Amos and Andy 1951 Episode 2 | Kingfish's Secretary | Black History Classic TV

Watch Amos and Andy (1951) Episode 2, "Kingfish's Secretary," a full episode of the classic television series The Amos 'n' Andy Show. In this episode, Kingfish hires a secretary, setting off a series of comic misunderstandings. Featuring the characters and comedy that made Amos and Andy one of the most recognized television programs of its era, this episode is also part of the complicated history of Black representation on early American television. The Amos 'n' Andy Show was one of the earliest network television programs to feature an almost entirely Black cast. The series remains an important and controversial part of American television history, praised for giving opportunities to Black performers while also criticized for its stereotypes and portrayals of African American life. What was your favorite scene in today's episode? Tellers Untold presents archival television and film as a way to explore Black history, media representation, and the evolution of African Americans on screen. Cast: Tim Moore, Spencer Williams, Ernestine Wade Episode Highlights 0:16 Kingfish discusses the lodge bequest 1:13 Sapphire learns about the new secretary 5:05 A letter mix-up creates a new problem for Kingfish 12:56 Kingfish tries to get himself out of the situation 21:06 Calhoun steps in 23:13 Kingfish returns to the lodge Subscribe to Tellers Untold for more Black history, archival films, documentaries, and stories from the past that still shape our world today. 🔴 SUBSCRIBE HERE (it's free) https://tinyurl.com/svh2kw6j Don't forget to subscribe and follow us! Facebook-   / tellersuntold   YouTube-    / tellersuntold   Instagram=   / tellersuntold   Check out our new Black History colouring book featuring Mae Jemison, Jesse Owens, and 49 others on amazon. https://tinyurl.com/yjtdt34t To learn more about what we do, go to www.tellersuntold.com Subscribe here (it's free) https://tinyurl.com/svh2kw6j Check out other episodes of Your Kid Professors: The Man Who Changed the Video Game Industry    • Jerry Lawson for Kids: The Black Inventor ...   Nubia Wonder Woman's sister was Black    • Who Is Nubia? Wonder Woman's Black Twin Si...   Jessie Owens    • Jesse Owens: The Olympic Legend Who Won 4 ...