The Amos and Andy Show was on television for only two years, 1951 to 1953, I believe. And what a legacy they left us in fantastic acting and scripts.Then reverse discrimination got them off the air. I Watched them as a young kid who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, which was racist, the "N" word used freely. Note, too, that the Archie Bunker series or Jackie Gleason's Honeymooners series showed normal white people, and we never thought of the characters as inferior human beings, just everyday people. The Amos and Andy shows never gave me the impression that the characters were lesser people than white people. Just a different color and culture. I've purchased the 60th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD set. And I'm also watching shows on-line. The quality of the shows and the acting rank with the best comedy series television has ever produced. I'm loving the shows!!!!!! And now I'm going to watch Amos & Andy 54 The Eyeglasses.
This is classic example of great art being restricted by censorship. The NAACP of all organizations are responsible for this show being removed from the air. This show is so much better than all of the shows of that era and any in the present. This has to be the greatest sitcom in history.....
“Arabia” Episode 7 Season 2, aired 2 October 1952. Alvin Childress as Amos, Spencer Williams (Jr.) as Andy, Tim Moore as Kingfish, Ernestine Wade as Sapphire, Johnny Lee as Calhoun, Nick Stewart (as Nick O'Demus) as Lightnin', Rosalind Hayes as La Chiquita, Syd Saylor, the Uniformed Man, and Vince Townsend as the Landlord.
@@codeblue27 Only thing I don't like about the show is Ole Kingfish always trying to pull a fast one on Andy but then Kingfish's schemes always blow up in his face and i'm laughing when the end credits come on.
I don't consider this racist...there are always comedies about goofy misfits..look at Laurel & Hardy and Abbot & Costello who were white. I think it sad that these actors lost their jobs. I had a Black friend who was in medical school at the time..she thought Amos & Andy was fine. We all need to laugh and I LOVE all the old comedies better than the one's today. I am so glad to see these wonderful actors again after more than 50 years!!
Terrific acting. Great comedic timing. Well-developed characters who had heart and edge... And the writing is superb! If you compare this to the white sitcoms from the same era, like Father Knows Best, Life of Riley & Ozzie and Harriet, Amos 'n Andy was far superior! I hadn't watched this shows in many decades, and I can't believe how well they hold up. Funny is funny, and this stuff is top of the line. It's making me think about Curb Your Enthusiasm, because the main characters in each keep getting themselves into situations that backfire on them. They piss other people off, and yet you can't get enough of them. I smiled at these shows too. I am thrilled they're out here. Tim Moore MADE the show. He was one of the best comedic actors of all time. He didn't get nearly the credit he deserved. The other regulars were all talented, and the deep bench of supporting and character actors was outstanding. These shows highlight the tragedy that Hollywood did not provide decent, ongoing opportunities for gifted black actors to work and thrive in the industry.
theres sex and cursing it implied. besides whats wrong with sex and cussing you didn't say anything about the immorality of lying stealing or cheating. or that its a racist stereotype to portray african americans in that light.
@@bryancomeaux4961 You are trying to justify a wrong with another wrong. While George lies and schemes against other, each episode shows how it backfires against him. He ultimately becomes the target and pays for his misdeeds. In that sense, it shows morality with humor.
THESE MEN AND WOMEN WERE SOME FINE ACTORS.THERE SHOULD BE A SPECIAL STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME FOR THEM.IN CASE YOU WOULD WANT TO KNOW,I AM WHITE AND FROM THE SOUTH
These shows are for all people. I haven't seen any racist, bigoted, prejudiced comments or actions displayed in any of the episodes. I use to listen to the shows on the radio and watch them on television. Now I can enjoy them on video. Lucky me. Sincerely Bobbie from Silver Spring.
@@tomwilson8998in my community our white neighbors loved this show more than the black ppl in the neighborhood. It was clean comedy, no over-esxualized hype, no closet queen agenda being perpetuated throughout the plot and narrative, not pushing political agendas, just clean family fun .
They actually re-broadcast these on KPFK pre-1972 before I graduated high school and the radio versions are quite good also affect the Firesign theater the comedy group used to honor them by surrealism interpreting them
William schlenger On the income tax show, Kingfish mentioned he was paid by the Lodge for being Kingfish, Sapphire said she bought all their household goods when she was working ( when they had another fight & were going to split up) Amps drives a cab, but it’s a mystery where Andy gets an income. 🤔
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That Damn King Fish was something else (smile). Tim Moore. The Greatest.
Thanks gor posting Amos and Andy.
I loved watching there movies.
CLASSIC MOVIES.
I MISSED THEM.
Yes , they deserve a star..And top rateding.For those years in the day..I enjoy them then and now...
I am so happy to see the show back!
Absolutely, Positively, Fantastic!!!!!!!
This almost happened to ME a FEW times. The lady taxi driver went on to become a great actress
The Amos and Andy Show was on television for only two years, 1951 to 1953, I believe. And what a legacy they left us in fantastic acting and scripts.Then reverse discrimination got them off the air. I Watched them as a young kid who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, which was racist, the "N" word used freely. Note, too, that the Archie Bunker series or Jackie Gleason's Honeymooners series showed normal white people, and we never thought of the characters as inferior human beings, just everyday people. The Amos and Andy shows never gave me the impression that the characters were lesser people than white people. Just a different color and culture. I've purchased the 60th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD set. And I'm also watching shows on-line. The quality of the shows and the acting rank with the best comedy series television has ever produced. I'm loving the shows!!!!!! And now I'm going to watch Amos & Andy 54 The Eyeglasses.
Andy should never trust the king fish
I never saw this one
This is classic example of great art being restricted by
censorship. The NAACP of all organizations are responsible for this show being removed from the air. This show is so much better than all of the shows of that era and any in the present. This has to be the greatest sitcom in history.....
I completely agree
Great Show
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Always thought that Sapphire was kinda cute.shame she always had to deal with the Kingfisher.will always love these wonderful actors.
“Arabia” Episode 7 Season 2, aired 2 October 1952. Alvin Childress as Amos, Spencer Williams (Jr.) as Andy, Tim Moore as Kingfish, Ernestine Wade as Sapphire, Johnny Lee as Calhoun, Nick Stewart (as Nick O'Demus) as Lightnin', Rosalind Hayes as La Chiquita, Syd Saylor, the Uniformed Man, and Vince Townsend as the Landlord.
You know your black history
I think I smiled thru out watching these vids, great humor thank you for sharing clean humor from the past.
Best black actors that ever lived.Tthey all deserve some rogonition from hollywood,with stars on hollywood blvd.
kingfish is awesome, and andy is cool too
@@codeblue27 Only thing I don't like about the show is Ole Kingfish always trying to pull a fast one on Andy but then Kingfish's schemes always blow up in his face and i'm laughing when the end credits come on.
Blacks got better roles in The Amos N Andy TV show than they ever had in their lives.
@@garymattscheck9066 Yes. The show was a big step forward for Blacks. Awesome show!
@@musket-hc1fc Yet it was the blacks that got it axed. BIG mistake.
I don't consider this racist...there are always comedies about goofy misfits..look at Laurel & Hardy and Abbot & Costello who were white. I think it sad that these actors lost their jobs. I had a Black friend who was in medical school at the time..she thought Amos & Andy was fine. We all need to laugh and I LOVE all the old comedies better than the one's today. I am so glad to see these wonderful actors again after more than 50 years!!
Damn good comedy writers..........
great show and acting
"Is that you, Chiquita?" LOL!
Terrific acting. Great comedic timing. Well-developed characters who had heart and edge... And the writing is superb! If you compare this to the white sitcoms from the same era, like Father Knows Best, Life of Riley & Ozzie and Harriet, Amos 'n Andy was far superior! I hadn't watched this shows in many decades, and I can't believe how well they hold up. Funny is funny, and this stuff is top of the line. It's making me think about Curb Your Enthusiasm, because the main characters in each keep getting themselves into situations that backfire on them. They piss other people off, and yet you can't get enough of them. I smiled at these shows too. I am thrilled they're out here.
Tim Moore MADE the show. He was one of the best comedic actors of all time. He didn't get nearly the credit he deserved. The other regulars were all talented, and the deep bench of supporting and character actors was outstanding. These shows highlight the tragedy that Hollywood did not provide decent, ongoing opportunities for gifted black actors to work and thrive in the industry.
Jokes are pretty damn good..!! Lolol
Both of the women Andy's involved with in this episode look pretty good. All three of them, if you count the cab driver!
Good comedy without any sex or swearing. Those were the days.
theres sex and cursing it implied. besides whats wrong with sex and cussing you didn't say anything about the immorality of lying stealing or cheating. or that its a racist stereotype to portray african americans in that light.
@@bryancomeaux4961 Really,"Saint" bryan?!!😠😠😠.
maybe for white folks, not for us blacks
@@bryancomeaux4961 You are trying to justify a wrong with another wrong. While George lies and schemes against other, each episode shows how it backfires against him. He ultimately becomes the target and pays for his misdeeds. In that sense, it shows morality with humor.
Great show also because it lacks all the political propaganda and social manipulation. Those were so much better days......
THESE MEN AND WOMEN WERE SOME FINE ACTORS.THERE SHOULD BE A SPECIAL STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME FOR THEM.IN CASE YOU WOULD WANT TO KNOW,I AM WHITE AND FROM THE SOUTH
These shows are for all people. I haven't seen any racist, bigoted, prejudiced comments or actions displayed in any of the episodes. I use to listen to the shows on the radio and watch them on television. Now I can enjoy them on video. Lucky me. Sincerely Bobbie from Silver Spring.
Charles, I love your statement that they should be on the Hollywood walk of fame.
@@tomwilson8998in my community our white neighbors loved this show more than the black ppl in the neighborhood. It was clean comedy, no over-esxualized hype, no closet queen agenda being perpetuated throughout the plot and narrative, not pushing political agendas, just clean family fun .
They actually re-broadcast these on KPFK pre-1972 before I graduated high school and the radio versions are quite good also affect the Firesign theater the comedy group used to honor them by surrealism interpreting them
BETTER CLEAN COMEDY !!! MAKE ME LAUGH!!! LOVE IT!!
Everyone has or had a Kingfish in their life.
The King Fish was just here to ask me if i know where ANDY IS . haaaa heee ;
unpopular truths are seldom seen as comfortable either
Blatz beer I do recall. Too late for Amos n Andy.
Interest this episode she is dressed correct for the culture.
Did Anyone Notice That The Ticket Andy Won Number Was 444 Jay-Z Album
Whose is jz?
Men are still doing that crap today. Playing games. Andy is my favorite character, but he was wrong for that.
Always wonder y was andy acting like he was so scared at 32 min mark
I remember this show when I was a kid.Hmm,where do the money come from.No one has a job.
De Gobermint !!
Gobermint check$.,I suspect.
@@raymondcurry2278 sapphire worked occasionally
William schlenger On the income tax show, Kingfish mentioned he was paid by the Lodge for being Kingfish, Sapphire said she bought all their household goods when she was working ( when they had another fight & were going to split up) Amps drives a cab, but it’s a mystery where Andy gets an income. 🤔
@@A2D4 Amos and Andy both own the taxi company, however only Amos drives.
My parents would not allow us to watch this when i was young, bad grammar, no jobs. Yrs later i found all of them on beta.
Everybody had jobs, cab company owners, lawyers, doctors, nurses..What were yaaw looking at.
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