Whats the future for black programming on the new CW TV network?
(January 26, 2006) Historically, new television networks have launched on the backs of black programming. FOX did it back in the 80s, laying the blueprint as the network catered to blacks and then slowly cut back on their urban programming. Ditto for The WB, which launched in 1995 with comedies, many aimed at the African American audience. [Remember The Jamie Foxx Show, Parenthood, The Wayans Brothers and Moesha?] The WB has since become known for shows geared towards young women, virtually abandoning the black audience to UPN. Today UPN is the only home for African American-oriented comedies. Of the 11 series on UPN, eight feature predominately black casts and two feature diverse multicultural casts. The networks Monday night lineup includes One on One, All of Us, Girlfriends and Half & Half; Everybody Hates Chris, Love, Inc., Eve and Cuts comprise the Thursday night block. Other shows include South Beach, Veronica Mars and Americas Next Top Model. In fact, 4 of the top 10 shows for A
