Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise, Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971-1993. After owning the program for its entire run, Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.
Cornelius was one of the early employees of WVON.
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Donald Cortez "Don" Cornelius (born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois) is an African-American television show host and producer who is best known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance/music franchise, Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971-1993. After owning the program for its entire run, Cornelius sold the show to MadVision Entertainment in 2008.
Cornelius was one of the early employees of WVON.
Cornelius helped bring many African-American musical artists to a larger audience as a result of their appearances on Soul Train, a program that is tremendously influential and popular among African-Americans. Cornelius is best known for the catchphrase that he used to close the show: "... and you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!" After Cornelius's departure, it was shortened to "...and as always, we wish you love, peace and soul!" and was used through the most...
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