An Interview with Carmen Miranda (July 1952)
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No question, Portuguese-Brazilian singer Carmen Miranda was a household name in American entertainment throughout the 1940s and into the 1950s. Anyone who is a fan of the Technicolor extravaganza movie musicals have no doubt seen her. It’s difficult, if not impossible to miss her. Her signature platform shoes, her outrageous head-gear and her larger-than-life persona made her an instant icon to millions.
Aside from that, she had a long and very active stage and recording career. It would be safe to say her introduction to many American audiences to Brazilian music did a considerable amount to cast light on a fascinating and very rich musical genre. And she paved the way for many other Brazilian artists to gain popularity worldwide ever since. And her iconic fashion statement goes without saying. Not to mention her iconic presence has been inspiration to several generations of drag queens.
But, as with all artists and personalities of the past, their imprint on our culture tends to fade over time. And it would be safe to assume most people these days have no idea who Carmen Miranda was. Only vague hints surface when photos appear of Miranda in her trademark outfits or the occasional airing of one of her movies via TMC.
But to get a better idea of who she was, here is an interview conducted by Hollywood columnist George Fisher from July of 1952. The raw interview was intended to be cut up, with portions used for his daily radio show. She is being interviewed in connection with completion of shooting her latest film Scared Stiff, starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, which would be released in 1953.
To give you a better idea of who in the world Carmen Miranda was, here is that 1952 interview.
George Fisher Interview Carmen Miranda ------ July, 1952 ----- Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Available in Past Daily.
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Finally an interview in which she is not "in character" but is instead just being herself. Love it. Thank you for this.
@mamapurplerainbows
3 жыл бұрын
Wow
What a treasure to find. I wish there was more videos of beautiful Carmen talking and being just herself.
She had a beautiful accent. An amazing history that deserves to kept forever. Carmen Miranda, an iconic artist and singer that spread the Brazilian culture through the world. ❤️🇧🇷
This is one of her best interviews, not bad for an ESL she sounds so elegant 😍
Beautiful lady❤Never forget her.
God bless you, and thank you, Carmen Miranda.
Why can't we have interviews on tv like THIS anymore?
Wish they talked about so so so much more than just American women! I could listen to her FOREVER
Carmen Miranda was a most unique talent - one of my very favorite artists of all time.
I love her
Carmem voce foi demais Brasil
THANK YOU for uploading this!! I am so happy! It is so nice to hear her being herself..she fascinates me....I just wish the interviewer was not so full of boring impersonal questions.... Oh my! I love Carmen's voice..it is so soothing. I love you, Carmen.
@YuriBurgundy
Жыл бұрын
Personal questions were not asked the way they are today.
Maravilhosa entrevista!
a smart, sharp woman.
Isso é Jornalismo puro! Gostei muito!
What a pitiful interviewer, but it is good to hear her real voice...
SHE WAS THE GREAT DIVA OF BRAZIL!!!!RIP! !!!
Interesting how she was actually Portuguese, but because she was raised in Brazil, her Portuguese was with a Brazilian dialect and you can notice it when she speaks English. She was an intelligent lady.
@YuriBurgundy
Жыл бұрын
Amazing English.
@SilVia-hs2kb
8 ай бұрын
Her accent in Portuguese wasn't truly 100% Brazilian of any kind. It had mixed Portuguese accents and Brazilian accents. Even in her Singing you can tell. But her "act", yes that was 100% Bahian.
@annermiraval8598
6 ай бұрын
@@SilVia-hs2kbPortugal and Brazil,same language.
Thank you 🫒🍒🍍
um tesouro....
Surely the interview doesn't end there? Is there any more? :)
Com esse nível de inglês em 1952? De onde veio?
Alguém poderia traduzir essa entrevista para português? por favor.
@sabryjuniorbauermler2734
6 жыл бұрын
maior parte da entrevista foi oque ela achou do modo de vida americano, ela gostou do jeito dos americanos de viver o estilo, moda, cabelo e etc...
@gabrielyudenich1109
4 жыл бұрын
Oi. O canal CarmenMirandaFC irá publicar a entrevista inteira legendado esse final de ano.