Ernie Morrison Was Meant To Be The Leading Star
Ernie Morrison was supposed to be the lead of the show but his character was controversial for many because he was African-American. Instead, Roach decided to include more children and change the show’s concept.
Ernie Morrison Was Meant To Be The Leading Star
Allen “Farina” Hoskins
The character “Farina” was played by Allen Hoskin and was one of the most popular characters on the show. Not only was he one of the first African-American child stars, but he also made more money than anyone else on the show. He quickly abandoned his acting career to serve in WWII but was later blacklisted for attending dances sponsored by the Young Communist League and the Socialist Workers Party while he was a teen. However, he went on to help disabled workers find jobs, but unfortunately succumbed to cancer in 1980 and passed away at age 60.
Allen ‘Farina’Hoskins
