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Black Omnibus

James Earl Jones hosts an interview and performance series exclusively for African-American musicians, comedians, and performers.

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James Earl Jones
Self - Host
Ahmad Jamal
Self
Cicely Tyson
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Mon, Jan 22, 1973

This 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.

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