Monday, February 3, 2014

Julia

Today's Mini-Bio is on Julia the First African-American Sitcom

Julia was the first African-American sitcom to feature a African-American woman playing a non-stereotypical role. Many shows before Julia had many African-Americans lead roles but they usually played as servants, or maids. Julia starred actress and singer Diahann Carroll this show ran for three seasons the show received two awards but was soon cancelled in 1971, because Carroll planned on pursing her acting career further.

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Julia We Salute You

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