Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.Short-lived (6 weeks) show about Neb Langston, a widowed African-American police officer sharing his Seattle home with his family.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 4 nominations total
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- TriviaAt the tender age of 17 he wrote a stage play that was picked up on Off-Broadway. Based on that play's success he was gifted a full scholarship to Columbia University in New York City. While there he perfected his craft and wrote several other stage plays including "The Day The Bronx Died" starring Isaiah Washington.
A four-year stint in the US Marine Corp led to the epic unproduced screenplay "Uncle Sam's Misguided Children", an acronym for USMC. During that time he also wrote "In Too Deep" and "Dead Presidents", the critically-acclaimed feature film.
In short succession he also penned the television series "Laurel Avenue" and the critically-acclaimed "Under One Roof." Eschewing the Hollywood lifestyle, he lives in the Midwest with life partner Kim.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1995)
Featured review
A Beautiful American Drama
Was a wonderful American tale, of an mixed generational, loving, African American family, headed by the brilliant actor, James Earl Jones, who together, worked to resolve their differences and trials - such as death, infidelity, teenage rebellion and others. The show dealt with issues relative to every age. This timeless classic was cut much too short. The show was familiar to many of us regardless of ethnicity or class. My only regret is that I did nothing to help save the show. Maybe it's not too late....like characters "killed off" on the soap operas. It is my hope, that quite possibly, CBS or another major network would review it, appreciate it and reconsider airing this rich American tale, with very minor changes.
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- deecooks
- Jan 30, 2009
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