Elder Michaux
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| Elder Michaux | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Religion |
| Created by | Jonathan Pierce |
| Starring | Lightfoot Solomon Michaux |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | WTTG (1947-1951) DuMont (1948-1949) |
| Release | October 17, 1948 – January 9, 1949 |
Elder Michaux is a religious TV show that aired on the DuMont Television Network, hosted by evangelist Lightfoot Solomon Michaux. The program combined both Michaux's preaching and singing by the Happy-Am-I gospel choir, consisting of thirty-five singers.[1] During the broadcasts his congregation shouted out encouragement while Elder Michaux preached.[2]
The 30-minute program was broadcast on Sundays from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.[2] It originated as a local program on DuMont station WTTG in Washington, D. C. in 1947, and aired on the DuMont network from October 17, 1948 to January 9, 1949.[3] The show continued to be broadcast from WTTG's Washington studios through 1951.[1]
The program was among the earliest U.S. television shows with an African American host, and included religious music and preaching.[4]
Episode status
As with most DuMont series, no episodes are known to survive.