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Norman Lear’s Influence on Black Television is Unmatched, Unforgettable
On Wednesday, the entertainment giant who brought us “The Jeffersons” and “Good Times” passed away at 101. Hollywood is celebrating his groundbreaking legacy.
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Outspoken Comedian Paul Mooney Dies at 79
Paul Mooney was never afraid to speak his mind, no matter who was around. The self-proclaimed “Godfather of Comedy” worked alongside some of the industry’s most heralded stars, from Richard Pryor to Eddie Murphy, inspiring the comics who came after him to do the same. As Robert Townsend once said: “Paul didn’t care to be…
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Marguerite Ray, Who Portrayed the 1st Black Regular Character on The Young and the Restless, Dead at 89
Marguerite Ray, most known for being the first Black actress to portray the character of Mamie Johnson on the popular soap opera The Young and the Restless, has died at the age of 89. Per the East Bay Times, Ray died in Los Angeles on Nov. 18. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Mamie Johnson was…
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Standout Actor Raymond Allen, of Sanford and Son, Good Times, Dead at 91
Raymond Allen (Sanford and Son, Good Times) died on Monday after a battle with respiratory issues, Variety reports. Allen was 91 years old. According to TMZ, the actor had been living in a long-term health facility in California since 2016. Allen’s daughter Ta Ronce confirmed the news via a Facebook post on Monday. “Just wanted…