PREVIEW - #492 - The Eddie Anderson Story

Michael and Us

English - January 21, 2024 20:55 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MB - ★★★★★ - 552 ratings
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When he emerged on radio, he was celebrated as a pioneering black star in a white entertainment landscape. By the time of the Civil Rights Movement, he was regarded by many a symbol of black subservience. In this solo documentary episode Cohost Will considers the career and thorny legacy of Eddie Anderson, the actor and comedian who played "Rochester" on The Jack Benny Show.

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