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Melvin Edward "Slappy" White (September 27, 1921 – November 7, 1995) was an American comedian and actor. He worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s.
Slappy White was a versatile and influential performer who appeared in TV shows, movies and stand-up comedy. He was known for his white and black gloves, his social commentary and his marriage to La Vern Baker.
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- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Brigantine, New Jersey, USA
Mar 7, 2024 · Before Slappy White became known for the Friar's Club roasts, he worked with Redd on the Chitlin' Circuit and Sanford and Son. He touches on everything from getting an afro cut in Beverly Hills...
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Slappy White was a comedian and actor who performed with Redd Foxx and La Vern Baker. He was known for his white and black gloves and his jokes about unemployment and racism.
- September 20, 1921
- November 7, 1995
Melvin Edward "Slappy" White (September 27, 1921 – November 7, 1995) was an American comedian and actor. He worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s.
Nov 7, 1995 · Slappy White was an American comedian and actor who worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' circuit. He appeared in TV shows like Sanford and Son and films like Mr. Saturday Night and Amazon Women on the Moon.
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Nov 9, 1995 · Slappy White, one of the black stand-up comedians who blazed a trail out of the so-called chitlin' circuit to perform before predominantly white audiences in the 1950's, died on Tuesday at his...