19: Diahann Carroll: A Legacy of Elegance, Talent, and Tenacity
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Date: January 29, 2025 Legacy Makers: Stories of Black Inventors and Icons
Title and Show Info Episode #19: Diahann Carroll: A Legacy of Elegance, Talent, and Tenacity Featuring: Toni Davis (Host & Storyteller).
Summary From the jazz-filled streets of Harlem to the bright lights of Broadway and the power plays of Hollywood, Diahann Carroll’s journey was one of undeniable brilliance. In this episode, we explore the life of a trailblazing icon who redefined the role of African American women in entertainment. Born Carol Diann Johnson in the Bronx, she grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture of Harlem, where her dreams took flight. With a voice that could mesmerize and a presence that commanded attention, she captivated audiences from her very first television appearance. Winning Chance of a Lifetime was just the beginning—Hollywood soon came calling. She became the first African American woman to lead a television series in a non-servant role with Julia, and later, she reigned supreme as the fierce and glamorous Dominique Deveraux on Dynasty. On stage, she made history as the first African American woman to win a Tony Award for No Strings. But behind the glitz, her life was filled with love, heartbreak, and resilience. Through every triumph and setback, she remained a force to be reckoned with, breaking barriers and inspiring generations. Diahann Carroll didn’t just change Hollywood—she changed the way the world saw African American women. Her story is one of talent, tenacity, and timeless impact. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of a true legend.
Highlights: 00:56= INTRO 01:05= CAROL DIANN JOHNSONS BIRTH. 01:18= HIS FATHER, JOHN JOHNSON. 01:23= HIS MOTHER, MABEL FAULK. 02:03= MUSIC AND ART HIGH SCHOOL WITH CLASSMATE BILLY DEE WILLIAMS. 02:24= EBONY MAGAZINE. 02:34= TV CONTESTS. 02:39= STAGE NAME: DIAHANN CARROLL. 02:50= CHANCE OF A LIFETIME. 04:08= HOUSE OF FLOWERS. 05:40= CARMEN JONES. 06:01= PORGY AND BESS. 06:20= PETER GUN. 06:43= PARIS BLUES. 07:31= LOVE AND LOSS. 07:37= MARRIES MONTE KAY. 07:50= DAUGHTER, SUZANNE KAY. 08:15= SIDNEY POITIER 09:57= TONY AWARD- 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN TO WIN BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL. 10:21= JULIA- THE 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN IN A NON-SERVANT ROLE. 10:37= GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD AND MULTIPLE EMMY NOMINATIONS. 10:48= CLAUDINE. 11:03= ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION. 11:12= DOMINIQUE DEVERAUX IN THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 11:38= 1ST AFRICAN AMERICAN MAJOR CHARACTER ON THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 12:22= REUNITED THE FORMER CLASSMATE BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, WHO PLAYS HER HUSBAND ON THE TV SHOW DYNASTY. 13:05= A DIFFERENT WORLD, MARION GILBERT. 13:26= EMMY NOMINATION. 14:13= THE FIVE HEARTBEATS DIRECTED BY ROBERT TOWNSEND. 14:53= LONESOME DOVE- THE SERIES. 15:48= SUNSET BOULEVARD. 16:28= GREY’S ANATOMY AND ANOTHER EMMY NOMINATION. 17:00= THE LEGEND OF TARZAN. 17:22= BREAST CANCER 17:39= WHITE COLLAR. 17:52= CO-FOUNDS THE CELEBRITY ACTION COUNCIL. 18:14= DIAHANN CARROLL PASSES AWAY. 19:05= ACCOLADES. 20:18= CONCLUSION. Subscribe to the podcast.
Links To Additional Resources: Diahann Carroll | People | Pioneers of Television | PBS Diahann Carroll - Julia, Dynasty & Death Fire Island Celebrity history- Diahann Carroll — Fire Island Pines Historical Society Diahann Carroll, Actress Who Broke Barriers With ‘Julia,’ Dies at 84 - The New York Times Diahann Carroll, Actress born - African American Registry Diahann Carroll - Wikipedia Diahann Carroll | Television Academy Diahann Carroll has died; pioneering actress in "Julia" and Oscar nominee dies at 84, cause of death cancer - CBS News Diahann Carroll Dead: ‘Dynasty’ Star Dies at 84 After Cancer Battle | Us Weekly Diahann Carroll dead: Julia, Dynasty, Grey's Anatomy actress dies at 84 Diahann Carroll Dead: Pioneering Actress on 'Julia' and 'Dynasty' Was 84 Diahann Carroll Dead: 'Julia' and 'Dynasty' Star Dies at 84 Cicely Tyson Opens Up About Seeing Diahann Carroll Before She Died Diahann Carroll, star of television and screen, has died of cancer, says daughter Suzanne Kay | WJTV About 5 — Daughters of the Movement Like mother, like daughter (gorgeous!) Diahann Carroll with her daughter, Suzanne Kay, at the 1987 Golden Globe Awards in... – @vintageblackglamour on Tumblr
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