[Jabberwocky: Being Black]

Datecirca 1974

AbstractChildren's show with animated songs intermixed with live segments with actors and puppets. In this episode African American cast member Tucker receives a letter from a mother who is concerned with a lack of African-American representation on the show. Characters discuss stereotypes, African-American culture, and the importance of minority representation.

OtherCredits: Cast: Peter Johnson, Bob Prosky, Tucker Smallwood, JoBeth Williams, Executive Producer: Gail Frank, Producer-Director: Dan Kolsrud, Writer: Edsel Watkins, Esq., Associate Producers: Jill Katz, Shelagh Gordon, Assistant Directors: Bob Tingle, Dave Lawless, Carol Reichenbach, Consultant: Jerome Kagan, Ph.D. Harvard Social Relations, Educational Consultant: Lonnie Carton, Ph.D. Tufts University Department of Education, Special Thanks to Elma Lewis School, Animation: Tom Jurkowski, Jabberwocky Theme: David Lucas, Technical Directors: Howie Rouse, Leon Goldman, Lighting Director: Peter Sinatra, Sets: Ted Talanian, Graphics: Lorraine Forte, Brian Pellicano, Video: Keith Jardine, Mike Barbarita, Audio: Pete Walent, George Nahas, Cameramen: Frank Quinn, Ron Schindler, Curt Reichenbach, Al King, Ed Paolino, David Buhl, Remote Crew: Roger Rice, Cal Hoyle, Floor Crew: Mary Newsham, Matt Rovner, Gregg Kidd, Alex Frisbie, Jim Lowell, Video Tape: George Ellard, Bill McArthur, Geoff Sullivan, Len Pray, Paul Clark, Post Production: Rob Roy, Scott Obreza. Jabberwocky. Produced by Boston Broadcasters, Inc. WCVB-TV Boston