1971 Miss America 🇺🇸 Pageant ♥ (September 1970) 50TH ANNIVERSARY 🏆

[@bufb]

I always enjoyed when they had the Miss Americas from previous years. Still beautiful.

[@californiagold3857]

One of the greatest and truly beautiful Miss America in the history of Miss Americas.

[@Adeoca2]

Came here because Phyllis George passed away today. May she rest in peace. Condolences to her family and MAO.

[@Gerard945]

OMG I didn't know that! I thought she was beautiful inside and out.

[@courtheath5138]

1st Runner Up - Claudia Turner will always be a South Carolina favorite. Her parents were some of the finest people I have ever known We all served as missionaries in Moscow, Russia in the early 1990s. .

[@carmenwells5528]

My grandmother, Claudia Carmen Turner passed away this morning. I am named after her. I’m watching this after singing Once Upon a Time with her just a few days ago. I’d love to hear any stories you know of her and her parents.

[@UniversalCrowns]

OMG I am so sorry! 😢

[@courtheath5138]

@@carmenwells5528 I have plenty of stories about your Great Grandparents Wells as well as Melvin and Pat. I was at Evangel - then moved to Russia and worked for 700 Club (CBN) and then Hillsong Kiev. I am a musician too. I am trying to find a great link for you from CBN in the 1970s with Your grandparents Turner -Wells doing the leads in “I Wonder” written by your great -granddad Ronald Wells.

[@victorg898]

I was there, 50 years ago to see the beautiful Miss Texas, Phyllis George capture the crown at the Golden Anniversary Miss America Pageant. We met her on the Boardwalk before pageant night and she was just as lovely and charming in person as she was throughout her illustrious career in television. Seeing all those lovely former title holders onstage together is something I shall never forget, particularly the touching moment when the reigning Miss America 1970, Pamela Eldred, walked the runway with the lovely Miss America 1924 Ruth Malcomson. What a night that was and what an incredible life Phyllis George led, may she rest in peace. Thank you for posting this and helping us remember that beautiful night and the great Phyllis George.

[@StFidjnr]

and she helped Miss America celebrate 50 GOLDEN years of beauty pageants

[@rah62]

7:42 Miss America 1924, nearly a half century later, truly had regal bearing.

[@netw52]

RIP Phyllis. You were one in a million.

[@notnek202]

Just saw this on line. Can’t believe it.

[@zibbyzubb]

Rest in Peace Phyllis George. You will always be Miss America.

[@dcdddddd1]

Rest in Heaven Phyllis. You were so beautiful and you played that piano perfectly.

[@daboys1215]

She was an inspiration to many women in sportscasting. They all owe her for their career. Without Phyllis George having to deal with the constant sexism and pure hate, these women would not have a career. At least not in broadcasting. She was the first. A pioneer. A trailblazer. A big part of why THE NFL Today was the gold standard of pregame shows. A big part of my youth. RIP Phyllis George

[@Sweetboytx]

This is a very beautiful Miss America from my home state of Texas. She is missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and her fans.

[@ianfrancis777]

Wow, was she ever!

[@ianfrancis777]

She represented real beauty, both inner and outer, in an America that has gone by.

[@melissasavage3304]

Here's to one of the most beautiful and accomplished ladies ever! R. I. P. Phyllis. Love to you and condolences to family and friends.

[@kbobdonahue1966]

Phyllis George, you will always be Miss America. We love you and miss you. RIP 👑🇺🇸❤

[@spideraxis]

I haven't missed a pageant since 1965. Was, is and always will be my favorite event.

[@Juliaflo]

In loving memory of Phyllis Ann George: 1949-2020. This pageant was significant for a most historic event--Cheryl Browne, Miss Iowa, became the first African-American to compete at Miss America.

[@Lisa-di1wi]

And just 13 years later, Vanessa Williams, who was Miss New York, became the first black Miss America: only to resign because of this nude photo scandal. Suzette Charles, who was Miss New Jersey and the first runner-up, became the second black Miss America and finished out Vanessa Wlliams' reign.

[@davidmarshall7752]

Wow it was like a completely different world, the commercials too. I would've been about three. Phyllis George was lovely.

[@connienicholl4092]

I loved miss America as a child. I could quote every winner and what state they were from. But miss America 1971 Phyllis George was my favorite! So sad to hear of her death. Doesn't seem possible

[@gemmabowden]

Miss America, you're beautiful ??? the crown you wore Miss America, you're beautiful And we're certain that for you there's more in store. You walked out of your dream into our waiting/waving hearts Now as your ???? We say fare thee well.

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

OMG Bert Parks dancing at 1:22 - hysterical. Luv watching the pageants posted w.him hosting. Its so funny with all the times he hosted, he wasn't too good at ad-libbing esp. when the judges would hand him the final ballots out of order. The year Cheryl Prewitt won Bert said - "One of these 6 girls will become Miss America" - 3x - when he hadn't even read all the runner-up cards/placements.

[@emmarose4234]

Awwww…🥰 I don’t blame the guy in the least. 💕

[@Laura-zy5jp]

The beautiful Phyllis George and she was radiant that evening she was crowned the 50th Miss America of 1971. She had a successful and eventful life in tv broadcasting in sports. Sadly ❤😂 she to as her predecessor Miss America 1970 passed away in 2020 from a rare form of blood cancer. Rest In Peace Phyllis you truly were a beautiful and elegant Miss America 1971😂❤

[@cherylbean521]

Good to see this again

[@CH-tg6zq]

Many hearts are broken. She was the best Miss America ever and a beautiful person (inside and out). May she enjoy eternal life in heaven.

[@lisal8984]

11:02 Miss Iowa- Cheryl Brown was the first Black Miss America contestant in history

[@Harringtonml54]

My second favorite Miss America of all time being crowned during a pageant that was co-hosted by my All Time #1 favorite Miss America, Debbie Bryant Berge.

[@lauraroberts6533]

Came here to see Mary Hart!Had no idea Phyliss George died.I loved her and she had so much class and beauty!!RIP👸👸👸👸💔

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

RIP Phyllis, can't believe you have left us, so soon.

[@hokiesuz]

These evening gowns are so lovely.

[@diannefisher7985]

Those 60' s and 50's girls and before are gorgeous

[@adrina911]

Yes Miss Iowa was beautiful!

[@cherylbean5881]

Tx was so proud.

[@StFidjnr]

The golden anniversary of Miss America

[@thattimestampguy]

1:34:52 The 5 Finalists 1:36:39 Biographic information 1:44:53 Miss America 1970, Pamela Eldred + It’s more than a Tiara + Sharing a smile, + learning what it means to be an American + It’s not goodbye, it’s a thank you

[@malcolmmarshall5946]

Miss New York was very attractive.

[@cherylbean521]

She didn't have 50 years. And still life extends for others. Make the best of each day.

[@gemmabowden]

Oh look at her, look at her She's our Miss America The one we waited for She's a miracle, a miracle She's our Miss America The one that we adore

[@BarryCorbett-x9m]

She's lyrical, a miracle...

[@joenavan927]

Rip Phyllis

[@DNSKansas]

37:40 Lisa Donovan, the "lovely singer" from the infamous early 80s game show "Face The Music"

[@diannefisher7985]

Beautiful. Pamela Eldred was very pretty as are they all

[@diannefisher7985]

Those 60s women were fab

[@jorgedominguez1957]

RIP, Miss America, beautiful!

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

I don't what is considered a good violinist - but I have a feeling Miss Oklahoma's ability holds up 50 years later.

[@msbcheet6041]

RIP Ms. Phyllis George

[@malcolmmarshall5946]

Miss South Dakota was singing loud, flat and off-key. Miss Maine was quite good, and Texas was a natural born performer, easy to see why she won, she had undeniable charm and charisma. Way to go, Miss Iowa,, opening the door for future African American contestants. She got a big round of applause from the crowd, would've been exciting if she'd made Top 10, but overall this night belonged to the lovely Phyllis George.

[@ianfrancis777]

Very well stated summation, and I agree...

[@LuvTadnDixie]

Miss South Dakota was Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight.

[@LuvTadnDixie]

At 13:58 is Mary Hart from Entertainment Tonight . . . Miss South Dakota

[@VTMCompany]

13:31 Overwhelming crowd favorite

[@galileocan]

A year when every single viewer agreed on who was chosen Miss America. Simply the best.

[@johnorlando9839]

During the announcement of the runner-up's, Phyliss did not take her eyes off of Bert once. You could see her excitement through her posture. She literally jumped out of her seat when Bert called SC as 1st RU.

[@Ciesiam]

Oh my, miss Dakota singing. 😮

[@BarryCorbett-x9m]

Mary Hart of ET fame!!!

[@dazzdevynn6507]

I was shocked to see Phyllis's obit. I thought maybe it was someone else. She wasn't even old. I was literally just reading about her and watched this video of her pageant last week and her local pageant that year.

[@TheRaiane157]

11:03 She is the first african-american contestant in Miss America. And she don't considerer herself beautiful at that time, even with the judges and other ppl telling she was gorgeous.

[@CrystalClearNews]

*I was so sure this was the year they had a parade of Miss Americas, from all the years -- the first one wasn't there, but the third was.

[@victorc5390]

RIP TO HELA YOUNG LOTTERY LADY & RIP TOO PHYLLIS 🙏🙏

[@ronflatter1235]

14:00 29:33 48:05 1:24:24 Mary Harum, who would change her professional name to Mary Hart. Yes, that Mary Hart.

[@johnorlando9839]

Phyliis really demonstrated her Texas twang during her interview with Bert.

[@dolcevitausa]

RIP

[@Adeoca2]

The first African American contestant competed in 1970.

[@notnek202]

RIP just found out she pass away today May 16, 2020. How can it be 50 years that she won the Miss America pageant. Correction: she died Thursday, May 14th don’t know why they waited till the 16th to announce her death.

[@jaejeff6628]

did anyone see miss iowa more than once in the pageant

[@denisemarie6029]

Times have really changed! This show isn’t what it once was.

[@BarryCorbett-x9m]

Lee and Debbie each had a wacky hairdo!

[@BarryCorbett-x9m]

😂😂😂

[@terpmaniac]

Phyllis George, when you think "Miss America" you think Phyllis George.

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

Marry Hart performs and emotes wonderfully - she may be a bit flat when singing, tho - IMO

[@rah62]

Yeah. she was the weakest of the semi-finalists who chose to sing as their talent.

[@Love_and_Truth]

OH that is THE Mary Hart of Inside Edition? Wow.

[@Harringtonml54]

Her talent was nominal. She must have given a great interview, because there is no other discernible way she could have made Top 10.

[@johnnyballenatl]

@@Love_and_Truth You mean Entertainment Tonight?

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

1:37:18 "Do you speak German?" "Ich weiß nicht" (I don't know). She just said she spoke it well; what a faker!

[@RachelDavisMatthews]

South Carolina and Miss. were off key when singing. I would've put Miss NY in top 5 vs one of them - JMO

[@UniversalCrowns]

Curiously, it wasn't her, but the audio of the video, which has some flaws and that's why it sounds out of tune.

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

Lee Meriwether yummy 😋 the best and sexiest Catwoman 🥰👍

[@BarryCorbett-x9m]

Julie Newmar is the ONLY Catwoman.

[@terpmaniac]

Oh My God, Mary Hart Miss South Dakota was awful! They must have loved her in interview. Yikes

[@Harringtonml54]

My sentiments precisely. Her talent was almost an SNL Parody.

[@mariecollins9500]

Shrela Proit. Miss América 😅

[@markwhitman9029]

Don't remember why but what is Susan Anton doing there at the end? She was not a former winner. Never really liked her when she became a celebrity reminded me of an Amazon

[@Harringtonml54]

She was 3rd runner up the previous year and part of the Miss America USO tour, that's why.

[@ianfrancis777]

She's a good soul.

[@terriehiggins9489]

Their catwalks were terrible.