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Created by
  
Ed. Weinberger

Composer(s)
  
Bruce Miller

Theme song
  
Shine on You

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Genre
  
Sitcom

Theme music composer
  
Andraé Crouch

First episode date
  
27 September 1986

Network
  
NBC

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Starring
  
Sherman HemsleyClifton DavisAnna Maria HorsfordRoz RyanJester HairstonBarbara Montgomery (1986–90)Rosetta LeNoire (1987–89)Bumper Robinson (1990–91)Elsa Raven (1988–90)Tony T. Johnson (1988–91)Montrose Hagins (1989–91)

Opening theme
  
"Shine on Me" by Vanessa Bell Armstrong

Cast
  
Sherman Hemsley, Clifton Davis, Anna Maria Horsford, Jester Hairston, Roz Ryan

Amen is an American sitcom produced by Carson Productions that aired on NBC from September 27, 1986 to May 11, 1991. Set in Sherman Hemsley's real-life hometown of Philadelphia, Amen stars Hemsley as the deacon of a church and was part of a wave of successful sitcoms on NBC in the 1980s and early 1990s which featured predominantly black casts – others included The Cosby Show, A Different World, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, and 227.

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Premise

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The series revolves around Ernest Frye, a deacon of the First Community Church of Philadelphia, who also works as a lawyer. He is often dishonest and frequently gets into trouble with his many harebrained schemes. Frye has a single daughter named Thelma. Reuben Gregory is the new, young pastor of the church, and also the object of Thelma's affection. The two get married during season four, despite the fact that Gregory and Frye often butt heads. In the series finale, Thelma gives birth to the couple's first child.

Cast and characters


  • Sherman Hemsley as Ernest Frye
  • Anna Maria Horsford as Thelma Frye Gregory
  • Clifton Davis as Reuben Gregory
  • Jester Hairston as Rolly Forbes, the high-spirited and lively senior citizen, who often acts as the voice of reason
  • Roz Ryan as Amelia Hetebrink, one of the chattering sisters at the church
  • Barbara Montgomery as Casietta Hetebrink (1986–90), the other sister
  • Elsa Raven as Inga (1988–90), the Swedish housekeeper
  • Rosetta LeNoire as Leola Henderson Forbes (1987–89), Rolly's love interest and eventual wife
  • Montrose Hagins as Leola Henderson Forbes (1989–91)
  • Bumper Robinson as Clarence (1990–91), a young street kid and protégé of Deacon Frye's

    • Themes

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    The show often addresses issues of family and community in a humorous manner. Storylines include guest characters dealing with teenage pregnancy, suicide prevention, jealousy and other issues. These issues are dealt with in a non-preachy manner. Frye's legal career is the subject of many jokes and storylines. A few episodes deal with Frye defending the church or other main characters in legal battles.

    Episodes

    List of Amen (TV series) episodes

    Ratings

  • 1986–1987: #13
  • 1987–1988: #15
  • 1988–1989: #25
  • 1989–1990: #54
  • 1990–1991: #60

    • Syndication

    Amen was sold into syndication shortly after finishing its run on NBC and Universal Pictures' MCA Television unit was awarded the syndication rights. Those rights are now in the hands of Comcast through its NBCUniversal Television Distribution division.

    The series has aired on BET, TVOne, Centric, TBS, Gospel Music Channel and local stations over the years.

    Reruns air on Starz Encore Black.

    References

    Amen (TV series) Wikipedia
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