
The Original Amos 'n' Andy
Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll and the 1928-1943 Radio Serial
Elizabeth McLeod(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 14. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
223 pages
978-0-7864-4584-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"extensive roster of cast and credits...notes are detailed...illustrations are plentiful"-SPERDVAC Radiogram; "interesting"-In the Groove Magazine; "an important record"-Communication Booknotes Quarterly.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
37 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4584-4 (9780786445844)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Elizabeth McLeod is a journalist and broadcast historian. She lives and works on the coast of Maine.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
A Note on the Script Excerpts
1. Origins
2. Correll and Gosden-Perfect Harmony
3. Airtime
4. Here They Are ...
5. A Coast-to-Coast Hookup
6. Meet the Cast
7. Speaking the Language
8. Tales to Tell
9. Black and White?
10. Dissonant Voices
11. The Later Years
12. Making the Point
Appendix: By the Numbers
Cast and Credits
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Preface
A Note on the Script Excerpts
1. Origins
2. Correll and Gosden-Perfect Harmony
3. Airtime
4. Here They Are ...
5. A Coast-to-Coast Hookup
6. Meet the Cast
7. Speaking the Language
8. Tales to Tell
9. Black and White?
10. Dissonant Voices
11. The Later Years
12. Making the Point
Appendix: By the Numbers
Cast and Credits
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index