I always liked Lena Horne. :o) 'Course I was born too late for her prime time fame, but I am a fan of hers because of the films and TV appearances I've seen her in. Sad she died last year or two. :o(
R.I.P. Dorothy Kilgallen (1913-1965), Bennett Cerf (1898-1971), John Daly (1914-1991), Steve Allen (1921-2000) Arlene Francis (1907-2001) and Lena Horne (1917-2010).
🎉This lady was a great performer! ❤ Her voice was amazing and so was her appearance. 😮 My only complaint was that her accent was a bit thick sometimes so it detracts from her acting 😢. I still think she's in the top 10 of all female singers! 🎉❤😊 We miss you so much! 😢🎉
@genesislover It's likely that this wasn't even on in the South. Back in the 50s, the sponsors of the shows had a great deal of power. Jules Montenier, the maker of Stopette, wouldn't allow the show to air in areas of the country where Stopette wasn't sold. This means that one-third of the country never saw WML until 1958 at the earliest. Many of the markets where the show wasn't shown were in the South.
Response to Michael J. Eastman: When these shows aired, the fans of that time were aware, owing to Variety, and the entertainment sections of newspapers and newsmagazines. The shows producers couldn't foresee that these shows would be seen 45-63 years later.
And you "know" that she was "asked to rush off" because . . . ? Lots of other mystery guests left pretty abruptly after their bit was over if you watch the clips.
@cldwarkids True beauty was found in underwear that weighed pounds and pounds, in an hour's worth of carefully applied makeup...class was found in senate hearings by senator McCarthy....style was Shirley mcLaine kicking up her legs to reveal she didn't have panties on for papparazi. it's easy to romanticize the past and that's fine. Just as long as we don't have to relive it.
@arashtony IKR I think back to I wonder if the poor black celebs had to leave to studio throught the back door and if they even allowed blacks in the audience, but these were the type of celebs that probably would not do it at all if they were that racist I would hope.
@arashtony having been raised by 'very liberal' parents who then turned right around and tried to teach their own children not to associate with black kids, the phrase 'very liberal' is indeed correct in context. Only by today's standards would it be 'comparatively' so. Enlightenment isn't attained in a day. That certainly isn't an excuse, nonetheless it's a truth.
That irritates me, too. Wish they would spend a little more time with the guest. They may know them, but the fans want to know what they are like off-camera, and what they might currently be doing.
@cldwarkids Yeah, I often wish that too. But, then I remember that many people were probably outraged that she was "allowed" on this show and it makes me rethink. I know how you feel though.
@arashtony Didn't mean anything by it. I just meant compared to the rest of the country at the time, this particular region was far more fair-minded that others.
@nickelwindow53 Yeah, I'm always a little nervous when watching these old videos too. I always wonder whether they are going to accidentally let some of their racism show, but then I remember how silly that is. There were always cool level-headed people, even in the 1950s, and even in the South.
@bbath7 I think I could agree with your comment if the phrase "very liberal" didn't connote that treating black people as equal to any other race is something beyond fair. How about "comparatively liberal"? Sorry, is the editor in me coming out? I've been writing all day....
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Lena Horne and Dorothy Dandridge was unbelievably beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! Thumbs up if ya agree!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can I vote more than once or twice????
Please don’t forget Diahann Carroll
what a beautiful woman in every way too bad she had to suffer from racism in the forties and fifties she only deserve love and respect
jmb
I just love Lena Horne's voice. And, for what it's worth, I think she got even more beautiful as she got older.
I definitely agree 🌹
Lena Horne was indeed beautiful.
Indeed.
She always has the BEST taste in clothing.
She's fabulous.
Love how she sang Stormy Weather!
A truly beautiful looking lady
Lena Horne's dress is friggin' fabulous.
Lena Horne was beautiful!
I always liked Lena Horne. :o) 'Course I was born too late for her prime time fame, but I am a fan of hers because of the films and TV appearances I've seen her in. Sad she died last year or two. :o(
R.I.P. Dorothy Kilgallen (1913-1965), Bennett Cerf (1898-1971), John Daly (1914-1991), Steve Allen (1921-2000) Arlene Francis (1907-2001) and Lena Horne (1917-2010).
R.I.P Lena Horne, you will be missed
The 50's fashions and hair do's made this gorgeous lady look older than her years
Goodness, I love me some Lena Horne!!!!! R.I.P!!!
what a beautiful creature...lovely!
She not animal but a human being.
Lena you're the BEST!
Of course, she was beautiful!
🎉This lady was a great performer! ❤ Her voice was amazing and so was her appearance. 😮 My only complaint was that her accent was a bit thick sometimes so it detracts from her acting 😢. I still think she's in the top 10 of all female singers! 🎉❤😊 We miss you so much! 😢🎉
My Mom looked just like her only a little darker in color ( Classic Iconic Beauties)...
@genesislover It's likely that this wasn't even on in the South. Back in the 50s, the sponsors of the shows had a great deal of power. Jules Montenier, the maker of Stopette, wouldn't allow the show to air in areas of the country where Stopette wasn't sold. This means that one-third of the country never saw WML until 1958 at the earliest. Many of the markets where the show wasn't shown were in the South.
Arlene with that coat.
Damn woman! She's pretty :]
@STORMYB Look now...well over 3000 and steadily climbing. Ms. Horne was a legend.
it's like she's willing her voice to be high. hehe.
I feel like Alicia Keys could play her in a movie
i want her dress!!
Response to Michael J. Eastman: When these shows aired, the fans of that time were aware, owing to Variety, and the entertainment sections of newspapers and newsmagazines. The shows producers couldn't foresee that these shows would be seen 45-63 years later.
Glad that part of our history is over for the most part.
Not really we still have a great deal of work to do.
She was only cut out of one film in Memphis - it's a myth that she was routinely cut in the South.
Wow @Indeed
I think it may be a fur stole draped over just one shoulder. Just an educated guess, though.
@GregWn She couldn't help that. It's how God made her. To me, she's gorgeous.
And you "know" that she was "asked to rush off" because . . . ? Lots of other mystery guests left pretty abruptly after their bit was over if you watch the clips.
I didn’t care much for that ending. I seldom see other famous celebrities rushed off like her.
@brustdiesel You got that right! No doubt about it.
@arashtony Yeah. You have to remember, this was the upper crust New York crowd. Which has always been very liberal even in the 50s.
@cldwarkids True beauty was found in underwear that weighed pounds and pounds, in an hour's worth of carefully applied makeup...class was found in senate hearings by senator McCarthy....style was Shirley mcLaine kicking up her legs to reveal she didn't have panties on for papparazi. it's easy to romanticize the past and that's fine. Just as long as we don't have to relive it.
@arashtony IKR I think back to I wonder if the poor black celebs had to leave to studio throught the back door and if they even allowed blacks in the audience, but these were the type of celebs that probably would not do it at all if they were that racist I would hope.
@arashtony having been raised by 'very liberal' parents who then turned right around and tried to teach their own children not to associate with black kids, the phrase 'very liberal' is indeed correct in context. Only by today's standards would it be 'comparatively' so. Enlightenment isn't attained in a day. That certainly isn't an excuse, nonetheless it's a truth.
That irritates me, too. Wish they would spend a little more time with the guest. They may know them, but the fans want to know what they are like off-camera, and what they might currently be doing.
@llenllenllenl Actually a lot of places in the North, including New York, refused to have black people in them.
Sunday: September 27, 1953
@cldwarkids Yeah, I often wish that too. But, then I remember that many people were probably outraged that she was "allowed" on this show and it makes me rethink. I know how you feel though.
genesislover .... Diahann Carroll was on the show.. Sidney Poitier, Richard Pryor, Pearl Bailey,, Louis Armstrong... plenty of blacks
Why didn't they interview her??
Not that kind of show
@brustdiesel She is, I find Doroty sweet too if you ask me. Both very lovely lades
Why are there first guesses always with the newspapers, the theater, entertainment, or a film star
tim sering because it helps them narrow it down
@arashtony Didn't mean anything by it. I just meant compared to the rest of the country at the time, this particular region was far more fair-minded that others.
lena saved that horrible movie the wiz----diana ross miscasted again---re:BILLIE HOLLIDAY--WITH HER SONG
@nickelwindow53 Yeah, I'm always a little nervous when watching these old videos too. I always wonder whether they are going to accidentally let some of their racism show, but then I remember how silly that is. There were always cool level-headed people, even in the 1950s, and even in the South.
@bbath7 Oh okay. I think I'm just overly-sensitive today. Peace and fun to you!
@bbath7 I think I could agree with your comment if the phrase "very liberal" didn't connote that treating black people as equal to any other race is something beyond fair. How about "comparatively liberal"? Sorry, is the editor in me coming out? I've been writing all day....
Toby Wing ! Steve was precious
Why didn’t they let her speak?
The Acorn Syndrome.
This was 1950s how did a black woman get on a show like this? I bet they didnt even air this episode in the South.
Black? Like me, 1/16 Lumbee Indian?
Bet she was TALENTED!