March 18, 1996 - Two episodes of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 10, titled "Let's Have Church," focuses on the religious aspect in the history of black music. Various individuals discuss the role of spirituals and gospel groups. Part 11, titled "Breakin' the Hits," focuses on the sound of “Soul Music” radio in the history of black music. Various individuals discuss the DJs, personalities, and formats that made “Soul Music” what it was.
March 11, 1996 - Two episodes of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 7, titled "A Woman's Touch," focuses on women in black music radio. Various individuals discuss the role and challenges of women as DJs and contributors. Part 8, titled "In Control," focuses on the radio station ownership and management in black radio. Various individuals discuss the challenges of discrimination and creating opportunities in the broadcasting industry.
February 19, 1996 - Two episodes of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 5, titled "Rappers and Rhymers," focuses on black DJs. Various individuals discuss the personalities and styles of these radio voices. Part 6, titled "Sounding Black," focuses on white DJs who tried to sound black. Various individuals discuss the prevalent practice across the nation.
February 12, 1996 - An episode of a Radio Smithsonian documentary series titled “Black Radio: Telling It Like It Was.” Program narrated by Lou Rawls. Part 3, titled "Jack Cooper and Al Benson," focuses on Jack Cooper's "All-Negro Hour," which had it debut in 1929, and Al Benson, famous American DJ out of Chicago. Program contains pledge drive segments.