Historical Dictionary of African American Television

ebook Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts

By Kathleen Fearn-Banks

cover image of Historical Dictionary of African American Television

Sign up to save your library

With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Find out more about OverDrive accounts.

   Not today

Find this title in Libby, the library reading app by OverDrive.

Download Libby on the App Store Download Libby on Google Play

Search for a digital library with this title

Title found at these libraries:

Library Name Distance
Loading...
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.
    Historical Dictionary of African American Television