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  • Studs' Place

    Created by
    WENR-TV Chicago, American, 1948 - 1953
    Subject of
    Jackson, Mahalia, American, 1911 - 1972
    Terkel, Louis "Studs", American, 1912 - 2008
    Date
    1949
    Medium
    16mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): metal;
    Film Shipping Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 24 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1065 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of Studs' Place
    Caption
    The Christmas Eve 1949 episode of Studs Terkel's improvisational television drama guest stars Mahalia Jackson. Together with Studs and his coterie of players, Mahalia Jackson performs: "Go Tell It On The Mountain" and "His Eyes Are on the Sparrow."
    Description
    16mm black and white kinescope film features a performance by Mahalia Jackson on "Studs' Place," an unscripted television drama that often featured famous people. This episode is a Christmas episode from 1949. It is a prime example of the late-1940s "Chicago School" of television in early broadcast television history.
    Consists of: 16mm Film (a), Original 1200 foot Film Reel (b), and Original Film Shipping Box (c).
    2014.141.1.1a: 16mm film. This film opens with a shot of store sign that reads "Studs' Place, Fine Eats, Fine Friends, The Place To Meet and Eat." The narrator welcomes the audience and invites them inside to see who is in attendance that night. Inside, a man and woman, Grace, decorate a tree and converse. The phone rings, and Studs Terkel enters the room for a brief moment before leaving to answer the phone. Another man enters the room and offers to add tinsel to the Christmas tree. Eventually, all three men and Grace are standing around the tree talking about the tree and other things. They begin to talk about the one customer who is still in the restaurant and wonder why she's there alone on Christmas Eve. One of the men grabs his guitar and begins to play "Mockingbird," and the young girl walks over to the Christmas tree to talk with them. The man continues to play and the young girl starts to cry. Grace checks in on her to see if she's ok and offers to accompany her to the powder room, so she can talk to her in private. Studs Terkel enters the room again and is briefly happy to learn the young girl is no longer there, before learning she only went to the bathroom. The third gentleman reenters the room, and is aggravated to learn the girl is in fact still there as well. Mahalia Jackson enters in a fur coat and the men are excited to see her. They all sit around the table to talk and catch up. She tells them that she dropped in to try Louie's famous ribs, one of the chefs who is absent on account of it being Christmas Eve. The man who was playing the guitar offers to go fix the ribs in Louie's absence. Studs invites Mahalia to a Christmas party they're all attending later that evening, but she tells them she's very tired from touring so much. Even though she's tired, they convince her to sing. The man gets up and begins playing the piano. Mahalia slowly walks over the piano and sings "Go Tell It On The Mountain." After, they applaud her singing and go check on the ribs being prepared in the kitchen. Grace and the young girl reenter the room, and the woman introduces the young girl as Nancy Nichols. The woman tells Mahalia that Nancy isn't feeling very well, and Mahalia insists that Nancy tell her what's ailing her. Grace leans over to the man and tells him that they can't just leave poor Nancy in this state. A title card that reads "Get In The Scrap" appears as the narrator describes how important scrap dealers are to the nation's defense. The program continues. One of the men inform Mahalia that he accidentally burned the first batch and the second batch will be done very soon. Grace gathers all three men and tells them how Nancy is sad because she is pregnant and her husband is away in the Army. They plot to try to reach her husband for her on the payphone to surprise Nancy on Christmas Eve and cheer her up. Grace explains to Mahalia what they're trying to do for Nancy. One of the men plays the piano for Nancy in an attempt to cheer her up. Nancy tries to leave, but Mahalia convinces her to stay and listen to her sing. Mahalia sings "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." When she finishes, the payphone rings, and it's Nancy's husband. She's very excited! Mahalia begins to sing again. When she finishes, Nancy thanks everyone for what they did. They all decide to attend the Christmas party together. The narrator says the show will be right back and talks about another show viewers should check out. The credits play for "Studs' Place."
    Terkel's and a young girl who becomes separated from her loved ones on Christmas Eve. Together with Studs and his coterie of players, Mahalia Jackson attempts to cheer up the young woman by singing. It features two musical performances: "Go Tell It On The Mountain" and "His Eyes Are on the Sparrow."
    2014.141.1.1b: Original 1200 foot film reel.
    2014.141.1.1c: Original cardboard film shipping box. The top of the shipping box has an adhesive shipping label from the American Broadcasting Company addressed to [Miss Mahalia Jackson]. Handwritten on the bottom of the shipping box is [Studs/ Terkel] with a circle drawn around it.
    Place filmed
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Holidays and festivals
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paul & Claire Blumenfeld
    Object number
    2014.141.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd544471241-e8a9-40fe-9735-c68c32ab4abf
  • Rhythm and Blues Revue

    Created by
    Studio Films, Inc., American, 1951 - 1956
    Produced by
    Frye, Ben, American
    Subject of
    Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002
    Adams, Faye, American, born 1923
    Bailey, Bill, American, 1912 - 1978
    Jeffries, Herb, American, 1913 - 2014
    Milburn, Amos, American, 1927 - 1980
    Vaughan, Sarah, American, 1924 - 1990
    Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
    Big Turner, Joe, American, 1911 - 1985
    The Delta Rhythm Boys, American, 1934 - 1987
    Davis, Martha, American, 1917 - 1960
    Little Buck, American
    Cole, Nat King, American, 1919 - 1965
    Moreland, Mantan, American, 1902 - 1973
    Russell, Nipsey, American, 1918 - 2005
    Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
    Brown, Ruth, American, 1928 - 2006
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Date
    1955
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 72 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1850 Feet
    Length (Film): 1560 Feet
    Length (Film): 1650 Feet
    Length (Film): 1450 Feet
    Title
    35mm motion picture film of Rhythm and Blues Revue
    Caption
    "Rhythm and Blues Revue", is a 1955 feature film compiled by Studio Films, Inc. from previously recorded Snader Telescriptions featuring renowned African American jazz singers and musicians from the 1950s. Performers include Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Ruth Brown, Cab Calloway, Nat King Cole, Count Basie, Martha Davis, The Delta Rhythm Boys, Freddy and Flo, Lionel Hampton, Herb Jefferies, The Larks, Little Buck, Amos Milburn, Mantan Moreland, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Sarah Vaughan and Willie Bryant.
    Description
    35mm black and white compilation film of a variety of short musical 'Soundie' films made for music-film jukeboxes, and television, by the Snader Telescription and Studio companies in the 1950s. It consists of four 35mm prints (a-d).
    The film begins with a title sequence that announces each performer as a firework explodes behind their name. A credit roll then displays the below the line contributors. Next, an announcer introduces the emcee, Willie Bryant, during a shot of a theater audience. Bryant emerges from behind a curtain as the audience applauds. Before he can begin speaking, Bryant is interrupted by the comedian Freddie Lucas (Part of the Freddie & Flo comedy duo), who begs to be on the show. Later in the skit, Florence Hill (Flo) appears as a mind reading librarian. At the conclusion of the skit, Bryant announces the first performer, Lionel Hampton and his orchestra who perform “Jam Session.” After the conclusion of the song, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Willie Bryant again appears to announce the next performer, Faye Adams who performs “Everyday” in front of the curtain. After the song ends there are multiple shots of the cheering audience and Bryant appears to announce the next performer, Bill Bailey. Bailey performs a tap dancing routine that includes dance moves from his teacher Bill “Bojangles” Robinson and concludes with a moonwalk. At the end of the performance, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Willie Bryant appears to announce the next performer, Herb Jeffries who sings “In My Heart.” When the song ends, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Freddie & Flo rush onto the stage to perform a comedy routine. After their routine there are multiple shots of the cheering audience and Bryant appears to announce the next performer, Amos Milburn, who sings “Bad Bad Whiskey” with backing from the Paul Williams Band. At the conclusion of the song, the curtain closes and then reopens so that Milburn can bow. Bryant appears to announce the next performers, The Larks, who sing “The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise.” At the end of the performance, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Bryant brings Freddie & Flo back onto the stage for some comedic banter. Bryant then introduces Lionel Hampton who performs “Bongo Interlude.” Two unnamed women dance during the performance. The curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering. When curtain opens, the stage is set up as a tobacconist and Leonard Reed is behind the counter listening to a Brooklyn Dodgers baseball game on the radio. Willie Bryant appears and the two men engage in a brief skit. Bryant then presents the next performer, Sarah Vaughan, who sings “Perdido.” The curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Bryant returns to the stage. Nipsy Russell sneaks onto the stage behind Bryant and the two engage in comedic banter before Bryant presents the next performer, Count Basie who performs “Basie’s Conversation.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant introduces Big Joe Turner who sings “Shake Rattle And Roll.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant introduces the next performers, The Delta Rhythm Boys, who perform the spiritual “Dem Bones.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant introduces the next performers Martha Davis and her husband, Calvin Ponder, who perform “Just Goodbye.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant introduces the next performer, Little Buck, who performs a tap dance routine. The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant brings out Little Buck for more applause. Bryant then introduces the next performer, Nat King Cole, who sings “Calypso Blues.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Nipsy Russell and Mantan Moreland come out for a comedy routine. Moreland leaves the stage and Russell continues on his own. Following Russell’s routine, Bryant introduces Cab Calloway who performs “Minnie The Moocher.” The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant brings out Ruth Brown for some stage banter before she performs “Teardrops From My Eyes” with backing by the Paul Williams Band. The curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the audience cheering, and Bryant introduces Count Basie for the film’s final performance, “One O’Clock Jump.”
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    35mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Actors
    Comedy
    Entertainers
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Tap dancing
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.105.1a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd578a039a6-746a-4ea9-9c44-f64988a206d8
  • Rock-N-Roll Revue

    Created by
    Studio Films, Inc., American, 1951 - 1956
    Directed by
    Kohn, Joseph
    Produced by
    Frye, Ben, American
    Subject of
    Apollo Theater, founded 1934
    Ellington, Duke, American, 1899 - 1974
    Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002
    Vaughan, Sarah, American, 1924 - 1990
    Russell, Nipsey, American, 1918 - 2005
    Coles & Atkins, American, 1940 - 1959
    Darnell, Larry, American, 1921 - 1983
    Bryant, Willie, American, 1908 - 1964
    The Clovers, American, founded 1946
    Washington, Dinah, American, 1924 - 1963
    Cole, Nat King, American, 1919 - 1965
    Big Turner, Joe, American, 1911 - 1985
    Reed, Leonard, American, 1907 - 2004
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Date
    1955
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 70 Minutes
    Length (Film) - Reel 1: 1630 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 2: 1765 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 3: 1520 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 4: 1440 Feet
    Title
    35mm motion picture film of Rock-N-Roll Revue
    Caption
    "Rock-n-Roll Revue" is a 1955 feature film compiled by Studio Films, Inc. from previously recorded Snader Telescriptions featuring renowned African American jazz singers and musicians from the 1950s. The film includes performances by Duke Ellington, Larry Darnell, Coles and Atkins, The Clovers, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole, Big Joe Turner, Willie Bryant, and Leonard Reed.
    Description
    35mm black and white compilation film of a variety of short musical 'Soundie' films made for music-film jukeboxes, and television, by the Snader Telescription and Studio companies in the 1950s.It consists of four 35mm film prints (a-d).
    The film begins with a title sequence that announces each performer as a firework explodes behind their name. A credit roll then displays the below the line contributors. Next, an announcer introduces the emcee, Willie Bryant, during a shot of a theater audience. Bryant emerges from behind a curtain as the audience applauds. He begins his introduction of the show’s proceedings; he refers to the show as the “Harlem Variety Revue.” Bryant then introduces the first performer, Duke Ellington. The curtain parts and Ellington and his orchestra perform “The Mooche.” After the conclusion of the song, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Willie Bryant again appears to announce the next performer, Larry Darnell. Darnell performs “What More Do You Want Me To Do.” After the performance ends, the curtains close while Darnell bows and the audience cheers. Willie Bryant then emerges onstage as the curtains re-open and Darnell bows in Bryant’s direction. The two men then exchange playful gestures and Bryant tells a joke. Bryant segues into an introduction of the tap dancing duo, Coles & Atkins. The duo then perform a short routine. After the routine, Bryant, Coles and Atkins perform a comedic piece based around Bryant interrupting their performance. Coles & Atkins then goad Bryant into dancing with them and the three men perform a brief routine. There are multiple shots of the audience cheering when they leave the stage. Bryant then introduces The Clovers, who perform “Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ But Trash.” After the song ends, there is another comedy routine with Willie Bryant, Coles & Atkins, and Leonard Reed. There are multiple shots of the audience before Bryant introduces Dinah Washington, who performs “Only a Moment Ago.” Bryant then introduces Nat King Cole, who performs “The Trouble With Me Is You.” After multiple shots of the audience when the song concludes, Bryant again introduces Duke Ellington, who performs “The Hawk Talks” with his orchestra. There are multiple shots of the drummer Louie Bellson as he performs a drum solo during the song. Bryant introduces Big Joe Turner by way of a comedy bit with Leonard Reed. Turner performs “Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop” with backing by the Paul Williams Band. The film concludes with a shot of the audience cheering.
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    35mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Comedy
    Entertainers
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Tap dancing
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.84.1a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b2daf17-63d3-4b62-ada6-d36307656601
  • Basin Street Revue

    Created by
    Studio Films, Inc., American, 1951 - 1956
    Directed by
    Kohn, Joseph
    Produced by
    Frye, Ben
    Subject of
    Apollo Theater, founded 1934
    Reed, Leonard, American, 1907 - 2004
    Bryant, Willie, American, 1908 - 1964
    Vaughan, Sarah, American, 1924 - 1990
    Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002
    Adams, Faye, American, born 1923
    Jeffries, Herb, American, 1913 - 2014
    Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
    The Clovers, American, founded 1946
    Davis, Martha, American, 1917 - 1960
    Frank Foster, American, 1928 - 2011
    Moreland, Mantan, American, 1902 - 1973
    Russell, Nipsey, American, 1918 - 2005
    Milburn, Amos, American, 1927 - 1980
    Coles & Atkins, American, 1940 - 1959
    Williams, Paul, American, 1915 - 2002
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Date
    1956
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 61 minutes
    Length (Film) - Reel 1: 1520 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 2: 1320 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 3: 1290 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 4: 1370 Feet
    Title
    35mm motion picture film of Basin Street Revue
    Caption
    "Basin Street Revue is a 1956 feature film compiled by Studio Films, Inc. from previously recorded Snader Telescriptions featuring renowned African American jazz singers and musicians from the 1950s. Performers include Willie Bryant, Sarah Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Paul Williams, Jimmy Brown, Amos Milbur, Faye Adams, Coles and Atkins, Herb Jefferies, Cab Calloway, Count Basie, The Clovers, Nat King Cole, Martha Davis, Frank Foster, Mantan Moreland, Nipsey Russell, and Marie Bryant.
    Description
    35mm black and white compilation film of a variety of short musical 'Soundie' films made for music-film jukeboxes, and television, by the Snader Telescription and Studio companies in the 1950s. It consists of four 35mm prints (a-d).
    The film begins with a title sequence that announces each performer as a firework explodes behind their name. This is followed by a shot of a theater marquee with the title Basin Street Revue. A credit roll then displays the below the line contributors. Next, an announcer introduces the emcee, Willie Bryant, during a shot of a theater audience. Bryant emerges from behind a curtain as the audience applauds. As Bryant begins to speak, Nipsy Russell walks across the stage and interrupts Bryant with a joke about his mother in law. Bryant then begins his introduction of the show’s proceedings; he refers to the show as the “Harlem Variety Revue.” Bryant then introduces the first performer, Lionel Hampton and his orchestra. The curtain parts and Hampton and his orchestra perform “Ding Dong Baby.” An unknown woman joins Hampton on the stage as he sings, but does not sing herself; he gives her a kiss on the cheek before she exits. After the conclusion of the song, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Willie Bryant again appears to announce the next performer, Sarah Vaughan, who performs “You’re Not The Kind.” The song concludes, the curtain closes, and there are multiple shots of the cheering audience as Bryant emerges to introduce the next performers, Jimmy Brown, the saxophonist from the Apollo Theater’s house band, the Paul Williams Band. Bryant and Brown engage in some stage banter before the performance of “My Love Is True.” The song concludes, the curtain closes, and there are multiple shots of the cheering audience as Bryant emerges to introduce the next performer, Martha Davis, who performs “We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye.” Bryant mentions that Davis is performing with her spouse, bassist, Calvin Ponder. There are multiple insert shots of the audience during the performance. The song concludes, the curtain closes, and there are multiple shots of the cheering audience as Nipsy Russell and Mantan Moreland enter the stage. They perform a short comedy routine together before Bryant introduces the next performer, Amos Milburn. He performs “Bewildered.” The song concludes, the curtain closes, and Bryant has the curtain reopened so Milburn can take a bow. The curtain again closes and Bryant invites Faye Adams onto the stage. The engage in some brief stage banter before she performs “Somebody, Somewhere” in front of the curtain. Jimmy Brown emerges from behind the curtain to perform a solo. The song concludes, there are multiple shots of the cheering audience, and Bryant introduces the next performers, The Clovers, who perform “Lovey Dovey.” The song concludes, the curtain closes, and there are multiple shots of the cheering audience as Bryant emerges to introduce Sarah Vaughan for a performance of “These Things I Offer You (For A Lifetime).” The song concludes, the curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the cheering audience, and Bryant introduces Coles & Atkins. The duo sing and them perform a tap dance routine. Their performance concludes, they bow and Bryant introduces Herb Jeffries by way of a brief skit. Jeffries performs “A Woman Is A Worrisome Thing” from the balcony of a fire escape. The song concludes, the curtain closes, there are multiple shots of the cheering audience, and Bryant introduces Cab Calloway, who performs “Calloway Boogie.” Calloway dances with an unknown female dancer. A “The End” title card appears as the song and the film conclude.
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    35mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Actors
    Comedy
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.85.1a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Studio Films, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd508a4bd22-4c0f-431a-af26-b4abb821ba11
  • Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World

    Produced by
    Bencivengo, Richard
    Directed by
    Santee, Clark
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
    Shannon, American, born 1958
    Kool Moe Dee, American, born 1962
    Special K, American
    New York City Breakers, American, founded 1982
    DJ Jimmie Jazz, American
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    1 inch Videotape (a): metal on polyester;
    Original Videotape Reel (b): plastic;
    Original Videotape Box (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 29 Minutes
    Title
    1 inch videotape of Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World
    Caption
    A master videotape of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. The video features performances by Run D.M.C., Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz.
    Description
    A master, 1 inch videotape (a) of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. There are performances by Run D.M.C. ("Sucker MCs," , Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ Jimmie Jazz. The studio set consists of raised platforms around a dance floor, and there are young people dancing throughout the show. Holman interviews some of the studio dancers about music and fashion.
    Consists of: Master 1 inch Videotape (a), Original Videotape Reel (b), Original Videotape Box (c)
    Master 1 inch Videotape (a): A master 1 inch videotape recording of the television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman.
    Original Videotape Reel (b): A plastic videotape reel.
    Original Videotape box (c): A gray plastic box with a blue SONY label. The label has white lettering that reads: [SONY / Video Recording Tape V-16 / HIGH BAND MASTER TAPE]. On the spine of the case there are two stickers. A large red sticker with black print has information about the contents and make of the videotape reel. A small white sticker written in by hand in ink reads: [L-5863].
    Place filmed
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    videotapes
    Topic
    Break dancing
    Dance
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd558c3530a-de1b-4c55-9aa5-56fe073a9b2f
  • 16mm b-roll of “Karate Meets Jazz” segment aired on Black Journal

    Produced by
    Greaves, William, American, 1926 - 2014
    National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970
    Subject of
    Blair, John, American, 1943 - 2006
    Taganashi, Ronald, American, died 1992
    Date
    September 11, 1968
    Medium
    acetate film and metal
    Dimensions
    Length (film): 190 Feet
    Duration (digital file): 00:04:42
    Description
    B-roll film of a segment of "Episode 4" of Black Journal, the National Education Television (NET) television program.
    It consists of a 16mm acetate film strip (2012.79.1.87.1a) with perforations running along one edge, frames in the middle and a bi-lateral optical sound track running along the right edge. The film opens with Karate Master John Blair leading a class. Blair himself is dressed in black karate gi, while the students are dressed in casual wear. At one point, Blair closes his eyes and recites, “I will know who I am. I will keep my mouth shut. I will practice every day. I will respect myself. I will respect other men.” The students repeat each sentence.
    In another scene, which takes place in a blue room, Blair plays a guitar alongside a jazz band. Karate master, Ronald Taganashi, warms up by doing a kata choreography while the band plays in the background; the band improvises to Taganashi’s moves. Moments later, Blair joins Taganashi and both engage in kumite as the band improvises to their moves.
    An original metal reel (2012.79.1.87.1b) and metal film canister (2012.79.1.87.1c) also accompany the film strip. One side of the canister has two labels: the first has [NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION] printed on the top, and the second has [CHAMBA EDUCATIONAL FILMS] printed on it. The other side of the canister features a blue, beige and white label, [CHAMBA EDUCATIONAL / FILM SERVICES] is printed on the top and below [“KARATE” / B. Roll / ControL] is handwritten in ink.
    Place filmed
    Harlem, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Portfolio/Series
    Black Journal
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Journalism
    Public television
    Sports
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.87.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6808a75-5248-4d7a-99fc-c80d5931186f
  • Time Vol. 99 No. 5

    Published by
    Time Inc., American, founded 1922
    Subject of
    Wilson, Flip, American, 1933 - 1998
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/4 in. (28 × 21 cm)
    Description
    Magazine with a red border cover featuring a drawing of Flip Wilson. In the top right of the corner a yellow banner with black type reads: [TV's First Black Superstar]. Below, Wilson's portrait is framed with light bulbs; the date is at top right and [FIFTY CENTS] at the top left. [Comedian/Flip/Wilson] is in white type in the bottom right. There are two hand written inscriptions on the cover. One in the top right corner and the other on Wilson's forehead. The interior consists of articles, essays, and advertisements. The back cover is an advertisement for Winston Cigarettes.
    Place printed
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Entertainers
    Mass media
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2014.183.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Time, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e32c5e2-9d83-4c82-ad5c-ade1d0399577
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