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'Beyond the Gates,' first new soap opera since 1999, focuses on Black family
In 1968, Ellen Holly became the first Black lead on a soap ("One Life to Live") while the true breakthrough roles had to wait until the '80s with Darnell Williams and Debbi Morgan on "All My Children," then the '90s, with Kristoff St. John on "The Young and the Restless."
‘Beyond the Gates’: Meet the Cast and Characters of CBS’ New Soap Opera
Beyond the Gates' is the first new soap opera to debut on a major broadcast network in 25 years. Let's meet the cast and characters.
A look at the cast of CBS' newest soap opera 'Beyond the Gates'
Beyond the Gates is the first soap opera to be greenlit in 25 years. The story is led by an affluent Black family named the Duprees, starring actress Tamara Tunie, who plays matriarch, Anita Dupree and actor Clifton Davis who plays patriarch Vernon Dupree.
‘Beyond the Gates’ to Debut First Predominantly Black Cast in Daytime Television
Explore the historic 'firsts' in entertainment culture as the debut of the first predominantly Black daytime soap opera, 'Beyond the Gates,' is set to shine.
‘Beyond The Gates’ Brings Excellence To The First Black-Led Soap Opera
With a powerhouse cast and an all-star creative team, this is more than just another soap opera—it’s a long-overdue cultural moment.
‘Beyond The Gates,’ First Daytime Drama Centered On A Black Family, Features All-Star Creators And Cast
The first daytime drama to premiere in over 25 years, "Beyond the Gates" breaks the soap opera mold by focusing on a prominent Black family.
Cast of "Beyond the Gates" on making history as first Black daytime soap in 35 years
CBS's new drama "Beyond the Gates" is the first daytime soap opera greenlit in 25 years—and the first Black-led soap in over three decades. The series follows the powerful Dupree family navigating life in an affluent Maryland suburb.
Atlanta-filmed 'Beyond the Gates' showcases Black excellence and makes television history
The new Atlanta-filmed series "Beyond the Gates" is the first new network daytime soap opera in over 25 years and the first daytime venture to feature a majority African American cast.
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Clifton Davis and Tamara Tunie Share What Excites Them About Beyond The Gates
Less than a week remains until Beyond the Gates debuts on CBS, and the cast is sharing their excitement about the soap, ...
“Beyond the Gates” Producer Promises a 'Rooted' Soap with an 'Accomplished Black Family' That's 'Messy as Hell' (Exclusive)
"We’re not going to have aliens or anything.... It’s grounded in family," 'Beyond the Gates' creator and executive producer ...
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Sneak peek of 'Beyond The Gates' Feb. 17-21 on CBS
Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and former The Talk host Sheryl Underwood take viewers behind-the-scenes of CBS' new ...