Born in the segregated 1950s, with reruns squelched after complaints from civil rights groups a decade later, "Amos ‘n Andy," a sitcom focused on middle-class blacks in New York City and one of America’s most popular TV programs, is now regarded by many as a degrading, stereotypic depiction of black life. Comedian George Kirby hosts this look at the TV series and its influence, featuring rare TV footage, interviews with some of the stars and guests like Redd Foxx and Marla Gibbs, and more. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
Born in the segregated 1950s, with reruns squelched after complaints from civil rights groups a decade later, "Amos ‘n Andy," a sitcom focused on middle-class blacks in New York City and one of America’s most popular TV programs, is now regarded by many as a degrading, stereotypic depiction of black life. Comedian George Kirby hosts this look at the TV series and its influence, featuring rare TV footage, interviews with some of the stars and guests like Redd Foxx and Marla Gibbs, and more. 60 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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