... perceive themselves from television is in stereotyping. A major victim of stereotyping is the African American. The successful African Americans we see on the small screen appear in programmes like The Cosby Show, they are middle class, affluent and appear to have grasped hold of the American Dream. It could be argued that the rest of the time African Americans are shown ... ...

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... past to understand the fact that African-Americans have always been exhibited in an unfavorable manner. Again Hollywood adjusted by creating sitcoms that showcased upper-middle class African Americans. "The Cosby Show," a nationwide hit for many seasons to come, provided a temporary, acceptable and non-threatening image of blacks. There is focus on urban talk shows, such as "Jerry Springer" and "Rikki ... ...

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