Every day brings a new story. And each day contributes to the art of story telling -- in prose and poetry, in music, on the stage, on the screen, and, of course, in books.
Today is the story of March 29th
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It is the 88th day of the year, leaving 277 days remaining in 2022.
Bailey told her stories in songs, in dances, and on the stage.
She was a fan of the New York Mets, and she helped spread their story by singing the national anthem before Game 5 of the 1969 World Series.
The year before, Bailey started playing the title role in the all-Black Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! The musical played to sold-out audiences, and Bailey won a special Tony Award for her role.
She was known for her impish humor, sultry voice, and an easy and personable style. She used her fame to promote civil rights and equality, and to advocate for the poor, hungry, and those suffering from AIDS.
She first came to attention in Vaudeville, and soon started singing and dancing in Black theaters and nightclubs in the northeast, winning competitions at the Pearl Theater in Philadelphia and the Apollo Theater in New York City. She sang solo, and sometimes with the Big Bands of Count Bassie and Cab Calloway.
In 1946, she appeared in her first Broadway musical, St. Louis Woman, and a year later in her first film, Variety Girl.
She continued to sing in nighclubs. appear on Broadway, and in films. When television became popular, she was a frequent guest star on numerous shows. In 1971, she was hosting her own show, logically called The Pearl Bailey Show.
She wrote several books, and at the age of 67, graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in theology.
She died in Philadelphia in 1990.
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