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Bring back Amos n Andy to TV and radio
A reminiscence argues for reviving the original Amos n Andy syndicated series from 1951, not a new show. The piece recalls Calhoun and Kingfish, notes the show's role in early black TV, discusses reactions to The Color Purple, and praises the performers Tim Moore and Spencer Williams while urging a safe, nostalgic reintroduction.
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Calhoun
Brouhaha
America
Amos
Andy
Kingfish
Sapphire
Andrew H. Brown
Knights of the Sea
Lodge Brothers
Freeman Gosden
Charles Correll
N’ Andy
Stepin Fetchit
CBS
Amos ’N’ Andy
Amos ’N
Worthy
Phil
Fresh Air Taxi Cab Co
Brazil
George Stevens
Tim Moore
Spencer Williams
Alvin Childress
Ernestine Wade