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African Americans in television broadcasting Drama African Americans on television Drama Journalism Feature Mass media and race relations United States Drama Melodrama Feature Sensationalism in journalism United States Drama Show business Feature Television broadcasting of news United States Drama Television news anchors United States Drama United StatesSummary: In a searing parody of American television and racial attitudes a young African American network executive, under pressure from his white boss, creates a minstrel show, hoping that it will fail and that he will be released from his network contract -- but the TV show becomes both a hit and the subject of much controversy.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: New Line Home Entertainment 2001
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1 available in Comedy DVDs, Call number: DVD COMEDY BAMSummary: Three girls come to New York City and later, Hollywood, to chase their dreams of stardom: there's Anne, the innocent secretary type who becomes an assistant to a large theatrical agent; Neely, an aspiring chorus girl with pluck who dreams of being a singer; and the beautiful blonde Jennifer, who longs to be a real actress, but is destined to be regarded as a sex object. Life has a lot to give...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA VALSummary: A television newscaster's mental breakdown turns him into a celebrity when the network tries to profit from his illness.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2006