Black Sitcoms of the 1970s | Black Comedy In America

A wave of hit sitcoms like The Jeffersons bring Black family life and humor into the homes of Americans everywhere, with an influence that continues today. In this episode of Black Comedy In America, we dive into the revolutionary 1970s sitcoms that changed television forever. From the "unapologetic" success of George Jefferson to the behind-the-scenes tension of Good Times, explore how these shows broke the "white gaze" and redefined the Black family on screen. Featuring: Norman Lear, Sherman Hemsley, John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Anthony Anderson, JB Smoove Want more LOL! Network? Next Episode - https://youtu.be/gUmxR9JJwjo This Season - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFwhbqDrLWWOf4-iU01EZSEI In The Ring with Kevin Hart - https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLEA9mf3ZJGFxtCN91JrcMPi8dvg5Lg6qa?sbp=QAE%3D Real Husbands of Hollywood - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFzSBmuEfgTl4RG5BRN-zNoc Watch our FREE 24/7 Live Stream Channel, LOL! Stand-Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctyzvJLoid0 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our podcasts: One Song - https://www.youtube.com/@OneSongPodcast ReLiving Single - https://www.youtube.com/@ReLivingSinglePodcast FOLLOW THE FUNNY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LOLnetwork X: https://www.twitter.com/lolnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOLNetwork Official Website: http://www.laughoutloud.com About LOL! Network: Laugh Out Loud, a Hartbeat company, is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian, Kevin Hart. LOL! Network delivers on a vision for the future of comedy with the mission of keeping the world laughing together. LOL! Network features a curated collection of the boldest and most legendary voices in comedy: stand-up, sketch, scripted, non-scripted, interviews, and more. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud. Chapters 00:00 Black Comedy In America 04:12 The Impact of Good Times 11:05 The Jeffersons Legacy 19:01 The Legend Marla Gibbs 26:46 The Fathers of Black Sitcoms 32:01 The Importance of the Theme Song 37:24 Blackish Message 43:34 Final words Black Sitcoms of the 1970s | Black Comedy In America | E03 https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork #Comedy #LOLNetwork #BlackComedyInAmerica #TheJeffersons