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Black to the Future | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Starring | David Alan Grier |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 4 |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
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Network | VH1 |
Release | February 24 – February 27, 2009 |
Black to the Future is a 2009 television miniseries that originally aired on VH1 from February 24 to February 27, 2009. [1] The show, which is a spin-off of the I Love the... series, discusses the history of events and trends about African Americans and is hosted by David Alan Grier. [2] The title is a reference to the 1985 comedy film, Back to the Future .
Notice: Throughout the specials they discuss various movies and TV shows and spoil the endings of them.
Brothers with Badges of the 1970s: Clarence Williams III, Cleavon Little, and Richard Roundtree
The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1970s: "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "Le Freak" by Chic, and "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge
Catchphrases of Color of the 1970s: "Dy-no-mite!", "Hey, hey, hey!", and "Elizabeth, I'm comin'"
Cosmic Girls of the 1970s: Tina Turner, Thelma Evans, and Donna Summer
Fashions of the 1970s: Dashikis, bell-bottoms, afro picks, gold lame, platform shoes, relaxed hair, polyester suits, and shiny alligator shoes
Whatta Men of the 1970s: Billy Dee Williams, Sidney Poitier, and Julius Erving
Sir Mix-a-Lot's Rant on Funk
Funniest Fellas of the 1970s: Flip Wilson, Garrett Morris, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Richard Pryor
Soul Sisters of the 1970s: Gloria Gaynor, Patti LaBelle, and Gladys Knight
Brothers with Badges of the 1980s: Carl Weathers, Eddie Murphy, and Philip Michael Thomas
The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1980s: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, "Super Freak" by Rick James, and "Mary, Mary" by Run-D.M.C.
Catchphrases of Color of the 1980s: "Did I do that", "I pity the fool", and "What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
Cosmic Girls of the 1980s: Lisa Bonet, Holly Robinson, and Vanessa Williams
Fashions of the 1980s: Asymmetrical haircut, door bangers, leather bomber jacket, tracksuit, kangol, Adidas, African medallions, dreads, and the nefertiti hat
Whatta Men of the 1980s: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Al B. Sure!, and LL Cool J
Patrice O'Neal's Rant on 227
Funniest Fellas of the 1980s: Bill Cosby, Eddie Murphy, Robert Guillaume, and Whoopi Goldberg
Soul Sisters of the 1980s: Tina Turner, Sade, and Chaka Khan
Brothers with Badges of the 1990s: Reginald VelJohnson, Chris Tucker, and Wesley Snipes
The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 1990s: "What is Love" by Haddaway, "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems" by The Notorious B.I.G., and "Creep" by TLC
Catchphrases of Color of the 1990s: "Homey don't play that", "Show me the money!", and "Whoomp, there it is!"
Cosmic Girls of the 1990s: Toni Braxton, Mariah Carey, and En Vogue
Fashions of the 1990s: Overalls, HBCU sweatshirt, Halle Berry haircut, Jordans, gear from Cross Colors, high-top fade, baggy jeans, timberlands, and bandanas
Whatta Men of the 1990s: Lenny Kravitz, Djimon Hounsou, and Denzel Washington
Chilli's Rant on Waiting to Exhale
Funniest Fellas of the 1990s: Bill Bellamy, Charles S. Dutton, Mark Curry, and Sinbad
Soul Sisters of the 1990s: Erykah Badu, En Vogue, and Angie Stone
Brothers with Badges of the 2000s: Denzel Washington, Anthony Anderson, and Ice-T
The Most Groovetastic Songs of the 2000s: "In da Club" by 50 Cent, "I'm Sprung" by T-Pain, and "It's Goin' Down" by Yung Joc
Catchphrases of Color of the 2000s: "King Kong ain't got nothin' on me!", and "Wazzup?"
Cosmic Girls of the 2000s: Mya, Condoleezza Rice, and Halle Berry
Fashions of the 2000s: Diamond Grillz, black T, Air Force Ones, Members Only jacket, puff vest, body tattoos, fine suit, matte link, and a clothing line with a name
Whatta Men of the 2000s: Derek Jeter, 50 Cent, and Kobe Bryant
Mark Curry's Rant on Barry Bonds
Funniest Fellas of the 2000s: Bernie Mac, Steve Harvey, Tracy Morgan, and Chris Rock
Soul Sisters of the 2000s: Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, and Toni Braxton