Amen (1986–1991)

Deacon Frye, head of the First Community Church of Philadelphia, is trying to keep everything in his church firmly under control. His new assistant, Rev. Reuben Gregory, however, has some ... See full summary »

Creator:

Ed. Weinberger

Stars:

Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Sherman Hemsley	...	Deacon Ernest Frye (110 episodes, 1986-1991)
Clifton Davis	...	Reverend Reuben Gregory (110 episodes, 1986-1991)
Anna Maria Horsford	...	Thelma Frye (110 episodes, 1986-1991)
Roz Ryan	...	Amelia Hetebrink (110 episodes, 1986-1991)
Jester Hairston	...	Rolly Forbes (109 episodes, 1986-1991)
Barbara Montgomery	...	Casietta Hetebrink (88 episodes, 1986-1990)

Storyline

Deacon Frye, head of the First Community Church of Philadelphia, is trying to keep everything in his church firmly under control. His new assistant, Rev. Reuben Gregory, however, has some very different ideas of how do things. The parishoners, seeing that the best path probably lies between the two, play the two squabbling men off each other to keep things on a more or less even keel. Adding to the fray is the Deacon's daughter Thelma, who gradually becomes attracted to the new Reverend.

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Plot Keywords:

church | deacon | sitcom | religion | black church | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Pastorit pulassa

Filming Locations:

Mt Pisgah Ame Church, 428 N 41st St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Carson Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (110 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tony T. Johnson was only supposed to be a recurring character, but the audiences enjoyed him so much that he became a regular cast member.

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Quotes

Thelma Frye: [crying] I never want my children to feel so much love!
Rev. Reuben Gregory: Pregnant.

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