ATTITUDES: (Dano & Kelly) Adrien Arpel & Phyllis Hyman Pt. 2

"ATTITUDES": Starring Linda Dano & Dee Kelly. 1989. In many ways, "Attitudes", a woman's talk show that aired on LIFETIME in the late 80s/early 90s, was a precursor to "The View".

Here is part 2 of an episode with guest Adrien Arpel and later Phyllis Hyman.

This episode of "Attitudes" is not complete. The interviews with both ladies are intact however. I wasn't going to post this episode since it was incomplete but this very morning I had a dream about one of Phyllis Hyman's interviews and felt she was urging me to post this from the great beyond. Anyone who knows of Phyllis Hyman must realize that she was a very strong presence and wouldn't dare to "disobey" a prompting from her even if she is no longer with us mortally.

I hope fans of both "Attitudes" and Phyllis will appreciate this lost interview. It was here that I got introduced to Phyllis and was captivated by her charisma and what appeared to be her inner strength and peace. Her energy was so infectious and from then I tracked down her music. Sadly, she would only have 5 more years left on the planet with only two more albums to release ("Prime of My Life", an ironic title, in 1991 and, at the time of her death, "I Refuse to Be Lonely" in 1995). Of course, there have been various releases of unreleased material by the record companies that are hoping to capitalize on her passing with a plethora of "tribute" albums. Where were these albums when she was alive?

In any case, enjoy the interview and those of you just learning who Phyllis is, congratulations. Here was a truly sophisticated lady!

*SPECIAL NOTE* After Phyllis' interview, there is an incomplete segment where Dee talks with Marian Burke, mother of Chris Burke from "Life Goes On", and Bonnie Shapiro about starting their careers while in their 40s. The segment I have here is about 3 minutes long and I apologize that this is all I have but I'm sure the completists out there would rather have part of the interview than not at all.

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• Adrien
• Arpel

[ifusuckilltellu]

The lady that was interviewing Phyllis is such a phony look at her laughing all fake Phyllis should have never wasted her time on broken down shows like this it just didn't compliment her or her talent she is and always will be a true gift from God may she rest in peace now and always!

[Edster73]

Hey dude, Linda Dano is anything but phony. I love Phyllis as much as anyone, but you don't have to prove your loyalty to her by slagging off on another great female. If you knew anything about Linda Dano, you'd know that she is indeed sincere.

[ifusuckilltellu]

Excuse you!

First of all I'm a female not a "Dude" and 2nd of all I can believe in who I want and who I don't want.

Linda Dano comes off like a phony person and that's just my opinion I'm not sure why Phyllis would have ever wasted her time doing a show like that one LOL it's not even close to being like "The View"

[Edster73]

Excuse you!

First of all you're blocked and 2nd your comments are removed.

You're the one who comes off like a phony person. Get a life!

[noiretbeau]

I wish she had someone to love her or that she had a child. She was soooo beautiful and I love how she presents herself. She has a lot of CLASS.

[anacostia73]

FROM THIS VIDEO SHE WAS STARVED FOR LOVE AND RELATIONSHIP. a WONDERFUL SINGER TOO BAD NO ONE COULD HELP HER WITH MENTAL ISSUES AND SHE RESORTED TO MEDICATON WHICH SHE USED TO OVERDOSE. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE

[rwashin1]

Phyllis, the most awesome spirit

[celestialpathway]

I am a huge fan of Phyllis! She said she can't get a date? I can't believe it either, Linda. Anyway, she was such a tremendous talent, and a beautiful person inside and out.

[blackdahlia1979]

I am literally getting sick to my stomach sitting here watching this beautiful individual with this beautiful spirit that is gone FOREVER.

[malikah36]

She was beautiful but had a few issues she couldn't get past. Drugs and being bipolar just became to hard to manage.

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Greatly missed ... 

[bigdaddynumbah1]

I'm 6'5'', her height wouldn't have been a problem...she's lovely and charismatic. I would've dated her in a heartbeat. R.I.P. Ms. Hyman.

[phymanforever]

also phyllis and i have the same rising sign.. no wonder i feel such an affinity to her.

[discolady2]

The comment she made about not showing her body i agree you dont need to strip to be succesfull in life.

[azgurl12390]

men are stupid she is soo pretty

[KingMellow11]

@leodjoneluv You can have GOD and still have problems. I tried to commit suicide twice and yes ,GOD brought me out, but once you know what to do, YOU have to keep it up.