Dynasty's Williams Challenging Black TV Roles
A-12 Chronicle reports Williams and Carroll break ground as full-time regulars on Dynasty while Williams criticizes ongoing discrimination against brown-skinned Black actors. He cites limited opportunities and typecasting in romance roles, noting fear of Black men on TV and in film.
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TV Star Williams Talks Race, Fame, and Dynasty Role
In a candid interview Williams discusses his motives for joining Dynasty to reach a global audience. He rejects being a racial symbol and notes network reluctance to show black romance. He reflects on color perception and how his light skin affects casting and identity.
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The ongoing storylines unfold with Zach revealing an antidote to Nina’s poison plot while Yvonne crashes with Angie and Jesse after Marty ejects her. Erica schemes over Adam’s money as Greg shadows Sheila, and couples drift through shiftings alliances across many soaps.
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Roger Mudd to join Meet the Press as permanent anchor
NBC News persuades Roger Mudd to become a permanent anchor on Meet the Press. Since joining pre-election appearances on Sept 16 the show has posted a 32 percent rise in ratings. Sabrina LeBeaufs Cosby Show debut on Nov 22 as Sendra per Yale graduate actress. Jane Seymour and Tim Matheson tied to Obsessed With a Married Woman telemovie on ABC. CBS Ellis Island dominates A 11 p.m. Nielsen. Kate and Allie will feature Allie entangled with ex husband Charles and a younger man and a fat fellow in forthcoming episodes.
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The answer notes that Todd Bridges did not star in Julia with Diahann Carroll. Marc Coppage played Julia’s son, starting at age six, and left acting after the show ended. For Longstreet the seeing-eye dog is Pax, Latin for peace.
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