National Velvet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm7QeWBK6ec

Radio KYAA 1200

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A sad farewell today to Elizabeth Taylor, 79 years old, may she rest in peace. If you didn't know, here's Central Coast Connection. Scenes from one of her most famous films, National Velvet, were filmed along the Carmel River State Beach. You can see the scenes in this clip.

Elizabeth Rosemond "Liz" Taylor, DBE (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)[1][2] was an English-born American actress.[3] Beginning as a child star, as an adult she came to be known for her acting talent and beauty, and had a much publicised private life, including eight marriages and several near-death experiences. Taylor was considered one of the great actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. The American Film Institute named Taylor seventh on its Female Legends list.

Born
Elizabeth Rosemond TaylorFebruary 27, 1932(1932-02-27)Hampstead, London, England
Died
March 23, 2011(2011-03-23) (aged 79)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality
English-American
Other names
Liz Taylor
Occupation
Actress
Years active
1942–2003
Spouse
Conrad Hilton, Jr. (1950–1951)Michael Wilding (1952–1957)Mike Todd (1957–1958)Eddie Fisher (1959–1964)Richard Burton (1964–1974, 1975–1976)John Warner (1976–1982)Larry Fortensky (1991–1996)
Parents
Francis Lenn Taylor (deceased)Sara Sothern (deceased)