as subjective and stereotypical its predecessors, Amos and Andy and Beulah. These shoes were more stereotypical because they were influenced the era in which they were aired; which was during the time when blacks were not equal citizens and were characterized as the white man saw us. The buffoon, the mammies, bucks, and coons amongst many other degrading stereotypes were the norm at that time. When the opportunity to create a positive black character was presented George Jefferson was the outcome. It had its advantages and disadvantages like any other shows. However, "The Jefferson's" began to set the standard for an enhanced portrayal of African Americans in television as well as in film. Therefore more African American programming of this nature commenced to broadcast.
             The portrayal of Black families at this point is at an in between stage; meaning that the stereotypes have not been unemployed but because we as a culture are growing out of the usual stereotypes, new ones are being created. Many felt that as if "The Jeff
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