(March 4, 1934–Feb. 4, 2007) was a woman of many talents: A singer and an actress, she also hosted her own TV variety show, becoming one of the first Black women to do so. The Barbara McNair Show lasted three seasons, from 1969 to 1972, and featured big names like , , Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and more. As talented as her guests, McNair herself often sang on the show.
