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Monday, August 11, 2008

Pink Navy Summer Camp: Carmen Miranda Becomes Amtrak Spokeswoman

Posted by Charlus at 12:58 AM  

Labels: Carmen Miranda, Musicals, Pink Navy Summer Camp

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