Prime Time Blues

The first comprehensive history of African Americans (AA) on the network series. Traces the changing roles of AA on prime-time -- from the blatant stereotypes of TV's early years to the more subtle stereotypes of recent eras. Another important aspect of TV history is that TV has been invigorated by extraordinary Black performers -- from Ethel Waters & Eddie RochesterÓ Anderson to Cicely Tyson, Flip Wilson, Redd Foxx, & those power brokers Cosby & Oprah -- whose presence has been of enormous significance to the AA community. This study moves from the postwar era of BeulahÓ & Amos Ôn' AndyÓ all the way through to the Ô90s. Also examines TV movies & miniseries such as The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman: & Roots.Ó B&W photos.Bogle, Donald is the author of 'Prime Time Blues', published 2004 under ISBN 9780756771706 and ISBN 0756771706.