The Original Amos 'n' Andy: Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll and the 1928-1943 Radio Serial

by Elizabeth McLeod

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078644584X
• ISBN13: 9780786445844
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher