Rewind: Truman Capote and the Black and White Ball

Published: Jan. 19, 2024, 5:05 a.m.

Truman Capote's 1966 masquerade ball at the Plaza Hotel would bring together a most outrageous collection of famous folks -- movie stars, socialites, politicians, publishing icons. An invite to the ball was the true golden ticket, coveted by every celebrity and social climber in America.