Dr. Christine Houston

Chicago, Documentaries, Interviews

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Honoring a Trailblazer: Dr. Christine Houston and the Origins of 227

by Rebecca Martin

September 26, 2025

When 227 premiered on NBC in 1985, it was more than just a new sitcom—it was a cultural moment. Centered on the lives of a middle-class African American family, the

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