Early African-American television series (1948-1954)
by Thor-Delta | created - 24 Feb 2014 | updated - 17 Apr 2015 | PublicDiscuss the list here
Based on their plot descriptions, which of these early African-American television series would you most like to see? (note: some of these series are lost).
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1. Amanda (1948–1949)
15 min | Music
Singer Amanda Randolph sang and hosted this daytime series.
Stars: Amanda Randolph, Etta Moten
2. Elder Michaux (1948–1949)
30 min
Solomon Lightfoot Michaux hosted this half-hour religious show, which was broadcast from Washington, D.C.
3. Sugar Hill Times (1949– )
60 min | Comedy, Music
All black musical variety show.
Stars: Willie Bryant, Harry Belafonte, Timmie Rogers, Thelma Carpenter
4. The Hazel Scott Show (1950– )
15 min | Music
A music series with pianist Hazel Scott.
Stars: Hazel Scott, Gloria Lucas, Charles Mingus, Max Roach
Votes: 11
This was a music series with pianist Hazel Scott.
5. Beulah (1950–1953)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of a maid named Beulah.
Stars: Ethel Waters, Louise Beavers, Amanda Randolph, Ernest Whitman
Votes: 162
6. Stairway to Stardom (1950–1951)
60 min | Music
This "local" variety series was notable for being among the first with an African-American host.
Star: Bill Cook
7. The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951–1953)
30 min | Comedy
Stories mostly centered on The Kingfish's schemes to get rich, often by duping his brothers in the Mystic Knights of the Sea Lodge. Andy was particularly dupable. Amos mostly narrated.
Stars: Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Tim Moore, Johnny Lee
Votes: 834
8. The Billy Daniels Show (1952– )
15 min | Music
Stars: Billy Daniels, Benny Payne, Vic Damone, Ken Murray
9. The Nat King Cole Show (1956–1957)
15 min | Music
The popular singer hosts a muscial variety show.
Stars: Nat 'King' Cole, Nelson Riddle, The Randy Van Horne Singers, The Cheerleaders
Votes: 74
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