The Hunting of the Snark published by Macmillan in the United Kingdom in late March 1876, with illustrations by Henry Holiday. It had mixed reviews from reviewers who found it strange. The first printing of "The Hunting of the Snark" consisted of 10,000 copies. There were two reprintings by the conclusion of the year; in total, the poem was reprinted 17 times between 1876 and 1908. Carroll often denied knowing the meaning behind the poem; however, in an 1896 reply to one letter, he agreed with one interpretation of the poem as an allegory for the search for happiness. Scholars have found various meanings in
The Diahann Carroll Show positive where Carroll's performance was concerned, but the limited production values (due to the show's small budget) and scripting were less well received. At the time, Carroll told "Jet" magazine that "Considering the facts that we filmed four one-hour shows in only five days, I must say that I am very proud of what we have ... It was hard work, but I wouldn't have missed the experience for the world and I hope that television audiences will feel as good about the shows as we do." The Diahann Carroll Show The Diahann Carroll Show is a series of four