Kitty O'Neil: The Fastest Woman in the World
About the Episode
Kitty O’Neil (1946-2018) was a racecar driver, stunt legend, and daredevil. Known as “the fastest woman in the world,” O’Neil broke the land speed record in 1976, clocking an average of over 512 mph in a three-wheeled rocket car across Oregon’s Alvord Desert.
Aired:
07/25/21
| Expires: | Runtime: 8m 55s
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Extras
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The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.1:23:30 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.1:34:14 -
Isabella Rossellini compares her acting and modeling
Isabella Rossellini discusses her acting versus modeling career.28:24 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.4:18 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott [ASL]
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.3:18 -
American Masters 2025 sneak peek
Discover the lives of those who have left an indelible impression on our cultural landscape.0:32 -
Hazel Scott went on strike in her most popular film role
Hazel Scott went on strike while shooting "The Heat's On," where she plays two pianos at once.4:20 -
When Hazel Scott was accused of communist ties
When Hazel Scott was accused of affiliations with communism, she was determined to clear her name.4:19 -
When Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics
Discover how Hazel Scott started jazzing the classics.2:30 -
The Disappearance of Miss Scott
Learn about jazz artist Hazel Scott, the first Black American to have their own TV show.3:19
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![The Disappearance of Miss Scott [Extended Audio Description + OC]](https://cdn.grove.wgbh.org/dims4/default/21f1914/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1070+0+5/resize/280x156!/quality/70/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.pbs.org%2Fvideo-assets%2FhKKtbCS-asset-mezzanine-16x9-gckfO4h.jpg)
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