"It was a wonderful experience. I almost told them you don't need to pay me but I didn't tell them that," the late Diahann Carroll on the making of CLAUDINE ('74). Carroll was nominated for an Oscar for her performance. The film is available on demand on Watch TCM. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

From the TCM Archives: The late Diahann Carroll reflects on her debut performance in Carmen Jones (’54) and working with Star of the Month Dorothy Dandridge. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Claudine 1974 .. (Diahann Carroll) is a single mother in New York City who endures an exhausting commute to the suburbs where she works as a maid for wealthy families. In one carefully tended white community, she meets Roop (James Earl Jones), a charismatic but irresponsible garbage collector. Romance quickly ensues, but Claudine doubts that their relationship is good for her six children, and Rupert, despite his good nature, is reluctant to take on fatherhood #singlemother #singlemotherlife #bl

Tony award winning actress and singer Diahann Carroll passed away last week at the age of 84. Did you know she performed right here in our studios at the 25th WHAS Crusade For Children? This is her performance from 1978. She also spent some time with original Crusade Host Jim Walton and performed with Troy Gilbert, a little boy who was helped by the Crusade. | WHAS11 News