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A conversation with Eartha Kitt

BROADCAST: Nov. 7, 1978 | DURATION: 00:47:01

Synopsis

Talking with the American singer and actress about her career, her travels, and her performance in Timbuktu! at the Arie Crown Theatre. Includes some clips from an earlier interview.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 7, 1978

Duration
47 minutes, 1 second

Topics

Music Music - Rock & Pop African American History & Culture Theater

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Kitt, Eartha, 1927-2008 African Americans Actors African American singers Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Folk singers

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