The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it.
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Freeman F. Gosden
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Freeman Gosden)
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Charles J. Correll
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Charles Correll)
- …
Spencer Williams
- Andy
- (archive footage)
Ernestine Wade
- Self
- (archive footage)
- …
Richard Correll
- Self
- (as Rich Correll)
Johnny Lee
- Calhoun
- (archive footage)
Jesse Jackson
- Self
- (as Rev. Jesse Jackson)
- Director
- Writers
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Historical, Informative, & Interesting.
I enjoyed the manner in which Mr. George Kirby set the whole thing up with some historical information. I further enjoyed the old footage from various shows. It further told a little bit about each actor i.e. Alvin Childress(Amos), Spencer Williams Jr. (Andy), Tim Moore (Kingfish), Ernestine Wade (Sapphire), Amanda Randolph (Mama), Johnny Lee (Calhoun), Nick O'Demus (Lghtnin), Lillian Randolph (Madame Queen).
The important thing that I learned was that these actors were extremly popular & they were the "pioneers" that made it possible for Black actors/actresses to gain future roles of great significance. It's clear in my mind that had it not been for this show & the opportunities it gave to African-American Actors for steady employment really makes me feel good.
Two White Men had a vision & they took it & ran with it. It worked & Gosden and Correll became millionaires. There's no reason why some Black people can't accomplish the same feat for themselves.
The important thing that I learned was that these actors were extremly popular & they were the "pioneers" that made it possible for Black actors/actresses to gain future roles of great significance. It's clear in my mind that had it not been for this show & the opportunities it gave to African-American Actors for steady employment really makes me feel good.
Two White Men had a vision & they took it & ran with it. It worked & Gosden and Correll became millionaires. There's no reason why some Black people can't accomplish the same feat for themselves.
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- ernieswanks_757
- Dec 29, 2003
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) in Brazil?
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