Jaleel White, Family Matters

"Did I Do That?": Jaleel White Is Facing A Ton Of Backlash For His Comments About Black People And Their Opinions On "Family Matters"
Jaleel White on feeling left out in the legacy of Black entertainment, saying, “If it’s not a hood story, it’s not a Black story,” and speaks on Family Matters always ranking last on polls for favorite Black shows, underneath Martin and Living Single. (🎥Wilmington… pic.twitter.com/Bz72OtmjRw
Jaleel White Gets Black Xitter Beatdown After Attempting To Prop Up ‘Family Matters’
In a recent appearance, Jaleel White shared that his former show Family Matters doesn't respect it deserves as a Black TV show.
Jaleel White Joins Debate About ‘Family Matters’ Ranking In Best Black Shows
White famously portrayed Steven Quincy Urkel on Family Matters, which first aired back in 1989 and ended its run after an impressive 215 episodes, in which he became the poster child for Black nerds. However, that archetype also didn’t sit right with him.
Black Twitter Goes Off on 'Family Matters' Jaleel White For Shading TV Favorites Like 'Living Single'
During the promotional tour for his new memoir, “Growing Up Urkel,” Jaleel White has discussed the legacy of “Family Matters” and his character, Steve Urkel. He doesn’t think the ‘90s ABC comedy gets the respect it deserves,
Jaleel White Believes ‘Family Matters' Is Overlooked In Black Community Because It Didn't Tell "Hood Stories"
Jaleel White recently shared his thoughts on his star-making sitcom, Family Matters, during a fireside chat at the Wilmington Library, coinciding with the release of his memoir, Growing Up Urkel. During the discussion,
I kind of wonder if Jaleel White ever watched any Black shows on television
Recent comments by the “Family Matters” star kind of make you wonder how he defines “Black show” and/or “hood show.”
Jaleel White on Why He Thinks ‘Family Matters’ Not Considered Among Best Black Shows
In an interview at the Wilmington Library for the launch of his new book Growing Up Urkel, actor Jaleel White suggested Family Matters gets left out of the discussion on the best Black TV shows of all time.
Jaleel White on Why He Thinks ‘Family Matters’ Not Considered Among Best Black Shows 'If It’s Not a Hood Story, It’s Not a Black Story'
In an interview at the Wilmington Library for the launch of his new book Growing Up Urkel, actor Jaleel White suggested Family Matters gets left out of the discussion on the best Black TV shows of all time.
Jaleel White Believes ‘Family Matters’ Doesn’t Get The Same Recognition As Other Black Sitcoms: “If It’s Not A Hood Story, It’s Not A Black Story” [Video]
During a sit-down at the Wilmington Library as part of promotional efforts for his memoir, Growing Up Urkel, actor Jaleel White got candid about the legacy he’s created with Family Matters and how […] The post Jaleel White Believes ‘Family Matters’ Doesn’t Get The Same Recognition As Other Black Sitcoms: “If It’s Not A Hood Story,
Jaleel White, a.k.a. TV’s Urkel, looks back fondly on the character that changed his career
Jaleel White wasn't supposed to have a lasting role on 'Family Matters,' but his Urkel character took off. He looks back on ...
Jaleel White Criticized For Feeling ‘Left Out’ Of Celebrated ‘Hood’ Shows Like ‘Martin’ And ‘Living Single’
Jaleel White is facing backlash for suggesting that 90s sitcoms like Family Matters aren’t given the same recognition as "hood" Black shows.
Jaleel White Lost 16 Lbs. on “Dancing with the Stars”: 'I'm Pretty Coordinated'
The "Family Matters" alum said he was hired for “comic relief” but was more athletic than the producers anticipated ...
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Jaleel White’s memoir ‘Growing Up Urkel’ is out now and I cannot wait to read his life story
Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio. There are a few iconic television characters whose cultural ...