Episodes of the 1950s television comedy are available on Amos and Andy DVD in North American format for viewing on NTSC compatible television sets. They may be purchased online at auction and retail sites or they may be streamed directly from certain web sites.
The Amos 'n' Andy radio program was inspired by a Chicago Tribune comic strip entitled, 'The Gumps'. The comedy was first broadcast in 1928 and then every night until 1943, when it changed to a weekly sitcom for the next eight years. It reverted once again to nightly broadcast during the years 1954 through 1960. The stars of the radio broadcasts were Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden, who also created the show. Bob Mosher and Joe Connally formed the extended writing crew. The program's sponsors were Campbell's Soup, Pepsodent Toothpaste, Rexall Drugs and Rinso.
The radio show was adapted for television and ran on CBS-TV between 1951 and 1953. Repeats of the 78 episodes were syndicated from 1954 to 1966. Syndication was discontinued under pressure from civil rights groups who felt that the show portrayed African-Americans in a negative light.
The television program starred Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Johnny Lee, Ernest Wade and Tim Moore. It was the first television series in America to have an all black cast.
Childress (1907-1986) played the role of Amos Jones, a hard-working, level-headed, honest cab driver. Born in Mississippi, Childress attended Rust College from where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His other television credits include Good Times, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons and Perry Mason. He was 78 years of age when he passed away in Inglewood, California in 1982.
The part of Andrew H Brown was played by Spencer Williams (1893-1969) from Louisiana. Before serving in the US Army during World War I, Williams studied at the University of Minnesota. An largely unsung film director, Williams was responsible for 'The Blood of Jesus' and 'Go Down Death'. Both of these were described by critics as being spiritually adventurous.
The role of George 'Kingfish' Stevens was played by actor Tim Moore (1887-1958). Kingfish was the focus of many episodes, some of which were filmed without the participation of either Andy or Amos and formed the basis of a spin-off entitled, 'The Adventures of Kingfish'. Moore precipitated the 'Roast Beef Scandal' when he shot his gun in the house in January 1958. His step-family had cleaned up the rest of the New Year's dinner, so he fired his gun in protest. Leaving a mark in the china cabinet, Moore received a USD 100 fine and a one year's probation. Read more about: amos and andy dvd
The Amos 'n' Andy radio program was inspired by a Chicago Tribune comic strip entitled, 'The Gumps'. The comedy was first broadcast in 1928 and then every night until 1943, when it changed to a weekly sitcom for the next eight years. It reverted once again to nightly broadcast during the years 1954 through 1960. The stars of the radio broadcasts were Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden, who also created the show. Bob Mosher and Joe Connally formed the extended writing crew. The program's sponsors were Campbell's Soup, Pepsodent Toothpaste, Rexall Drugs and Rinso.
The radio show was adapted for television and ran on CBS-TV between 1951 and 1953. Repeats of the 78 episodes were syndicated from 1954 to 1966. Syndication was discontinued under pressure from civil rights groups who felt that the show portrayed African-Americans in a negative light.
The television program starred Alvin Childress, Spencer Williams, Johnny Lee, Ernest Wade and Tim Moore. It was the first television series in America to have an all black cast.
Childress (1907-1986) played the role of Amos Jones, a hard-working, level-headed, honest cab driver. Born in Mississippi, Childress attended Rust College from where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His other television credits include Good Times, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons and Perry Mason. He was 78 years of age when he passed away in Inglewood, California in 1982.
The part of Andrew H Brown was played by Spencer Williams (1893-1969) from Louisiana. Before serving in the US Army during World War I, Williams studied at the University of Minnesota. An largely unsung film director, Williams was responsible for 'The Blood of Jesus' and 'Go Down Death'. Both of these were described by critics as being spiritually adventurous.
The role of George 'Kingfish' Stevens was played by actor Tim Moore (1887-1958). Kingfish was the focus of many episodes, some of which were filmed without the participation of either Andy or Amos and formed the basis of a spin-off entitled, 'The Adventures of Kingfish'. Moore precipitated the 'Roast Beef Scandal' when he shot his gun in the house in January 1958. His step-family had cleaned up the rest of the New Year's dinner, so he fired his gun in protest. Leaving a mark in the china cabinet, Moore received a USD 100 fine and a one year's probation. Read more about: amos and andy dvd
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