On December 13, 2023, the Library of Congress announced that Walt Disney’s Lady and the Tramp is among 25 films being added this year to its National Film Registry, a prestigious list of films “showcasing the range and diversity of American film heritage to increase awareness for its preservation,” according[…]
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Mo Rocca Discusses Peggy Lee in Prairie Public Interview
“Peggy Lee was somebody that I’d never really immersed myself in… I’ll tell you also, I’m at CBS Sunday Morning, the network’s flagship arts and culture show, and Holly Foster Wells, wonderful granddaughter of Peggy Lee, came to us as Peggy Lee’s 100th birthday was approaching and said, ‘listen, we[…]
Gilbert O’Sullivan Discusses Peggy Lee in Bay Area Reporter Interview
“I’ve been a huge fan of Peggy. ‘The Folks Who Live on the Hill’ is in my top ten favorite recordings. [‘Can’t Think Straight’] was my first ever duet, and who better to ask than the great Peggy Lee? We flew to New York, sat with her, and recorded it[…]
Peggy Lee Featured on ‘Mobituaries with Mo Rocca’
An episode titled Peggy Lee: Death of Cool premieres October 11, 2023 on Mobituaries with Mo Rocca, a podcast in which the CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent “covers his favorite dearly departed people and things.” Quoting the episode description: “There were so many different Peggy Lees: The woman who defined[…]
Family Members of Singer Peggy Lee Retrace Her Steps in Downtown Fargo
“Holly said her famous grandmother never forgot North Dakota or her humble beginnings. Even after she became internationally known, Peggy Lee would say ‘uffda’ when she got exasperated. And, when she hungered for a taste of home, she would make onion and butter sandwiches. A very special and constant side[…]
Harvey Brownstone Interviews Singing Legend Peggy Lee’s Granddaughter, Holly Foster Wells
One of the most popular features of our show is our “Gone But Not Forgotten” series, celebrating the careers and legacies of the greatest stars who are no longer with us. Today’s guest, Holly Foster Wells, is descended from show business royalty. She’s the granddaughter of one of the most[…]