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In 2005, a nationally syndicated television show, The Tom Joyner Show, was launched with Joyner as emcee of a one-hour comedy/variety show, combining sketch comedy featuring the Tom Joyner Show Players (his co-hosts from the radio show), talent contests, and musical performances by such artists as Earth, Wind and Fire, Brian McKnight, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and Toni Braxton. The show attracted advertisers such as McDonalds, Chrysler Corporation, WalMart and Southwest Airlines. While the program achieved top ratings for a weekly syndicated program themed to African American viewers --even taking the number one show position although it was in a late night time slot-- in such markets as New York and Atlanta, affiliates in other markets were reluctant to upgrade the show to prime time for a targeted audience.[citation needed] Without the opportunity to reach a larger audience in earlier time slots and achieve greater revenues, the show had limited ability to offset the residuals and music clearances required by the many performers appearing on the show. Despite award recognition, in May 2006, Joyner decided not to continue due to production costs related to the music variety show concept.[citation needed] Re-runs are shown on TV One cable channel.

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Have You Played MyVIPList yet?

Post by Tom Joyner in Love And Lifestyle on Oct 6, 2010 at 5:22 pm

Don’t tell me you haven’t play the MyVIPList game on BlackPlanet? Check out the group right here. Speak to fellow members to get tips and then log in and PLAY!!

From “Race Music” To “Rhythm & Blues”

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 29, 2010 at 1:33 pm

jump — 1. to spring free from the ground, to move suddenly or involuntarily. 2. a form of R&B music that places emphasis on strong rhythm, exciting solo work especially by saxophones, and vocals in a shout-blues manner.

R & B (rhythm & blues) – a kind of music developed by African-Americans that combines blues and jazz, characterized by a strong backbeat and repeated variations on syncopated instrumental phrases.

R&B was originally defined

Blacks & Blues: Songs Of Struggle

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 22, 2010 at 12:09 pm

juke (of West African origin, akin to Wolof dzug, to live wickedly) – a roadside drinking establishment that offers cheap drinks, food and music for dancing, often blues music.

Funk: The Groove That Makes You Think

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 17, 2010 at 2:27 pm

jungle boogie (jungle –oft attrib to Hindi jangal + boogie – prob alter of bogle – goblin, object of fear) a 1974 hit by Kool & the Gang, frequently sampled by hip-hop artists, perhaps the funkiest piece of music ever recorded.

Hip-Hop: The Song Of The Streets

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 15, 2010 at 1:14 pm

jam (origin unknown) – 1. to drive or wedge forcibly into a tight position. 2. to fill often to excess. 3. to make unintelligible by sending out interfering messages or signals. 4. to force one’s way into a restricted space. 5. to take part in a musical jam session.

The Evolution of Jazz Music

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 10, 2010 at 1:06 pm

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to play or dance to jive music.

The Heart & Soul Of Black Music

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 8, 2010 at 1:49 pm

soul (Middle English, from Old English sawol) – 1. the animating and vital principle in human beings, credited with the faculties of thought, actions and emotion and often conceived as an immaterial entity. 2. a sense of ethnic pride among African-Americans, expressed in areas such as language, social customs, religion and music.

The Slavery Years: 1619 – 1864

Post by Tom Joyner in Real Story of Rock on Jun 4, 2010 at 11:06 am

jubilee (Biblical) – 1. in Hebrew Scriptures, a year of rest to be observed by the Israelites every 50th year during which slaves were to be set free. 2. celebrations held by African-American slaves, usually at Christmas and Easter, which included respite from labor, feasting, music and dancing.

MLK Day of Service 1/18/2010

Post by Tom Joyner in Cbus on Jan 14, 2010 at 1:07 pm

Why Volunteer on King Day?

With Dr. King’s leadership, our nation made great strides against racial discrimination and toward increased civil rights.

Dr. King’s teachings can continue to guide us in addressing our nation’s most pressing social needs today. Each of us can contribute to strengthening our own communities by serving in Dr. King’s honor on the King Holiday and throughout the year. And with your involvement, we can help realize King’s dream.