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Actress and singer Linda Purl loves performing The Great American Songbook

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On this episode of The Art of the Story, actress and singer Linda Purl talks about her love of jazz and The Great American Songbook.

Purl, a versatile actress is known to millions around the world for being on some of the most popular shows of all-time…as Fonzie’s girlfriend on HAPPY DAYS, Matlock’s daughter Charlene on MATLOCK…starring alongside the late legendary actor Andy Griffith…, "Helene Beesley" on THE OFFICE, "Elizabeth Gaines" on HOMELAND. Linda has starred in over 45 television movies.

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Additionally, she has released five CD’s, most recently This Could Be The Start, and travels around the world performing. She just performed with Billy Stritch at 54 Below in New York City on October 22. Her concert tour takes her to Pheasantry in London Nov. 8 and 9 with Music Director Tedd Firth. Then it's off to Italy.

You can SEE Doug Doyle's entire interview with Linda Purl here.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.