This is the only surviving film footage from the 1948 Academy Awards ceremony. James Baskett was the first African-American Man to win an Oscar, for his role in Disney's The Song Of The South. It is a misfortune that his speech was cut/not filmed, however, we do get a glimpse of him accepting the trophy as well as a few seconds to hear his actual speaking voice.
**** Further research indicates that ABC Radio recorded this broadcast. However, a cursory search of tape archives, shows that it is Very difficult to locate. Let's stay on the case.
James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his warm portrayal of the famous black storyteller he was given an Honorary Academy Award,[1] making him the first black male performer to receive an Oscar.
On March 20, 1948, Baskett received an Honorary Academy Award for his performance as Uncle Remus.[1][7] He was the first African-American male actor to win an Academy Award.
Baskett had been in poor health around 1946 during the filming of Song of the South due to diabetes and suffered a heart attack. His health continued to decline, and he was often unable to attend the Amos and Andy show he was in. On July 9, 1948 during the show's summer hiatus,[8] Baskett died of heart failure resulting from the diabetes at age 44 and was survived by his wife, Margaret.[9][10] He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
**** Further research indicates that ABC Radio recorded this broadcast. However, a cursory search of tape archives, shows that it is Very difficult to locate. Let's stay on the case.
James Baskett (February 16, 1904 – July 9, 1948) was an American actor known for his portrayal of Uncle Remus, singing the song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" in the 1946 Disney feature film Song of the South. In recognition of his warm portrayal of the famous black storyteller he was given an Honorary Academy Award,[1] making him the first black male performer to receive an Oscar.
On March 20, 1948, Baskett received an Honorary Academy Award for his performance as Uncle Remus.[1][7] He was the first African-American male actor to win an Academy Award.
Baskett had been in poor health around 1946 during the filming of Song of the South due to diabetes and suffered a heart attack. His health continued to decline, and he was often unable to attend the Amos and Andy show he was in. On July 9, 1948 during the show's summer hiatus,[8] Baskett died of heart failure resulting from the diabetes at age 44 and was survived by his wife, Margaret.[9][10] He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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