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…showed last 75 words of 673 total…Big Broadcast of 1937, and he also played Will Rogers servant in The Old Kentucky. Robinson became on of the major stars of his age. His career lasted long enough to be documented on film and on recordings of radio broadcasts. Despite the bright smile he featured in his act and his public benefactions, Robinson had a violent darker side. Although they may not be well known, their efforts helped pave the way for African-American entertainers.