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When was Eddie Cantor's first tv appearance?
Eddie Cantor's first TV appearance was on May 25, 1944.
What was Eddie Cantor's first TV appearance called?
Eddie Cantor appeared on pioneer television station WPTZ (now KYW-TV) in Philadelphia presentation of a special, all-star telecast.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Eddie Cantor?
During Eddie Cantor's first TV appearance the sound was cut and the picture blurred on certain lines in the song. This is considered the first instance of television censorship.
Did Eddie Cantor host any other shows during this time?
In 1950, he became the first of several hosts alternating on the NBC television variety show The Colgate Comedy Hour.

Question: What roles did he appear in?
Self-contained rewrite: What roles did Eddie Cantor appear in?