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Rhythm & Blues

Series Overview

Rhythm & Blues is a short-lived 1992 American sitcom that aired on NBC for only five weeks from September 24, 1992 to October 22, 1992 with an additional left over episode airing on February 19, 1993. The show stars Roger Kabler, Anna Maria Horsford, Ron Glass, Troy Curvey Jr., Vanessa Bell Calloway, Miguel A. Nunez, Jr., and Christopher Babers. The premise of the show stars Kabler as Bobby Soul, a white man who gets hired on a black radio station after being initially mistaken as a black man. Despite being listed among NBC's Must See TV Thursday night lineup after A Different World at 8:00 and before Cheers at 9:00, the show was cancelled after only five weeks due to low ratings. The show was heavily criticized for relying on traditional black stereotypes for its humor. TV Guide said that: "What makes a show built on white jokes any better than a show built on black jokes?"

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1992 – 1993

Premiered: Thu, Sep 24, 1992

Created By
Jordan Moffet

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Feb 12, 1993

Season 1, Episode 6: “Assault on Station WBLZ”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jordan Moffet

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rhythm & Blues.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rhythm & Blues

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What is Rhythm & Blues about?

Rhythm & Blues is a short-lived 1992 American sitcom that aired on NBC for only five weeks from September 24, 1992 to October 22, 1992 with an additional left over episode airing on February 19, 1993. The show stars Roger Kabler, Anna Maria Horsford, Ron Glass, Troy Curvey Jr., Vanessa Bell Calloway, Miguel A. Nunez, Jr., and Christopher Babers. The premise of the show stars Kabler as Bobby Soul, a white man who gets hired on a black radio station after being initially mistaken as a black man. Despite being listed among NBC's Must See TV Thursday night lineup after A Different World at 8:00 and before Cheers at 9:00, the show was cancelled after only five weeks due to low ratings. The show was heavily criticized for relying on traditional black stereotypes for its humor. TV Guide said that: "What makes a show built on white jokes any better than a show built on black jokes?"

How many seasons does Rhythm & Blues have?

Rhythm & Blues comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Rhythm & Blues?

Key cast members in Rhythm & Blues include Ron Glass, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Anna Maria Horsford, Troy Curvey Jr..

Who created or directed Rhythm & Blues?

Rhythm & Blues was developed and directed by Jordan Moffet.