Black TV : five decades of groundbreaking television from Soul train to Black-ish and beyond / Bethonie Butler.
| Author/creator | Butler, Bethonie author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 287 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Butler, Bethonie. Black TV New York : Black Dog and Leventhal, 2023 9780762481521 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| LCCN | 2022051812 |
| ISBN | 9780762481514 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 076248151X (hardcover) |
| Stock number | Hachette Books, 53 State st 9th Fl, Boston, MA, USA, 02109, (617)2270730 SAN 200-2205 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | Item has been checked out | PN1992.8.A34 B88 2023 | Due 05/16/2026 | Want This? |