{"product_id":"eugene-pineapple-jackson-his-own-story-9780786405336","title":"Eugene \"Pineapple\" Jackson: His Own Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt age 6  Eugene Jackson was tap dancing for nickels and dimes on the streets of Los Angeles. Soon after  Jackson landed the role of \"Pineapple\" in Hal Roachs enduring 1924 comedy series Our Gang. Jackson broke away from the other \"little rascals\" for a solo career that saw him become the first African American child star in talkies  appearing in 1929s Hearts in Dixie. At age 16  his personal vaudeville tour visited 89 cities in 16 states. A true trailblazer  Jackson opened the door for other African American entertainers. In his first-ever autobiographical work  Jackson recounts his remarkable career in show business as an actor  comic  singer  dancer and musician. He recalls working with such entertainment giants as Gene Autry  Irene Dunne  Bill \"Bojangles\" Robinson  Judy Garland  Sammy Davis  Jr.  Gene Kelly  Al Jolson and Gregory Hines  to name a few. Rare personal photographs and a filmography supplement the story of Mr. Jacksons amazing life  told in his own words.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45652007026741,"sku":"ByrdShop_0786405333","price":180.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780786405336.jpg?v=1781848528","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/eugene-pineapple-jackson-his-own-story-9780786405336","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}