Celebrating diversity in casting from "summary" of Primetime 1966-1967 by Thom “Beefstew” Shubilla
The television landscape of the mid-1960s was beginning to see a shift in the way casting was approached. Shows were starting to embrace diversity in a way that had not been seen before. Instead of the usual homogenous casts that had dominated the airwaves for so long, there was a conscious effort to incorporate actors of different races, ethnicities, and backgrounds into the mix. This change was reflective of the changing social attitudes of the time. The civil rights movement was in full swing, and Americans were becoming more aware of the need for representation and inclusivity in all aspects of society, including the media. Television producers were starting to recognize the importance of reflecting the diversity of the real world on screen, and casting choices began to reflect that shift. One of the key aspects of celebrating diversity in casting was the opportunity it provided for actors who had previously been ma...
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