Season 1, Episode 6 - Chris Owens (1989)
The Angela Show
Details
Collection:LSA
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: New Orleans Region, Louisiana, 1989, 1980s
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Department of State
Date Issued: 2024-07-23
Duration: 00:21:33
Subjects: Interview | St. Louise Street (New Orleans, La.) | Entertainment | New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana | Bourbon Street (New Orleans, La.) | Hill, Angela (WWL-TV) | WWL-TV (Television station: New Orleans, La.) | French Quarter (New Orleans, La.) | The Angela Show
Contributors:
- Hill, Angela Host
- Owens, Chris Interviewee
Description
Angela Hill interviews Chris Owens, once known as the Queen of Cha Cha and the First Lady of New Orleans entertainment. They discuss her background, including her upbringing in west Texas where she was a cheerleader in high school and performed with her siblings at community events including rodeos. Chris explains how her husband introduced her to Latin music and dance, which eventually led to her opening her first club on St. Louis street in New Orleans. Angela asks Chris about how Bourbon Street has changed, what a typical day in her life looks like, her marriage, and negative media coverage. Chris takes audience questions surrounding her long-lasting career, hair and makeup routine, the future of her club, and retirement plans. Air date: September 18, 1989.