Evita and Juan Perón: Argentina’s Power Couple

[@Biographics]

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[@jaecrowther7869]

Can you do a video on Hans Frank

[@plushman3685]

Biographics Do a Buddy Holly bio!!

[@martinaskupin9549]

Can you do Joseph II. Habsburg? And Maria Theresia? And Charles IV., Jan Žižka and Jan Hus? Thank you! Also Bach´s absolutism in 1850´s? And Johann Strauss and his son?

[@donnaezrol4777]

Joined about 2 months ago and I just love it! $20 for a year for excellent documentaries on an wide array of topics. Thanks for the offer.

[@donnaezrol4777]

It would be great to see a Biographic of the Hapsburg dynasty. The dangers of inbreeding. And, how it led to the eventual extinction of the line.

[@SpiceGhouls]

So glad you covered the Perons, I think they're some of the most interesting and complex political figures in history. I've been fascinated by Evita for years.

[@samanthawolven2357]

What leadership styles do you think she has employed

[@cricket8438]

They were incredibly unethical.

[@mediterraneanworld]

to bad his research was really crap!

[@jean-huguesbitaamenye8785]

An expert of coup de theatre, a vétéran of a coup d'état, brought together by a coup de foudre. In one word: brilliant.

[@lavo-ld4wm]

totally ! and I pardon his french as his prononciation is excellent !

[@LathropLdST]

Pity Argentina is still paying a hefty price for these two opportunists' idiocies.

[@MrLaizard]

@@LathropLdST The biggest stupidity in Argentina and actually the one that ruined a country that should be G-7 ............... is ANTIPERONISM!

[@pablodavidclavijo4609]

@@LathropLdST and will pay for life

[@louisthompson8642]

She was a monster & her husband was a nazi fanboy

[@meeeka]

it's curious that Peròn's first two wives both died of cervical cancers; has any one investigated whether he was a carrier of the HPV virus? Now that there is a vaccine for the HPV--human papilloma virus, here in Australia, it is given, as a matter of course, in a course of three injections.

[@lynnemartineau7778]

Great comment.

[@mechasentai]

You weren't kidding about a contradicting life. I went back and forth from thinking “well that's so progressive and ahead of it’s time” to “that’s terrible.” lol 😆 really. Also I always wondered why there are so many Nazis in Argentina still to this day. Now I know. Excellent video.

[@brainsareus]

Most Argentinos are intense people. I speak the language, and man; are they prone to irascibility, stubbornness, and superiority complexes.

[@ezequiel0537]

@@brainsareus not all argentinians are like this, just some of them. Argentina has now become one of the most complexes countries to understand, and a video is not enough to tell Argentinas problems which only some understand, since they are trully complex.

[@goyonman9655]

Progressive, ahead of it's time means terrible

[@karmakameleon113]

Someone is going to have to explain this one to me: current-day Neo-Nazis in South America? I'm guessing that through generations of integration they've become Hispanic, right? Are they conveniently choosing to ignore the "racial/cultural purity" part of the ethos? How do "purer-Aryan" Nazis/Neo-Nazis view them? I'm so curious... You've just started me down another rabbit hole, thanks! lol

[@MauriceRivers415]

For a brief moment, she had it all: beauty, glamour, power, and the very possible Vice Presidency (unheard of for a woman in Latin America at that time in history). Juan was the President of Argentina in name only: the heart and soul of the country rested with Evita. She had EVERYTHING but time. May she rest eternally in peace and power.

[@normisbustos4167]

I should clarify to you that Argentina is very different from any other country.

[@DavideGobbicchi]

Wouldn't say that Juan Peron was just a puppet...they eere both equally important I would say.

[@vesuv1u5]

Oh poor darling. She had a lavish lifestyle, supported by corruption and tax payer's money. Boo hoo how sad.

[@qrufus]

When Evita's body was found, I can only imagine how the conversation between Juan and Isabel went. Juan: "Honey, I need you to do me a favor. ." Isabel: 🤬🤬

[@jasonsbrain2]

"Honey... would it be okay if we kept my ex-wife's embalmed corpse in our living room for a few weeks? It's just until she can find a place to stay. And could you brush her hair for me? Thanks, babe. You're a real doll."

[@ericlazzeri5078]

Aa

[@Cmblessing777]

I was taken to Isabels home in 2003ish. (Martínez) The Perons are buried at the Recoleta. The Argentines do not speak about them🌹 this documentary skips over Hitler intentionally.

[@MrWillcapone]

We definitely need a "Simoncito" musical

[@Tudomummeum]

I'd watch it. And all the chorus singers must have chic CEO bald shaves....

[@lavo-ld4wm]

and the top song would be "Don't cry for me Biographics"

[@narrakasa81194]

Could we bring Antonio banderas back for this??

[@tp1453]

Having been to Argentina, Evita still casts a spell over the people of that country. I must say that I was moved when I visited her grave in La Recoleta cemetery. Was it the musical playing in my head or the legend of this iconic political diva?

[@lizzdoe2821]

If you want more details about Evita AFTER death I highly recommend the video Evita Peron iconic corpse by Ask a Mortician. It is an INSANE STORY!!!

[@mycatisabastard2361]

I love Caitlin Doughty's videos, and the one you are referring to was incredible.

[@FreyaNaja]

And if one likes stories on world leaders, one could continue to her video on JFK and why his casket wasn’t open at the funeral. It’s told from the perspective of Jackie O.

[@wieldwords]

I was hoping you guys would cover these two. Really interesting. Great job as always. Perhaps you could add Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos to the list?

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

Ohhh we're doing Dictators now as a series? Noriega would be fun to cover ... especially his end under the blaring sound of Spice Girls music and Britney Spears as siege-weapons LOL

[@midnightfury4584]

The Aquinos would be a better story.

[@mohammadrickypratama6720]

And also Soeharto stories.

[@enditnow0121]

@@midnightfury4584 no

[@roberw1912]

@@Ugly_German_Truths it was rock music, the spice girls were the late 1990s, he had left power by then.

[@starscream548]

I'm glad you guys did another couple like the Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII one. The story of the Peron's was much better though in my opinion. It had more emotion and heart plus I remember Willis not even liking Edward that much even after he gave up the crown for her. But the Peron's just seem like they were good to each for a while it seems. You guys should do another couple video like a U.S. president and their first lady

[@horaciosacco2538]

I have read" Evita Peron "by Clives Barnes..original (Evita first Lady) an interesant iography of Evita you will enjoy it...Hugs

[@RavenMacy]

Wallis not liking Edward ? She married him didn't she ? Didn't have to , just saying

[@virginagobetz4756]

@@RavenMacy She married him because she wanted to be queen.When that little plan fell out so did the relationship.

[@cricket8438]

I believe I have read everything available on Eva Peron and sadly my opinion has not changed about her. She was extremely ambitious and unethical. While she may have deplored the circumstances of the poor she used them to promote herself in her agenda. The government of Juan Peron was incredibly corrupt and self rewarding rather that actually serving the people. Truly sad.

[@ignitionfrn2223]

1:15 - Chapter 1 - Evita discovers her talent 4:15 - Chapter 2 - Big break in the big city 7:00 - Chapter 3 - The boxing minister 11:30 - Mid roll ads 13:10 - Chapter 4 - Earthquake 15:55 - Chapter 5 - Don't cry for me 19:20 - Chapter 6 - Justicialismo 21:40 - Chapter 7 - No sleep for evita 25:00 - Chapter 8 - No stops for juan 26:35 - Chapter 9 - The death of evita 29:15 - Chapter 10 - Life after evita

[@raymay4929]

Thanks dude. :)

[@xaviercrean6543]

How can anyone stay awake that long and live?

[@coreywicklacz258]

I can’t watch your videos fast enough. 2-3 hours of my day have you on while I work. It’s lovely. Can’t wait to find out what absorbed knowledge I have gained at my next trivia outing. Keep it up!

[@thejudgmentalcat]

The story of her corpse is almost as interesting as the story of her life.

[@TalairanPerigord]

^THIS. It's vitually a Biographic episode of its own.

[@kellybeck4579]

Ask a Mortician made a fantastic video on her corpse. I highly recommend it and the Romanov video.

[@TalairanPerigord]

@@kellybeck4579 Caitlin Doughty is one of my heroes. I love her work!

[@meeeka]

Linda Ciccoli It's so sad how the regime was intent on desecrating her poor corpse.

[@RW0WR]

Yeah watch Ask A Mortician video

[@martinwilson8362]

As a tangent to the musical bios idea, how about one on Victor Hugo -the author of Les Miserables?

[@Ruby321123]

YES!!!

[@lyndafeustel4861]

Yes please!

[@daveyryuzaki7429]

S’il vous plait, oui!

[@Julesb2183]

I'd love that!

[@Imperfectgirl666]

Please!

[@susanlucia1670]

I'd like to see a video about The Salem Witch Trials

[@cperez1000]

Peron is the reason unions in Argentina are so powerful and why Argentina's economic situation is now always precarious while governments never fix it while preaching social justice.

[@Neukhal]

Pick up the books, they won't bite you.

[@guillermovasta]

@@Neukhal I am sure you are graduated from Harvard like Evita .

[@flixkat]

The encounter at the Luna Park seems to be the official version. According to an Argentinian writer, Peron became curious about Evita when attending the farewell party of a foreign ambassador. The leaving diplomat told his hosts: “One of the reasons why I’ll miss this city is a lady who does the best ...job in South America”.

[@johnkellett2669]

Thank you so much for delving and educating us on Evita and Juan Peron's life.....You either hated them or Loved them......I personally admired them, well more Evita "Little Eva".......

[@BellaMusical]

A real character from a musical I would like you to talk about is General Lamarque from Les Miserables. He's never seen in the musical, but is still a very important character. I would like to know more about him and why rebel forces in the 1800s liked him.

[@layloxx1]

I listen to you while I'm doing housework and it's really been a joy but can I just say, you speak so fast and actually drop facts with every word. I've had to replay 30 seconds at a time every time I space out a bit because there's no way to fill in the gaps when actual facts are missed. I love it but damn. 😄

[@susyb2817]

Layout, you can actually slow down the playback maybe you can listen to it and have time just to make it easier to process as you're thinking about something else

[@ljphoenix4341]

This was a super interesting story! It's always interesting seeing how the cold war affected countries like Argentina, where not as many stories are as well known as things from the US and Russia.

[@alanrogers7090]

I fell in love with the musical, "Evita" when I first heard some of the songs on the radio when it appeared on Broadway. I was able to by ticket to see it live on stage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, near where I was living at the time. I must have seen it four times in as many weeks. However, I didn't like the film as much as I thought I would. Although all of the acting and singing was good, the lack of a "live" show was felt, by me at least, to its detriment.

[@msm1876]

Alan Rogers When did you see it in Pittsburgh? I saw it in 1996 and 2000.

[@RUBENS9645]

you guys should do getúlio vargas aka the man who build modern brazil in a very similar way as perón in one of your bios next, it would be a very interesting one! Also great video as always

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

Anna Leonowens the real life teacher behind “The King and I”

[@sallyjonesie3886]

Yes, that would be so interesting!

[@aurasunshine9428]

Yes, please!

[@Mygurlist]

I would totally watch “Simoncito” tho

[@113dmg9]

That video length was just right!

[@Biographics]

:)

[@andriesoliviier9529]

OK... My suggestions for a musical series: - Annie Oakly ("Annie Get Your Gun") - Margaret Brown ("The Unsinkable Molly Brown") -Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut of Siam ("The King and I")

[@catalinascripcaru4536]

The picture of Juan and Evita with Nicolai Ceausescu and his wife made my head spin Simon, pleaseeee please make a video about Ceausescu

[@faithcastillo9597]

I would like to hear a bio about Gypsy Rose Lee. I was introduced to the musical several years ago and found her real life story fascinating.

[@jackheaton2246]

Can you do an episode on Robert Hawke (also known as Bob) AC, GCL (9 December 1929 - 16 May 2019) was an Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia Hawke is known for establishing consensus with unions and business to stabilise wage growth improve the ability of business to compete in global markets and to deregulate the Australian economy and promote growth. Hawke played a pivotal role in protecting Antarctica for future generations. Hawke helped establish APEC. Outlawing gender discrimination in the workplace Establishing universal healthcare in Australia (Medicare) Supported international pressure on South Africa to overturn its apartheid regime. Hawke was also was an interesting individual who had many of his own personal issues notwithstanding this he was still Australia’s most popular prime minister.

[@TERoss-jk9ny]

Jack Heaton : You just did a great job! No need for a video, your telling is great!

[@jackheaton2246]

T.E. Ross thank you

[@NisarKhan-jm1uh]

He is arguably the greatest Australian prime minister next to John Curtin

[@familywilliams4058]

I'd love to see one on Maria and the von Trapp family.

[@nicoleyork790]

Me too!!!

[@Bbsgirl1023]

That is what I came here to say!

[@Nswix]

They were real?

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

Yes, redacted - they were real. Ended up in Vermont.

[@sallyjonesie3886]

Yes!

[@nmccreight]

You should do a video on Alexandre Dumas and his kickass father Thomas-Alexandre Dumas!

[@laxeystu8096]

Really interesting thanks Fascinating history Argentina doesn't do boring government

[@bodyloverz30]

I would like one of Haiti's Papa & Baby Doc.

[@aquamarine3698]

Yesssss

[@SiVlog1989]

Great channel Simon, great content. I have a suggestion for a Biography video in the future. Plenty of people have heard of the "Thunderbirds" TV series of the 1960's, but significantly less people know the names of the two most prominent people behind it. I give you... Gerry and Sylvia Anderson

[@BoffinGrusky]

"Don't cry for me bi-oh-graphics".

[@darter9000]

Welp, beat me to the punch. Well played

[@BoffinGrusky]

@@darter9000 Great minds think alike.

[@TheTam0613]

Brilliant!

[@lisaahmari7199]

Ah ha ha!!!😅😂😀

[@lucyhanks500]

@@lisaahmari7199that’s what I thought when I drew that picture of Aimee looking like Ursula. I thought..you know..that looks just like something you’d see in a high street art shop. I had to watch the cafe society film of course to learn about degenerate culture & historical longevity to see why I didn’t appreciate all the bog wall calling cards being flaunted in the window. I mean, to add insult, women are constantly attacking and degrading each other whilst saying I’m an embarrassing stooge on wheels.

[@mangot589]

Why would a corpses hair get “tangled”? What the heck was going on there?🤔

[@jondoe406]

Humidity in south America perhaps?

[@alfonso1501]

@@jondoe406 They were in Madrid at the time.

[@defunctroses1644]

Juan: brsh my dead wife's hair. Isabella probably: what the fu-

[@robertrichard6107]

Eva's cooties got Lizabel the Vice Presidency, then Presidency!

[@RavenMacy]

@@robertrichard6107 karma collect maybe ?

[@landonfisher5205]

Thanks Simon & team for creating this detailed and easy to digest content. The hard work is appreciated!

[@ladycharlenegrace8023]

Simon! Its a "Rock Opera!" NOT a "musical". (Fluffly huffs😙) YOU must go see it live, with BROADWAY PLAYERS. I got lucky and they played the Flat Rock play house a few years ago. I still break out in "Don't cry for me Ar-gen-tii-naa! . la la...lalalalaaa..." It's quite a show. And-it offers an honest education on free love sexual activitys' consequences for young ladies

[@matthewjones8798]

Simoncito. The Musical. 💃🏿

[@victorcabanelas]

Smart move to do both at the same time. As someone from Argentina, I must say it's funny ("reír para no llorar" as we say around here) that, whenever anyone mentions this country's situation, I just think "oh, just like today".

[@mfsalatino]

as an argentian i say that those resenful communist bastards are reason that argentina isn´t the most powerful natiopn in the world

[@virginiamoss7045]

This was most excellent. Years ago I went to Wikipedia just to get a quick overview of Evita. Recently, I got more interested in her life and wanted more so I came here. It's an exercise in appreciating how different sources can be way different. This video was, of course, more detailed, but it also conflicted with what I remember from Wikipedia. The latter should never be trusted for complete and accurate information nor should this channel. It takes a good bit of reading to put together an accurate and full picture. So I'll continue my education, but this was a good start. If feels so much better to be engaged for half an hour rather than the 5 to 10 minutes for most KZbin videos.

[@NotFromHere-9517]

I highly recommend that if you know at least some Spanish you give it a go with Argentinian History books and videos... there is no other way you can truly grasp how controversial they were and continue to be... and do keep in mind that opinions on either of them are anything but mild and tempered (I am being extremely neutral for the sake of not swaying your opinion)

[@julianvil7574]

21:49 that man in the pic is actually Roberto María Ortiz, president of argentina from 1938 to 1942... and it had nothing to do with the trip of Eva to europe!

[@horaciosacco2538]

Exacto...bravo

[@hakeemfullerton8645]

Can you do a biographics video on George Melies: Magician, Illusionist and Filmmaker

[@rachelb4398]

Should we start calling you "Simonita"? Please buy me a jeep

[@Tudomummeum]

This was amazing 😆

[@amethystbickham4993]

If she had been born in our day and age she would have had such a longer life 😢 so crazy to think about. Hpv, cervical displasia, and cervical cancer are screened for and treated so early now it’s not nearly as deadly.

[@samiam2857]

For historical characters from a musical show, how about the Von Trapps from the Sound of Music? They didn't have much (if any) historical influence but many people know the show and movie.

[@kimma508]

You should read the book that Maria Von Trapp wrote about their journey. The movie and show are very different. It’s an excellent book that I highly recommend.

[@edvardsklempe1746]

Its the same thing i come from croatia in.former yugoslavia we all liked president tito of yugoslavia when tito died all citizens of yugoslavia cry for tito same was in Argentina they all cried for evita peron but when tito died people all around the world came on his funeral

[@anthonybandy8442]

I was like "Wait..she did top 10s?!"

[@shonemery848]

Please do the biographies of Joan Sutherland, La Stupenda; Marylin Horne; Natalie Dessay; Renee Fleming; Yma Sumac They are some of my heroines of Music!! They are some of the movers and shakers of the opera world!!

[@___David__]

Hmm, let's see...you've done Elisabeth (Sisi), Evita, and Marie Antoinette...I think the only ones missing are Friedrich II of Prussia (aka Friedrich der Große), King Tutankhamun...and Mozart? (I could swear you had done Mozart but KZbin isn't delivering me any results when I search for it).

[@melodi2036]

17:44 I'm going to start asking celebrities and government officials to buy me a car lol

[@t.c.thompson2359]

Uh... Alexander Hamilton. The play isn't exactly good history so this would be a great video

[@Julesb2183]

It is for the most part. Details of relationships are changed to make for higher stakes and to make the leads prominent, but otherwise, it's good history. None of the changes really changes the over all story arc.

[@alteredegosinc]

How about videos on some famous musical theatre composers? Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein, etc.? Jonathan Larson (composer of the musical "Rent") would be a good one too. And I'm sure a lot of people would love one on Lin-Manuel Miranda.

[@Tsanqar]

The musical "Ragtime" incorporates several historical figures, such as J.P. Morgan, George Washington Carver, Emma Goldman, and Evelyn Nesbit. The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and Annie Oakley (Annie Get your Gun) would also make for good cases to highlight some impressive female historical figures. PT Barnum (The Greatest Showman and another "Barnum") has become so talked about he almost seems more a tall tale or folk hero, so setting the record straight on him would be good. From "Newsies", you could examine the life of Joseph Pulitzer. Frank Abegnale (Catch Me if you Can), was covered in a movie that got converted to a musical, but did they omit or take creative license with his story? And I could only imagine the Biographics version of correcting/ explaining "Hamilton".

[@zanahoriawindchimes]

people from musicals? How about Maria von Trapp, Anna Leonowens (or her titular King)... gosh I'm sure I could think of more, but I'm struggling at the moment.

[@luv2sail66]

Well done! Interesting and informative video.

[@TheTam0613]

I despise musicals, but I would watch one about you, Simon! Thanks for all your great content! I hope you have an enjoyable holiday season!

[@bernardorodrigues283]

Can you please do about Getúlio vargas president of brasil in the 30 and 40's he was part president and part dictator so i think it would be pretty interesting.

[@atanacioluna292]

I learned so much. In just a few minutes, I got a nice sketch of the Peronista dynamics, along with a bit of history. Very enjoyable, as always. Thanks.

[@pedroleuenberger4270]

You miss the near civil war between the branches of Peronism shortly before Perón’s return up to the coup against isabelita and during the dictatorship that follow untill raughly 1978

[@carolinamayhale190]

Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Händel a good idea is to look at the best Sopranos, Baritones, Tenors - Mario Lanza, Fritz Wunderlich etc

[@raydavison4288]

Excellent video, Simon! Thank you.

[@generalissimolam3044]

Can you do one on alfredo stroessner?

[@phantombeard6262]

Don't Cry for me Argentina! Bio on the pair Rodgers and Hammerstein? (Broadway duo, similar to Rice and Webber) Love it Biographics!

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

Hmm... shouldn't then british composers Gilbert and Sullivan be first? Quite a lively career too IIRC... ;-) And they made it into an episode of the West Wing, what higher praise can one think of? :-p

[@melanezoe]

I appreciate the longer length. Good job.

[@theatheistmonk4385]

Don't we all ;-)

[@EDDIELANE]

So now I have the whole musical running through my head. Peron has reseigned from the army and this we avow, The Descomicados are those we are following now, We are tired of, The decline of, Argentina with no sign of, A government able to give us the things we deserve. A new Argentinaaaaaaa…..

[@kathyhenderson46]

How about doing a program on Molly Brown? They called her "Unsinkable" because of her unique life; she also survived the Titanic. I would love to see a true telling of her story.

[@anyawillowfan]

I would really like to see a video about Maria and the Von Trapp family.

[@cayasta1970]

I had the chance to know and interview personally Father Madurini, the priest who took care of Evita body while in Italy and returned it to Peron along with Coronel Cabanilles of SIDE in 1971.

[@barbarachase5824]

Thank you once again for your excellence in perfection!

[@Fandango541]

Kitten with a Whip. Thank you for doing this. I am a great admirer of Eva Duarte de Peron. She was treated horribly during her life and continued to be abused after death. This woman did more for the poor, disenfranchised and women than anyone in history prior to her time and still is treated vilely, especially by the British. Sorry Simon but it is quite true. That musical was not done to honor her but to further the untruths told about a person who tried very hard to give the poor an even break.

[@orsolyafabian3589]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aardvark1956]

Isabel: “It’s the dead ex or me!”

[@Tudomummeum]

Peron: "Keep combing, mujer."

[@WolfenMoony]

@@Tudomummeum I actually laughed at this XD

[@pauljay5478]

Such a fascinating story, well covered here. I for one, never knew Juan re-married after Eva’s death 🇦🇷

[@Contessa6363]

You got me at the hair brushing

[@PeterJohnJnb]

I don't know how I just discovered your channels, but I think you might be my new favorite person!

[@julieortega4461]

Awesome video!! Thanks for doing such a great job!! 😍😍😍

[@larastagno4055]

Isabel was never asked to brush Eva's hair, Eva was on that table for few days so to be restored by the embalm team.

[@JorgeLopez-ix2zi]

Loved the humor injected into the piece.

[@tonyahlqvist8893]

Great video and an interesting story. Thanks Simon.

[@jacoboribilik3253]

The fact that Perón is the subject of a 32-minute-long video made by an Englishman who has no relation whatsoever with Argentina, shows, how much of a significant figure Peron was in the 20th century. He has been the most brilliant Argentine to ever been born, no one will ever get even close to his deep understanding of politics. He was the first and only one to get Argentina onto the right path , a path leading to economic prosperity, industrialisation, social justice and a pure nationaljusticialist society free of the evils of capitalism and communism. Italy and Germany had previously tried to carry out the same kind of economic and social policies only to get destroyed by the benevolent allies, it looks like only a few nations are entitled to breaking its chains. Nowadays Nationaljusticialism no loger exists, what people now call Peronism is nothing other than a remnant of the greatest political movement in Argentina's history.....Peronism has come to be a """"party""" full of a bunch of leftists disguised as nationalists, seeking to please international usury and bring our society into degeneration.

[@jacoboribilik3253]

@Ignacio Zarate No tiene sentido discutir porque estamos en las antípodas. Si no podés disociar el aspecto racista del nacionalsocialismo con las medidas socioecónomicas que levantaron a un país es tu problema. No podés comparar a Stalin con Hitler. Stalin hambreó a un país entero y persiguió a sus propios compatriotas. Hitler, y no estoy defendiendo la persecución indiscriminada contra los judíos en general, atacó a la usura y a los rojos que querían hacer de la Alemania una nueva URSS.

[@SuperGingerBickies]

A thoroughly great video, Simon, and thanks for taking the trouble to do it! For a fascinating, you-couldn't-make-it-up story, I am amazed that documentary makers of late on the lame stream media could do such a rubbish job (particularly the BBC last year. It was about the 40th Anniversary of the musical Evita but in 2019, it was Eva Peron's Centenary of her birth). I recall something I read a good few years ago that Evita cancelled her visit to England through a misunderstanding of protocol (which was a huge shame). As hers was a goodwill tour and not an official state visit, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth agreed to meet her … not at Buckingham Palace but Windsor Castle! Evita took this as a snub and cancelled her visit. Of course, there are many different myths and rumours about her life (sometimes she would spin her early life) and lashings of propaganda by regimes and juntas to totally destroy the Perons after she died and after Juan Peron was overthrown.

[@donnaezrol4777]

How about Dolly Levi? She is the subject of the show, Hello, Dolly! They made a movie about the Broadway musical. I Barbara Streisand played Dolly. I think that she did a stint on Broadway, but Carol Channing, made the role famous. The Musical is based on the book by Thorton Wilder, The Merchant of Yonkers.

[@virginagobetz4756]

How about Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers?

[@Wardner213]

Could you please do a bio on Ip Man? Thank you :)

[@sunshine7453]

This is the most interesting part of history of Argentina. They may not be right most the time but they fought hard for Argentina and did what they could.

[@NZRic001]

Thank you so much! Great job!

[@colinwells2812]

A little off topic, but I would totally watch an entry on the life of one Simon Whistler

[@jayfromaz]

The founder of the Foursquare Church, Aimee Semple McPherson. The movie Elmer Gantry had a character that was supposed to be her. Kathie Lee Gifford, I believe, wrote a short-lived musical about her.

[@user-yv2cz8oj1k]

Was it her cancer making her an extremist, or was it that she knew what the country would fall into after her death and she wanted to make sure the ordinary people of Argentina could defend themselves against future dictatorships.

[@Odnamra76]

Very complete 👋. Interesting details about the first wife cause of death. And HPV related cervical cancer for both. 👋👋👍👍👍

[@danielrussell4193]

That video you put in, of Castro laughing at Che hahaha. Your brilliant with your videos.

[@robertrichard6107]

Poor Che' had to settle for a motorcycle👌

[@gracesmith6519]

I reccomend covering Fanny Brice and Nick Arnstein. Thank you for your consideration and fine work.

[@sallyjonesie3886]

Yes, good idea!

[@ddoyle11]

I have heard that the musical Sweeney Todd is actually based in fact. I would love to see a video exploring Mrs. Lovett’s meat pies!

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

Your videos are really good and well done. I enjoy them very much.

[@brandonbaumchen5745]

Boy, Juan Peron went pretty “Norman Bates” there. Damn...

[@Imperfectgirl666]

Pretty much. 😂

[@agusvillarh]

Peron and evite was the start of end in Argentina.

[@ErwinTheFennecFox]

lol wut?

[@stephanieden4]

Imagine being forced by your husband to not only live with his widow’s corpse in the house, but to also have to brush their hair!