Since the Oscars are this weekend, I thought it would be appropriate to point out a very interesting article on actress Hattie McDaniel on TCM's Movie Morlocks blog. Best known for her portrayal of "Mammy" in Gone With The Wind, Ms. McDaniel was a strong and sparkling personality. She was the first African-American to win an Academy Award, beating Hollywood superstar and GWTW costar Olivia De Havilland for best actress. She was also the first African-American woman to sing on radio in America. Below is a clip from Thank Your Lucky Stars featuring her singing talents in "Ice Cold Katie."
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