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WATCH TONIGHT: Empress Farah Pahlavi (Iran) interview with Barbara Walters at 10pm!
20/20 ^ | Mar 5. 2004 | 20/20

Posted on 03/05/2004 8:39:36 AM PST by faludeh_shirazi

Empress Farah Pahlavi with Barbara Walters tonight on 20/20 at 10pm ET (ABC Television)

March 4 —This week on 20/20, a love story for the ages — the never-before-told details of the romance between a beautiful commoner and her king. It's no fairy tale; this is a story written in newsprint and blood.

The former empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi, shares with us the joys and tragedies of her marriage to the late shah, the man who swept her off her feet at the age of 20 to become his third wife. Together, they would produce an heir to the Peacock Throne and three other children — but revolution in Iran, coupled with global politics and the ravages of a terrible disease, would turn their privileged lives into a nightmare.

The former empress recalled the day of her coronation in 1967: "It was very important, I think, for me and the women in our country because I always say when my husband crowned me I felt he was crowning all the women of Iran." I asked her if her crown was heavy, and she laughed, saying, "It was. It was diamonds and emeralds and rubies and pearls, but I always say that the weight of the responsibility is much heavier than the crown that you wear for only a few hours."

The Iranian Revolution, of course, put an end to the monarchy and forever changed the family's life. Farah Pahlavi has never spoken so revealingly of these events, and about her inner feelings, until now. It is a compelling and moving conversation, and I hope you will join us for it.



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Miscellaneous; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: farahpahlavi; iran; pahlavi; shah

1 posted on 03/05/2004 8:39:38 AM PST by faludeh_shirazi
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To: knighthawk; McGavin999; SJackson; tet68; Eala; Stultis; river rat; risk; F14 Pilot; DoctorZIn; ...

This is definitely MUST SEE TV!!!!


2 posted on 03/05/2004 8:40:10 AM PST by faludeh_shirazi
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Bump...
3 posted on 03/05/2004 8:48:08 AM PST by F14 Pilot
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Why?
4 posted on 03/05/2004 8:50:52 AM PST by wtc911 (Roe v. Wade will end only if proof of a "gay" gene is found, to our national shame.)
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To: wtc911
What do you mean why? --- Sort of self-explanatary no?
5 posted on 03/05/2004 8:52:27 AM PST by faludeh_shirazi
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Absolutely not self explanatory why this interview is "must see TV". That's why "why?".
6 posted on 03/05/2004 8:54:49 AM PST by wtc911 (Roe v. Wade will end only if proof of a "gay" gene is found, to our national shame.)
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Does it have to be Barbara Walters.
Bump
7 posted on 03/05/2004 9:00:57 AM PST by Valin (America is the land mine between barbarism and civilization.)
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Maybe it's time to drop the empress crap. There's no room for this in the 21st century.
8 posted on 03/05/2004 9:07:57 AM PST by tkathy (Without national security there would be no new jobs!!!)
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To: wtc911
The story of Soroya, the former beautiful Queen of Iraq, was always compelling to me. The Shah had do ditch her against his will to provide an heir. I thought she was the woman that he loved.
9 posted on 03/05/2004 9:08:59 AM PST by tessalu
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To: tkathy
Drop the EMpress Crap? Screw you - this is Empress Pahlavi, and she will forever be an Empress - not only in the hearts of all Iranians but she is recognized as an Empress by history and by many throughout the world... Don't disrespect - thanks!
10 posted on 03/05/2004 9:24:17 AM PST by faludeh_shirazi
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To: faludeh_shirazi
BUMP


((careful))
11 posted on 03/05/2004 9:54:16 AM PST by nuconvert (CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
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To: tessalu
Iran- not Iraq, ;)
12 posted on 03/05/2004 11:37:21 AM PST by freedom44
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To: faludeh_shirazi
I'll try to watch tonight.
13 posted on 03/05/2004 3:44:21 PM PST by Canticle_of_Deborah
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Iranian women tend to be very attractive.
14 posted on 03/05/2004 3:50:12 PM PST by Moonman62
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To: faludeh_shirazi
Faludeh Jaan,

Alot of people are not aware of Iranian politics, history, culture, ethnicity, nor are they aware of the pro-American youth,etc.

Rather than get angry one should try to educate.

It tends to work more effectively and makes you shine as an individual.

I'll be looking forward to watching this tonight.

:)
15 posted on 03/05/2004 6:21:40 PM PST by freedom44
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To: faludeh_shirazi
There is an incredible book out showing all of the crown jewels of the Peacock Throne as the Iranian Throne was called. It is simply stunning ... huge gems in amazing settings. I got it at my local Los Angeles library ... but a much for anyone who appreciates fine gems.
16 posted on 03/05/2004 6:27:55 PM PST by BunnySlippers (Help Bring Colly-fornia Back ...)
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