The Beulah Show: Volume 1

Airing on ABC from 1950 to 1953, this series was the first network television comedy to feature an African-American in the lead role. During its run, four different actresses (Ethel Waters, Hattie McDaniel, Louise Beavers, and Amanda Randolph) each starred as the good-hearted and resourceful maid who held the white, upper-middle class Henderson family together. With David Bruce. Includes the episodes "Beulah Goes Gardening" and "The Waltz" (starring Hattie McDaniel), and "The New Arrival" and "Second Wedding" (starring Louise Beavers). 100 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.