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Best 90s family movies on netflix4/4/2024 Now, to be fair, not all of these sitcoms were tame, surface-level comedies that filtered out the messier parts of the Black experience. Of course, once the trend died down, they abandoned the Black shows, and it's been over a decade since we've seen anything like that." Instead of introducing Black comedies with substance that tackled deeper topics, networks continued to release more campy Black sitcoms like Eve and Homeboys in Outer Space, which felt more like desperate attempts to imitate a successful business model.Ĭoleman said, "It was more about quantity than quality in an effort for to cash in and make money. However, the more Black sitcoms that got introduced, the more the quality seemed to plummet. The thought alone left me unsettled… I mean, could nostalgia really have clouded my judgment that much? I couldn’t help but wonder, why did the ‘90s golden age of Black TV come to an end? Was the world just not ready for it? Or did these shows actually get nixed because they weren’t as good as I remember? As we talked about the rise and (sudden) fall of these Black shows after the new millennium, I considered some of my favorite contemporary shows, like Abbott Elementary and Black-ish-both of which depict the Black experience in a more realistic and compelling way-and just how good they really are. Still, despite my love for these iconic shows, there’s one particular question that’s been nagging me, thanks to a recent discussion with a friend. (Was I the only one who harbored a secret crush on Stefan Urquelle?) Not to mention my unhealthy obsession with certain characters. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin and Family Matters are just a few that kept me cackling when I needed a pick-me-up. Because, quite frankly, these shows were my window to Black joy. If anyone stepped to me with a negative opinion about any of my favorite classics, I took it very personally and made a point to lecture them about their impact. From the best ‘90s sitcoms to Disney Channel classics, it’s time to tune back into the shows that shaped our identities.įor as long as I can remember, I’ve been putting ’90s Black sitcoms on a pedestal. This piece is part of a franchise called ' Issa Throwback,' where we celebrate the golden age of Black TV.
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