The series was produced by Freemad Gosden and Charles Correll, the two actors who had created and starred in the radio version. 'Amos 'n' Andy', is one of the most popular and long-running radio programs of all time, was brought to television in the summer of 1951. The critics of "Amos n' Andy" would do better to take a shot at recently made crime movies set in the ghettos of today, which contain some of the most evil and offensive racial stereotypes ever put on screen. Amos 'n' Andy - 131 Mp3 Downloads Available. Hostile music critics have voiced similar complaints that much of blues and folk music is politically incorrect, that it demeans a race of people by creating "primitive stereotypes." In both cases, I find the criticisms offensive because vaudeville style comedy and blues singing are arguably among the greatest contributions America has made to world culture. Or perhaps they are irrationally blaming the makers of "Amos 'n Andy" for the fact that black actors have never gotten enough serious roles from Hollywood. Maybe the problem is that "politically correct" critics object to low comedy of any kind. The characters from the show are no more racial stereotypes than any of the other popular characters of low comedy on TV, such as Lou Costello, Baciagalupe, Ralph Cramden, Stan Laurel, Private Doberman, Uncle Tonoose, Gomer Pyle, and a host of others. As a true friend, I have to resent the harsh accusation that "Amos 'n Andy" created dangerous racial stereotypes. The actors were so warm to the audience, watching the show was almost like having a personal relationship with them. When this show was attacked for being politically incorrect, I had a visceral reaction of anger, as I used to love it when I was a kid.
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