SOUL!

SOUL! is a pioneering performance/variety television program produced by New York City PBS affiliate, WNET, broadcast from 1968 to 1973. Showcasing African-American music, dance and literature, it was created and hosted by Ellis Haizlip, an openly gay Black man closely associated with the Black Arts Movement.

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Created By	Ellis Haizlip
Status	Ended
Original Name	SOUL!
First Air Date	September 12, 1968
Last Air Date	March 7, 1973
Seasons	6
Episodes	23
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	Thirteen
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S06E08

March 7, 1973 (the last episode)

Soul! staff: Ellis Haizlip, Alonzo Brown Jr., Anna Horsford, Sherri Santifer, Loretta Green and Leslie Demus read poetry – and letters from viewers throughout the country, and share clips of LaBelle (from the first episode of Soul!), and King Curtis (musical director of Soul!, who passed away during the show’s run). Host: Ellis Haizlip

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