Blacks and White TV
| Author | : J. Fred MacDonald |
| Publisher | : Burnham, Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : UCSC:32106016651314 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Blacks and White TV written by J. Fred MacDonald and published by Burnham, Incorporated. This book was released on 1992 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this powerful analysis of African-Americans in the television insudtry since 1948 is completely updated. The increased visibility of blacks in television, the success of the Cosby Show and other sitcoms featuring black actors, and the impact of cable TV on programming are described in detail. Professor MacDonald traces the stereotyping, tokenism, and unfair treatment of blacks from the early days of the indsutry, but expresses his hope and belief that a new video order is materializing that will finally fulfill the bright promise of television.
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