Bibliograph

Black TV, five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul Train to Black-ish and beyond, Bethonie Butler

Type

Label

Black TV, five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul Train to Black-ish and beyond, Bethonie Butler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Black TV

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1372137713

Responsibility statement

Bethonie Butler

Sub title

five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul Train to Black-ish and beyond

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

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

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