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The HistoryMakers
An Evening With Eartha Kitt
Season 1
Episode 29
An Evening With Eartha Kitt features PBS-TV veteran journalist Gwen Ifill as the host featuring a live performance by Eartha Kitt of three musical numbers. Kitt has distinguished herself in film, theater, cabaret, music and on television. Kitt is best known for her role as “Catwoman” on the television series, Batman, and for the Christmas song, “Santa Baby."
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