The House That Jack Built: My Life as a Trailblazer in Broadcasting and Entertainment

by James Haskins and Hal Jackson

Book Overview

The House That Jack Built is the life story of Hal Jackson, one of the most important figures in American radio and television. When starting out as a young professional, during the Jim Crow era in Washington, D.C., Jackson was told by the management of WINX that no Black man would ever broadcast at their station. He ultimately proved them wrong and was given a time slot of the station -- thus beginning a long and illustrious career, filled with an...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060198478
• ISBN13: 9780060198473
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Amistad Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.6" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

A Must Read!

I was amazed at all of the people who's lives were touched by Mr. Jackson. He has many firsts that I didn't know about. There were many facts learned by reading this autobiography that I didn't know even though I am married to him. This is a must read if you want to find out about the beginnings of black radio in the United States and the beginnings of WBLS in New York. The photographs are priceless.