Julia is an American sitcom notable for being one of the first weekly series to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role. Previous television series featured African American lead characters, but the characters were usually servants. The show stars actress and singer Diahann Carroll, and ran for 86 episodes on NBC from September 17, 1968 to March 23, 1971. The series was produced by Savannah Productions, Inc., Hanncar Productions, Inc., and 20th Century-Fox Television. During pre-production, the proposed series title was Mama's Man. The series was also unique in that it was among the few situation comedies in the late 1960s that did not use a laugh track; however, 20th Century-Fox Television added them when the series was reissued for syndication and cable rebroadcasts in the late 1980s.
Cast: Diahann Carroll, Lloyd Nolan, Marc Copage
30 episodes
- 1. Mama's ManA Widowed Nurse Looks For A Job To Support Her 6-year-Old Son.TV-GCCSep 17, 1968
2. The InterviewJulia enters phase two of her job-hunting task: an interview with the clinic's cantankerous Dr. Chegley. The nurse's high hopes dim when the doctor's approving nods are countered by the cautious questioning of head nurse Hannah Yarby.TV-GCCSep 24, 1968- 3. Sorry, Right NumberAlthough Julia does well on her first day at her new job, the same can't be said at home.TV-GCCOct 1, 1968
- 4. Homework Isn't HouseworkJulia hires a part-time mother's helper who's more accustomed to homework than housework.TV-GCCOct 8, 1968
- 5. Unloneliest Night of the WeekJulia has her hands full with the Waggedorn children when an Army buddy of her late husband's shows up.TV-GCCOct 15, 1968
- 6. Who's a Freud of Ginger Wolfe?Julia is concerned that Corey has done all his school paintings in black.TV-GCCOct 22, 1968
- 7. Am I, Pardon the Expression, Blacklisted?Julia thinks she might lose her job since her security clearance at the space center has been delayed.TV-GCCOct 29, 1968
- 8. The Champ is No ChumpJulia goes on a TV quiz show where the prize is a date with a heavyweight boxing champ.TV-GCCNov 12, 1968
- 9. Too Good to Be BadJulia is the target of two efforts at matchmaking.TV-GCCNov 19, 1968
- 10. Paint Your WaggedornJulia tells Corey about prejudice.TV-GCCNov 26, 1968
- 11. Farewell, My Friends, HelloA retiring messenger showers Julia with gifts.TV-GCCDec 3, 1968
- 12. The Solid Brass Snow JobA salesman wins over Julia and Corey in his attempt to gain the clinic's account.TV-GCCDec 10, 1968
- 13. Designers Don't Always Have DesignsDr. Chegley and Hannah try to fix up Julia with a single engineer.TV-GCCDec 17, 1968
- 14. I'm Dreaming of a Black ChristmasCorey wants to know if Santa Claus is black or white.TV-GCCDec 24, 1968
- 15. The One and Only Genuine, Original Family UncleJulia receives a visit from her ex-vaudevillian uncle Lou.TV-GCCDec 31, 1968
- 16. How Sharper Than a Baby's ToothJulia thinks Corey is afraid to go to the dentist, but he only has a loose tooth.TV-GCCJan 7, 1969
- 17. Matchmaker, Break Me a MatchJulia is unsure about her latest suitor since he's asking to borrow $500.TV-GCCJan 14, 1969
- 18. Dancer in the DarkJulia is enlisted to recruit a black militant for the company.TV-GCCJan 21, 1969
- 19. How to Keep Your Wig WarmMarie is worried that her husband is losing interest.TV-GCCJan 28, 1969
- 20. Sticks and Stones Can Break My PizzaJulia endures name-calling at home and at work.TV-GCCFeb 4, 1969
- 21. A Little Chicken Soup Never Hurt AnybodyJulia's landlord refuses to tell her what's bothering him when he locks himself in his apartment.TV-GCCFeb 11, 1969
22. Wanda Mean WellJulia is the first black person Waggedorn's sister Wanda ever met.TV-GCCFeb 18, 1969- 23. Cupid's No ComputerJulia attempts to fix up her landlord with Hannah.TV-GCCFeb 25, 1969
- 24. I Thought I Saw a Two-Timer?Julia is unsure what to do when she sees Marie's husband with a blonde.TV-GCCMar 4, 1969
- 25. It Takes Two to TangleDr. Chegley enlists Julia to help out with his fund-raising project.TV-GCCMar 11, 1969
- 26. Home of the BravesThe search is on for a father for Corey when Earl joins a father-son club.TV-GCCMar 18, 1969
- 27. A Baby's a Nice NuisanceEarl decides to live with Julia and Corey out of jealousy of his baby brother.TV-GCCMar 25, 1969
- 28. Gone With the DraftJulia's housekeeper leaves town after receiving a strange phone call.TV-GCCApr 1, 1969
- 29. The Doctor's DilemmaJulia tries to juggle dealing with Corey's babysitter and Dr. Cheney's illness.TV-GCCApr 8, 1969
- 30. Love is a Many Sighted ThingA friend of Julia's wanting a husband falls for her latest suitor.TV-GCCApr 15, 1969
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Diahann Carroll is a nurse with two men in her life - her boss (a cranky but lovable M.D.) and her six year old son.
Julia is an American sitcom notable for being one of the first weekly series to depict an African American woman in a non-stereotypical role. Previous television series featured African American lead characters, but the characters were usually servants. The show stars actress and singer Diahann Carroll, and ran for 86 episodes on NBC from September 17, 1968 to March 23, 1971. The series was produced by Savannah Productions, Inc., Hanncar Productions, Inc., and 20th Century-Fox Television. During pre-production, the proposed series title was Mama's Man. The series was also unique in that it was among the few situation comedies in the late 1960s that did not use a laugh track; however, 20th Century-Fox Television added them when the series was reissued for syndication and cable rebroadcasts in the late 1980s.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Hal Kanter
- Studio
- Savannah Productions, 20th Century Fox Television, Hancarr Productions
