Rhythm & Blues (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1992, Rhythm & Blues is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Rhythm & Blues is a short-lived 1992 American sitcom that aired on NBC for only five weeks from September 24, 1992 to October 22, 1992 with an additional left over episode airing on February 19, 1993. The show stars Roger Kabler, Anna Maria Horsford, Ron Glass, Troy Curvey Jr., Vanessa Bell Calloway, Miguel A. Nunez, Jr., and Christopher Babers. The premise of the show stars Kabler as Bobby Soul, a white man who gets hired on a black radio station after being initially mistaken as a black man. Despite being listed among NBC's Must See TV Thursday night lineup after A Different World at 8:00 and before Cheers at 9:00, the show was cancelled after only five weeks due to low ratings. The show was heavily criticized for relying on traditional black stereotypes for its humor. TV Guide said that: "What makes a show built on white jokes any better than a show built on black jokes?"
Who’s in it. Rhythm & Blues stars Ron Glass, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Anna Maria Horsford and Troy Curvey Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Rhythm & Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rhythm & Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rhythm & Blues tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rhythm & Blues (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rhythm & Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rhythm & Blues worth watching?
- Rhythm & Blues holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rhythm & Blues?
- Rhythm & Blues stars Ron Glass, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Anna Maria Horsford, Troy Curvey Jr. and Patti Yasutake.
- When was Rhythm & Blues released?
- Rhythm & Blues was released in 1992.