Martin and Lewis, on account that the radio show Amos And Andy used white actors to play the Black parts. Listening to an Amos And Andy mp3, I don't hear anything racist; aside from being "black" the characters might just as easily have been my poor rural white family of that era. Edit: upon further reflection, I can understand how the program may have been offensive to some folks. But if one were to picture Red Foxx performing Tim Moore's lines as Kingfish, might not one imagine the character to sound about the same? I leave the answer up to wiser, brighter minds than mine.
quote:Originally posted by It's my dark side, duh!
Martin and Lewis, on account that the radio show Amos And Andy used white actors to play the Black parts. Listening to an Amos And Andy mp3, I don't hear anything racist; aside from being "black" the characters might just as easily have been my poor rural white family of that era. Edit: upon further reflection, I can understand how the program may have been offensive to some folks. But if one were to picture Red Foxx performing Tim Moore's lines as Kingfish, might not one imagine the character to sound about the same? I leave the answer up to wiser, brighter minds than mine.
Actually, I was referring to five dollar shakes.
Anyway,
Wing Nut.... I can never find my tools when I need them. Sal Tessio or Pete Clemenza?
Edited by - Pope George Ringo on 05/15/2005 21:24:13
Game that will NEVER DIE!!!: This or That
Posted - 05/14/2005 : 14:38:35
