Charlie's Place

Pushkin Industries

How did a Black man in 1940s Jim Crow South open a club where Black and white people danced together?
Charlie’s Place was revolutionary, and that meant it was dangerous.
In this 5-part series, host Rhym Guissé explores the unbelievable true story of Charlie Fitzgerald, a mysterious Black businessman whose nightclub became an unlikely site of integration in 1940s Myrtle Beach.
Charlie broke down racial barriers through the power of music and dance, hosting some of the greatest musicians of our time: Little Richard, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Duke Ellington, and many more.
But who was Charlie? How did he rise to power? And what price did he pay for achieving the impossible—an integrated club in the Jim Crow South? This is a story of joy and passion that erupted into violence and changed a community forever.
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No. of episodes: 6
Latest episode: 2025-08-18
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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of Charlie's Place?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of Charlie's Place.

What is Charlie's Place about?

We have categorized Charlie's Place as:

Music
Society & Culture
Places & Travel
Music History

Where can you listen to Charlie's Place?

Charlie's Place is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Charlie's Place start?

The first episode of Charlie's Place that we have available was released 14 July 2025.

Who creates the podcast Charlie's Place?

Charlie's Place is produced and created by Pushkin Industries.