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Episode Detail: Black Audiences Flock to Gospel Plays - America's Black Forum

Actor Clifton Powell, writer/director David Talbert and CNN's Alisha Davis discuss “gospel plays.” Also known as “Mama Don't” plays, they combine melodrama, music, comedy and a moral. Julian Bond and Armstrong Williams provide commentary. James Brown hosts.

Episodes: Black Audiences Flock to Gospel Plays - America's Black Forum - 379 total Episodes

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Premiered: 1977, on Syndicated
Rating: TV-G
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Premise: Black perspectives on national issues are presented in this Emmy-winning series, which includes lively panel discussions. In January 2005, the contract of commentator Armstrong Williams was terminated when it was learned that he received payments from the Bush administration to promote the No Child Left Behind Act.

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