Rochester off jack benny show

This was the first time a black performer had achieved a recurring role on a radio program. In fact, columnist Walter Winchell had begun a campaign after World War II against comics who got laughs at the expense of minority groups. A few weeks later, Anderson was called back once more, now for the part of a "colored fellow" who had a financial disagreement with Benny. Eddie Anderson died on February 28th , in Los Angeles, California, leaving provisions for a foundation. Benny decided to make him part of the cast as his butler and valet, Rochester van Jones. Archived from the original on July 12,

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