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Straight talk.

Title
Straight talk. [Blacks in television] / WOR-TV, New York ; director, John Wolf ; producer, Stanley Friedman.
Publication
New York : WOR-TV, 1981-05-07.

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Additional Authors
  • Haynes, Phillis.
  • McPhillips, Mary Helen.
  • Wolf, John, 1936-
  • Friedman, Stanley, 1931-
  • Noble, Gil.
  • Watkins, Mel.
  • WOR-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
  • World Institute of Black Communications.
  • CEBA Collection.
Description
1 videocassette of 1 (U-matic) (55 min.) : sd., col.; 3/4 in.
Summary
Three segments make up this episode. First, television producer Gil Noble talks about himself and his work. Noble comments on the lack of blacks in decision making positions in the broadcast industry and the impact this has on television broadcasting. Secondly, Noble is joined by Mel Watkins of the New York Times and they discuss the portrayal of blacks on television. Third, a discussion on the need for a directory of minority performers with Lorrie Davis, actress and president of the Minority Performers Guide Inc., musician Neal Tate and actor Joey Ginza.
Alternative Title
Blacks in television.
Subject
  • Noble, Gil
  • African Americans in television broadcasting
  • Minorities in television broadcasting
Genre/Form
  • Talk shows.
  • Black films and programs.
Note
  • This program forms part of the Communications Excellence to Black Audiences (CEBA) Award Collection, a competition sponsored by the World Institute of Black Communications, Inc.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-58
OCLC
NYPG89-F256
Title
Straight talk. [Blacks in television] / WOR-TV, New York ; director, John Wolf ; producer, Stanley Friedman.
Imprint
New York : WOR-TV, 1981-05-07.
Country of Producing Entity
United States.
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Added Author
Haynes, Phillis. Interviewer
McPhillips, Mary Helen. Interviewer
Wolf, John, 1936- Director
Friedman, Stanley, 1931- Production personnel
Noble, Gil. Interviewee
Watkins, Mel. Interviewee
WOR-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
World Institute of Black Communications.
CEBA Collection.
Added Title
Blacks in television.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-58 Service copy.
Sc Visual VRB-283 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-58.
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