different type of nostalgia
It's 1968 Montgomery, Alabama. Dean Williams (Elisha Williams) is 12, youngest of three, and the narrator (Don Cheadle) of the show. His father Bill Williams (Dulé Hill) is a working musician. The first episode ends with the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
ABC brings back one of its most beloved show. Instead of a white family, they are centering this around a black family. Oddly, they do not change the time period. That is probably its big mistake or a great idea. The idea would be showing another side of the original show. Back in the 80's, 1968 would hold great nostalgic factor for most of the Boomers. By now, it's ancient history and most of the audience were not even alive during that time. What I found is that I'm nostalgic for the 80's TV show. It's a different type of nostalgia and probably not as effective. I do like the characters and the family. It doesn't have quite the same Winnie Cooper. It lasted only two seasons.
ABC brings back one of its most beloved show. Instead of a white family, they are centering this around a black family. Oddly, they do not change the time period. That is probably its big mistake or a great idea. The idea would be showing another side of the original show. Back in the 80's, 1968 would hold great nostalgic factor for most of the Boomers. By now, it's ancient history and most of the audience were not even alive during that time. What I found is that I'm nostalgic for the 80's TV show. It's a different type of nostalgia and probably not as effective. I do like the characters and the family. It doesn't have quite the same Winnie Cooper. It lasted only two seasons.
- SnoopyStyle
- Nov 13, 2023