Political Science 2142A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Sanford And Son, Redd Foxx, Isabel Sanford
1 Mar 2016
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Ethnic americans few could really be found on tv: since the cancelation of amos and andy in 1953 no black americans. Appeared on tv for more than a dcade. 1970s discovered that younger, educated viewers wanted to see more diversity on television (aka money could be made on integrated shows) Tv and attempts at diversity: julia, 1968-71, i spy, 1965-68. Show about a nurse who"s husband had been killed in vietnam. First tv series to center on the life of a professional black woman. White and black man as us agents. Bill cobsy first african american to have a major role in a recurring show. Cosby"s role in the show consistent with lyndon b. johnson"s goals. Reflected problematic nature of involvement in vietnam. Popular show that broke a lot of ground: sanford & son, 1972 1977. Redd foxx widowed junk yard owner, racist, etc.
