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Amos 'n' Andy

Alvin Childress and Tim Moore starred in what is considered by some to be the most offensive television program of all time. Despite its controversy, it was also one of first TV shows to have a predominantly black cast.

 

Amos 'n' Andy (1951)

Stories mostly centered on The Kingfish's schemes to get rich, often by duping his brothers in the Mystic Knights of the Sea Lodge. Andy was particularly dupable. Amos mostly narrated.

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Running Time : 30 minutes
Premiered : June 28, 1951
Number of Episodes : 78
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Language : English
TV Station : CBS
Country : United States
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Genre : Comedy

Tags : Character Name in Title, Sitcom, Cult TV, African-American, Based on Radio Show, Controversial, Canned Laughter