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[edit] ALL ABOUT THE ANDERSONS

he was on this show also

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_About_the_Andersons

[edit] Picture used in InfoBox

Is it just me or is the picture of Mr. Amos used in the Infobox extremely dark, Would it be possible to use another more clear and brighter picture. They call me Mr. Pibb 02:45, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Football Years

I remember a story about Amos' football days. It was mentioned briefly in a 2003 USA Today article on Hank Stram being inducted into Canton and Amos is mentioned as trying out for the team twice, but never making a final roster. WAVY 10 15:19, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] John Amos, Howard Stern & Esther Rolle

Anybody have any thoughts about the text that describes Howard Stern's comments about Amos and Rolle? --Richard 00:12, 14 November 2007 (UTC)

  • It should be removed, but this guy keeps putting it back. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wayne shoter (talk • contribs)
  • I can tell you that the interview is real; it is always played on "Best of Stern" shows when Howard is on vacation. --68.236.47.165 (talk) 02:10, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
    • Actually, it was one of Stern's funniest interviews. I heard it when Stern was still on regular (terrestrial) radio. Amos was laughing very hard; he wouldn't directly admit that Esther Rolle was an ugly brute, but he did say it was very hard for him to kiss her without closing his eyes. When watching reruns of the show, look at Amos when he kisses Rolle: His eyes are usually shut, and you can catch the grimace on his face. —Life of Riley (talk) 21:19, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
  • What a waste this world has become. We have the power to do so much as humans, but we decide to use it on making fun of people and being disrespectful. It's not that funny when they are talking about you, your mother or your child is it?.

Shame on those who support comedy at someone's expense. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.198.180.253 (talk) 01:57, 7 April 2008 (UTC)

  • Whether or not you agree with the statement is not the issue. The fact is that the statement was made. This is one of the more famous (or infamous) interviews by Howard Stern. It is constantly replayed on the "Best of Stern" broadcasts when Stern is on vacation. --68.236.16.61 (talk) 16:57, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
    • Even if you could cite a transcript of this material, the way you present it goes way beyond the bounds of what is encyclopedia-quality material about John Amos. The most I can see as being appropriate for this article is that his interview with Howard Stern remains popular years later. But I don't even see an encyclopedia-quality source for that claim, based on a quick Google search. I certainly don't see any major media quoting from or even mentioning that interview. Unreferenced--putting this material here based on your recollections violates WP:NOR; the wording violates WP:NPOV. betsythedevine (talk) 08:11, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
      • Sorry, but after reviewing your argument, I find that it lacks validity. It might be your opinion that this statement is not worthy of this encyclopedia, but that in no way gives you the right to remove it. I, like many other users here, can confirm that this interview is constantly replayed on "The Best of Stern" shows. John Amos himself does not dispute it. Therefore, it is very worthy of publication here. It might not be to your standard of decency or civility. However, that is something that users here can judge. Please have faith that Wikipedia users can think for themselves. Thank you. --208.115.91.252 (talk) 21:20, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
        • Your addition is in violation of Wikipedia policies, which I have cited. Wikipedia readers can indeed think for themselves. Wikipedia content is constrained by policies such as WP:NOR, WP:SOURCE, and WP:NPOV. betsythedevine (talk) 22:42, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Any information on impact on white America?

Being one of the first generations that got most of their information from TV, and , as a white bred mid-western guy, Amos's portrayal of James Evans probably did the most for me toward respecting a black person. Growing up in an atmosphere of racist jokes, dislike for blacks, and the "other side" of guilty whites (including the shows producers) going on at length about the "racial problems", Amos's portroyal cut through all the crap. The portrayal simply was about a guy who was decent, who was the take no prisoners defender of his family, and a guy you just felt bad for though you know he wouldn't take a hand out. More simply put, as a white child (who did come from a family on the leaner side of tracks) in a racist world, the character of James Evans, though fictional, was a man I respected. Is there anything out there that it had the same impact on others? I think it would be a great addition to the topic.12.28.101.34 (talk) 15:32, 26 March 2008 (UTC)