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tvje · 05-05-2004, 01:06 PM

I know it is only May, but I was on "the Steve Harvey show" board, and there was a discusson about classic or groundbreaking african american sitcom.

Anyway, every Febuary TV Land airs a bunch of shows that centers on african americans. What rare shows would like to see air on TV Land next Febuary, as part of black history month? (I wouldn't be surprised if TV Land decides just to have a "Cosby show" marathon)

At the moment two shows come to mind.

The Richard Pryer show
Me and the Boys (1994-95 Steve Harvey sitcom)

Dean Winchester · 05-05-2004, 01:59 PM

it'd be cool to see something like New Attitude (a short lived ABC sitcom in 1990) or 227 on there

vashti1999 · 05-05-2004, 09:00 PM

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Originally posted by tvje
I know it is only May, but I was on "the Steve Harvey show" board, and there was a discusson about classic or groundbreaking african american sitcom.

Anyway, every Febuary TV Land airs a bunch of shows that centers on african americans. What rare shows would like to see air on TV Land next Febuary, as part of black history month? (I wouldn't be surprised if TV Land decides just to have a "Cosby show" marathon)

At the moment two shows come to mind.

The Richard Pryer show
Me and the Boys (1994-95 Steve Harvey sitcom)

"the Steve Harvey show" and groundbreaking african american sitcom don't belong in the same sentence. But to answer the qusetion, it would make sense for them to show episodes of "Julia" with Diahann Carroll and even "Amos & Andy" for historical perspective, even though it may be offensive to some. As for a "before they were stars" type of deal, they could show Countess (Moesha/Parkers) Vaughn episodes of 227, "Thea" which featured Brandy, "Out All Night" which featured Viveca A. Fox, "Charlie & Co" with Jaleel White, "You Take the Kids" with Mos Def.

tvje · 05-05-2004, 09:51 PM

I agree, I like "the Steve Harvey show", but it is not a groundbreaking aferican american.

Though like I said before Harvey's ealier sitcom "Me and the Boys" could be consider groundbreaking, it is one of the first sitcoms to feature a single black father while showing african americans in a possitive light. (It is not at all like "the Steve Harvey show") It was like the black version of "My Three Sons".

Anyway other shows I would like to add to my list.

The Flip Wilson show
Grady
Frank's Place

jamesanthony · 05-06-2004, 11:58 AM

I agree with Me and The Boys being pretty unique, even though critics called it a black version of My Three Sons, Harvey had a unique point of view and this show was much better than his WB sitcom which had to conform to WB specifications to survive.

Julia was certainly groundbreaking too. Barefoot in the Park from 1970 may not have been that outstanding quality wise but it was the first sitcom centered around a younger black couple.

I consider Room 222 to be a black sitcom and it and the old Bill Cosby Show and Flip Wilson should be included here too.

He's the Mayor with Kevin Hooks from 1986 about the 25 year old black mayor was different, though not really classic.

Doug E Doug had a pretty decent sitcom in the early 90s called Where I Live with Lorraine Toussiant and Sullivan Walker as his parents and Flex Alexander and Hill Harper as his buddies.

South Central was very groundbreaking though it wasn't a laugh out loud sitcom it was very well made. Also Roc.

tvje · 05-06-2004, 01:39 PM

TV Land has aired Roc before as part in the month of Febuary to celebrate Black History month in years past.

jamesanthony · 05-06-2004, 01:57 PM

It would be pathetic if all they did was have a Cosby Show marathon. That show is overexposed. They could put up so many other things like Hangin With Mr Cooper, Sanford (from early 80s), That's My Mama, What's happening Now. None of these are groundbreaking but they had followings and aren't seen much now.

tvje · 05-06-2004, 02:18 PM

I was half joking when I said TV Land might just air a Cosby show marathon, but you never know. Let's hope not. Nothing aganst that show, but I want to see some rare shows. (and tape them)

I agree with you jamesanthony that My Three Sons is not the best show to compair Me and the Boys too, mainly because 60's tv and 90's tv is so different.

Better examples is to compair Me and the Boys are more modern shows, like One on One. Only difference is on Me and the Boys the dad is a widower, and on One on One the dad is divorced, and on Me and the Boys the dad has three sons, and on One on One the dad has a daughter. And while this comparison might be just a little above My Three Sons comparison, you can compair Me and the Boys to Full House. Both shows had three kids and a dead wife/mother.

And I defently would not mind seeing Hangin with Mr. Cooper. I forgot about that show.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 05-06-2004, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
"the Steve Harvey show" and groundbreaking african american sitcom don't belong in the same sentence. But to answer the qusetion, it would make sense for them to show episodes of "Julia" with Diahann Carroll and even "Amos & Andy" for historical perspective, even though it may be offensive to some. As for a "before they were stars" type of deal, they could show Countess (Moesha/Parkers) Vaughn episodes of 227, "Thea" which featured Brandy, "Out All Night" which featured Viveca A. Fox, "Charlie & Co" with Jaleel White, "You Take the Kids" with Mos Def.

Amos and Andy was dropped from syndicated reruns in 1966 because the NAACP didn't like what was going on,so the chances of Amos and Andy being back on TV in reruns are remotely nil.

jamesanthony · 05-06-2004, 09:06 PM

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Originally posted by BravesFan2004
Amos and Andy was dropped from syndicated reruns in 1966 because the NAACP didn't like what was going on,so the chances of Amos and Andy being back on TV in reruns are remotely nil.

Very true. You have to buy the videos if you want to see that show. I have never seen this series.

05-05-2004, 01:06 PM	#1
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	TV Land Black History suggestions I know it is only May, but I was on "the Steve Harvey show" board, and there was a discusson about classic or groundbreaking african american sitcom. Anyway, every Febuary TV Land airs a bunch of shows that centers on african americans. What rare shows would like to see air on TV Land next Febuary, as part of black history month? (I wouldn't be surprised if TV Land decides just to have a "Cosby show" marathon) At the moment two shows come to mind. The Richard Pryer show Me and the Boys (1994-95 Steve Harvey sitcom)
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05-05-2004, 01:59 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	it'd be cool to see something like New Attitude (a short lived ABC sitcom in 1990) or 227 on there

05-05-2004, 09:51 PM	#4
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	I agree, I like "the Steve Harvey show", but it is not a groundbreaking aferican american. Though like I said before Harvey's ealier sitcom "Me and the Boys" could be consider groundbreaking, it is one of the first sitcoms to feature a single black father while showing african americans in a possitive light. (It is not at all like "the Steve Harvey show") It was like the black version of "My Three Sons". Anyway other shows I would like to add to my list. The Flip Wilson show Grady Frank's Place

05-06-2004, 11:58 AM	#5
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I agree with Me and The Boys being pretty unique, even though critics called it a black version of My Three Sons, Harvey had a unique point of view and this show was much better than his WB sitcom which had to conform to WB specifications to survive. Julia was certainly groundbreaking too. Barefoot in the Park from 1970 may not have been that outstanding quality wise but it was the first sitcom centered around a younger black couple. I consider Room 222 to be a black sitcom and it and the old Bill Cosby Show and Flip Wilson should be included here too. He's the Mayor with Kevin Hooks from 1986 about the 25 year old black mayor was different, though not really classic. Doug E Doug had a pretty decent sitcom in the early 90s called Where I Live with Lorraine Toussiant and Sullivan Walker as his parents and Flex Alexander and Hill Harper as his buddies. South Central was very groundbreaking though it wasn't a laugh out loud sitcom it was very well made. Also Roc.

05-06-2004, 01:39 PM	#6
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	TV Land has aired Roc before as part in the month of Febuary to celebrate Black History month in years past.

05-06-2004, 01:57 PM	#7
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	It would be pathetic if all they did was have a Cosby Show marathon. That show is overexposed. They could put up so many other things like Hangin With Mr Cooper, Sanford (from early 80s), That's My Mama, What's happening Now. None of these are groundbreaking but they had followings and aren't seen much now.

05-06-2004, 02:18 PM	#8
tvje Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 26, 2002 Posts: 1,402	I was half joking when I said TV Land might just air a Cosby show marathon, but you never know. Let's hope not. Nothing aganst that show, but I want to see some rare shows. (and tape them) I agree with you jamesanthony that My Three Sons is not the best show to compair Me and the Boys too, mainly because 60's tv and 90's tv is so different. Better examples is to compair Me and the Boys are more modern shows, like One on One. Only difference is on Me and the Boys the dad is a widower, and on One on One the dad is divorced, and on Me and the Boys the dad has three sons, and on One on One the dad has a daughter. And while this comparison might be just a little above My Three Sons comparison, you can compair Me and the Boys to Full House. Both shows had three kids and a dead wife/mother. And I defently would not mind seeing Hangin with Mr. Cooper. I forgot about that show.