It seems as if the only way black hour (or 1/2 hr shows) are allowed on TV is if they contain the negative aspects of black life within them. Some, if not most of those shows are so embarrassing to us as black people, they quickly get yanked because they're not being watched. Unfortunately, that seems to be what the networks try to accomplish. 413 Hope Street was 'raw'. YES, you'd see some of the negativity that life has to offer but it wasn't just about black life, it was about ALL life. Out of the Wayans family, Damon Wayans seems to put out projects that 'hit home' with me. (Besides Blankman :)) Whether it be a comedy or drama, I find his work multi-dimensional. Hopefully, he'll come out with something new on the silver screen. If he's in need of a drama, I have the perfect script for him.
Review of 413 Hope St.
413 Hope St.
(1997–1998)
We definitely need more shows like 413 Hope St on TV today
26 December 2006