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Raye, Martha, 1972 October 7

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

The interview was published in the October 29, 1972 issue of the New York Times. The Raye recording begins with how she got into comedy, her parents came from Ireland and were vaudeville performers. What is she proudest of in theater or film? Monsieur Verdoux (1947) with Charlie Chaplin. Discussion of her starting up in the Broadway revivial of No, No, Nanette; and of her support both past and present for US troops overseas. At approximately minute 24, her personal manager (and one of her six ex-husbands) Nick Condos speaks up on this point at length. The second side may have been partially taped over. It continues Raye and Condo's discussion about acting opportunities for young people at the time, followed by Condo sharing his low opinion of Jane Fonda having visited Vietnam (July 1972) to protest the U.S. military involvement there.

Dates

  • Creation: 1972 October 7

Creator

Access Note

The audio recordings (boxes 2-4) in this series are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not yet been reformatted. Transcripts and typescripts (box 1) are available for research use.

Partial Extent

From the Series: 3 Linear Feet (4 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

2 audio cassettes.

Repository Details

Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository

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