Black Quote by Norman Lear
“We did an episode on Good Times which came out of a newspaper article about the incidence of hypertension in black males being higher than whites, and increasing. So we did a show in which James, the father on Good Times, had hypertension.”
About This Quote
Source TV Show: Good Times Episode, 1975
An episode addressed hypertension disparities by portraying a Black father’s health struggle, highlighting racial health inequities through mainstream media.
In simple terms: TV highlighted racial health gaps.
Key Takeaway
Use media to expose inequities.
Themes
health
race
media
Mood
informative
empathetic
Type
media
social commentary
When to use this quote
- health campaigns
- policy advocacy
- education programs
Key Concepts
public health
sociology
television studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How effective is TV in health education?
- What other disparities need exposure?
A Different Perspective
Audience may miss nuanced messages.
