The Original Amos 'n' Andy

by McLeod, Elizabeth

• ISBN13: 9780786445844
• ISBN10: 078644584X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-30
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

This critical reexamination of Amos 'n' Andy, the pioneering creation of Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden, presents an unapologetic but balanced view lacking in most treatments. It relies upon an untapped resource--thousands of pages of scripts from the show's nearly forgotten earliest version, which most clearly reflected the vision of its creators. Consequently, it provides fresh insights and in part refutes the usual blanket condemnations of this groundbreaking show. The text incorporates numerous script excerpts, provides key background information, and also acknowledges the show's importance to radio broadcasting and modern entertainment.

Author Biography

Elizabeth McLeod is a journalist and broadcast historian. She lives and works on the coast of Maine.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Preface	p. 1
A Note on the Script Excerpts	p. 5
Origins	p. 7
Correll and Gosden—Perfect Harmony	p. 17
Airtime	p. 23
Here They Are	p. 29
A Coast-to-Coast Hookup	p. 47
Meet the Cast	p. 69
Speaking the Language	p. 87
Tales to Tell	p. 95
Black and White?	p. 115
Dissonant Voices	p. 127
The Later Years	p. 139
Making the Point	p. 153
Appendix: By the Numbers	p. 163
Cast and Credits	p. 179
Chapter Notes	p. 187
Bibliography	p. 201
Index	p. 209
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