Which iconic 1960s TV show was the first to feature an African American woman in a leading role?
Julia
The answer was Julia. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.
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Julia, starring Diahann Carroll, was groundbreaking as the first TV show to feature an African American woman in a non-stereotypical leading role during the 1960s.
This answer is checked against Wikipedia - Julia (TV series).
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- Julia - correct answer.
- I Dream of Jeannie - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Bewitched - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
Julia is the one to remember. Julia, starring Diahann Carroll, was groundbreaking as the first TV show to feature an African American woman in a non-stereotypical leading role during the 1960s. Julia was praised for portraying a professional nurse and single mother, breaking racial barriers on television.
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Sources: Wikipedia - Julia (TV series)