Ever heard about “Jingle Bells”’s more sinister history? Or the triumph of the first Black mall Santa? Roy Wood Jr. has the scoop in this special Christmas CP Time. Continue reading
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12/19/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Judith Jamison and Donald Mckayle Cut A Rug on The Cosby Show
You never know what what plot twist will lead to a history lesson on The Cosby Show. When Denise throws a little get-together, things take a wild turn as the older crowd (Judith Jamison Donald McKayle, Bill Cosby, and Phylicia Rashad) show the youngsters how to really party. A nice dance scene with cast members Lisa Bonet, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Blair Underwood, and Gerard Cooper.
12/18/25 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: The Supremes – Children’s Christmas Song (1965)
Children’s Christmas Song is a holiday track by The Supremes, released in November 1965 as part of their seventh studio album, Merry Christmas. The Supremes performed the song live on the television variety show Hullabaloo in 1965. Continue reading
12/18/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Perform On Tamron Hall Show
Artistic Director Alicia Mack introduces the Wade In The Water section of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations. Kudos to Solomon Dumas, Hannah Alissa Richardson and Isabel Wallace-Green. Continue reading
12/17/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Tracy Morgan – Call Simone (parody on Erykah Badu’s Call Tyrone)
Call Simone, a parody of Erykah Badu‘s song Call Tyrone, by comedian Tracy Morgan on his Comedy Central Special. Continue reading
12/12/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales (1979)
Bugs Bunny’s Christmas Carol is a eight-minute animated short that originally aired on November 27, 1979, as the first segment of the television special Bugs Bunny’s Looney Christmas Tales. Continue reading
12/9/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Viola Davis 2015 Emmys Awards Acceptance Speech
Viola Davis won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her iconic role as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder. Davis became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress Award. She delivered a historic, powerful speech about opportunity for women of color in Hollywood. Continue reading
12/7/25 O&A NYC SUNDAY MORNING FUNNIES: Fresh Prince Christmas Episode Boyz II Men
The Boyz II Men Christmas Episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is titled The Night Before Christening.In the episode, Will, trying to top the Banks family’s expensive christening gifts for baby Nicky, foolishly promises a live performance by the R&B group. Continue reading
12/5/25 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: New York City Ballet (NYCB) Balanchine Nutcracker (2011)
The 2011 New York City Ballet (NYCB) Balanchine Nutcracker performance was filmed for a PBS Live From Lincoln Center broadcast. The televised production featured principal dancers Megan Fairchild as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Joaquin De Luz as her Cavalier, with Adam Hendrickson as Herr Drosselmeier with students from the School of American Ballet, the official school of the NYCB. Continue reading
12/5/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: What’s Happening (1976) Christmas
The 1976 Christmas episode of the sitcom What’s Happening!! is simply titled Christmas and aired on December 11, 1976, as the ninth episode of the first season.The episode centers on a misunderstanding regarding Christmas Day plans that ultimately leads to a heartwarming family reunion. Continue reading
