TV Tokenism - Bernie Mac Show

The Bernie Mac Show was a very successful TV sitcom on a network channel with an almost entirely black cast, therefore this REFUTES the thesis. It aired on FOX from 2001-2006 for 5 seasons (total of 106 episodes). The air times varied from Wednesdays at 9:30, 9:00, 8:00, Fridays at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00 and Mondays at 8:00, 8:30. In it's first two seasons, the average ratings were at almost 10 million viewers. As the series progressed, ratings continued to slowly go downhill until FOX announced that it would stop production of the show after it's fifth season. 

Written and produced by Larry Wilmore

Main characters: Bernie, Wanda, Vanessa, Jordan and Bryanna aka "Baby-girl"

Very few white characters are on the show. The few that exist have very minor roles and don't appear for more than two or three episodes. 

Celebrity cameo appearances were frequent. These stars were predominantly black, however. Black celebrities like Ice Cube, Don Cheadle, Chris Rock and Wesley Snipes made appearances on the show. White celebrities like Ashton Kutcher and Penn Jillette have made appearances as well. 

SOURCES:

http://www.tv.com/shows/the-bernie-mac-show/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0285341/

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