[PAR] [TLE] Minstrel show [SEP] The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racially charged entertainment developed in the early 19th century.  Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that mocked people specifically of African American descent.  The shows were performed by white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people.  There were also some African-American performers and all-black minstrel groups that formed and toured under the direction of white people. [PAR] [TLE] Singin' Sam [SEP] Singin' Sam aka Harry Frankel (January 27, 1888, Springfield, Ohio -June 12, 1948, Richmond, Indiana) was a minstrel performer, vaudevillian and popular personality during the early days of radio.  He was best known as "Singin' Sam, the Barbasol Man" for his long association with that company.
[PAR] [TLE] Minstrel show [ SEP ] The minstrel show , or minstrelsy , was an American form of racially charged entertainment developed in the early 19th century . Each show consisted of comic skits , variety acts , dancing , and music performances that mocked people specifically of African American descent . The shows were performed by white people in make - up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people . There were also some African - American performers and all - black minstrel groups that formed and toured under the direction of white people . [PAR] [TLE] Singin ' Sam [ SEP ] Singin ' Sam aka Harry Frankel ( January 27 , 1888 , Springfield , Ohio -June 12 , 1948 , Richmond , Indiana ) was a minstrel performer , vaudevillian and popular personality during the early days of radio . He was best known as " Singin ' Sam , the Barbasol Man " for his long association with that company .
What was the date of death of a racially charged entertainment performer
What was the date of death of a racially charged entertainment performer
June 12, 1948
June 12, 1948