Friday, December 26, 2008

RBBB 1978 #1


Scan11117, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

From Karen Glenn

I just learned that the fabulous Eartha Kitt passed away today, at 81 years young, from colon cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, especially her daughter Kitt. This brought back a lot of great old memories of when Miss Eartha invited us and the kiddos to come to see her on Broadway in Timbuctu. She was so beautiful and kind. She later came to the train and spent the night with Barbara and borrowed a long purple night gown of mine to wear. (I never got it back or saw it again...oh well...it was for a big celebrity!) My thoughts are also extended to Barbara and Buckles and family. I know that Eartha and Barbara became good friends. She was also our favorite "Guest Honorary Ringmistress" in 1978 on the Blue show while we played the Garden. Fond and sweet memories. I have pictures as I am sure B&B do, of our kiddos playing with Eartha in their dressing room and on the train. God bless Eartha and family.

Karen

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Our condolences to you and Barbara on the passing of your friend of many years. May she rest in eternal peace as her songs live forever.

Roger and Kim

Anonymous said...

Buckles, thanks for the pics with Eartha and Barbara (oh yes, and Dick Flint). Please show our blog peeps some more pics of the magnificent and beautiful Eartha from 1978, and any others you have. I know Barbara has many. God Bless you all. Thanks so much for the wonderful BLOG. Karen Glenn

Buckles said...

No! No! Dick Frick!
Dick Flint is a candy butcher.

Anonymous said...

OH Lordie. Sorry about that. But Buckles, in the below pic you have it spelled as Dick FICK...

Eric said...

TIMBUCTU was the musical KISMET, reworked so that it could be presented with an all-black cast. The tour eventually reached San Diego, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable show to play for.