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Remembering singer and actor Peggy King

Nov 13, 2026 · Terry Gross

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Remembering singer and actor Peggy King

King, who died Oct. 25, got her start singing in big bands in the 1950s. She had a string of hits, a contract with MGM and was a popular fixture on TV variety shows. Originally broadcast in 1983.

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