Discover how television has reflected the African American experience in this retrospective of the medium's first half-century. Actors, writers and historians discuss the image of black America on television from Amos and Andy to the present day. The interviews accompany clips from groundbreaking shows and performances by entertainment pioneers that create a timeline of the portrayal of African Americans throughout TV history.
Full Cast of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Obba Babatundé
Obba Babatundé (born December 1, 1951) is an American actor of stage and screen, known for his Emmy-nominated perform...
Patricia Belcher
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H. Rap Brown
James Brown
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Diahann Carroll
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Whoopi Goldberg
An American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Goldberg made her film debu...
Arsenio Hall
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Michael Jackson
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Crew of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Discover the backstage crew of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years →- Released on January 01, 2004