Cosby is back, but Black-oriented shows decline. (Bill Cosby; TV programming offers nothing but comedy: includes a related article on 'The Cosby Show' and a schedule of the new season)(The '96 TV Season)

In the 1996 Fall TV season, Bill Cosby will reappear with Phylicia Rashad in a comedy 'Cosby.' NBC has cancelled its three Black programs and CBS did not have any Black shows anyway. ABC and Fox will air some shows. Minor networks, UPN and WB will have 6 new shows. All of the shows are com...

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Published in:Ebony 1996-10, Vol.51 (12), p.54
Main Author: Whetstone, Muriel L
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Comedy programs
Cosby, Bill
Employment
Evaluation
Television comedies
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Summary:In the 1996 Fall TV season, Bill Cosby will reappear with Phylicia Rashad in a comedy 'Cosby.' NBC has cancelled its three Black programs and CBS did not have any Black shows anyway. ABC and Fox will air some shows. Minor networks, UPN and WB will have 6 new shows. All of the shows are comedies.
ISSN:0012-9011