Episode Detail: Josephine Baker - Intimate Portrait
A profile of entertainer Josephine Baker, who was known for her wild personality and for her sensual “banana dance” of the 1930s. Included: a look back at her on-again, off-again career, and interviews with Debbie Allen and Lynn Whitfield, who won an Emmy for her portrayal of Baker in a made-for-TV film. Narrated by Arsenio Hall.