In 1936 the Ink Spots became the first African Americans to appear on television; then in 1948 they continued to be television pioneers by becoming the first African Americans to appear on Ed Sullivan's successful TV show.
The Ink Spots became the first African Americans. This was in 1936. This was to appear on television. Then in 1948 they continued to be television pioneers by becoming the first African Americans to appear on Ed Sullivan's successful TV show.