "Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan," has published his memoir, "The View from the Bridge.” He tells KPCC’s John Rabe how he got involved with “The Wrath of Khan.” Inside: their entire unedited interview, and Meyer's bookstore appearances Wednesday and Thursday.

Fire brings air quality alert

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:50:28 -0700

The L.A. Basin is blanketed by a choking haze of smoke today because of the Morris Fire, and public health issued an air quality alert. This photo was taken along North Broadway, a few blocks from Chinatown, which usually presents a clear vista of the downtown skyline. Inside: tips on keeping healthy despite the smoke.

LA photographer Julius Shulman dies

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:04:11 -0700

The dean of Los Angeles photographers, Julius Shulman, died Wednesday night at the age of 98. Shulman was best known for his iconic shots of mid-century modern houses.

Architecture photographer Julius Shulman dies at 98

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:54:39 -0700

One of the world’s foremost architectural photographers, Julius Shulman of Los Angeles, died Wednesday night. He was 98 years old.

LA photographer Julius Shulman dies at 98

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:54:45 -0700

Julius Shulman, probably Los Angeles' most famous photographer, died Wednesday night at the age of 98. He was most famous for his photos of Modernist architecture, but he photographed all kinds of buildings, and was know for his human approach - he wanted people in his shots. KPCC's John Rabe went to his 95th birthday celebration and filed this report.

Southland exhibit shows off work of late Disney animator

Fri, 15 May 2009 06:33:36 -0700

Animator Marc Davis earned plenty of respect as one of Walt Disney's "Nine Old Men." Davis created Thumper, Cinderella, Tinker Bell, and Cruella De Vil, among other famous characters. But Davis was trained as a fine artist. He spent his spare time painting subjects from bullfights and whaling to scenes from nature. His lines are sure, his draftsmanship flawless, and his colors are bold. Only now, nine years after his death, is he getting a museum show for this side of his work. KPCC's John Rabe met Marc Davis' widow, Alice, at the museum at Forest Lawn in Glendale.

Woman celebrates 115th birthday

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:04:58 -0700

The world’s oldest person turned 115 years old today. KPCC’s John Rabe went to Gertrude Baines’ birthday party in L.A.’s West Adams neighborhood.