PREVIEW - #492 - The Eddie Anderson Story
When he emerged on radio, he was celebrated as a …
Michael and Us · Luke Savage and Will Sloan
January 21, 20242m 48sExplicit
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Show Notes
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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