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Della (1969)
I Remember "Della"
I was about seventeen years old when this show aired. Yeah, it's been a long time. I am a Black woman and I was so excited that this elegant lady whose voice I loved (ever hear her perform "Don't You Know?") had her own television show. Unfortunately, I don't remember much about it except that Ms Reese was beautiful and wore magnificent clothes and killer hairstyles. The format, as I recall, involved having guests who performed and were, at some point, interviewed by Ms Reese. I am impressed and pleased that her career has spanned so many decades and that she's still going strong. This woman is deeply involved in her faith, is a minister and has a clothing line she's promoting on one of the shopping networks. Sorry I couldn't provide more information about the show, but it's good to be able to say that I remember it.
Up and Coming (1979)
Wonderful show!
I loved this show! I was in my thirties when it aired and made a point of taping it to view in the evening. The day wasn't complete without it. It was well-written with a sensitive and realistic take on the life of a black family. I suspect that's why it didn't last very long ;o). The parents were working-class, decent people who loved and worried about their children and taught those values that seem so lacking in today's society. A lot of people don't know this, but the show was one of Laurence (Larry at the time) Fishburne's early acting jobs. He played the boyfriend of the best friend of Cindy Herron's character. He made quite an impression on me then and I've enjoyed watching his progress. It would be nice to see this show in syndication. The subject matter is timeless.