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Finding Aid for the Robert Ross Amos 'n' Andy Radio Scripts, 1943-1953
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Title: Robert Ross
Amos 'n' Andy Radio Scripts
Date (inclusive): 1943-1953
Collection number: 137
Creator: Ross, Robert J.
Extent: 10 boxes (4.3 linear ft.)
Abstract: The
Amos 'n' Andy radio show originated on WMAQ in Chicago in 1928, and went on to became the longest-running radio program in broadcast history.
The collection consists of
Amos 'n' Andy radio scripts (October 1943 through May 1953.
Repository:
University of California, Los Angeles. Library.
Performing Arts Special Collections.
Los Angeles, California 90095-1575
Physical location: Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing
Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
The
Amos 'n' Andy radio show originated on WMAQ in Chicago, Mar. 19, 1928. It was first known as
Sam 'n Henry and was conceived by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, two white actors who protrayed the characters Amos Jones and Andy
Brown. The program went on to become the longest-running radio program in broadcast history.
Collection consists of 222 radio scripts for
Amos 'n' Andy episodes spanning October 8, 1943 through May 24, 1953.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Amos 'n' Andy (Radio program).
Radio scripts.