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Release Date:
24 August 1991 (USA) more
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Roc Emerson, a city garbage collector, balances the pressures of work with the everyday crises of family... more
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Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more
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One of the best 1990s sitcoms more (9 total)
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 39) | Charles S. Dutton | ... | Roc Emerson / ... (72 episodes, 1991-1994) |
 | Ella Joyce | ... | Eleanor Emerson / ... (72 episodes, 1991-1994) |
 | Rocky Carroll | ... | Joey Emerson (40 episodes, 1991-1994) |
| Carl Gordon | ... | Andrew Emerson / ... (40 episodes, 1991-1994) |
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Roc Live
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30 min | 30 min (72 episodes)
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During its second season, the show was presented live. more
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Referenced in "Married with Children: Proud to Be Your Bud? (#8.3)" (1993) more
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This was an excellent show. It was like watching a play every week, as the cast members interacted perfectly with each other. It was free of the buffoonery and racial stereotypes that have permeated many other sitcoms with predominately African-American casts. In fact, the series premiered around the same time "Martin", another FOX sitcom did. Star Charles Dutton was very vocal about how it appeared that FOX promoted the buffoonery in the "Martin" show, while not giving enough attention to "Roc". "Roc" was one of few shows that focused on the lives of working class African-Americans.
Just like the equally excellent "Frank's Place" on CBS, "Roc" received critical praise but disappeared way too soon due to low ratings. It is not shown in reruns often, but please catch the episodes when they are. This is a real gem.