The two hundred and twenty-ninth TV show: #30 The Nat King Cole Show
It's undoubtably an accomplishment to be the first succesful African American (variety) TV host, and he does well at it. He's charming, striking the right balance, and especially in a segregated country walks the line quite well in what he can do. The bits of skits are okay, but barely feature, and it's really a half hour of songs from various guests as well as Nat King Cole. It's also a program that gives you songs from the fifties - just not something that connects as much with a modern audience.