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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 15 MIN

Diahann Carroll (1961)

from The Mike Wallace Interview

In honor of Black History Month, this 1961 television interview features Diahann Carroll in conversation with Mike Wallace at a pivotal moment in her career. Promoting Paris Blues, Carroll challenges Hollywood and Broadway's racial barriers, discusses auditioning for My Fair Lady, and critiques the stereotypes limiting Black actresses.

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In honor of Black History Month, this 1961 television interview features Diahann Carroll in conversation with Mike Wallace at a pivotal moment in her career. Promoting Paris Blues, Carroll challenges Hollywood and Broadway's racial barriers,...

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