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Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jun. 13, 1961 | DURATION: 00:06:03

Synopsis

Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 13, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 40 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
6 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Comedy, Satire African American History & Culture Theater Civil Rights

People

Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

Mabley, Moms, 1894-1975--Interviews Comedians--United States--Interviews African Americans Audiotapes. Radio programs. Mabley, Moms, 1894-1975,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Female comedians African American Comedian The Uptown Theater PA

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