On This Day In Comedy… In 1914 Comedian And Singer Timothy John Anerum Was Born!
On this day in comedy on July 4, 1914 Comedian, singer-songwriter, bandleader, actor Timothy John Anerum (“Timmie Rogers”) born in Detroit, MI, 1914. Rogers was known as the Jackie Robinson of Black Comedy because he opened the door for other performers such as Dick Gregory by insisting on not wearing blackface, donning a tuxedo and […]
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