He's the Mayor
| Year of Publication |
1986
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| Publication Type |
Television Script
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| Number of Pages or Episodes |
13 episodes
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| Language |
English
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| Abstract |
Pittsburgh elects Carl Burke (Kevin Hooks), a black 25-year-old, as its youngest-ever mayor. Burke’s charisma, honesty, and ability to slam dunk make up for his inexperience, while his father serves as his chief advisor, a janitor, and chauffeur.
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| Notes |
The city is unnamed in the script, but producers chose Pittsburgh to represent mythic American cities on the rise after economic distress.
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| Author Biography |
Winston Moss is a screenwriter of Black sitcoms including Sanford and Son and Diff'rent Strokes.
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| Time |
1980s
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| Published |
unpublished
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