This TV series was very important to me during sophomore year in high school and was one of the reasons I became a lawyer. I grew up in a very provincial community, in the Chicago metropolitan area that included redlining and discrimination against people of different religions, races, and nationalities. This TV series opened my eyes to how other people lived. Each week I watched a different social issue being addressed by caring, empathetic people. The stories were compelling. The series was also an opportunity to see great acting performances by people from different ethnicities and races. The series may have only lasted one season ... but it impressed me deeply and it became a “watershed” series for many fine TV shows that followed. This episode is one of the best. And so many of the actors went on to brilliant careers and honors. Thank you for letting me see it again.
@GoddessBB3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@PJBovio3 жыл бұрын
East Side/West Side inspired me to become a social worker, too! I was only a kid when our local WCVB-TV channel 5 in Boston aired episodes of the series on it's "5 All Night" show in the early 70s, but the episodes I saw effected me so much that I knew from then on that's what I wanted to do. My mother, my two aunts and my uncle were all social workers, but it was George C. Scott's portrayal of Neil Brock that inspired me the most.
@valencia42153 жыл бұрын
@Jermaine Williams Oh, p-l-e-a-s-e.
@boomerang9053 жыл бұрын
@@valencia4215 you're right. I knew a fanatic would stop by telling me what to refer to my people as. He's so rude 😂
@susanhoward97253 жыл бұрын
Awesome that you were compelled to live the type of life you have. Defending people who are marginalized. I’m white however I’ve had my own early watershed moments.
@tracyd12335 жыл бұрын
I was 16 when this show was on TV. It influenced me to choose Medical Social Work as a profession. Haven't seen this since 1963. Thank you for uploading.
@PoloNius675 жыл бұрын
I missed this show by a few years.
@Juliaflo4 жыл бұрын
This show was WAYYYYYYYYY ahead of its time; but had two of some of the most OUTSTANDING actors on the program--George C. Scott and Cicely Tyson.
@wotchermystic23352 жыл бұрын
Reading the comments, so many people credit it with influencing their choice in profession. It’s amazing to see how many people’s lives this series affected in only one season.
@GarwinWayne6 жыл бұрын
Diana Sands..that was a gorgeous woman. Too bad many people don't know of her. A pioneer on the Broadway circuit, childhood friends with Diahann Carroll. RIP
@kaleahcollins45675 жыл бұрын
And my auntie Madilyn . shes actually my fathers first cousin but she was over 20yrs older then himself so we called her auntie . They all grew up and played together as children til teenage . my auntie told me stories about their friendship My auntie was the real dancer the mambo QUEEN she was known as . they was smart young and beautiful young women though my auntie never went to acting as they did she was just as talented she choose education (masters in sociology education social services . she loved to help people)and family( got married had 4 children) over childhood passions shared amongst young friends in poverty though never really felt because of the community they was from . She remembered fondly of their going to the picture shows when they could and wanting to be like Lena Horne ( they was pretty close complextion wise. She passed away a few years back. Now, I look at her pictures as a young girl and see Diahann Carroll I think, BOY! I could only Imagine them almost being like lynn Whitfield Vanessa Williams and Vanessa Bell Callaway in stompin at the savoy( must see) just 3 fine young lady's living and chasing their dreams. I miss her much.
@meritofapproval5 жыл бұрын
Garwin Wayne And one hell of an actress! She was about to film "Claudine" when she got sick & was replaced by Diahann Carroll.
@mslove77985 жыл бұрын
She died young also...
@MK-hh1vo5 жыл бұрын
I was thrilled to see her, what a pleasant surprise! I clicked for JEJ & CT but Diana Sands was the star of this episode!
@GarwinWayne5 жыл бұрын
@@meritofapproval no doubt
@darrincobb67143 жыл бұрын
I can why it only lasted 1 season but it was enough to pass the torch light. Thanks for digging it out.
@tangie76 жыл бұрын
Very good drama...I wasnt born then, but I never heard of this drama or seen a rerun. I love anything with Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones in it. The waitress was Beneatha in A Raisin in the Sun.
@tailor-mademedia14066 жыл бұрын
Damn. *Diana Sands* played "Beneatha Younger". Didn't know that was HER until you pointed it out. ✊
@stuartperry10476 жыл бұрын
The great Diana Sands!
@arnoldedwards51625 жыл бұрын
Yes she was in rasin in the sun
@KB320003 жыл бұрын
Is the Bartender the father from 227?
@jamesc.lockwood38103 жыл бұрын
@@KB32000 No. The father was someone else. Hal Williams I think. He was in Private Benjamin, the movie.
@carolcompton97892 жыл бұрын
That's Diana Sands. Thanks for making this available.
@TrangPakbaby5 жыл бұрын
We lost someone real special when we lost Diana Sands. Thank god we have her films that live on. Rip sweet angel 😘
@Juliaflo5 жыл бұрын
I so second that. I was devastated when I learned that she not only had cancer, but that the cancer was terminal. It was a dark day when Miss Sands passed away. One might have never known what this lovely and talented actress brought to the table.
@brucescott42614 жыл бұрын
@@Juliaflo ...The movie CLAUDINE was supposed to star Diana Sands. Unfortunately, the latter was stricken with pancreatic cancer. Diana asked her best friend, Diahann Carroll, to take her place. The latter accepted the part. The movie CLAUDINE, was a hit. Diahann was nominated for Best Actress. We loss Diana Sands at the age of thirty-nine. However, she left us her immeasurable talent on the small and big screen to enjoy again and again, Ciao!
@lynellemurray74914 жыл бұрын
@@brucescott4261 I love the movie Claudine it's one of my favorite movies thank God I have that movie in my collection
@SUNNYLEO243 жыл бұрын
Now we fun lost Cicley! R.I.P. To our Black Queens!
@mazzb3056 жыл бұрын
This channel is truly a treasure. Thanks for all the work you do, it's greatly appreciated.
@c.calliecoleman15315 жыл бұрын
Connects me to my roots on a daily.
@kimwingate45413 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing this to me my brother's went to Diana Sands school in the bronx my mother always told us she was a great lady that died to soon
@PJBovio3 жыл бұрын
HOW MARVELOUS!!!!
@cojaysea2 жыл бұрын
I remember this show as a 12 year old , I’ve never forgotten it because of the realistic and serious topics . The following is from Wikipedia Despite the high quality of both the writing and acting, the show's penchant for taking on touchy topics forced many potential advertisers to avoid sponsorship of the show, while a number of local stations across the country also chose not to present the program to their viewers. It is said that CBS programming head James Aubrey clashed with Scott regarding the direction of the show, which also was a factor in the cancellation.[3] Oh and thanks for the upload . They don’t make them like that anymore.
@boomerang9053 жыл бұрын
Diana Sands has been gone forever and I still miss her. This series aired when I was in 8th grade and I loved it!! Cicely looked like a girl, and she was nearing middle age even then! Black genes keep on growing!
@JudgeJulieLit3 жыл бұрын
Age 39 here. But in the Gayle King tv interview days before her passing, Cecily Tyson at 96 was still wrinkleless ... unlike her face as masked up in 1974 to look deeply cottonfield weathered and wrinkled as her fictitious character Miss Jane Pittman, an ex slave born 1852, appeared in 1962 at age 110. Rest in peace in caelum (Heaven Side), Miss Cecily.
@koelael26603 жыл бұрын
@Julius Caesar wow you sound salty, she just said that black people age good and you have to involve another race to start a petty war lol sad.
@boomerang9053 жыл бұрын
@@koelael2660 Thank you! They just HAVE to reveal such hate and envy on something that has nothing to do with them.
@boomerang9053 жыл бұрын
@Ken Jones Thank you.
@kassha493 жыл бұрын
@Julius Caesar Growing wrinkles 😂😂😂😂 no offense just a bit of humor✌🏾
@teacherjansfavorites5 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this show with my mother when I was around 11 years old. I am so happy to see a lot of these coming back on KZbin. Even at that young age I knew that this was a great show. Too bad a lot of people have never seen it, but you are giving them the opportunity here on KZbin. Thanks!
@nyterpfan6 жыл бұрын
This TV series only lasted one season. Why?? It was too intelligent, and too real!! The network suits don't usually let something this good last for very long, sad to say.
@DetroitLives3135 жыл бұрын
@nyterpfan you answered your own question. It was too intelligent and real for the masses at that time and even today! Another excellent show that was on around that time and filmed in NYC was "Naked City". Television is mostly used to dumb down the masses.......
@KSmall109CAB5 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitLives313 Very true. TV shows that depict reality prompt people to ask questions. Questioning oftentimes leads to struggle against the status quo.
@DetroitLives3135 жыл бұрын
@KSmall109CAB You are right on the money with your comment! Consider the fact that this particular program aired in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement/Struggle in America.
@leongardner7104 жыл бұрын
@@DetroitLives313 ...n the struggle continues
@gigigiseleworld4 жыл бұрын
This show was ahead of it's time... especially with the USA still being racially segregated at the time.. Many actors had to wait until 1968-1979 for movies and shows that were labeled #Blackexploitation which was crap projects based upon..Drugs,Poverty,Violence,Organized crime and depicting people of color as victims...
@ahmad.tillery.19874 жыл бұрын
Happy 90th Birthday James Earl Jones January 17, 1931 🎉🎊🎈🎁🎂
@PatriciaRuthLewis3 жыл бұрын
I remember it like it was yesterday, I watched it every week Ms Cicely Tyson(Black ensembles) were rare to find on TV back in the 50's and 60's that's why I was eating this show up Cicely played Secretary to (George C Scott's) character who was a Social worker she was a trailblazer. RIP always and forever in our hearts.
@annetteholman29993 жыл бұрын
This is GREAT! I've loved Cecily Tyson for years and first saw her in SOUNDER, not having heard of this series. And James Earl Jones is always terrific but I never saw him do young and brash and angry. Thank you for sharing.
@anthonytaylor79283 ай бұрын
So u haven't seen the great white hope or a ton of his other movies by the time he got to star wars he was already one of the top actors in the world
@carriejohnson9475 жыл бұрын
Amazing talented cast Sands, Jones Tyson Scott such gifted actors. Story was deeply touching and realistic of conditions faced by poor struggling survivors. Thank you for bringing all episodes
@vanaphill24545 жыл бұрын
Tyson comes later
@KSmall109CAB5 жыл бұрын
This was indeed the reality of many urban communities during that time. In many cities it was conditions like those depicted in this TV drama that led to the creation of public housing complexes.
@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc65973 жыл бұрын
I remember a show in Britain that was similar called empire road about varied episodes of people living in East London urban community,starring Cecil beaton from Cosby show and Jeffery bell from fresh Prince of bell air. same old situation dealing with buildings with Indians, trinidaians, Jamaicans dwellers doing interacial marriage and rats and roaches, loud Rasta music and having love with the family from upstairs and downstairs it only aired with twenty six episodes on BBC 2 in 1978-79, it was one hell.of a show.
@kaila62kaila5 жыл бұрын
The story is sad. But what great performances from James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson and Diana Sands!
@diannawilliams18434 жыл бұрын
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@Allergictocatstoo4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I love these incredible actors! Such a sad hard story, with flawless interpretation of the times.
@ladennayoung29393 жыл бұрын
I had to Google Diana Sands. I don't know who she is. She was really young when she died.
@tonyallen65103 жыл бұрын
Classic black actors!
@blacktigeress60353 жыл бұрын
@@ladennayoung2939 , she was suppose to play in the movie Claudine with James Earl Jones before she got sick.
@gayle20205 жыл бұрын
Cicely Tyson was the first and only person I had ever seen that wore an afro on tv. Back then we didn't know about an 'afro'. It was hair that wasn't straightened with a hot comb!!!! I was in shock and particularly intrigued. Next thing you knew it was the style to have and I made sure I had mine!!
@jeanettesdaughter4 жыл бұрын
gayle2020 there was Odetta. Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone and Abby Lincoln, too! Now look at us. Weaves down to the ground, stinky wigs and no hairlines at all. Progress? From Black power to ... what?
@gayle20204 жыл бұрын
@@jeanettesdaughter to no edges!!
@denisemitchell24163 жыл бұрын
Gail also later Mannix
@boomerang9053 жыл бұрын
Yes I'd seen Odetta, Nina, my sister's division Teacher in 1958 and a few more but Cicely's natural cropped her head so beautifully. 😂
@queenratv1153 жыл бұрын
Me too !!!
@rosie81263 жыл бұрын
Marvellous actors James, Cicely and Diana and beautiful too. RIP Cicely xxx
@stevietstevens93844 жыл бұрын
Thanx for the upload. I'm a woman and I can say that Diana Sands sure was a good looking woman. Never heard of this t.v. series; interesting and sad. Hard to fathom the poverty that our people endured. Could feel the pain and sadness and care that the actors possess. The music score was fantastic too!
@differentmindset79245 ай бұрын
I loved how James stood strong and showed leadership and how both stayed together through the challenging times.
@bohemoth13 жыл бұрын
I used to watch this series when I was a child.
@husseinm.47233 жыл бұрын
It's such a shame we lost Diana Sands so early -- she would've been a big star.
@thehouseofcm5 жыл бұрын
The acting was damn good.
@veverlysumlin31464 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen any of these movies what a treasure
@cescalyons4 жыл бұрын
I know and I'm 60.. Hooked on Reelblack now..
@williamnelson85783 жыл бұрын
My God James Earl Jones was young once. And George C Scott in his Hustler days, what a powerhouse actor.
@michaelg30744 жыл бұрын
Thank you for preserving and sharing this work. Look at all of these future leading/working actors.
@barboza0093 жыл бұрын
Wow, beautifully shot, the editing seems ahead of its time and the characters are rich and multidimensional. Strong Black Folks, a man and a woman with their child doing normal shit like, “Window Shopping”!!! The writing is honest and the story line grabs your attention and keeps it. James Earl Jones has always been a BEAST WITH THE WORDS. He knows how to take a sentence and make it mean something. Brilliant man. Thank you very much for sharing this gem. Be well.
@trublulou5 жыл бұрын
Loved this show back in the day. It was truly a ground breaking realistic look at race relations. Was really pissed, it was only one season, probably because it was too realistic.
@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc65973 жыл бұрын
I was fourteen when I see this show teally amazes me. I want to be like Ms Tyson and Ms sands.R I P .🥰🥰🥰🥰😁😁😁😁
@dennisojohnson3 жыл бұрын
It was too realistic, showing the strife in Black America was something suburban Whites couldnt handle . Imagine the progress we couldve had if we were giben the truth and reality .
@1eradney5 жыл бұрын
Was looking for this... this is a rare find thank you.
@Rebekah_emeth4 жыл бұрын
“How many in maintenance “ 🤦🏾♀️ “We don’t discriminate “ 🤣😂. I love James Earl Jones performance. Cicely Tyson’s beauty is timeless.
@levernthompson55773 жыл бұрын
I was just born in March of '63. I never heard of Diana Sands before or have I ever seen this series. ONE THING I KNOW, THESE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES ARE THE EPITOME' OF EXCELLENCE IN EVERY WAY
@reggiestarke437 Жыл бұрын
Diana Sands was to Play the Role of "Claudjne" in CLAUDINE. She was stricken with cancer and Referred & Recommended her Friend, "Diahann Carroll" for the Leading Role.
@Lisa-di1wi Жыл бұрын
Diana Sands died of cancer back on September 21, 1973; the same day that Eva Gabor married her fifth and final husband, aerospace executive Frank Jameson.
@AK-jw7rx3 жыл бұрын
This show was so far ahead of its time. The performances were iconic. I wonder if the doctors really did all they could or they just let the little girl die bc they didn't care. #RIPCicelyTyson
@carolwilliams671511 ай бұрын
That is a valid question that remains today, 01-14-24.
@sherrinixon27924 жыл бұрын
wow was not born yet when this series aired it was amazing to see what my parents and grand parents was watching back in the 60's came about the next year I really enjoyed this east side series seeing James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson with her short hair Linden Chiles George C Scott, Elizabeth Wilson love the history of black and white movies , series amazing .
@jacquelineadams37705 жыл бұрын
Cicely was so pretty and I love her hair!! I never saw or heard of this show before. Love the realness of it. Sadly, too real for it's time I guess.😞
@pinky50974 жыл бұрын
I agree Cisely looks pretty .
@eddieisgreat51504 жыл бұрын
I came here from watching how to get away with murder. Im on season 4 lol.Was just looking at Cicely Tyson on Google and didnt realize shes 95. I like her character on the show.
@eddieisgreat51504 жыл бұрын
So is cicley the waitress?
@eddieisgreat51504 жыл бұрын
Sorry me again lol James earl so young here never seen him this young lol
@lynellemurray74914 жыл бұрын
@@eddieisgreat5150 I never saw him that young either
@heathertea27046 жыл бұрын
WOW. What a cast . MOM took me to see LANDLORD with MISS SANDS, PEARL BAILEY, LOU GOSSET & many OTHERS. GREAT MEMORIES.😊😊😊
@kaila62kaila5 жыл бұрын
Mine too...I remember that movie!
@lavernerobinson50304 жыл бұрын
That's the movie I kept thinking about when I saw me saying she's such a beautiful lady I also thought about the movie she was in Raisin in the Sun and another movie call Willie Dynamite pretty good movie to me
@user-mj8nf2vp7q3 жыл бұрын
Great movie. 👍🏽💯🤔
@teciagreen77185 жыл бұрын
Cicley's afro was Together!
@SUNNYLEO243 жыл бұрын
🤣Period!! 👌🏽💕R.I..P. Cicely Tyson!❤️
@badiraha3 жыл бұрын
This show probably came on after my bedtime, so thanks reelblack for putting on when I can view it now.
@LG-kx8xl3 жыл бұрын
Cicely was 38 looking 20! Her eyes are so beautiful & expressive. Even then James had a commanding presence. Diana reminds me a lot of Diahann Carroll. Cicely & James were icons in the making!!!
@anthonytaylor79283 ай бұрын
Aw stop she wasn't 38 in this
@jimst.george6693 жыл бұрын
Excellent show-gone too soon. All extremely talented actors. Very realistic and way ahead of it's time. Thank you for posting.
@samdelrosario44752 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I wasn't that aware of the social work profession or had any social work role models growing up but I saw this episode in a History of Broadcasting class in college and I like to think it planted the seed in my brain about social work. I've been a social worker for about 20 years now and I work in hospice in Chicago. So grateful it was on the syllabus. Happy Social Workers Month!
@AFaceintheCrowd01 Жыл бұрын
Nobody was a bigger supporter of this excellent series than George C. Scott. Known for skipping awards ceremonies, Scott showed up for the 1964 Emmys where the show was well represented in the nominations.
@bh83653 жыл бұрын
Bette drama than what is airing today. Top level acting. I remember this show. Not many details, but just that it existed. R,I,P, Cicely Tyson, who recently passed.
@JamesBaldwinLover5 жыл бұрын
Gah! That was heartbreaking! I'm on a Diana Sands bender right now. I love her so much.
@kimleekl215 жыл бұрын
GREAT EPISODE WITH MR JONES & MS SANDS WELL PERFORMED BRAVO TO THEM BOTH...
@latashawashington84845 жыл бұрын
Since I have added your reel black to my channel, I have watched so many old movies that a lot of young people will never look at. I’m 31 young and I’m well appreciated this because I have so much understanding and wisdom. I’m learning what is was like back in those times. I love James earl jones and Ms Tyson’s they have played a lot of movies and still to this day in 2019❤️❤️❤️
@christhomas57615 жыл бұрын
Diana Sands was such great actress... So sad she only lived about 10 /years after this film, died in her thirties.
@nakeyaguy13643 жыл бұрын
Wow
@keenafromphilly4 жыл бұрын
So personally moving VERY GRATEFUL to have been afforded an opportunity to see this one
@1eradney5 жыл бұрын
I have always been in love with Diana Sands. RIP, gone too soon.
@lamagiduneinstant765 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely remarkable. Remarkable cast, I’m amazed that I remember this. Thank you for posting it. I’ve got some respect for George again.
@Natedawgg84 Жыл бұрын
For this episode James Earl Jones and Diana Sands received Emmy award nominations for Best Supporting Actor and Actress.
@karenyeskaren15294 жыл бұрын
I was 12 when I saw this show. I was riveted and I knew then I wanted to be a social worker. Bravo East side West side for portraying real social issues and the pain of racial Injustice. It defined for me what my young mind observed. First TV drama to feature Black actors portraying multi-dimentional characters with dignity and beauty.
@go_off_Sis4 жыл бұрын
Do you remember how the baby got hurt?
@peggyokelly21183 жыл бұрын
I LOVE MY RACE AND I LOVE OUR PEOPLE
@biglu3233 жыл бұрын
Rest In Power Cicely Tyson
@lakeshajohnson59973 жыл бұрын
hi, how are you doing out th err e in tv land.
@afrogirl7573 жыл бұрын
Thanks reelblack and yt for putting this episode on my home page after Cicely's passing. This series was on when I was only 6 so I never saw it but my mom and dad used to tell me about it as being a great series. Back then if anybody black was on TV you had to watch it. My parents were both social workers. Diana Sands I do remember as a kid. She was so talented, charming and beautiful. Like her dear friend Lorraine Hansberry, Diana died way too soon.
@seventimes25713 жыл бұрын
I used to watch this every week as a child.
@Tryin2findout3 жыл бұрын
Cicily passed yesterday...I remember her on this TV show., I remember that 'afro'. She was always out front; we'll remember that won't we...
@susanfarrell63593 жыл бұрын
Nice
@Tigerbythetoe3 жыл бұрын
Really moving performances, so impactful. Of course I wasn’t even born when this show aired. If the other episodes are like this, I can see that it was really too honest, especially for the time period, to last more than one season. Just when our society probably needed that kind of honesty and realism. Thanks for the upload, I’m gonna watch more.
@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris96233 жыл бұрын
This was very touching to watch especially when the child died unexpectedly. Life was hard but they managed to keep it pushing. This is probably the first time for me to see Queen Cicely and King James Earl in their early years. Rest in love 🙏🏿.
@rebeccajean57653 жыл бұрын
I don't remember this story. First time seeing this show.
@jacquelinerussell85303 жыл бұрын
I never realized how beautiful the late Diana Sands truly was😊
@nealmike54903 жыл бұрын
Yes all black women are beautiful but they convince us white is right or close to light..i know i was brainwashed on white or very light myself. God help us they(colonizer) did a number on us.
@butterflychellebelle91985 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the entire season and see what other urban issues they explored. Interesting to see how far we have and how far we have not come.
@AK-jw7rx3 жыл бұрын
The whole series is on here on KZbin. I started bingeing after this episode. I'm a social worker, I read online they used real story ideas from real SW'ers.
@arthinwabrown5 жыл бұрын
with tears in my eyes, I'm watching this movie, remembering losing my only child. IT STILL HURTS LIKE HELL!!!
@reelblack5 жыл бұрын
I am sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain. 🙏🏽
@miapdx5033 жыл бұрын
This is so high quality, well written, staged and acted. I don't remember it but this was a treasure. Your content is amazing.
@tracyclark36343 жыл бұрын
Agreed..
@marvinhagler47215 жыл бұрын
REELBLACK..GLAD I FOUND YOU A YEAR AGO..LOVE FROM THE DMV!!!
@BrotherX3 жыл бұрын
"No Changes! The Blackman is in the same condition today as he was 50 years ago to today!" Mauricelm X
@Dee-mw9tk3 жыл бұрын
Brother X Black Coffee Party USA: Wow!
@Still-Learning3 жыл бұрын
Brother X...can you offer may insight into why the Blackman is in the same condition today? I'm not asking to challenge, but to seek clarity.
@Dee-mw9tk3 жыл бұрын
😕😢😭🤧
@BrotherX3 жыл бұрын
@@Still-Learning Because the blackman was / is not willing to pay the price of freedom but this is quickly changing -because now he / she is willing to pay the price of freedom!
@Still-Learning3 жыл бұрын
@@BrotherX What up BroX? Thanx for the comeback. Got it...was not willing, but is now willing. Questions: What is freedom? What is the price for freedom? -Later
@tailor-mademedia14066 жыл бұрын
This has got to be a ground-breaking scene, Mike. It's '63. And, the great *Cicely Tyson* has a short 'fro. On-screen. 🎬
@darrylbailey83975 жыл бұрын
Tailor-Made Media - I was 10yrs old in 63, and you should have seen and heard the things black women were saying about Cicely Tyson, In Jet magazine, one black woman said that she was setting black women back a 1000 yrs because of her NATURAL HAIR! let that sink in, and look at the black women of today!!!!
@kidmack11215 жыл бұрын
I think the late great Abbey Lincoln was the first notable performer to wear it in 1960. Making the cover of the aforementioned JET magazine.
@septiawoman29115 жыл бұрын
Darryl, aside from wearing "convenient" hair-styles, sadly it has been unconsciously ingrained in many black women to reject our hair. From magazines to television, the larger society has always promoted this and too many black women buy into it.
@KSmall109CAB5 жыл бұрын
@jerry wayne What if you thought of THOT as meaning Therapy Heals Our Trauma?
@c.calliecoleman15315 жыл бұрын
And very becoming to her beautiful face.✌❤🙏
@brianlawrence42214 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! A drama taken to the next level !
@laminage5 жыл бұрын
hrtly afterwards both Ciciely Tyson and James Earl Jones would become pioneers in the world of Soaps when Cicely Tyson played the First African American Character on A Soap Opera as Martha Frazier a Nurse on Guiding Light (1965). James Earl Jones would later replace Billy Dee Williams as Dr. Jim Frazier as well. James& Cicely would each play in Roots & Roots The Next Generations.
@marcellamcduffie82183 жыл бұрын
This here is awesome!!!!!!! Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones two spectacular actor and actress together great combination in the acting world.
@angeleteashley78303 жыл бұрын
Rest in eternal peace, Queen Cicely Tyson.
@voiskumbeaver32855 жыл бұрын
Diana Sands. What a beauty!
@iammgmt.entertainment8687 Жыл бұрын
Thank You!!! Thank You!!! Thank You!!! A Great Movie. I recorgnize the young lady from "A Raisin In The Sun" Sydney Poitier's younger sister!!!
@CamsPurpleCorner5 жыл бұрын
Thank You, ReelBlack for Another WONDERFUL Film/Show!🙂💜 Superb.....👏👏👏👏👏
@theeditorialsuite10705 жыл бұрын
37:10-40:38 is Oscar-worthy on all levels--performance, direction and cinematography. #Sands #Jones
@denisemitchell24163 жыл бұрын
Gday luv Thank you posting this Just a classic Diana James and Cecily And George When King's respected their Queens Great acting back when families were a unit
@rosalindayoung72694 жыл бұрын
Cicely Tyson with her beautiful Egyptian eyes, Diana Sands..gone too soon in her era, James Earl Jones still around
@phylliscovington-kelley95024 жыл бұрын
Remember this show, I remember how good it was. I maybe saw 3 episodes. I think it came on too late and I was only 7 or 8. Never forgot it I think mainly because of Ms. Tyson's hair and her demeanor. I tried to get my mother to stop hot combing my hair. Didn't get my wish for 6 years.
@go_off_Sis4 жыл бұрын
Do you remember how the baby got hurt?
@brendaboone47233 жыл бұрын
MY CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY MAY GOD COMFORT THEM AT THIS TIME PRAYING FOR THEM GOD BLESS THEM AND GIVE THEM STRENGTH 🙏🙏🙏❤
@crazydaysful5 жыл бұрын
Thanks ReelBlack for loading up these good black movies.
@firefeethok_tui23553 жыл бұрын
Theyre all so young. Wow. James Earl Jones. This is cool.
@lamagiduneinstant765 жыл бұрын
So Unnecessary! Infuriating. Thanks for posting. I’m sending it around. Thanks.
@katherinedorsey34265 жыл бұрын
Stellar cast. ❤️
@rorydavies3819 Жыл бұрын
The 60s was an era when the shows on tv were a reflection of it’s time..no time for fluff like we see now..this was serious edutainment dealing with serious issues..
@stevenfrasier57184 жыл бұрын
Cicely Tyson is a powerful actor. (I've never seen her this young!)
@jeanninestruck52033 ай бұрын
I’ve never heard of this series before. I really enjoyed watching it - seeing Cicely Tyson and James Earl Jones so young. It makes me appreciate them even more!
@ccherish15 жыл бұрын
I appreciated the facts about Harriet Tubman. These older programs made me sad.
@semajjiman Жыл бұрын
I was 5 when this series was aired, and I have no memory of it, but I certainly do appreciate it now. Thank you.
@brendaboykin32813 жыл бұрын
Thanx for this! 🌹🌹🌹
@stuartperry10476 жыл бұрын
The customer flirting with Diana Sands looks a lot like a young Douglas Turner Ward. He founded The Negro Ensemble Company- where actors like Moses Gunn, Robert Hooks, Esther Rolle and Rosalind Cash- got their starts
@KSmall109CAB5 жыл бұрын
I think it is him!
@chenettebrown28654 жыл бұрын
I looked it up. It is Douglas Turner Ward. He was uncredited.
@blkpanther113 жыл бұрын
@@KSmall109CAB its Him
@DetroitLives3135 жыл бұрын
My parents use to watch this show when I was a kid. James Earl Jones is my brother in law's cousin.
@PJBovio3 жыл бұрын
DetroitLives313: WOW!!!! That's impressive!! Did you yourself know James Earl Jones well?
@gjford19513 жыл бұрын
I was 12 years old when this show was on. I remember it being a big deal when Cicely Tyson was hired for it. I was a little too young to get into the story lines, though. What a cast! So, it would have been a reunion had she lived to do Claudine.
@sandraspringer79023 жыл бұрын
Wow 👏 this show is bfr my time so to speak but I would gladly watch if came on now such beautiful and excellent performance 👏really enjoyed will watch for more thanks to the poster 😀
@alvinsmith73624 жыл бұрын
I remember watching the show I think I was about eight years old when it came on television
@queenmaxinew27073 жыл бұрын
Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud❤🔥💪🏾
@Kim-Berly2003 жыл бұрын
👍🏽 Thx for posting! I have never heard of the show, it was an interesting watch!
@colinhalliley1113 жыл бұрын
The passing of Ms. Tyson makes this show more meaningful. She was wonderful .
@silvercole92915 жыл бұрын
James Earl Jones playing a Taurus man role! Love this movie wish we could have seen more of sweet baby girl 😥👌👊👏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲 ADOS