BMA: Black Media Archive

Episode 331: "AFRS Jubilee!"

06.12.2013 - By The BMAPlay

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As part of its innovative program schedule to meet the entertainment needs of American soldiers serving in World War II, the Armed Forces Radio Show (AFRS) developed "the Jubilee!", an all-black variety show employing the most famous musicians and comedians of the time. This particular show was broadcast on July 16, 1945 and features Count Basie, Eddie Green, Hattie McDaniel, Ernest Whitman and the King Sisters.

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