Black TV : five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul train to Black-ish and beyond / Bethonie Butler.

Author/creator Butler, Bethonie author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationNew York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, [2023]
Copyright Date©2023
Description287 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Subjects

Variant title Black television
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.
Abstract "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Butler, Bethonie. Black TV New York : Black Dog and Leventhal, 2023 9780762481521
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formInformational works.
LCCN 2022051812
ISBN9780762481514 (hardcover)
ISBN076248151X (hardcover)
Stock numberHachette Books, 53 State st 9th Fl, Boston, MA, USA, 02109, (617)2270730 SAN 200-2205

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