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The Amos 'n Andy Show

Specials 1934 - 1951

  • 1934-01-06T01:30:00Z on CBS
  • 25m
  • 1h 25m (3 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Comedy
Adapted from a popular radio comedy/drama serial, this influential sitcom features the misadventures of Andy Brown (Spencer Williams) and George "Kingfish" Stevens (Tim Moore) in the big city. This landmark series was the first on television to feature a cast of all black actors.

6 episodes

Kingfish has a big deal for Amos and Andy by wrestling Bullneck Mooseface.

Special 2 The Lion Tamer (Cartoon)

  • 1934-02-03T01:30:00Z30m

Kingfish wants Andy to tame a lion.

Special 3 Introduction of the Cast

  • 1951-06-01T00:30:00Z25m

Freeman Gosden & Charles Correll introduce the television audience to the Amos n Andy characters

Typical Amos 'n Andy story line has the boys trying to make a go of their "open-air" taxi business while they get caught up in a society hassle, involving driving musicians to a fancy party. All the regular characters are here (or mentioned), including the famous Mystic Knights of the Sea. The only film appearance of radio's long-running characters.

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