In this first of a two-part episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams welcomes Elva Green to discuss her book, The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back. Ms. Green shares her personal journey as a writer and the impetus for the book, which offers insights, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare photos from the iconic TV series. Green interviewed cast and crew members, including the legendary Norman Lear and the incomparable Marla Gibbs, agreed to write the foreword for the book.
Ms. Green also speaks fondly of Berlinda Tolbert, Ernest Harden Jr., and others whose willingness to share stories and contacts enhanced her research and writing. Her unconventional path to becoming an author began with her desire to inspire her grandson by writing about her father, Eddie Green, an early 1900s Black American entertainment pioneer who achieved fame despite the challenges faced by African Americans in the first half of the last century.
Listeners are encouraged to read Green's books, as they offer exclusive insights into entertainment, black history, and well-crafted narratives. Be sure to tune into our next episode to learn more from Elva Green and her unexpected role in preserving the legacy of The Jeffersons.
BOOKS BY ELVA GREEN The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=elva+diane+green
AUDIO CLIPS The Jeffersons: The Best of Florence - https://youtu.be/pmxflexREKc
Mother Jefferson Has a New Boyfriend - https://youtu.be/222kxW5mlbs
Lionel and Jenny Kiss & Make Up -
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