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In 1968 Harry Belafonte and Petula Clark sang together her song On the Path Of Glory for this special on NBC. Not such a remarkable event in itself, but Petula touched Harry's forearm during the duet and made TV history. It was the first time a white woman had touched a black man on US television. The sponsor insisted the touch be cut from the programme, the programme makers refused. In the decade’s “year of revolt”, Clark found herself at the centre of a media controversy involving race, censorship and endemic bigotry in a newly desegregated yet depressingly divided US.
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Petula
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How long is Petula?
Petula has a runtime of 1h (1 hour).
Who directed Petula?
Petula was directed by Steve Binder and released in 1968.
What genre is Petula?
Petula is a Music, TV Movie film (1968).
Who stars in Petula?
The cast of Petula includes Petula Clark, Harry Belafonte.
What is the TMDB rating for Petula?
Petula has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 votes.
