Celebrate the centennial of legendary musician Nat King Cole with performances of Unforgettable and more hits. Watch Nat King Cole's Greatest Songs, Sunday, June 7, at 7 PM, on UNC-TV. | PBS North Carolina

On this day, 64 years ago, “The Nat King Cole Show” debuts on NBC, the first variety program to be hosted by an African-American and It’s time for Nat King Cole singing 'Autumn Leaves'! , 1957 ————————————————————————- First African-American to have his own TV show - The Nat King Cole Show .During the first season his show, The Nat King Cole Show (1956) was on the air, it had no sponsor, being run by NBC on a sustaining (network-sponsored) basis. The highly rated show had top-of-the-line product

In 1956, The Nat King Cole Show debuted on NBC. It had music! It had singing! It had guests! It had comedy! And it was the first variety program hosted by an African American! | Timehop

Nat King Cole Breaks Barriers On American TV On November 5, 1956, The Nat King Cole Show debuted on NBC-TV. While the variety show was short-lived, it was a landmark achievement, marking one of the first shows of its kind to feature a Black host. Sadly, it was also a stark reminder of the racism and segregation that pervaded America. Worried about upsetting customers in the South, national companies shied away from sponsoring the show. Eventually, despite support from NBC and King’s peers (inclu

MUSIC: Nat King Cole SONG: Unforgettable, 1951 | The Fabulous Fifties

Nat King Cole - Unforgettable (1951) "Unforgettable," released in 1951 by Nat King Cole, stands as a pinnacle of American music, showcasing Cole's smooth baritone against a backdrop of lush orchestration. Composed by Irving Gordon, the song captures the essence of enduring love, with Cole's rendition elevating it to an iconic status. Its gentle arrangement and Cole's nuanced delivery made it an instant classic, emblematic of romance and timeless elegance. The song solidified Cole's prominence in