On Saturday at 6PM, WCIU, The U will simulcast a 'Bounce TV Remembers Don Cornelius,' a seven hour 'Soul Train' marathon hosted by Chilli, a member of the musical trio group TLC. The episodes will feature stars such as Gladys Knight & The Pips, Al Green, The Commodores, Kool and the Gang, Janet Jackson, En Vogue, as well as Don Cornelius' last show as host in 1993.

Cornelius was best known as the creator of 'Soul Train,' the iconic music variety show that began at WCIU-TV in 1970 at the former WCIU-TV studios at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Cornelius and 'Soul Train' entertained a national audience and generations of fans across America. He was a pioneer in African-American television programming and his legacy will continue to live on into the future. WCIU, The U takes great pride of in the station's involvement of what would become a part of broadcast history.

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