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The HistoryMakers
An Evening With Della Reese
Season 1
Episode 19
An Evening With Della Reese provides a rare look into the life and career of the legendary singer and actress. Reese’s career began in the church at age 6 and by 1954, she scored her first hit single. Her success as a singer led her to numerous television engagements, including becoming the first African American talk show host on television.
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