One of the most influential women in my career and life is Eartha Kitt, who I was lucky enough to develop a brief pen pal relationship with in the early 90s, before she became a household name again with her vocal appearance on Disney's Emperor's new groove.

Please enjoy this encore presentation of FOF #1805 – The Purrrfect Legacy of Eartha Kitt, an interview with Eartha Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro.

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The late great Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her role as the iconic Catwoman in the 1960s TV show Batman as well as for her provocative songs “Santa Baby” and “I Want to Be Evil.”

Everybody wanted to be evil when Eartha Kitt played Catwoman.

Coming from humble origins in South Carolina, Eartha Kitt grew up to tour the world as a young dancer but it was the Broadway show “New Faces of 1952” that catapulted her career into the mainstream.

As a champion of civil rights, Eartha Kitt didn’t hold back when she spoke out against the Vietnam War and that tenacity got her blacklisted in the U.S. for years. Eartha took her show all over the world, and along for the ride, was her daughter Kitt, who Eartha took everywhere.

Joining us today is Kitt Shapiro, who is now dedicating her life to preserving her mother’s legacy by starting Simply Eartha, a lifestyle brand that uses the images, writings and wisdom of Eartha Kitt to inspire both old and new fans.

Eartha once said “The only thing I can sell and still own is my talent.” That and albums, CDs, posters, coasters, canvas wall art, and crystal paperweights.

Listen as we talk with Kitt about her mom’s peculiar way of speaking, Eartha’s outrageously fun music and what it was like to work for her mom for over 25 years.

➤ The linguistics behind Eartha Kitt’s purr.
➤ Nobody else worked a one armed sofa like Eartha Kitt.
➤ Being of mixed heritage and a celebrity during segregation.
➤ Eartha’s last days before dying on Christmas Day.

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