In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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"The Return of Bigfoot, Part 1" Airdate: September 19, 1976 Written by Kenneth Johnson Directed by Barry Crane
Synopsis: Steve is accused of a series of roberies based on the damage that looks to be caused by a bionic operative.
John and Liz are joined by Satin Tights host, Paul K. Bisson. Together, they discuss the thrill of having a crossover story, the music of the episode, and the performance of Sandy Duncan.
Bionic Operative
Paul K. Bisson
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