The Original Amos 'n' Andy
Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll and the 1928-1943 Radio Serial
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Radio
| Author: | Elizabeth McLeod | ISBN: | 9781476609713 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers | Publication: | July 11, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Elizabeth McLeod |
| ISBN: | 9781476609713 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
| Publication: | July 11, 2015 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
