In case you missed it, the amazing Diahann Carroll appeared on MSNBC's PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton on Tuesday nght. The actress reflected on her six decades in entertainment and her trailblazing role in NBC's Julia. The series ran from 1968 to 1971 and debuted in the Top Ten. It was one of the first television weekly series "to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role." Julia also marked the first time that a Black actress lead a dramatic network television series.
"I really didn't think about [the historical significance] then," Ms. Carroll admits. "When I heard all of the accolades that came along with the part, I was thrilled about that ... But later, I became aware of the fact that it had made quite a statement. And it made me very proud."
It would be another 38 years until a Black woman starred in a network television series. That actress is Scandal's Kerry Washington. Ms. Carroll presented Ms. Washington with the NAACP Image Award's President's Award for special achievement last Friday.
Diahann Carroll reflects on her former friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the civil rights movement AFTER THE JUMP ...
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I saw Diahann Carroll on MSNBC several days ago. She was and is extraordinary. Younger black women in the entertainment industry could learn a lot from her.
Posted by: elg | 07 February 2013 at 12:19
Classy. Classy. Classy. Kudos to Ms. Carroll for her wonderful contributions. She also looks fabulous.
Posted by: Honut Sinti | 07 February 2013 at 12:26
She was my first TV crush. She is still beautiful inside and out.
Posted by: Bj Lincoln | 07 February 2013 at 13:19
glad she is not retired....have not seen her for YEARS......still a class act..oh where has class gone?...so many of them can learn a thing or two from Dianne...
Posted by: Paul | 07 February 2013 at 18:31
saw this on TV the other day was VERY impressed with how lovely she still is.
Posted by: iama{GAY}tekeeper | 15 February 2013 at 14:13