Unsung
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Documentary
Biography
Music
R&B
Struggles have kept some black music artists from achieving the commercial success they deserved.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, April 2
The Bar-Kays
Season 3 • Episode 5
The Bar-Kays are remembered.
Friday, April 3
Teddy Pendergrass
Season 3 • Episode 6
The story of the legendary Teddy Pendergrass.
Saturday, April 4
Tammi Terrell
Season 3 • Episode 7
The story of singer Tammi Terrell.
Sunday, April 5
Angela Winbush
Season 3 • Episode 12
R&B diva Angela Winbush.
Sunday, April 5
The Clark Sisters
Season 1 • Episode 2
The Clark Sisters.
Sunday, April 5
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Season 14 • Episode 8
Tasha Cobbs' fresh mix of R&B and hip-hop infused gospel brings her crossover success.
Sunday, April 5
Hezekiah Walker
Season 15 • Episode 3
Hezekiah Walker is a singer and pastor whose ministry has pushed the boundaries of church.
Sunday, April 5
Donald Lawrence
Season 17 • Episode 13
Donald Lawrence's legacy as an important figure in contemporary gospel music.
Sunday, April 5
Shirley Murdock
Season 14 • Episode 4
An unthinkable tragedy tests R&B singer Shirley Murdock's fortitude and faith.
Sunday, April 5
Marvin Sapp
Season 11 • Episode 3
Marvin Sapp spreads the Gospel through song for over three decades.
Monday, April 6
Dave Hollister
Season 10 • Episode 6
Dave Hollister becomes a hit-making R&B star after his time with Blackstreet but battles addictions.
Monday, April 6
The Clark Sisters
Season 1 • Episode 2
The Clark Sisters.
Tuesday, April 7
Alexander O'Neal & Cherelle
Season 4 • Episode 3
R&B duo Alexander O'Neal and Cherelle speak of their stardom.
Wednesday, April 8
The Sylvers
Season 4 • Episode 8
R & B group, The Sylvers; "Boogie Fever" and "Hot Line."
Thursday, April 9
Freddie Jackson
Season 4 • Episode 13
Freddie Jackson's nine number one hits; Melba Moore and M'lissa Morgan.
Friday, April 10
Ray Parker, Jr.
Season 4 • Episode 16
"Jack and Jill"; "The Other Woman"; "You Can't Change That"; musician Ray Parker, Jr's journey.
Saturday, April 11
Vesta Williams
Season 4 • Episode 10
Vesta Williams; "Once Bitten", "Twice Shy" and " Don't Blow a Good Thing."
Sunday, April 12
David Ruffin
Season 5 • Episode 2
Lead voice on "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud to Beg"; center of "The Temptations"; drug overdose.
Sunday, April 12
Morris Day
Season 15 • Episode 1
Morris Day shares the highs and lows of his career, and how Prince was both friend and foe.
Monday, April 13
Alexander O'Neal & Cherelle
Season 4 • Episode 3
R&B duo Alexander O'Neal and Cherelle speak of their stardom.
Monday, April 13
Con Funk Shun
Season 5 • Episode 6
Group Confunkshun's first album " Organized Con Funk Shun" and last album "Burning Love."
Tuesday, April 14
Angela Bofill
Season 5 • Episode 5
R&B singer, Angela Bofill; "This Time I'll Be Sweeter."
Wednesday, April 15
Midnight Star
Season 5 • Episode 12
Midnight star in the early eights; "Freak-a-Zoid"; "Operator"; "Slow Jam".
Thursday, April 16
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
Season 6 • Episode 2
Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam's scene in the mid-80's.
Friday, April 17
Hi-Five
Season 7 • Episode 2
Featuring the story of Hi-Five.
Saturday, April 18
The Chi-Lites
Season 7 • Episode 8
The Chi-Lites are profiled.
Sunday, April 19
Marvin Sapp
Season 11 • Episode 3
Marvin Sapp spreads the Gospel through song for over three decades.
Sunday, April 19
Glenn Jones
Season 14 • Episode 6
R&B singer Glenn Jones lights up the airwaves with love ballads that make women swoon.
Sunday, April 19
Teddy Pendergrass
Season 3 • Episode 6
The story of the legendary Teddy Pendergrass.
Sunday, April 19
Bobby Caldwell
Season 17 • Episode 9
In the late 70s, Bobby Caldwell's "What You Won't Do For Love" captivated audiences.
Sunday, April 19
Howard Hewett
Season 9 • Episode 6
Former member of Shalamar, Howard Hewett, is a trendsetter and sex symbol.
Sunday, April 19
Freddie Jackson
Season 4 • Episode 13
Freddie Jackson's nine number one hits; Melba Moore and M'lissa Morgan.
Sunday, April 19
Rick James
Season 7 • Episode 9
Rick James' family and friends discuss the man behind the frame.
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