Lauren Weinstein on Nostr: Fell into a #YouTube rabbit hole last night regarding Carmen Miranda. At one time one ...
Fell into a #YouTube rabbit hole last night regarding Carmen Miranda. At one time one of the most famous women in the world -- parodied in art and famous cartoons, and the template for Chiquita bananas labels and their original commercials, she died reportedly of alcohol, pills, and smoking at only 47.
Most recognizable for her singing dances, bare midriff, and fruit-filled hats, her influence is still felt today.
I stumbled onto an episode of the Jimmy Durante show from 1955, where he spoke to camera noting that her last performance before dying that year was on his show (in a comedy skit), that he felt it was still appropriate to show it, and he claimed to have a telegram from her family giving their blessing to his doing so.
If you're not familiar with her, do a YouTube search, and be amazed.
Most recognizable for her singing dances, bare midriff, and fruit-filled hats, her influence is still felt today.
I stumbled onto an episode of the Jimmy Durante show from 1955, where he spoke to camera noting that her last performance before dying that year was on his show (in a comedy skit), that he felt it was still appropriate to show it, and he claimed to have a telegram from her family giving their blessing to his doing so.
If you're not familiar with her, do a YouTube search, and be amazed.