She actually isn't the first Black woman to star in a sitcom. She is the first to star in a non stereotypical domestic help role. That, I believe, was Ethel Waters, in Beulah. She quit because of the demeaning portrayal of Blacks. I forget who took her place. Ethel Waters did have a t.v. variety special in 1939. The first person of color, male or female, to do so. Thus endeth the lesson. Anne Marie, no one plays trivia games with me anymore. *Sigh*
Cello Josh, I love trivia games, especially anything that has to do with entertainment. Geography, just no! I once beat my sister at Trivia Pursuit because she threw a geography question at me, knowing I suck. It was What is the capitol of Montana. Heh, I knew the answer was Helena only because Gary Cooper was born there and I'd read his biography. I'm not even a sore loser or winner and no one will play.
Favorite tv show - long time ago... :-)
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ReplyDeleteMore than three words, but when she joined Dynasty she called herself:
ReplyDeleteFirst Black Bitch on TV.
I'd go with ...
Classy Gorgeous Lady
julia, singer, actress
ReplyDeleteSidney Poitier's mistress. (Yes I went there).
ReplyDeleteBreast cancer survivor.
Coyingly mushy sitcom.
ReplyDeleteaccomplished, graceful, beautiful
ReplyDeleteAlexis Carrington's match.
ReplyDeletetasteful, elegant, sublime.
ReplyDeletetasteful, elegant, sublime
ReplyDeleteBroke television history
ReplyDeletebrilliant, talented actress
ReplyDeletetalented wonderful singer
ReplyDeleteDynasty's Dominique Deveraux!
ReplyDeleteClassy, sassy, sexy.
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ReplyDeleteEarl J. Waggedorn
ReplyDeleteactress, singer and recording artis
ReplyDeleteTony Award Winner.
ReplyDeleteAnd she was the first black woman to win one. I love her music best.
good Bronx girl
ReplyDeleteShe actually isn't the first Black woman to star in a sitcom. She is the first to star in a non stereotypical domestic help role. That, I believe, was Ethel Waters, in Beulah. She quit because of the demeaning portrayal of Blacks. I forget who took her place. Ethel Waters did have a t.v. variety special in 1939. The first person of color, male or female, to do so. Thus endeth the lesson. Anne Marie, no one plays trivia games with me anymore. *Sigh*
ReplyDeleteI just saw you comment.I like trivia games.
DeleteCello Josh, I love trivia games, especially anything that has to do with entertainment. Geography, just no! I once beat my sister at Trivia Pursuit because she threw a geography question at me, knowing I suck. It was What is the capitol of Montana. Heh, I knew the answer was Helena only because Gary Cooper was born there and I'd read his biography. I'm not even a sore loser or winner and no one will play.
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ReplyDeleteDominique Deveraux.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I only needed two words this time.
Lloyd Nolan's nurse.
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Prefers Petrussian Beluga.
Ciao... for now!
Jx
Beautiful accomplished professional
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