TV Talk With The Sistas

There are millions of stories in the city and Law and Order has covered them all. The long running series about crime and punishment has told countless stories in the US and UK. Ripping pages from the headlines and current events, this new Law and Order has put its spin on some of the most heinous and unusual crimes in the world. Our Law and Order experts (Sistas!) tell you if the latest one is a...

Style. Class. And an X chromosome. These are the ingredients for a successful detective. Phryne Fisher and Jessica Fletcher. dynamic crime fighters whose attention to detail have foiled the plans of many criminals. These damsels are not in distress they are in fact applying stress to all who dare to break the law. Listen as the Sistas explain what makes them so good.

“Peace, Love and Crime Fighting! 1970 brought us some of the hippest, coolest crime fighters in the hottest threads! They kept the streets crime free and dazzled all the foxy ladies” or at least that is what the Sistas thought. Listen to this episode to find out who these great crime fighters were.

Who said there was only one way to kill someone? In a country where murder is usually very violent and action packed, the Sistas find a new type of murder. The weapons were not always a gun or knife nor was the crime always obvious. The Sistas have found some new shows that are very intriguing.

From Victorian England to New York City, crimes are solved, criminals are nabbed, with Watson riding shot gun it is all elementary. The Sistas try to determine who is the greatest Holmes of all. Music was created by Dave DeBerry courtesy of CampDavidMedia

Remember that television series from the 1970s that was remade for the 2000s? The Sistas talk about remakes in this episode where they look at some good ones and some bad ones. Did Hawaii Five O really need to tell that story again? Listen.

Have you ever spent your Saturday afternoon in front of the television with those old black and white westerns? This troubled genre is loved by the Sistas, but not maybe for the reason you think. Find out what attracts them.

The Sistas talk about old school variety shows from the 1970s. In order to do a good job on these shows, performers had to be a triple threat. They needed to sing, dance and act because the show called for all of it. They chat about the Flip Wilson Show, The Carol Burnett Show and The Sonny and Cher show.

Are you ever too old for cartoons? The Sistas chat about how the genre has impacted their lives. Were cartoons important when they were growing up? Listen.

Hungry? Dive into this episode where the sistas take on an issue they love: food. There are lots of shows about food, but there are two that give you more than just delicious dishes.

So, one sista is the skeptic and the other sista is the optimist. When it comes to physical competition they love to watch, but know they can’t compete. Check out this episode on physical competition shows and what they think needs to happen to win. They talk about the Amazing Race and the World's Toughest Race.

Two shows have been written on the heart of the Sistas which are inspiring and entertaining. There are no lead African American cast members, but these shows are winners. What is so white and very black?

The Sistas invite Joshua, a smart 11 year old, to chat about tv shows that give us a glimpse into the African American family and how it has been portrayed in television shows. They discuss the impact of shows like Good Times, the Cosby Show and Black-ish.

The Sistas talk about how African Americans have been portrayed on television and in the movies in the first episode of Season 2. After a dive in to the first shows with African American actors, they talk about what a real hero looks like.

In the season's final episode, the Sistas talk about The Wire. After almost 20 years, the show still resonates with the current state of things in the United States.

In episode 9, the Sistas wonder into scifi glancing at the impact of shows like the Star Trek franchise on diversity. They also spend some time on a new Netflix movie, The Old Guard directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. One sister likes scifi, one doesn't. Can she be persuaded?

It is part of African American history and has been depicted in many movies and television shows, but these two stand out from the pact. The Sistas talk Gangsters. This show is about The Godfather of Harlem starring Forest Whitaker and American Gangster starring Denzel Washington. Although these movies are flawed, they give a glimpse of our history.

In this episode the sista square off over who was the best tv defense attorney, Perry Mason or Matlock. Each has their plus side, and a few minuses. They present their message to you the jury. The verdict is left up to you. Who is the Best?

Episode Six In this week’s episode, the Sistahs talk about The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency and Queen Sono which are two shows that have strong African characters in the lead. These shows have women in nontraditional roles and showcase the beautiful land of Botswana and South African

In episode 5, the Sistas talk about how shows like Designing Women and Living Single brought a strong message about women from the 1980s and 90s. There were not many examples of strong women on television at that time. Even though one show was geared toward a Caucasian audience, the other an African American, they both created moments that are still funny today. They created timeless comedy but up...

In this episode, the Sistas talk about the James Bond franchise. They talk about the impact it has made on the culture, introduce their new rating system and share their hopes for the future of the franchise

In this episode the Sistas talk about the impact The Jeffersons, the sitcom by Norman Lear, and Self Made, the Madam CJ Walker Story had on the culture. Self Made is a limited series currently on Netflix. At the end of this episode, they tease episode 4 which will be about the James Bond franchise. We do not own the rights to the James Bond theme.

This month the sisters talk about the series, The Crown and In the Heat of the Night.

Two sisters chat about iconic television shows and their impact on the African American and American culture. The first episode examines Sanford and Son and Midsomer Murders, a British television show.