Historical Dictionary of African American Television

Historical Dictionary of African American Television
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 641
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ISBN-10 : 9780810879171
ISBN-13 : 0810879174
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Book Synopsis Historical Dictionary of African American Television by : Kathleen Fearn-Banks

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of African American Television written by Kathleen Fearn-Banks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 641 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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