AMOS & ANDY: ANATOMY OF A CONTROVERSY

This 1983 documentary provides a good, balanced history of the Amos & Andy TV show, delving into some of the history of Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll's partnership as well. It's a refreshing and informative watch in this time of social justice warriors who understand nothing about history, entertainment, humour, or their contexts.

After watching it, I do think the networks should have capitalized on the success of Amos & Andy and its all black cast to produce other all black shows of different genres. This would have provided America with a more balanced look at the black community and would have certainly been a helpful thing, but the removal of Amos & Andy from production and syndication by the NAACP and the fact the cast barely ever worked again is criminal.

Check out "Amos & Andy: anatomy of a controversy" here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ka6u2WA_zU

Also, check out this article which goes into more of the history of the radio show, especially Amos & Andy's early days.