Roc

Roc (1991-1994)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy

Roc chronicles the ups and downs of Baltimore garbage collector Charles "Roc" Emerson, a tightwad who constantly brought home "perks" (i.e. items thrown away by residents on his route); his wife Eleanor, a registered nurse; his womanizing younger brother Joey, a ne'er-do-well musician who had recently returned to the neighborhood; and his father Andrew, a retired Pullman porter.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E22You Shouldn't Have to LieMay 10, 1994
S03E21Emerson vs. EmersonMay 3, 1994
S03E20BrothersApr 5, 1994
S03E19The Last Temptation of RocFeb 15, 1994
S03E18The ConcertFeb 8, 1994
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Roc premiere?

Roc premiered on August 25, 1991.

Who created the TV show Roc?

Roc was created by Stan Daniels and developed by Nelson George.

Who played the lead role in Roc?

Charles S. Dutton played the lead role of Roc.

What is the setting of Roc?

Roc is set in a working-class African American neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.

Who played the role of Roc's wife Eleanor?

Ella Joyce played the role of Roc's wife Eleanor.

What is the premise of Roc?

The show follows the life of Roc Emerson, a garbage collector, and his family.

Who played the role of Roc's brother-in-law Joey?

Rocky Carroll played the role of Roc's brother-in-law Joey.

What is the name of Roc and Eleanor's son on the show?

The name of Roc and Eleanor's son on the show is Joey.

In which years did Roc win the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series?

Roc won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1993 and 1994.

What is the name of Roc and Eleanor's daughter on the show?

The name of Roc and Eleanor's daughter on the show is Jojo.

Who played the role of Sheila, Roc's sister-in-law?

Carl Gordon played the role of Sheila, Roc's sister-in-law.

What is the name of the barbershop that Roc owned on the show?

The name of the barbershop that Roc owned on the show is Roc's Barbershop.

Who played the role of Wiz, Roc's friend and barbershop colleague?

William Allen Young played the role of Wiz, Roc's friend and barbershop colleague.

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