America's first "Black Tonight Show." From 1968 to 1973, of a nation. 'Soul!' Brought Black Culture to TV. Ellis Haizlip ensures the Revolution will be televised with "SOUL!,"
25 Episodes
Muhammad Ali
A1
Muhammad Ali
Mandrill / Labelle
A2
Mandrill / Labelle
Frederick Douglas
A3
Frederick Douglas
James Baldwin Part 1
A4
James Baldwin Part 1
James Baldwin Part 2
A5
James Baldwin Part 2
Bill Withers / Mae Jackson
A6
Bill Withers / Mae Jackson
Miriam Makeba
A7
Miriam Makeba
Jerry Butler
A8
Jerry Butler
Lee Morgan / Horace Silver / Bobbi Humphrey
A9
Lee Morgan / Horace Silver / Bobbi Humphrey
Gladys Knight and the Pips
A10
Gladys Knight and the Pips
Al Green
A11
Al Green
Merry Clayton / Rev. Jesse Jackson
A12
Merry Clayton / Rev. Jesse Jackson
Chester Himes / The Dells
A13
Chester Himes / The Dells
Harry Belafonte / Novella Nelson / Sidney Poitier
A14
Harry Belafonte / Novella Nelson / Sidney Poitier
Ruby Dee / Ossie Davis
A15
Ruby Dee / Ossie Davis
Nick Ashford / Valerie Simpson
A16
Nick Ashford / Valerie SimpsonThe songwriting/performing duo of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson appear in a concert of rock and gospel music on Soul!
Shades of Soul! - Part 1
A17
Shades of Soul! - Part 1Felipe Luciano hosts this showcase of Latin music on Soul! Features musicians Tito Puente and Willie Colon, accompanied by their musical groups.
Shades of Soul! - Part 2
A18
Shades of Soul! - Part 2
Black Fire
A19
Black Fire
Elements
A20
Elements
In a New Way
A21
In a New WayEntertainment is provided by The Spinners and the Jimmy Castor Bunch.
Wherever We May Be
A22
Wherever We May Be
If you Don't Know Me By Now
A23
If you Don't Know Me By NowAhmed is challenged to a fight; Kenny feels the strain of Lila's absence at the office.
To The People Thank You
A24
To The People Thank YouThe final show of the season. Soul! staff, Ellis Haizlip, Al Brown, Anna Horsford, Sherri Santifer, Loretta Greene and Leslie Demus read poetry and letters from viewers throughout the country.
