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American Soul “Proceed With Caution” (Episode 110) April 2, 2019 Last week on American Soul, we got a deep dive flashback into some of our main character’s formative past. While in the present, Encore cut a record and was offered a spot opening for Ike and Tina Turner and Brianne came into her own and … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – This Is Your Dream …”
American Soul ’68 B.C. (Episode 109) March 26, 2019 Last week on American Soul, Don went to war against Dick Clark, who, in the face of Don’s refusal to sell him Soul Train, launched his own blatant copycat rival show. Tessa auditioned for a dance troupe which is led by her former bestie who, once … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – There’s A Storm Coming …”
American Soul “Nothing Ventured … Nothing Gained” (Episode 108) March 19, 2019 Last week on American Soul, the Soul Train national tour got underway and the gang experienced racism up close and personal. At home, Delores finds out about Ilsa and Don’s affair and Don walks out leaving it unresolved. If things weren’t bad enough … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – You Want To Run With The Big Boys?”
American Soul Nothing To Fear (Episode 107) March 12, 2019 Last week, on American Soul, Tessa quit! Up and quit. And Little Richard showed up and displayed all his flaws to Don with an appeal for help. Don turns down a very attractive offer for Soul Train and Gerald flexed his gangster muscles to prove … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – You Don’t Wanna Be That Person …”
American Soul What Are You Looking At? (Episode 1066) March 5, 2019 Last week on American Soul, an earthquake which halted production of Soul Train was the backdrop for the episode. Don slipped further into his alter ego of “Don Cornelius, ruthless TV mogul” and he consummated his affair with Ilsa. The dancers went on … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – Sitting On A Goldmine …”
American Soul “Fault Lines” (Episode 105) February 26, 2019 In last week’s episode of American Soul, JT and his family were evicted; Don tried charming Ilsa to get back on Motown’s good side; and the Soul Train dancers griped about not being paid. There was a backdrop of police brutality in the fallout from the … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – Blow Your ‘Fro …”
American Soul “Just Us” (Episode 104) February 19, 2019 Last week on American Soul: Don’s son made a cross country trip to make a play to live with his dad. In addition to family trouble, Don faced some challenges in booking talent, filtering out riff raff, and controlling his dance troupe. JT’s world is closing in … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – What Time Is It?”
American Soul “Lost and Found” (Episode 103) February 12, 2019 In episode 1 and 2 of American Soul, which premiered back to back last week, Don Cornelius is launching his Soul Train to nationwide syndication and the pressure is ratcheting up to produce “Top 10” acts that will ensure advertisers. Through some machinations with a … Continue reading “TV Recap: American Soul – “Ooh Poo Pah Doo””
American Soul “Man Is First Destiny” and “Continuous Revolution in Progress” (Episodes 101 and 102) February 5, 2019 American Soul is the true story of Don Cornelius, developer of the Soul Train show, which rose to national acclaim in the 1970s. Read on to see our deep dive recap of the two episode series premiere.
All American “m.A.A.d. City” (Episode 110) January 23, 2019 Last week, we laid Shawn to rest while Spencer realized the important of being a hope for his community; to keep one foot in Crenshaw and one foot in Beverly Hills. Catch up on all of the action from last week with our deep dive recap … Continue reading “TV Recap: All American – A Light In The Darkness …”