Eddie Fisher
PMP Network Presents
Eddie Fisher is a legendary singer and author. He discusses his new book, "Didn't the Air Done That," which chronicles his life and career.
Eddie Fisher
Singer
About Eddie Fisher
Eddie Fisher was a popular American singer who dominated the charts during the 1950s with 24 top ten hits between 1950 and 1956. His signature songs included "Oh! My Pa-Pa," "I'm Walking Behind You," and "Wish You Were Here." He hosted The Eddie Fisher Show on television and appeared in films. Fisher authored two autobiographies chronicling his life in show business and his highly publicized personal relationships.
In this interview
- Discusses his new book about his life and career in show business.
- Recalls being discovered by Eddie Cantor in 1949 at Grossinger's in the Catskills.
- Talks about tabloid coverage of his relationships spanning decades since age eighteen.
- Addresses the Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton scandal during Cleopatra filming in Rome.
“I left Debbie and people only believe that I left Debbie for Elizabeth, which is not completely true.”— Eddie Fisher, in this interview
Since this interview
Eddie Fisher died on September 22, 2010, at age 82 at his home in Berkeley, California, from complications of hip surgery.
