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

BROADCAST: Jun. 13, 1961 | DURATION: 00:14:09

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Synopsis

Part 2 begins with a continuation of the excerpt from a performance at The Uptown Theater in Pennsylvania. She is talking about visiting Georgia and having to vote there. 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. The interview ends with one further excerpt from her performance at The Uptown Theater. Unknown classical music begins at 08:50 until end of recording

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 13, 1961

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

Duration
14 minutes, 9 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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