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boechsner · 11-08-2002, 12:42 AM

In The Parking Attendants, I actually saw an African American. Kim Hamilton guest starred as a Maid, of all professions. If I'm not mistaken, this is the only occurance of an African American appearing in the entire series.

BBF · 11-08-2002, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by boechsner
In The Parking Attendants, I actually saw an African American. Kim Hamilton guest starred as a Maid, of all professions. If I'm not mistaken, this is the only occurance of an African American appearing in the entire series.

This is true...She is the ONLY african american to appear in the entire series.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 11-08-2002, 05:03 PM

is that becuase of the times or becuase they were racist?

DarleneIllyria · 11-08-2002, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by FOL85NatandMrsGRock
is that becuase of the times or becuase they were racist?

I don't think they were racist. The Andy Griffith Show did the same thing. I think they only had a couple of African Americans on the show. One was the episode where Opie had to decide between football and the piano lessons. I can't remember the other episode. I want to say it was Barney's Motorcycle episode. Not too sure about that last one.

boechsner · 11-08-2002, 05:14 PM

I personally, don't think it was on purpose and I think it's really wrong to jump to the conclusion that they were racist. After all, at that time, you didn't see many African American in sitcoms in roles other than servants. I think that's just the way it turned out. Other shows can be put in the same category, like The Addams Family, The Munsters and Gilligan's Island, The Andy Griffith Show maybe, The Donna Reed Show, Hazel, Dennis the Menace. It was just the times.

boechsner · 11-08-2002, 05:14 PM

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Originally posted by boechsner
I personally, don't think it was on purpose and I think it's really naive to jump to the conclusion that they were racist. After all, at that time, you didn't see many African American in sitcoms in roles other than servants. I think that's just the way it turned out. Other shows can be put in the same category, like The Addams Family, The Munsters and Gilligan's Island, The Andy Griffith Show maybe, The Donna Reed Show, Hazel, Dennis the Menace. It was just the times.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 11-08-2002, 05:46 PM

calm down buddy! I was just asking a simple question! I'm only fricken 17 years old, i have no idea how it was like back then! We're only at the end of the 1800's begingin of the 1900's (we're talking only 1902 here) in US History, so I've got a lot to learn abour that area. The only reason it crossed my mind was becuase there are SOOOO many african american groups out there during this time period, so why aren't they on tv!?!?

boechsner · 11-10-2002, 02:41 AM

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Originally posted by FOL85NatandMrsGRock
calm down buddy! I was just asking a simple question! I'm only fricken 17 years old, i have no idea how it was like back then! We're only at the end of the 1800's begingin of the 1900's (we're talking only 1902 here) in US History, so I've got a lot to learn abour that area. The only reason it crossed my mind was becuase there are SOOOO many african american groups out there during this time period, so why aren't they on tv!?!?

Wow, I thought I was calm. I just screwed up with the quoting. and it posted twice. But if you want to think I'm upset, I guess there's no stopping you and I guess it's fine with me.

11-08-2002, 12:42 AM	#1
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	The Parking Attendants: Only episode with black guest star? In The Parking Attendants, I actually saw an African American. Kim Hamilton guest starred as a Maid, of all professions. If I'm not mistaken, this is the only occurance of an African American appearing in the entire series.

11-08-2002, 05:03 PM	#3
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	is that becuase of the times or becuase they were racist?
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11-08-2002, 05:14 PM	#5
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	I personally, don't think it was on purpose and I think it's really wrong to jump to the conclusion that they were racist. After all, at that time, you didn't see many African American in sitcoms in roles other than servants. I think that's just the way it turned out. Other shows can be put in the same category, like The Addams Family, The Munsters and Gilligan's Island, The Andy Griffith Show maybe, The Donna Reed Show, Hazel, Dennis the Menace. It was just the times.

11-08-2002, 05:46 PM	#7
FOL85NatandMrsGRock The Lovable Sarah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 07, 2000 Location: Wisconsin (Same Place Charlotte's From and where That 70's Show takes place!) .... Wish I was in Mayfield USA! Posts: 1,770	calm down buddy! I was just asking a simple question! I'm only fricken 17 years old, i have no idea how it was like back then! We're only at the end of the 1800's begingin of the 1900's (we're talking only 1902 here) in US History, so I've got a lot to learn abour that area. The only reason it crossed my mind was becuase there are SOOOO many african american groups out there during this time period, so why aren't they on tv!?!?