The death of Eddie Cantor, 1964 October 10

Item — Reel: 12

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

To pay tribute to Eddie Cantor who died at age seventy-two, KHJ broadcasting airs excerpts of Bill Bradley conducting an interview with Eddie Cantor. The complete interview can be found in the Archives Museum in Hollywood. Eddie begins by describing how he began his career in show business and how much everything had changed since then. He defines "good" comedy and discusses his accomplishments and ambitions as an entertainer. He then goes on to share his opinion on the future of entertainment. This tribute is brought to a close with a recording of Eddie Cantor singing Aida.

Dates

1964 October 10

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials in English.

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