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Alvin Childress | ... | Amos 78 episodes, 1951-1955 |
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Spencer Williams | ... | Andy 78 episodes, 1951-1955 |
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Johnny Lee | ... | Calhoun 70 episodes, 1951-1955 |
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Stories mostly centered on The Kingfish's schemes to get rich, often by duping his brothers in the Mystic Knights of the Sea Lodge. Andy was particularly dupable. Amos mostly narrated.
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character names as series title | amos and andy characters | five word title | controversy | black stereotype |Genres:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 June 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Amos 'n Andy See more »Filming Locations:
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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Runtime:
(78 episodes)Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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George 'Kingfish' Stevens: [accepting an award from his lodge brothers] Thank you, brothers; and, in the words of that great American poet Ralph Walnut Emerson, you all has my infernal gratitude.See more »
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I have 78 episodes on DVD. The characters are incredibly Funny. I'm a white man & feel like most others. The show is comedy not a documentary. The humor is harmless. I don't think that the honeymooners depict a negative image of white folks. Compare the 2 shows, the constant scheming, the outfits, the lodge, etc... Most average folks in those days were real poor & related to the humor. I don't know about you, It's a shame some people are that defensive That they can't laugh at show anymore & put it in perspective with the times it was created. It should still be available on T.V. Like the other classics.I love it.