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Top 90s Black TV Shows From UPN
90s Black TV Shows Do you remember all of the old networks that used to be on TV? One such example of these networks was the United Paramount Network, which ran several classic shows before being replaced with the CW Network in 2006. Before its end, it was home to some of the very best…
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Top Black TV Shows: 70s and 80s
Black TV Shows 70s and 80s: What to Watch Next The 1970s and 1980s were a massive turning point in television history, marking the popularization of black TV shows and sitcoms and leaving a long-lasting legacy on the types of shows created for Black audiences for decades to come. However, modern viewers are often unaware…
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What Is Eddie Murphy’s Religion?
Eddie Murphy: Religion, Spirituality, and Living Out Faith When it comes to black comedians, one of the first names that come to most people’s minds is Eddie Murphy. A superstar comedian since he was a teenager, Murphy has attracted leagues of fans worldwide with his quick wit and excellent comedic timing. However, despite his vast…
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Black Actors Under 30: Watch Them Work
Black talent is thriving like never before, especially in the increasingly-open world of Hollywood, where black actors are showing an incredible range of skills at a young age. The numerous black actors under 30 dominating today’s film and television industry are a testament to how far the community has come in embracing and shining a…
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The Top Black TV Shows from The WB
In the 1970s and 80s, Black TV sitcoms and shows soared in popularity. With shows like “The Cosby Show” and “The Jeffersons” produced by big names like NBC, it was the birth of a new era in television, one which finally put Black characters on the big screen and which portrayed the drama and comedy…
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The 10 Best ’80s Black Sitcoms
Remember those days when synth music was the rage, and you watched shows on a tube TV? Remember when the first Apple Macintosh was released? Well, maybe you’re not old enough to remember, but those were the 1980s–and they were the days when Black TV sitcoms came into their own. The ’80s Black sitcoms were…
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The 10 Best Black Sitcoms of the ’70s
The 10 Best ’70s Black Sitcoms (and Why We Love Them) The ’70s were a huge turning point for black-centric television shows, and the sitcom is undoubtedly one of the main genres where you’ll notice this pattern. From the nostalgia of “Good Times” to the regular antics on “Sanford & Son”, we’ve got the definitive…
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“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Pick-Up Lines: Top 10
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” pick-up lines were of a different time. The show was a classic 90s Black sitcom that may have been ahead of its time. It was classified as a comedy, but the show dealt with a variety of topics that were serious, romantic, frightening, or sad. It was a staple in…
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The Cast of “House of Payne”: Where Are These Black Actors Now?
Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” was one of the most beloved Black family sitcoms of its time, featuring a multigenerational, working-class family navigating through life’s ups and downs with humor, love, and faith. Of course, it could only be done because the cast of “House of Payne” was hilarious! The show’s cast brought to life unforgettable characters…
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The Cast of “Empire” (ABC): Where Are These Black Actors Now?
It was a sad day for fans when the final episode of “Empire” aired on April 21, 2020. Because it was an unexpected and early series finale, fans who had been enraptured by the show since the first season were left reeling by the unknown. Continue reading to see what the cast of “Empire” has…