A National Disgrace?



On this very date in nineteen fifty-one

A television situation comedy was begun

called Amos 'N' Andy - and starring blacks

A rather pleasant show, which some attacked 



For Amos and Andy and their pal, Kingfish, too

Were created as stereotypes of a people, who ...

Had been trying to get away from that vision

But, the show really accomplished its mission 



By showing folks we all have the same concerns

Regardless of color, and so, in that sense, it earned

A certain distinction for both itself and for those it embodied

Reminding us we're all equal under the skin, and that ain't shoddy!!!



- Tristram



© Christopher W. Thomas

4:15pm Monday, June 28th, 1999



Birthdays Today:



Mel Brooks (comedian/film director) 73

Pat Morita (actor) 67

Leon Panetta (former Chief of Staff) 61

Dave Knights (Procul Harum) 54

Bruce Davison (actor) 53

Kathy Bates (actress) 51

Alice Krige (actress) 45

John Elway (football) 39

Tony Mercedes (record biz) 37

Jessica Hecht (actress) 34

Mary Stuart Masterson (actress) 33

Gil Bellows (actor) 32

Danielle Brisebois (actress) 30

Jimmy Sommers (jazz musician) 30