This episode is the musical comedy "Killer Diller" (1948), one of the filmed vaudeville shows that played to black theaters in the 40's and 50's.  What follows are some dynamite musical and comedy acts including Nat King Cole and Jackie 'Moms' Mabley.

This episode is the musical comedy "Killer Diller" (1948), one of the filmed vaudeville shows that played to black theaters in the 40's and 50's. What follows are some dynamite musical and comedy acts including Nat King Cole and Jackie 'Moms' Mabley.

Episode 193: "Killer Diller" (part 1)

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The Black Media Archive is a multi-media collection of African and African-American history, including speeches, archival video, movies, music, and more. It exists as a central resource of Black history in multi-media formats.

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Episode 193: "Killer Diller" (part 1)

Episode 193: "Killer Diller" (part 1)