"Julia" (1968) TV series 1968-1971

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Creator:

Hal Kanter

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

17 September 1968 (USA)

Plot:

Julia Baker is a young African-American woman working as a nurse. She is also a widow (her husband died in Vietnam) trying to raise a young son alone.

Plot Keywords:

African American | Nurse | Single Mother | Sitcom | Beautiful Woman

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 8 nominations

Cast

Diahann Carroll	...	Julia Baker (86 episodes, 1968-1971)
Lloyd Nolan	...	Dr. Morton Chegley (86 episodes, 1968-1971)
Marc Copage	...	Corey Baker (86 episodes, 1968-1971)
Michael Link	...	Earl J. Waggedorn / ... (58 episodes, 1968-1971)
Richard S. Steele	...	Richard (37 episodes, 1969-1971)

Also Known As:

"Mama's Man" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

First TV series starring an African American woman in a professional, non-stereotypical role. (The first TV series starring a black woman was "Beulah" (1950), variously starring Ethel Waters, Hattie McDaniel, Louise Beavers and Amanda Randolph, in the title role as a comic maid.)

Quotes:

Corey: Gee, you're big. Are you a football player?
Jordan Hayes: No, I'm an actor.
Corey: That's too bad.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Van Morrison (#4.4)" (1978)

Old time spice lost on today's viewers.

I hated this show when I was younger, but to see it now it is so cute and many situations come to light and are dealt with in a fun and dignified manner. I love the '60's and '70's fashions. You get to see some of the greats in their younger days too. Don't take anyone's word check it out for yourself. Fred Williamson's first appearance on this show was in "Dancer I The Dark", an episode that was written by Hal Kanter the creator and producer ofthis series. Many actors are featured in the show...I love it!

There are some negative things, but in all this show is fun and upbeat. I love the old style of acting they had back then. Even Cesar Romero was in a few of the episodes. Also Don Ameche, Jimmy Steward, Stu Gilliam, Bob Hope, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jack Soo, and many others made appearances on this show. Also If you are looking for copies of the Julia show in colour I have seen themon ebay on 16mm film and VHS. Do your research. I really love the style of acting in this series, it's old fashion and wonderful.

I love everyone in the cast they are good actors and Betty Beaird as Marie Waggedorn is excellent. A very earthy mother-like feeling comes from to mind when I watch her.