'American Soul': 'Soul Train' creator Don Cornelius' life will be chronicled in new BET series

The 10-episode series will take us through two decades and explore Don Cornelius' personal life story and the making of the revolutionary TV show 'Soul Train'

Are you ready to be struck with nostalgia as "Souuuuuuul Traaaaaaaaaiin" comes on TV again? However, this time, it's not the music-dance television program that will get you to rise from your chair and do the 'Soul Train' dance. In fact, it will be all about Soul Train's first host and executive producer, Don Cornelius.

Chronicling the life and rise of Cornelius, the show will give us an insight into understanding the man who gave America one of the most radical and entertaining TV shows of all time. In the 1970s, when the economy was suffering, Hollywood was not as inclusive and the effects of the Civil Rights movement was on the surface, Cornelius took upon himself the task of building a platform for the African-American community to promote their culture.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Netflix’s acclaimed animated series 'Blue Eye Samurai' returns for its second season, continuing Mizu’s quest for vengeance in London.
2026-11-03T17:26:12.000Z
An ‘SNL’ alum is heading to ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 6, bringing another Quinta Brunson collaboration into the spotlight. Here’s what he shared about the guest appearance.
2026-11-03T16:41:30.000Z
Emily Lane faces her hacker ex, Aaron, after the Season 2 finale cliffhanger at her front door
2026-11-03T10:53:05.000Z
'Line of Fire' was missing from its usual Monday slot on November 2 for this reason
2026-11-03T09:29:20.000Z
The reported casting would put ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ star Ben Wang in a role previously played by Shawn Ashmore in Fox’s ‘X-Men’ film series
2026-11-03T09:17:48.000Z
The documentary takes a closer look at new DNA testing technology as it sheds light on JonBenét Ramsey’s murder
2026-11-03T08:56:03.000Z
‘NCIS,’ ‘NCIS: Origins,’ and ‘NCIS: New York’ will not air new episodes on November 3
2026-11-03T07:52:38.000Z
After a season of romantic mishaps and family struggles, Alex's story may not be over yet. Here's what HBO has revealed.
2026-11-03T07:03:45.000Z
'Chicago Fire' Season 15 will introduce Violet's mother in an episode titled 'Over the Edge'
2026-11-03T06:27:27.000Z
The latest episode of 'FBI' hinted at trouble in paradise for a much-loved couple
2026-11-03T04:59:13.000Z