Amos and Andy TV show DVD set Press Release

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "THE AMOS N ' ANDY SHOW " -

THE CONTROVERSIAL '50S CLASSIC COMEDY TV-SERIES

TO BE RELEASED ON DVD FALL 2006

New York , NY - July 21 , 2006 - Image Entertainment , Inc . will release a definitive film collection of the classic comedy series Amos n ' Andy featuring all 75 episodes in this new , digitally remastered DVD edition The show features the antics of Amos Jones the cab driver , a subservient and conservative father figure Andy Brown , Amos 's wacky

and gullible associate Kingfish Stevens , with his conniving and diabolical schemes Sapphire Stevens , the snooping motor-mouth and Algonquin J . Calhoun the smooth-talking lawyer . Their capers and adventures were a great source of entertainment during the program 's days it American television

It has been one of the most controversial and protested television shows in American history . Although it can be argued that the show played on certain racial stereotypes , its fundamental message is lighthearted - it presents the comical side of human existence , with the characters being subjected to life 's craziness and absurdities Essentially , it presents a picture of our own everyday foibles , an exaggeration of the mundane--one where anyone , people of all ages and racial backgrounds can laugh at and be entertained with

Amos 'n Andy was shown on CBS television from 1951 up to 1953 . The program was a commercial success , owed to its talented actors and , however , the African-American community remains divided with regards to the program 's merits and acceptability . The show was eventually canceled due to the clamor and protests . While the program 's place in television history is still subject to debate , it can be said that the controversy did not by far overshadow the program 's popularity and enduring appeal

Contemporary television viewers may find it hard to understand what the controversy is all about . Whether or not it promotes African-American stereotypes or racism is still a matter of contention and personal sensibility . But either way , the program is considered one of the greatest classic comedy sitcoms ever made . Whether the viewer is looking for a real gut-wrenching entertainment or wants to have a piece of American history , Amos n ' Andy is guaranteed to deliver . It makes one important addition to any video library - definitely a must have for collectors

The DVD Release will contain all 75 original Amos 'n Andy episodes uncut and arranged in the they appeared on television . It features high-quality , digitally enhanced , and professionally restored images in full 480 line DVD resolution . The collection will be presented in a 15-disc set , packaged in a mauve leather-bound box with gold lettering It will also include a glossy , 32-page episode guide . The Amos n ' Andy Show DVD collection has a September 2006 release date

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