From Ricky Ricardo To Dora: Latinos On Television

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While Spanish has long had a recurring bit role on English-language television, it has slowly but surely become an integral part of the American soundtrack. Think Desi Arnaz on I Love Lucy, Freddie Prinze on Chico And The Man, Sofia Vergara on Modern Family. As part of our series, Two Languages, Many Voices: Latinos in the U.S., here's a look at a few highlights from the past six decades.

Latinos on TV: 1950s to Present

• Desi Arnaz: I Love Lucy

• Pedro G. Gonzalez: You Bet Your Life

• Jacqueline Kennedy: Campaign Ads

• Freddie Prinze: Chico And The Man

• Bilingual Miami: ¿Que Pasa, USA?

• Middle-Class Latinos: Condo

• Mario Lopez: Saved By The Bell

• Wilmer Valderrama: That '70s Show

• George Lopez: The George Lopez Show

• America Ferrera: Ugly Betty

• Sofia Vergara: Modern Family

• Caitlin Sanchez: Dora The Explorer

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