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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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For this episode, Tom teaches Morgan about possibly the world's greatest TV detective: Columbo, played by the brilliant Peter Falk.
We look back at the history of the iconic American TV cop show, its epic origins and surprising facts.
We also discuss:
- The incredible lineup of guest stars from Dick Van Dyke to Johnny Cash
- How do YOU say 'Murder, She Wrote'?
- Can Morgan do a good Peter Falk impression?
- Why Columbo didn't get a proper ending
- What is his first name?
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