The Remote Control's Guide to African American Television: The Top 49 Shows that Shaped Our Culture

For nearly 70 years, African Americans have played a groundbreaking role in shaping television, both in front of and behind the camera. From Amos 'n' Andy to Black-ish, The Remote Control's Guide to African American Television: The Top 49 Shows that Shaped Our Culture tells the stories of the most groundbreaking shows that changed the landscape of television and American culture.

These shows have tackled important social issues, provided a platform for black voices, and created iconic characters that have become part of our cultural lexicon. They have also helped to break down racial barriers and change the way we think about race in America.

The A to Z of African-American Television (The A to Z Guide Series Book 49)

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The Remote Control's Guide to African American Television is more than just a list of great shows. It is a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and power of the African American community. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of television and its impact on American culture.

The Top 49 Shows

1. Amos 'n' Andy (1951-1953)
2. Beulah (1950-1953)
3. The Nat King Cole Show (1956-1957)
4. The Sammy Davis Jr. Show (1960-1961)
5. Julia (1968-1971)
6. The Bill Cosby Show (1984-1992)
7. A Different World (1987-1993)
8. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990-1996)
9. Martin (1992-1997)
10. Living Single (1993-1998)
11. Sister, Sister (1994-1999)
12. Moesha (1996-2001)
13. The Steve Harvey Show (1996-2002)
14. Girlfriends (2000-2008)
15. Eve (2003-2006)
16. The Wire (2002-2008)
17. Everybody Hates Chris (2005-2009)
18. Ugly Betty (2006-2010)
19. 30 Rock (2006-2013)
20. The Boondocks (2005-2014)
21. Key & Peele (2012-2015)
22. Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019)
23. Black-ish (2014-2022)
24. Insecure (2016-2021)
25. Atlanta (2016-present)
26. Dear White People (2017-2021)
27. She's Gotta Have It (2017-2020)
28. Grown-ish (2018-present)
29. When They See Us (2019)
30. Pose (2018-2021)
31. Watchmen (2019)
32. P-Valley (2020-present)
33. Harlem (2021-present)
34. Bel-Air (2022-present)
35. Abbott Elementary (2022-present)
36. The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window (2022)
37. The Upshaws (2021-present)
38. Grand Crew (2021-present)
39. The Afterparty (2022-present)

The shows on this list are just a few of the many great African American television shows that have been produced over the years. They have made a significant contribution to American culture and have helped to change the way we think about race in America.

The Remote Control's Guide to African American Television is a celebration of the creativity, resilience, and power of the African American community. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of television and its impact on American culture.

The A to Z of African-American Television (The A to Z Guide Series Book 49)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4026 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	588 pages

FREE