Historical Dictionary of African American Television

Kathleen Fearn-Banks; Anne Burford-Johnson

doi:10.5771/9780810879171

Summary

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons to Family Matters to Chappelle's Show, this volume has all different genres—animation, documentaries, sitcoms, sports, talk shows, and variety shows—and performers such as Muhammad Ali, Louis Armstrong, Bill Cosby, and Oprah Winfrey. Additionally, information can be found on general issues ranging from African American audiences and stereotypes through the related networks and organizations.

This second edition covers the history of African Americans on television from the beginning of national television through the present day including:

chronology
introductory essay
appendixes
bibliography
over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors, performers, producers, directors, news and sports journalists
entries on series, specials and movies relevant to African American themes and African American casts

This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of African-Americans and their impact on television.

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Bibliographic data

Copyright year: 2014
ISBN-Print: 978-0-8108-7916-4
ISBN-Online: 978-0-8108-7917-1
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language: English
Pages: 584
Product type: Book Titles

1. Contents No access
2. Illustrations No access
3. Editor’s Foreword No access
4. Preface No access
5. Acknowledgments No access
6. Acronyms and Abbreviations No access
7. Chronology No access
Introduction No access Pages 1 - 10
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Appendix A: Series Rankings and Ratings No access Pages 539 - 542
Appendix B: African American Primetime Emmy Award Winners No access Pages 543 - 552
Appendix C: Selected African American Executive Producers No access Pages 553 - 556
Appendix D: Selected African American Directors No access Pages 557 - 560
Bibliography No access Pages 561 - 582
About the Authors No access Pages 583 - 584