Lena is absolutely amazing here. I'm floored by her compassion towards Ethel Waters's bitterness towards her; I learned a lot from that. The stories are just incredible. Cavett is a master interviewer. He seems to be doing nothing, but he actually uses his interjections to build an atmosphere of candor, humor, and appreciation that lets his guests relax, until they reveal more and more. So different from many interviewers who try way too hard, do too much, and thus dominate their guests. Cavett lets his subjects shine, and Ms. Horne certainly shines here. All of today's black performers owe her so much.
Cavett brings out the best in his guests... very well done! Lena had a lot of interesting anecdotes... her husband... I love hearing stories about orchestrators and arrangers from the era, Hattie McDaniel and her work ethic, and the other prominent figures she brought up. If you study actual black history, It's possible to insert Lena Horne's narrative right exactly into those times and places. Don't feel sorry for her, she led a dynamic life, and a full life... who can ask for more?
Thank you Marta Rio for posting this interview. As a young Black American girl now woman, I absolutely loved Lena Horne - but it wasn’t because of her performing alone, it was something I just felt emanated from her whenever I saw her perform or speak. Something I saw and related to and just knew there was so much within her.
This was very interesting, but I wouldn't depend on the subtitles if the volume was too low--because they are "robot-generated," and they often turn what Cavett and Horne are saying into gibberish.
The name dropping during the whole interview is amazing, the artists she got to meet and work with are just amazing.
Lena is absolutely amazing here. I'm floored by her compassion towards Ethel Waters's bitterness towards her; I learned a lot from that. The stories are just incredible. Cavett is a master interviewer. He seems to be doing nothing, but he actually uses his interjections to build an atmosphere of candor, humor, and appreciation that lets his guests relax, until they reveal more and more. So different from many interviewers who try way too hard, do too much, and thus dominate their guests. Cavett lets his subjects shine, and Ms. Horne certainly shines here. All of today's black performers owe her so much.
Such a beautiful woman, in every way, and what a talent! Dick Cavett is a wonderful interviewer.
That was so enjoyable! I love her telling all those stories. Love her.
She’s wonderful and real;the best interview I’ve ever seen of her.
She is a true Goddess!....Cavett is perfect too...great show...
Cavett brings out the best in his guests... very well done! Lena had a lot of interesting anecdotes... her husband... I love hearing stories about orchestrators and arrangers from the era, Hattie McDaniel and her work ethic, and the other prominent figures she brought up. If you study actual black history, It's possible to insert Lena Horne's narrative right exactly into those times and places. Don't feel sorry for her, she led a dynamic life, and a full life... who can ask for more?
What a lady my Lord!
My God, what an amazing lady.
Honestly….she’s right. This is the most I’ve EVER seen Lena talk…..EVER. What a beautiful beautiful woman….wow.
THANK YOU!! LEGEND!
Thank you for posting!!! Such an inspiration!
Thank you Marta Rio for posting this interview. As a young Black American girl now woman, I absolutely loved Lena Horne - but it wasn’t because of her performing alone, it was something I just felt emanated from her whenever I saw her perform or speak. Something I saw and related to and just knew there was so much within her.
we will always love u miss horne
Awesome
Loved this. Thank you for posting
Thank for maintain this recording
THANK YOU!!!
What pain my Sister probably had to deal with,..my God,..I feel bad for her, and all the others that had to endure racism to that extent !!
It probably won't ever end. Poor things. I feel for you. Hang in there.
Max Wilson I say that all of the time. I agree. It will not ever end.
Racism will end when White people, who feel badly, decide it must end.
Such an honest interview.
This was very interesting, but I wouldn't depend on the subtitles if the volume was too low--because they are "robot-generated," and they often turn what Cavett and Horne are saying into gibberish.
She looks Mexican
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