![]() Well worth seeing-and an interesting look at our history-politically correct or not. In addition to Kirby, the likes of Jesse Jackson, Redd Foxx and Marla Gibbs all speak their minds about the show-and seemed to recall it very fondly and positively. ![]() The only real negatives are that the show looks a bit cheaply made and Kirby, inexplicably, does some impersonations that have no place in the show-it's only to show off Kirby's talents as an impressionist. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. In fine condition, with some creasing to corners, and slight silvering to dark areas of the background. All in all, it's quite entertaining and compelling. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Moore in his classic TV role, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, My best wishes to Sue, Tim Moore, ‘Kingfish,’ Amos ‘n’ Andy, TV. To do this, they interview various people and show a highly abbreviated episode of the old show. And, it celebrates the talented actors who made the show. "Anatomy of a Controversy" seems to take the position that the show has been unfairly forgotten-that the black 1950s cast was immensely talented and the show, in itself, wasn't bad. After all, two of the main character (Andy and the Kingfish) were amazingly stupid and shiftless-and when the show was on TV, this was one of the only depictions of blacks in America! Now had the show been on when other, more realistic, depictions of blacks been on TV, I doubt that people would have felt so upset-but the only other show with a black main character at the time was "Beulah"-a black maid! Because of this and changing sensitivities in the country, the show was essentially shelved after negative criticism from the likes of the NAACP. Moore signed photos are virtually nonexistent, this being the first we have ever seen. ![]() Creasing to the corner tips and silvering to dark areas of the background, otherwise fine condition. However, by this time, people were not comfortable with the show. Vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 photo of Moore in his classic TV role, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint My best wishes to Sue, Tim Moore, ‘Kingfish,’ Amos ‘n’ Andy, TV. And, for two years, the show was very popular and was occasionally seen in syndication into the 1960s. While the radio show was popular, folks were clamoring for a TV version and the network decided to relaunch the show with an all-black cast. The duo even made a movie ("Check and Double Check")-in black face! It was simply dreadful-unfunny and a bit nasty. The idea of two white guys doing this is very racist when you think about it, but back in the day folks (black and white) accepted this and the show was one of the most popular of the time. This obscure documentary hosted by George Kirby helps to explain a little bit about this but I'll try to sum it up: Back in the late 1920s, two white guys had a huge hit with the radio version of "Amos 'n Andy". Please feel free to call (603) 732-4280 or email us with any questions regarding items in our auction.I am probably correct in assuming that most younger folks have no idea what the "Amos 'n Andy Show" was or why there is a controversy about it. Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, or Discover are only accepted up to $5,000 without prior arrangement: please contact Mandy Eaton-Casey. Late payment may result in suspension of your bidding privileges. Payment for items won in auction 393 is due by Monday, October 29, unless prior arrangements have been made. Money Order, Cashier's Check, Personal Check, or Wire Transfer. Placing a bid online means you agree to abide by the terms and conditions listed by RRAuction. You are obligated to honor any bid(s) you make, and you authorize us to charge your credit card for any unpaid winnings. For winning bids of $5,000 our less, clients may choose to pay via credit card or PayPal for an additional 2.5% convenience fee. RR Auction prefers cash, check, or wire payments. A buyer's premium of 20% will be added to all winning bids.
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