2 chapters across the catalog
Nixon White House Incident, Ray Conniff Singers Protest
A 1972 incident at the Nixon White House is recounted, where a member of the Ray Conniff Singers protested the Vietnam War during a performance. A leaked phone call between Richard Nixon and John Connally reveals the President's profane reaction to the protest and mentions a similar incident involving Eartha Kitt.
Harold Pinter, Eartha Kitt, Top Gear, British Anti-Americanism
The deaths of Nobel laureate Harold Pinter and entertainer Eartha Kitt are discussed, with Pinter characterized as a frequent critic of American policy. This leads to a critique of the British show "Top Gear" and its portrayal of American stereotypes during a special filmed in the Southern United States. Curry notes that while British media is often anti-American, individual interactions remain friendly.
