Indiana Broadcast History Archive

Interview with Keye Luke on Anna and the King

Aired

1972

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[AI-Generated Summary] Veteran actor Keye Luke discusses his upcoming role as the Prime Minister of Siam (Kralahome) in the new television series Anna and the King. Speaking with host Milton, Luke details the show’s comedic direction and its departure from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, highlighting the "conflict of wills" between the characters played by Yul Brynner and Samantha Eggar. Beyond his acting career, which includes his famous debut as the "number one son" in the Charlie Chan films, Luke shares insights into his personal artistic pursuits such as painting murals and portraits for his co-stars, as well as his interest in singing Mozart arias. While the provided transcript does not explicitly list a recording date or the specific city and state of the broadcast, it confirms the program was scheduled to air on Sunday nights.

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