See It Loud: The History of Black Television - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Sitcom-ish
To understand how far Black television has come, we must first visit the earliest type of Black television: the sitcom. Explore the legendary sitcoms that shaped our childhoods and inspired our futures.
Laughing Out Loud
There is no denying the power of Black comedy in the world. Dive into how comedy, specifically stand-up and variety, are at the center of Black television, defining the cultural landscape.
Drama Deconstructed
Drama shows us a side of the human condition that are familiar, introducing us to characters like the real people in our lives. Reflect on the way that Black performers and creators have forged a path in dramatic television.
Keeping It Real
One of the most underrated and underestimated forms of television is the genre of unscripted. Go inside how reality television, talk shows, and competition series are amongst the leading forms of television showcasing Black culture and talent.
Galaxies Beyond
For years, many believed the Black community did not have an interest in horror, superheroes, or science fiction due to limited on-screen representation. Discover the rich history of roles and emerging opportunities for Black voices in this space.
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Chicago Fire
No job is more stressful, dangerous or exhilarating than those of the Firefighters, Rescue Squad and Paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51. These are the courageous men and women who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death. These are their stories.
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is an Emmy Award-winning late-night comedy showcase.
Since its inception in 1975, "SNL" has launched the careers of many of the brightest comedy performers of their generation. As The New York Times noted on the occasion of the show's Emmy-winning 25th Anniversary special in 1999, "in defiance of both time and show business convention, 'SNL' is still the most pervasive influence on the art of comedy in contemporary culture." At the close of the century, "Saturday Night Live" placed seventh on Entertainment Weekly's list of the Top 100 Entertainers of the past fifty years.
