Julia(1968)

Julia is an American sitcom that broke ground as one of the first weekly series to feature an African American woman in a leading, non-stereotypical role. Starring Diahann Carroll, the show aired 86 episodes on NBC from 1968 to 1971, departing from the tradition of Black characters appearing only as servants. Julia follows a professional woman navigating her career and personal life with warmth and humor. The series was notably filmed without a laugh track—uncommon for sitcoms of that era—though laugh tracks were added during later syndication. Produced by Savannah Productions, Hanncar Productions, and 20th Century-Fox Television, Julia became a cultural milestone in television representation during the civil rights era.