Charlie's Place: Episode 1
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesFrom the late 1930s to the early 1960s, Charlie’s Place was a Myrtle Beach nightspot owned by Charlie Fitzgerald and his wife, Sarah. Early Motown performers brought their music to Charlie’s Place in the days before integration. It provided a place for African-American artists of the day to perform. The jazz club was also a place where white and African-American patrons alike were welcome during segregation. Part of the "Charlie's Place" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 27 seconds
- Topic: Arts, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: African-Americans, Culture and Society, Music, U.S. History - 1934-1945, U.S. History - 1946-1999
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: SC ETV
- Series: Charlie's Place
- Voicer: Kelly Brennan
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