 The 26 episodes produced by Cinema Arts Productions Inc. helped  launch the Black Entertainment Network. Robert L. Johnson began  airing the 30 minute episodes as part of his three hour Friday night  lineup in late 1981. By early 1982 all of the episodes had aired.  Hosted by black composer Phil Moore, the series was repeated in 1982  and 1984. In 1984, the year BET began broadcasting 24 hours per day,  the episodes were listed in TV Guide. At the same time the series  was picked up and distributed by the Armed Forces Radio and  Television Service (AFRTS).