Raquel Welch is undeniably one of the most beautiful women to ever walk this planet. But with so much focus on her looks and acting career, few have actually heard her speak from the heart.
That’s why, when I stumbled upon her appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, I couldn’t help but notice a surprising detail…
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate just how stunning and elegant Raquel Welch was in the early 1970s. No hair extensions, no Botox, her natural hair color, and not a tattoo in sight. She had a full figure, an intriguing personality, and a sharp intellect. In my opinion, Welch is definitely one of the most spectacular, gorgeous-looking women to ever grace our screens.
Underrated genius
In a captivating 1972 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, Welch’s timeless beauty and elegance become strikingly clear. At around 32 years old, she radiated charm as she settled into the chair across from Dick Cavett.
The American television host, who helmed The Dick Cavett Show from 1968 to 1988, was a master of his craft. He was a brilliant interviewer of film directors and his interviews of Welles, Hitchcock, De Palma, and Scorsese were like film school lessons.
Cavett had a genius for making his guests feel at ease, skillfully drawing out engaging and thoughtful conversations. This particular interview showed Raquel in a light many had never seen — beyond her famous looks, revealing things I had no clue about.
Broke her wrist
Welch’s appearance on The Dick Cavett Show was partly to promote her latest film, Kansas City Bomber.
In the movie, she starred as roller derby skater K.C. Carr — a woman trying to balance her desire for a happy personal life with her dreams of stardom.
The film featured plenty of intense scenes from the matches, and according to Raquel herself, she performed most of her own stunts, which took a toll on her.
Raquel explained that she had to learn how to skate from scratch for the role. The professional skaters in the film used a track with banked turns at a 45-degree angle, which added to the challenge.
