#62 - Black Sitcoms/Sitcoms led by Black Actors from the 80s and 90s Part I

#62 - Black Sitcoms/Sitcoms led by Black Actors from the 80s and 90s Part I

Author: Amy Lewis February 20, 2023 Duration: 44:09
Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in! On today's episode, we will be taking a look back at the rise of the black sitcom in the 80s and 90s. This was an important period of time because for once, people of color could see themselves through the actors in various sitcoms such as Diff'rent Strokes, Gimmie a Break, 227, and Amen. These are the shows we will look at today and part II will cover the Cosby Show, a Different World, the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Family Matters...

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