Motown

New Yorkers who watched television in the ‘40’s probably remember Bernadette Castro as the child star in sofa sleeper commercial for her father’s company. Others may remember Castro as the former Parks Commissioner of New York State. But most people won’t remember Castro as the ardent pop singer, who once turned down a contract with Motown Records.

New Yorkers who watched television in the ‘40’s probably remember Bernadette Castro as the child star in sofa sleeper commercial for her father’s company. Others may remember Castro as the former Parks Commissioner of New York State. But most people won’t remember Castro as the ardent pop singer, who once turned down a contract with Motown Records.