Friday, September 13, 2019
`black•ish - First Season
- Commentary: I don't own a standard television, don't live in an area that has easy access to a universal television signal (like, the networks, etc) and don't subscribe to cable tv, so I almost never know what's "on the tube". My Florida Sister, though, will often tweak my consciousness on what I should look for in the DVD section of Prescott's library system (which is, surprisingly, relatively up-to-date). This time, though, she just outright sent me the first season of this show, so sure was she that I'd enjoy it. She was right! First of all, Laurence Fishburne is in it. I could watch him playing a mushroom and be satisfied. Secondly, the writing is smart and spot on. Thirdly, the actors are well-picked; not a false performance in the group. And, take note of this, I laughed out loud several times watching the episodes. If you don't think that's a high recommendation, consider how many times you laugh out loud when you are watching, reading or hearing something by yourself. Almost never happens! Laughter is generally a social signal.
I'm looking forward to watching subsequent seasons. Much to my surprise (I live in a relatively small community), my library system has the first season in their collection. With any luck, they'll be adding seasons. Next time I'm there, I'm going to suggest it. Honks, honks, honks, again, My Florida Sister!
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Anthony Anderson Andre Johnson Sr. Tracee Ellis Ross Dr. Rainbow Johnson Yara Shahidi Zoey Johnson Marcus Scribner Andre Johnson Jr. Miles Brown Jack Johnson Marsai Martin Diane Johnson Laurence Fishburne Earl Johnson Anna Deavere Smith Alicia Johnson Nelson Franklin Connor Stevens Beau Bridges Paul Jackson Raven-Symoné Rhonda Johnson Wanda Sykes Daphne Lido
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the series.
Premiere Date First Season: 2014
Episodes directed by: James Griffiths: 1, 3, 4; Rebecca Asher: 2, 8, 13; Claire Scanlon: 5; Matt Sohn: 6, 18; Victor Nelli, Jr.: 7, 19, 22; Ken Whittingham: 9, 20, 21; Elliot Hegarty: 10; Michael Schultz: 11, 16; Stuart McDonald: 12; Phil Traill: 14; Millicent Shelton: 15; John Fortenberry: 17; Anton Cropper: 23; Jonathan Groff: 24. Whew! I don't know why I bothered to list every director for each episode. I won't be doing that again!
Labels: comedy1, female-director1, laurence-fishburne, satire1, TV1
