Black TV five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul train to Black-ish and beyond
"The first of its kind, this illustrated gift book, written by veteran Washington Post TV reporter Bethonie Butler, is a comprehensive look at the rich history of groundbreaking--and often underappreciated--television shows with leading Black characters from the last fifty years"--
Main Author: | Butler, Bethonie (Author) |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
New York, NY :
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers,
[2023]
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Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Pioneers under pressure
- Black entertainment
- A piece of the pie
- Roots
- 80s sitcoms
- Comedy and variety shows
- 90s sitcoms
- UPN and the WB
- A dramatic turn
- The future of Black TV.