Amos 'n Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (Institutional Use - University/College)

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Amos 'n Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy looks at the history of the Amos and Andy characters from their inception on radio to the first all black cast show on American TV in 1951. After the NAACP exerted pressure on CBS for what they perceived as a program that shed a negative light on African Americans and reinforced stereotypes, the network canceled the series after a few years. The show was also pulled from reruns in the mid 60's for the same reasons. hosted by comedian George Kirby, this documentary features rare archival clips and interviews with former TV cast members, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Redd Foxx, Marla Gibbs and former NAACP leaders of that era. A shortened episode from the 1951-1953 CBS series is also featured. Amos 'n Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy aptly tells its story, but, even now, the show remains an infamous, largely unseen chapter in TV history.

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Amos 'n Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (Institutional Use - University/College) Review

This is an excellent documentary of the A&A show. The late (and sadly forgotten) comedian George Kirby examines and comments on the series from it's inception by creators Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll on radio, through the ill-fated 1930 film "Check & Double Check" (showing all that's worthwhile from the film) as well as the A&A cartoon "The Lion Tamer," and concluding with the 1950s TV show and the resulting controversy.

A good selection of clips, as well as a near-complete episode "Kingfish Sells a Lot" is incuded in regard to the TV show. There are also interviews with the (then) surviving cast members. Surprisingly, Jesse Jackson appears with some positive commentary on the show, admitting that he enjoyed the program as a child. Redd Foxx warmly recalls his friendship with Tim Moore, the beloved "King Fish" of the show, as well as some interestng points made by Marla "Florence" Gibbs. Bascially, much of this commentary rebuts the black bourgeoise outrage over the show in the 1950s. Not stated is the real reason for this controversy; the fear among the rising Black middle class that this show would case them not to be taken seriously in the "white world." Thus, the show was bad for business.

Either way, this DVD is a good way to laugh and learn something at the same time.

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