The 'Soul Train' legacy and brand are of the utmost importance to me and to 'Soul Train's' millions of fans. After years of offers, I feel the time is now finally right to pass the torch. Don Cornelius brandfanfeel Change image and share on social
'Soul Train' was developed as a radio show on television. It was the radio show that I always wanted and never had. Don Cornelius developradioshow Change image and share on social
Blacks on prime-time TV are only portrayed as comedians - and often in no better a light than 'Amos & Andy.' Don Cornelius amoandyblack Change image and share on social
My father worked real hard. I admired him. My father taught me you needed to work with your brain and not your back. I've made that a passion. Don Cornelius admirebackbrain Change image and share on social
MTV essentially killed 'American Bandstand' and 'Solid Gold,' because music videos are an easier way for pop artists to gain television exposure. Don Cornelius americanartistbandstand Change image and share on social
Almost all of what I learned about mounting and hosting a dance show I learned from Dick Clark. Don Cornelius clarkdancedick Change image and share on social
The '70s and '80s were just the period during which the best soul music was created and the best records were done. Don Cornelius 70s80screate Change image and share on social
I am just convinced that people want to see people on TV who are more like themselves. Don Cornelius convincepeople Change image and share on social
Who's more important than Diana Ross? Don Cornelius dianaimportantros Change image and share on social
Nobody really invents anything that hasn't been done before. Don Cornelius invent Change image and share on social
