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The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comed(...)
The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comed(...)

The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comed(...)

Date8/21/1972
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  • The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comedian Des O'Connor when he saw her sitting on the steps at the foot of the stage. The not so lucky ones later rushed the stage, stretching out to touch his fingers.
  • The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comed(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: The envy of every other girl in the audience at the CNE Grandstand last night, 6-year-old Kim Alberts of Toronto was serenaded by British singer-comedian Des O'Connor when he saw her sitting on the steps at the foot of the stage. The not so lucky ones later rushed the stage, stretching out to touch his fingers.
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