All The Way Black

Host Chris Spencer and a series of talking heads take a nostalgic look back at all the things we loved, hated and miss about the 70s, 80s and 90s, from the best black family sitcoms to the most memorable athlete endorsement deals ever on TV.

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2020

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1. It's My House!

Rules, rules, rules – there are a lot of them when growing up black. Let's revisit the most memorable black household do's and don'ts from when we were kids.

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2. Don't Play Yaself

Double Dutch with us down memory lane as we reminisce on the beloved games from our childhood. From the Dozens to Dominoes to Uno and Spades, we'll cover them all, and hip you to the rules.

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3. Hot Chocolate

Get ready to swoon over the finest baes and hot boys from our teenage years. Wesley, Pam. Halle, Naomi and the Artist Formerly known As, sizzle as we celebrate black beauty.

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4. It Takes A Village

Grab some popcorn, a little Kool-Aid, adjust that antennae on your big booty TV, and let's take a ride as we explore the evolution of the Black family sitcom.

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5. Hair We Go Y'All

We journey across corned rows, slide down slick wraps and everything hair-centric – Afros, hi-top fades, beauty shop culture, Du-Rags, the Bronner Brothers Hair Show, etc. – and reflect on the fabulous (and sometimes not-so-fabulous) styling choices.

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6. Must Be The Money

Let's revisit the iconic sports stars who paved the way for today's big money celebrity endorsements. Check out the first to do it, the most paid, and relive the catchiest ad campaigns.

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7. Look Back At It

Hustle your way over to the TV and get ready to twist and shout as we moonwalk our way down the line of the most popular dance crazes that had us shaking our thang on the dance floor.

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8. In Living Color

Watching Saturday morning cartoons was the best part of being a kid. So grab a big bowl of your favorite sugary cereal and join as we remember the cartoons we used to love.

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9. Is That Velvet?

Bell bottoms, Kangols, bamboo earrings – at least 2 pair – are the theme as we check out the black designers and trendsetters who defined 80's and 90's fashion.

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10. Ahhh, Potato Salad

Come with us as we go into soulful sensory overload recalling how our mamas, grandmamas, and aunties used to throw down in the kitchen when we were kids.

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11. Higher Learning

Join us as we pay tribute to the black actors, writers, and directors whose storytelling in the 70's, 80's and 90's helped redefine how the world viewed the black experience through cinema.

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12. Snack It Up Flip It

Peppermint sticks in pickles, sugar sammiches, and Kool-lickles – let's enjoy the memory of these and some of our other favorite childhood sweet and savory treats.

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