Al Jolson lived "The American Dream." Born in Lithuania, Jolson rose through the ranks of vaudeville as a comedian and a blackface "Mammy" singer. By 1920, he had become the biggest star on Broadway, ...

Don Shirley’s commentary on Al Jolson’s life and career simply flies in the face of facts (“Let Sleeping Eras and Their Stars Lie,” May 15). He left out significant components of Jolson’s successful ...

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After more than 20 years as a professional Al Jolson imitator, Eddy Ambrose can`t sing in church anymore. ”If I sing, I`ve got to go Jolson style. I can`t sing any other way,” said Ambrose, 62, a ...