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Historical Dictionary of African American Television

Historical Dictionaries of Literature and the Arts 2. Second Edition

von: Kathleen Fearn-Banks, Anne Burford-Johnson
154,99 €
Verlag:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	03.10.2014
ISBN/EAN:	9780810879171
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	640

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Titelbeschreibung

From Amos 'n' Andy to The Jeffersons to Family Matters to Chappelle's Show, this volume has all different genres—animation, documentaries, sitcoms, sports, talk shows, and variety shows—and performers such as Muhammad Ali, Louis Armstrong, Bill Cosby, and Oprah Winfrey. Additionally, information can be found on general issues ranging from African American audiences and stereotypes through the related networks and organizations. This second edition covers the history of African Americans on television from the beginning of national television through the present day including: 
 
<ul>
<li>chronology</li>
<li>introductory essay</li>
<li>appendixes</li>
<li>bibliography</li>
<li>over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors, performers, producers, directors, news and sports journalists</li>
<li>entries on series, specials and movies relevant to African American themes and African American casts </li>
</ul>
 This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of African-Americans and their impact on television.

Titelkurzbeschreibung

This second edition covers the history of African Americans on television from the beginning of national television through the present day including: 
 
<ul>
<li>chronology;</li>
<li>introductory essay</li>
<li>appendixes</li>
<li>bibliography</li>
<li>over 1000 cross-referenced entries on actors, performers, producers, directors, news and sports journalists</li>
</ul>

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff
 
Preface
 
Acknowledgments
 
Acronyms and Abbreviations
 
Chronology
 
Introduction
 
THE DICTIONARY
 
Appendixes
 
A Series Rankings and Ratings
 
B Emmy Award Winners
 
C African American Producers
 
D African American Directors 
 
Bibliography
 
About the Authors

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This second edition of Historical Dictionary of African-American Television covers the history of African-Americans on television from the beginning of national television through the present day. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on African American actors, performers, producers, directors, news and sports journalists. There are also entries on series, specials and movies relevant to African American themes and African American casts. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of African-Americans and their impact on television.

Autorenportrait

Kathleen Fearn-Banks is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington. She joined the faculty after 21 years in network television public relations and additional experience in television news and newspaper feature writing. Anne Burford-Johnson produced a PBS’s children’s series, as well as industrial and documentary films. She was also a development and program executive for network series.