Is that true?I have seen African Americans in extra roles in the background in the color versions of the show from 1966-1968. Yet, I noticed on "TVLAND" last night, the episode when Howard wanted to give up everything and go to the carribean, all of the islanders were of a Hindu complexion which did not make any sense. If anyone go to an island off the coast of Trinidad, wouldn't they be Black? Is this true?Or did CBS forbid this because it was a White southern sitcom during the Civil Rights Movement?
2007-12-22 10:50:32 · 6 answers · asked by The Starr Company 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
PURE BULL, there were blacks on his programs then and now. Racist people come in all colors and sexes.
2007-12-22 11:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by Cactus 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I doubt this was true. I can remember blacks with speaking parts on the Andy Griffith show. Not the first black man in a recurring role, though. I believe that belongs to Rochester on Jack Benny's program.
2007-12-22 13:13:55 · answer #2 · answered by loryntoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not really sure, but I remember hearing that the Andy Griffith show was the first to actually have a black man as a real character in its episodes.
2007-12-22 11:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by twilightnomad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw black men in line to join the Marines when Gomer joined the Marines. Also, a black professional football player returned to Mayberry.
2017-02-27 16:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-07-31 19:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try checking http://www.snopes.com
2007-12-22 10:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by 19G30 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋