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Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television S01 E01 Part 1: Seen

Overview

"Owning the screen. Owning the story."

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons and Good Times, Black television was historically shaped by white writers and creators. But in the 1990s, a rise in shows by Black creators brought social issues to the forefront, allowing Black television to go beyond merely reflecting culture, but to create it with shows such as In Living Color and The Arsenio Hall Show.