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Diahann Carroll (Finding Aid)
1935 -
Interview Length: 54 minutes
Interview Date(s): May 7, 2005
Interview Location(s): Washington, D.C.
Abstract
Host Gwen Ifill interviews Diahann Carroll as she reflects on her life and career.
25 Stories (See Ordered Story Set)
- Sponsors of 'An Evening with Diahann Carroll'
- Introduction to 'An Evening with Diahann Carroll'
- Introduction to 'An Evening with Diahann Carroll' by host Gwen Ifill
- Diahann Carroll recalls her childhood and family background
- Diahann Carroll remembers her first job with JET magazine
- Diahann Carroll recounts her early career in show business
- Diahann Carroll discusses the challenges she faced as a black woman in show business
- Diahann Carroll explains why she changed her name
- Diahann Carroll remembers 'Carmen Jones' and working with famous Hollywood stars
- Diahann Carroll recalls her theater career and her relationship with Sidney Poitier
- Diahann Carroll describes the shooting of 'Paris Blues'
- Diahann Carroll discusses her ex-husband, Monte Kay
- A film clip outlines an award-winning period in Diahann Carroll's career
- Diahann Carroll remembers her role in 'Julia'
- Diahann Carroll recounts the filming of 'Claudine'
- Diahann Carroll discusses her relationships with David Frost and Robert DeLeon
- Diahann Carroll recalls the success of 'Dynasty'
- Diahann Carroll details her experiences with 'A Different World' and 'Eve's Bayou'
- Diahann Carroll remembers the women in 'Having Our Say'
- Diahann Carroll explains why she always cultivated her singing career
- Diahann Carroll recounts her struggle to overcome cancer
- Diahann Carroll describes her reaction to Halle Berry's Oscar
- Diahann Carroll reflects on changes in show business since her early career
- Diahann Carroll shares her advice for aspiring black actresses
- Conclusion of 'An Evening with Diahann Carroll'