 Publicity photo of comedian Timmie Rogers. Image by Gale Agency (management)/photographer-James Kriegsmann, New York, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Rogers Timmie "Oh Yeah"Timmie Rogers Timmie Rogers American singer-songwriter Timmie Rogers (born Timothy Louis Ancrum July 4, 1915 – December 17, 2006) was an American comedian, singer-songwriter, bandleader and actor who appeared on many national TV shows in the 1960s and 1970s.[1][2] Rogers was one of the first Black comedians allowed to directly address a white audience when he worked. Before Rogers, African-American funny men had to either work in pairs or groups, only conversing with each other, and they had to play a character, while popular white comedians, such as Bob Hope and Jack Benny got to play themselves. Rogers worked by himself,[2] always dressed well, often wearing a tuxedo, and never wore blackface.[1] Quick facts Born, Died ... Timmie Rogers Born… (Source: Wikipedia)
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