Cicely Tyson Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

29^th September 2016

Quote: “I am absolutely speechless... I thought they’d be home, watching the debate." Veteran actress Cicely Tyson, 91, was overwhelmed after she was feted by stars including Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson at the American Theatre Wing gala in New York on Monday (26Sep16) night, when the televised debate between presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was broadcast.

18^th September 2007

Fact: Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson, Ed Asner and the leading members of the cast of Roots received a 50-second standing ovation at the 59th Emmy Awards on Sunday (16Sep07) as part of a 30th anniversary tribute to the epic drama series, which is still the third most watched TV show ever.

17^th September 2007

Fact: Ben Vereen, Cicely Tyson, Ed Asner and the leading members of the cast of Roots received a 50-second standing ovation at the 59th Emmy Awards on Sunday (16Sep07) as part of a 30th anniversary tribute to the epic drama series, which is still the third most watched TV show ever.