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I Knew the Man Bojangles

TV Episode | Talk-Show

Profile of the legendary Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and his contribution to tap dancing, his "Uncle Tom" image and his struggle against discrimination. Colleagues and friends offer commentary and memories of Robinson.

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Updated May 27, 1990

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May 27, 1990 (United States)

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Bunny Briggs Self Self See fewer	Tap (1989)
Cab Calloway Self Self See fewer	The Blues Brothers (1980)
Charles 'Honi' Coles Self Self See fewer	Dirty Dancing (I) (1987)
Sammy Davis Jr. Self Self See fewer	The Cannonball Run (1981)
Gus Heningberg Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	The Navigator Live (2014)
Geoffrey Holder Self Self See fewer	Annie (1982)
Rosetta LeNoire Self Self See fewer	Family Matters (1989)
Donald McKayle Self Self See fewer	Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
Pearl Primus Self Self See fewer	Great Performances: Dance in America (1976)
Bill Robinson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Shape of Water (2017)
Howard 'Sandman' Sims Self Self See fewer	Tap (1989)