Johnny Loves Joni
For nearly 20 years, John Kellyhas been performing asJoni Mitchell. In heels and a blond wig, the 6-foot-tall Kelly takes to the stage and sings for an adoring audience — an audience that occasionally includes Mitchell herself. Mitchell tells Sharon Lerner what it’s like to watch yourself from the audience.
(Originally aired October 16, 2004)
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