SOUL!

1968

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SOUL! is a pioneering performance/variety television program produced by New York City PBS affiliate, WNET, broadcast from 1968 to 1973. Showcasing African-American music, dance and literature, it was created and hosted by Ellis Haizlip, an openly gay Black man closely associated with the Black Arts Movement.

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Production

Thirteen

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 12, 1968

Last Aired

March 7, 1973

Created By

Ellis Haizlip

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

September 12, 1968 (Premiere episode)

Air date: 1968-09-12

Guests: Barbara Acklin, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles, Novella Nelson, Billy Taylor, The Vibrations and Pearl Williams Jones, and Irwin C. Watson Hosts: Alvin Poussaint and Loretta Long

September 26, 1968 (second episode)

Air date: 1968-09-26

Guests: Betty Shabazz (widow of Malcolm X), author Julius Lester, comedian Arnold Dover, vocalist Tiny Irvin, vocal quintet Popular Five, vocal quartet Sweet Inspirations Hosts: Alvin Poussaint and Loretta Long