were the characters that played Amos and Andy white? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

goldenpond · 11-15-2003, 11:47 AM

I was looking at some of the movies the other night. I have everyone you know. And i looked very closely and it looked as if they had on make up to appear as if they were. I don't understand what motive they woul have for doing so but it looks as if that's what they did.

Mr. Television · 11-15-2003, 11:50 AM

The Radio Amos 'n' Andy actors were white but the tv actors were not.

Zoneboy · 11-15-2003, 11:51 PM

If you are referring to actual Amos & Andy movies, there was only one made and it was called "Check & Double Check" If you are referring to the tv series, You do not have everyone made. There were 78 episodes produced and the most anyone has is 71 because 7 are considered lost. The 2 cartoons & the cast introduction are not episodes as some claim. The roles in the movie were played by the creators of Amos & Andy Freeman Gosden & Charles Correll. The tv series used black actors only, There were no white actors in black face.

11-15-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
goldenpond Member First Time Poster Join Date: Nov 15, 2003 Location: jacksonville Posts: 1	were the characters that played Amos and Andy white? I was looking at some of the movies the other night. I have everyone you know. And i looked very closely and it looked as if they had on make up to appear as if they were. I don't understand what motive they woul have for doing so but it looks as if that's what they did.

11-15-2003, 11:50 AM	#2
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11-15-2003, 11:51 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	If you are referring to actual Amos & Andy movies, there was only one made and it was called "Check & Double Check" If you are referring to the tv series, You do not have everyone made. There were 78 episodes produced and the most anyone has is 71 because 7 are considered lost. The 2 cartoons & the cast introduction are not episodes as some claim. The roles in the movie were played by the creators of Amos & Andy Freeman Gosden & Charles Correll. The tv series used black actors only, There were no white actors in black face.
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