SOUL!
Series Overview
SOUL! is a pioneering performance/variety television program produced by New York City PBS affiliate, WNET, broadcast from 1968 to 1973. Showcasing African-American music, dance and literature, it was created and hosted by Ellis Haizlip, an openly gay Black man closely associated with the Black Arts Movement.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
6 Seasons • 23 Episodes
1968 – 1973
Premiered: Thu, Sep 12, 1968
Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 8: “March 7, 1973 (the last episode)”
Soul! staff: Ellis Haizlip, Alonzo Brown Jr., Anna Horsford, Sherri Santifer, Loretta Green and Leslie Demus read poetry – and letters from viewers throughout the country, and share clips of LaBelle (from the first episode of Soul!), and King Curtis (musical director of Soul!, who passed away during the show’s run). Host: Ellis Haizlip
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellis Haizlip
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What is SOUL! about?
SOUL! is a pioneering performance/variety television program produced by New York City PBS affiliate, WNET, broadcast from 1968 to 1973. Showcasing African-American music, dance and literature, it was created and hosted by Ellis Haizlip, an openly gay Black man closely associated with the Black Arts Movement.
How many seasons does SOUL! have?
SOUL! comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in SOUL!?
Key cast members in SOUL! include Ellis Haizlip.
Who created or directed SOUL!?
SOUL! was developed and directed by Ellis Haizlip.