In the season finale of The Melanated Archives Podcast, we unpack the artistry of one of the most dynamic and overlooked stage and screen actresses of the last 100 years, the indelible Lynne Thigpen (1948 - 2003). Known best for her role as THE CHIEF of ACME Crimenent in the hit 90s game show Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Thigpen captivated audiences with her distinct voice and command of the stage. Whether she was giving Morgan Freeman a run for his money as Leonna Barrett, the mother of an expelled student in the 1989 film Lean on Me, or she was serving it up in the eclectic 1970s Broadway musical Godspell, her unique ability to connect with a wide range of audiences from children to adults was evident in the characters she embodied throughout her short but impactful career. Listen in as we chat with this season's guests about their thoughts on the life and times of the great Lynne Thigpen. This Episode's Guests Include: Various Season 1 Artists Theme Music: Funky Suspense - courtesy of Bensound.com Follow Our Show & Our Hosts: TMA Instagram: @themelanatedarchives TMA Website: https://www.themelanatedarchives.com/ Kendra Holloway: Instagram - @kendra2shay Brandon Rachal: Instagram - @brandonrachal_