This is the softcover version. William Thomas, the man known as
"Buckwheat," one of the most beloved characters in the history of
the Our Gang and Little Rascals films, rose from obscurity to
become an American icon. Billy's heritage grew to be more than the
ninety-three comedies in which he appeared as Buckwheat. He was a
husband, father, and soldier. Several generations have come to know
Buckwheat as if he was a real person, but few knew Billy, the man
behind the myth. In "Otay " The Billy "Buckwheat" Thomas Story,
William Thomas, Jr., Billy's son, joins with acclaimed author David
W. Menefee to brush back the sands of time and unearth the facts
beneath the fable. For the first time, the true story is told how
producer Hal Roach, Sr. plucked three-year-old Billy from hundreds
of children and raised him on a pedestal before an adoring public.
For a decade, Billy was the most prominent Black American in motion
pictures, but World War Two brought an end to the famous comedy
series and a halt to his film career. Billy went on to live a
private, nearly normal life, married, fathered an adorable child,
and then answered the call to arms and enlisted in the US Army
during the Korean War. Years later, imposters attempted to steal
his limelight, but Billy forgave the offense with his
characteristic, childlike good humor. In an era when most Black
American actors were struggling to gain a foothold in Hollywood,
Billy achieved a lasting legacy. Enjoy the timeless tale of a baby
superstar, who once shown brightly on movie screens during
Hollywood's "Golden Years" and still fascinates audiences today.
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