Unsung (TV series)

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Unsung
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Country of originUnited States
Original release
Network TV One
ReleaseNovember 27, 2008 (2008-11-27) –
present

Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that airs on TV One which premiered on November 27, 2008. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis that caused them to be essentially unappreciated by later generations of contemporary R&B and soul music listeners. [1] The series is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions. [2]

Contents

Douglas, William (June 6, 2011). "TV series puts 'Unsung' black music stars back in the spotlight". PopMatters.com. McClatchy Newspapers. Retrieved June 6, 2011.</ref>

Reception

After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin . [3] And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.

Recording artist Stephanie Mills has stated she is not a fan of the show. She admits that she has been approached by producers of the series to either be a commentator or the star of an episode, but she denied their requests. She does not believe she is "unsung". [4]

Unsung Hollywood

In October 2013, TV One announced Unsung would receive a spin-off titled Unsung Hollywood, to premiere on February 26, 2014. Unsung Hollywood focuses on actors and comedians, as well as prominent films and TV shows influential in the African American community. The second season of Unsung Hollywood premiered on February 11, 2015. Subjects of Unsung Hollywood have included episodes on: Pam Grier, Robin Harris, What's Happening!! , Dick Gregory, Redd Foxx, A Different World , Sheryl Underwood, Vivica A. Fox, Richard Roundtree, Charlie Murphy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Meagan Good, Cooley High , Hill Harper, Jasmine Guy, and many others. [5]

Unsung films

In October 2015, TV One announced another spin-off under the Unsung franchise. Unsung Films will feature made-for-TV movies/biographical films.

List of artists, bands and groups profiled on Unsung

References

  1. ↑ "TV One's 'Unsung' hits the right note for Black music lovers". theloop21.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2010. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Home". asmithco.com.
  3. ↑ "'Unsung' Gets First NAACP Image Award Nomination; New Season Scoop". Black Voices Newswire. January 13, 2011. Archived from the original on October 7, 2011.
  4. ↑ Obenson, Tambay A (May 29, 2012). "Don't Expect To See Stephanie Mills On TV One's Popular 'Unsung' Series Anytime Soon..." IndieWire.
  5. ↑ Daniels, Karu F. (October 24, 2013). "'Unsung': Behind the (Black) Music". Ebony.
  6. ↑ "Made For TV: Miki Howard Movie Coming To TV One". AlwaysAList.com. January 20, 2016. Archived from the original on July 6, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2017.
  7. ↑ "TV One announces original film The Bobby DeBarge Story coming in June 2019". February 25, 2019.
  8. ↑ "The Story of The Ohio Players". Unsung. Season 4. Episode 31. July 4, 2011.
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