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Amen TV Show

TV Show Review for Amen

Television Show Summary

This 80's TV show sitcom introduces us to Deacon Frye, head of the First Community Church of Philadelphia.

Amen DVD


TV Show Plot For Amen

In the TV show Amen Lawyer/Deacon Ernest Frye (Sherman Hemsley) is trying to keep everything in his church under his watchful eye. When Rev. Reuben Gregory comes in, the two butt heads over how to run the church.

Other Amen TV series characters are: Thelma, the Deacon's daughter; Church board members and sisters, Amelia and Casietta Hetebrink; and Rolly, the eldest board member.

NBC aired a total of 111 episoides over six seasons of the TV show Amen. The show was broadcast on the same Saturday night schedule with the NBC TV series 227, Hunter, The Golden Girls and the Empty Nest TV show.

Cast of Amen TV Show

Sherman Hemsley - Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis - Reverend Reuben Gregory
Anna Maria Horsford - Thelma Frye
Roz Ryan - Sister Amelia
Jester Hairston - Rolly Forbes
Bumper Robinson - Clarence
James Avery - Rev. Crawford
Montrose Hagins - Leola Forbes

Trivia for the TV Show Amen

The creator of the Amen series show was Ed Weinberger who also created the popular 80's TV shows Taxi and Cheers.

Top 20 Ratings Info for Amen Series

1986-87 - 1st Season - Ranked #13
1987-88 - 2nd Season - Ranked #15
1988-89 - 3rd Season - Ranked #25

80's TV Show Facts:

The TV Show Amen was televised from 09/27/1986 to 05/11/1991, on the NBC network.

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Comments

Do you know where i can purchse the dvd box set of Amen
#1 - Mary Eisberg - 12/21/2006 - 19:15
Amen DVD
The Amen series has not yet been released on DVD as of today.
#2 - KC - 12/22/2006 - 06:53
What is the location of the church used in this series? I know its in Philadelphia PA but I don't know the address.
#3 - Tonee - 01/28/2007 - 10:38
yup i love it
:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-D:-Di love that show
#4 - denesha - 03/22/2007 - 11:37
Amen is so cool because it has Sherman Hemsley in it & he acts very good where did this show aired?
#5 - Marlon - 03/28/2007 - 17:34
Church Used
The church used in the exterior shots during the opening credits is the Mt. Pisgah AME church on 41st. st. in Philadelphia.
#6 - Jeff - 06/13/2007 - 15:57
Musician
Does anyone know where I can get the DVD of AMEN or at least does anyone know the Song that the "sisters" sung, "Warden of PS 53"
#7 - Church GUY - 06/29/2007 - 17:55
Does anyone know what "Amen" show in the series has Sherman Hemsley going to a waitress's home for romance, only to find out she is married. She has a closet full of cats, and he hides in there when her husband comes home; he tosses out one cat at a time for the husband to pet. It was one of the funniest shows, but I do not know which one it is. Would like to order it.
#8 - Nancy Mae - 07/14/2007 - 18:06
Bumper Robinson on Amen????
I don't ever remember Bumper RObinson on this show. Is this true? If so what in the world was his character like. I'm a huge fan of his and I've never even known of this, lol.
#9 - Mo - 07/16/2007 - 22:18
dvd purchase
is the amen series available for purchase
#10 - cassandra stewart - 08/05/2007 - 16:44
Please release the dvd soon
I really like the tv show Amen. I would buy all seasons of it. I like to watch it!
#11 - TOM - 09/15/2007 - 18:38
DVD!!
When will the DVD be available? They should put these great African American shows on DVD for our viewing pleasure!
#12 - Jay - 09/17/2007 - 15:43
"Amen" TV show on DVD
Its 20 years since "Amen" was on TV. Today - unlike many lesser programmes - this is still not on DVD. Why?

Please let me know where I can purchase it so my children can celebrate their history and have a good laugh as they too learn.

I look forward to a speedy reply.

Bless...B-)
#13 - Imani - 04/01/2008 - 18:33
Ms.
Does anyone remember episode where a woman danced in the court room to prove to the judge that she had the potential to develop a dancing career. She was dancing all over the courtroom. If you do, what was the name of the song that the woman danced to?
#14 - Sheree - 06/05/2008 - 17:44
songwriter
Otis Redd sung that song look for his CD it\'s on there I believe baby he won\'t do you wrong.
#15 - lartrel.felton@us.army.mil - 08/23/2008 - 13:56
amen with clifton davis
I am a grandmother and a greatgrandmother and I am still waiting for AMEN FROM 1986-1991 TO COME OUT ON DVD. I want to live long
enough to sit and share this wonderful funny
tv show with them! Why is it taking so long?
#16 - sylvia - 09/02/2008 - 16:03
I love Clifton Davis!
Where can I purchase this tv show?? I watch this everyday on tv one. Im only 14 years old. And I really want all 5 seasons.. Please SOME ANSWERS!!!!!
#17 - ERICA TAYLOR - 09/07/2008 - 19:58
Amen Comedy Series with Clifton Davis and Sherman Helmsley
Is the "Amen Comedy series with Clifton Davis and Sherman Helmsley on CD or DVD - please advise - thanks.

#18 - Ida Beason - 09/13/2008 - 18:31
WHEN IS THIS COMING ON DVD???????????????????????????????????????? IVE BEEN WAITING FOR MY WHOLE 14 YEARS IVE BEEN ON THIS EARTH!!
#19 - Erica - 10/14/2008 - 11:43
name of song on intro
Does anyone know the name/artist of the gospel song used in the intro on Amen?
#20 - Heather Okoro - 10/18/2008 - 22:02
Can U please tell me like everyone else that asked when will Amen come on DVD? I really don't see why it is taking so long for this show 2 come on DVD
#21 - A. W - 10/21/2008 - 22:23
Mrs
Is Amen available on DVD yet and is so is it available in south africa
#22 - Brenda Powell - 12/16/2008 - 08:32
amen
I realy love that show and would like to know where I can purchase it. Please let me know.
#23 - kiki - 01/06/2009 - 17:02
When will AMEN be released on DVD?
#24 - srjoell@ibl.bm - 10/14/2009 - 15:47
why i love amen
the show is very funny and i love it so much i recode the show when am watchin somethin else:-D
#25 - dolores pantojas - 10/22/2009 - 16:45
Love this show
I look at amen every sunday night at 5 PM & 5:30 PM on RTV Channel.
#26 - Tiffany Bailey - 10/26/2009 - 11:07
Amen dvd's are now available for purchuse on clickdvdstore.com the entire series can be purchased for 55.00
#27 - C Jackson - 10/26/2009 - 17:04
Amen Tv Show
I have episodes for sale on DVD of this show!!! E-mail me if interested at JRQ401@AOL.COM
#28 - Jim - 12/03/2009 - 00:54
cool
i love amen its a show the whole family can watch unlike those new showa on t.v
#29 - rachelol - 12/22/2009 - 18:42
African American sitcoms
Why is it that AA sitcoms never get released??

it's too hard to find these shows online or anywhere.
#30 - Johnson - 01/19/2010 - 21:53
CLIFTON DAVIS
HI LOVE THE SHOW ALSO AND WAS WONDERING IF CLIFTON DAVIS DID THE REAL SINGING WHEN HE SANG ON THE SHOW? AND ALSO WHERE ARE THE ACTORS NOW AND WHAT ARE THEY DOING?
#31 - ELAINE VELASQUEZ - 01/20/2010 - 19:02
:-D is the sitcom ever coming back on tv, we don\'t have any African-American films really on tv. If they do decide to show on tv it\'s always late at night and that\'s not right....
#32 - erica.talbert@yahoo.com - 01/26/2010 - 13:30
Amen
Erica Talbert
Does your cable station have the gospel music channel? Amen can be seen Monday through Friday From 9:00-10:00am cst. It also comes on Mon-Thurs at 12:00-1:00am cst.
#33 - C.Jackson - 02/20/2010 - 17:35
I am willing share my copies....
Hey folks. I am willing to share my copies I purchased online from a site called sell.com. I bought it from a seller named topchoices. He was selling them and with shipping it came to be $31.94 for 14 dvd's (recorded with dvr from TV) which contained 107 of the 110 episodes. I have been looking all over the net and stores for this show and it has not been put out for purchase and no one has them for download.I was kind of afraid to be ripped off but I took a chance because my girlfriend loves this show. I bought them and 2 days later it arrived. I was shocked at how it was in the order the episodes aired and it was such great quality. Here is his description. "This is the show that starred Sherman Hemsley. There are 107 out of the 110 episodes on 14 DVD-R disc no artwork/labels, dvds in paper sleeves. Quality around 9 out of 10."

I can verify that it is great quality and yes it is 9 out of 10 in terms of quality. Hey I was blessed enough to come across this great series that has not been put out on official DVD set. It is only missing the last 2 episodes and one other episode that I can tell. Either you can purchase from him for a fair price of $31.94 (includes shipping) or hit me up angel77lopez on yahoo messenger. I am willing to make a copy for someone if they cover the shipping and dvd's cost. I can even show you proof with my web cam or upload somewhere so someone can download. You ask yourself why am I doing this...I just want other black people to enjoy one of there own shows that are not out. The show has great lessons and it's damn funny. Hey I was able to make my lady smile with these dvd's and it meant a lot to me so maybe I can help someone else enjoy them as well. :-D
#34 - angel77lopez - 04/21/2010 - 21:49
Poem
on one show Reverend Reuben Gregory recited a poem to thelma when she was feeling down about being dark skinned. Does any one know the poem and its writer
#35 - Andre Sanders - 05/06/2010 - 20:39
To Heather: if I rcall correctly, the intro song is by Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Don't know if you've received your answer already, but I've only recently been on this site.
#36 - AmenFan - 06/05/2010 - 22:00
The House in Amen
Does anyone know the location of Deacon Frye Townhouse, they show the exteriors at the begining of every show. Thanks, anything will help.
#37 - Susan - 07/14/2010 - 00:50
Amen
Is there really nowhere i can buy the series in SA? On whidh site can i go to buy the series?
#38 - Annetjie du Randt - 07/20/2010 - 14:46
Year of Birth
Does anyone know in which year Ed. Weinberger, the creator of "Amen" and "The Cosby Show" was born?
#39 - Coleman - 08/02/2010 - 15:19
the talent show
does anyone know who wrote the song or the original singer for You're My Child song by Clifton Davis to mother Hale. In the segment The Talent Show.
#40 - esther hawkins - 09/02/2010 - 13:22
Amen
Love the show Amen but would like to know who was the little girl with the big singing voice on some of the series?
#41 - Helen - 09/08/2011 - 20:26
AMEN
I LOVE THE SHOW AMEN PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN IT IS AVAILIBLE ON DVD I WOULD BUY THE ENTIRE SERIES. MY FAMILYY WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT. IT'S FUNNY AND CLEAN.
#42 - genevieve - 09/22/2011 - 19:33
Amen DVD series
Heip! I have a son that is mentally challenged and he has asked for DVD\'s of Amen. He is 37 yrs old with a mental capability of a 6 to a 7 year old. Hope someone can help.

Thanks
#43 - helen tomlin - 12/01/2011 - 14:11
amen on dvd
Please bring this to dvd I love this show and I have over 400 box sets of other stuff so I need amen to complete my collection
#44 - ms lady j - 04/11/2012 - 14:38
Some episodes
Hey people, there are some episodes available on youtube if you're interested, check out this link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/marq1107
#45 - Deacon Frye - 04/22/2012 - 08:38
Sorry
I meant this link, sorry :-o
http://www.youtube.com/user/marq1107/videos
#46 - Deacon Frye - 04/22/2012 - 08:39
I LOVE THIS SHOW AMEN IT MAKES ME LAUGH SO MUCH I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SHOW TO COME ON DVD DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN ITS COMING
OUT ON DVD IVE TRIED LOOKING ON AMAZON BUT ITS BEEN IMPOSSIBLE. I WOULD BUY ALL THE EPISODES THEY ARE GREAT. PLSSSSSSSSS LET ME KNOW
#47 - NENA - 06/06/2012 - 21:05
NO Amen! DVD? WHY????
RIP Sherman. Wish Amen was on DVD. RTV used to show it, but grew too big to pay for the show's rights... so now we miss out on it. I'd buy the whole box set, up front, if it were available in the US or Canada (Region 1)... Just like I did with Gimme A Break!. Shame on someone for holding the rights hostage. This was a GREAT (not good) show. I didn't like the show... I LOVED IT.
#48 - junckboxx - 07/25/2012 - 07:43
Mrs
I have been trying to buy the DVDs all over the world. Nothing. I cannot believe that after so many enquires no DVD store can sell this product.
#49 - Yvonne - 12/19/2012 - 07:18
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