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Play S1 E1James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.
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Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Episode 1This premier episode highlights the musical groups Nite-Lighters and New Birth. Rev James Cleveland Choir performs gospel sets. Maxine Weldone sings two Broadway songs. James Earl Jones interviews, sports figures Jim Brown and Ray Mays. Actor, dancer Paula Kelly is interviewed about her support of a cultural dance center in Watts and finally, Arnold Dover makes his television debut as a stand-up comedian.CC45minJan 1, 1973
- 2. Episode 2• Hank Clawford • The Friends of Distinction • Cleavon Little • Letta-Mbulu • Richard and WillieCC45minJan 8, 1973
- 3. Episode 3• Franklin Ajaye • Papa John Creach • Hannah Dean • Ron O'Neal • Ester Phillips • Hugh A. Robertson • Alan WeeksCC45minJan 15, 1973
- 4. Episode 4• Shadrack • Eubie Blake • The Slyvers • Goldfinger and Dove • Carmen McRaeCC45minJan 22, 1973
- 5. Episode 5• Lou Rawls • Paula Kelly • Althea Gibson • Yvonne Brathwaite Burke • Luther Ingram • Beah Richards • Oscar Brown Jr. • Jean PaceCC45minJan 29, 1973
- 6. Episode 6• The Bar-Kays • Sondra "Blinky" Williams • The Crusaders • Jim McMillian • Gene Washington • Paul MooneyCC45minFeb 5, 1973
- 7. Episode 7• Odetta • Little Dion • The Spinners • Dr. Alvin Poussaint • Dr. William GrierCC45minFeb 12, 1973
- 8. Episode 8• La Verne Williams • Slappy White • Scoey Mitchell • Caribbean Allstars Steel Band • Freddie HubbardCC45minFeb 19, 1973
- 9. Episode 9• Rufus Thomas • Richard Pryor • Caroline Blakey • Jimmy Smith • Bernie CaseyCC45minFeb 26, 1973
- 10. Episode 10• Willie Bobo • Alex Haley • Michell Simmons • Oscar Brown, Jr. • Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee • Quasi Badu • Elvin JonesCC45minMar 5, 1973
- 11. Episode 11• The Edwin Hawkins Singers • Dr. Don Shirley • The Voices of Deliverance • Cicely TysonCC45minMar 12, 1973
- 12. Episode 12• Ahmad Jamal • Abbey Lincoln • Jimmy Witherspoon • Taj MahalCC45minMar 19, 1973
- 13. Episode 13• Gloria Lynne • Charles White • Stu Gilliam • Ester Phillips • Ahmad Jamal • Ray ScottCC45minMar 26, 1973
Black Omnibus
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James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- James Earl Jones
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Audio languages
English
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