Sitcom. Exploits of two working class black men living in Harlem. The pair mainly got involved in exploits suggested by George ‘The Kingfish’ Stevens (The Kingfish being his ‘lodge’ title). This show popular at the time (and from a long running radio series), later became unacceptable from the sixties onwards(at that time it was in syndication). The series was highly stereotypical in its portrayal of people of color and since 1966 has largely remained unseen.
production details
USA | CBS – Hal Roach | 78×25 minutes | 1951-53
Producer: Freeman Gosden, Charles Correll
Theme Music: Angel’s Serenade by Gaetano Braga
cast
Alvin Childress as Amos Jones
Spencer Williams as Andrew H. “Andy” Brown
Tim Moore as George “Kingfish” Stevens
Ernestine Wade as Sapphire Stevens
Amanda Randolph as Mamma
Johnny Lee as Algonquin J. Calhoun
Nick Stewart as Lightnin’
Jester Hairston
