Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story

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The final 17 years of American singer and musician Karen Carpenter, performed almost entirely by modified Barbie dolls.

Released: Jul 15, 1987

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Merrill Gruver

Karen (voice)

Michael Edwards

Richard (voice)

Melissa Brown

Mother (voice)

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