Monday officially kicks off the Fall new season as the three major networks (CBS, NBC and ABC) will debut their new show line-up.
As reported in today's New York Post, we, the viewers, can expect 29 new shows this Fall. My only questions is...are any of these shows black?
I have to admit I am surprised at these networks. What happened to NBC which used to air shows like, 'The Cosby Show' and 'A Different World'?
I remember back in the 80's black people coined the term 'Negro Broadcasting Corporation' when referring to NBC.
But NBC is not the only one to blame here. CBS, home of the mid 70's to early 80's hit, The Jeffesons, seems to have not taken a chance on a black sitcom since.
At least ABC, just a year or so ago, gave us My Wife and Kids.
Then there is UPN who last year handed over it's 'black' Monday nights over to CW11 which have since crashed 'All Of Us'. To date, I have yet to watch UPN and no word yet on any new black show to replace 'All of Us'.
So what's going on here? Are there not enough good black shows being pitched to the networks? Or are we no longer considered 'in' or funny enough for primetime on one of the three major networks. What do you think? And if there is a black show due to come out next week that I have not heard about, please enlighten me.
Boy, it's time like these that I am so grateful we have BET. NOT!
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