The Black and White Minstrel Show
British light entertainment show / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Black and White Minstrel Show was a British light entertainment show that ran for twenty years on BBC prime-time television. Running from 1958 to 1978, it was a weekly variety show that presented traditional American minstrel and country songs, as well as show tunes and music hall numbers, lavishly costumed and often presented in blackface. It was also a successful stage show that ran for ten years from 1962 to 1972 at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London. This was followed by tours of UK seaside resorts until 1989, and tours in Australia and New Zealand. From early in its history, and increasingly throughout its run, the show received criticism for its racist premise and content.
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Created by | George Mitchell |
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Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Original language | English |
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Production locations | London, England |
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Network | BBC |
Release | 14 June 1958 (1958-06-14) ā 21 July 1978 (1978-07-21) |
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