Freeman F. Gosden

Freeman Fisher "Gozzie" Gosden (May 5, 1899 – December 10, 1982) was an American radio comedian, actor and pioneer in the development of the situation comedy form. He is best known for his work in the radio series Amos 'n' Andy.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 5, 1899 (Richmond), Died December 10, 1982 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1930

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker, vocalist, author, tiple, songwriter

Notes: Some disc labels note that Gosden was a performer on the "Sam 'n Henry" ["Amos 'n' Andy"] radio show.

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 167 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick XC3175 12-in. 3/26/1929 Episode #344, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3176 12-in. 3/26/1929 Episode #345, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3177 12-in. 3/26/1929 Episode #345, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3178 12-in. 3/26/1929 Episode #346, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3179 12-in. 3/26/1929 Episode #346, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3698 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #412, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3699 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #412, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3700 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #413, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3701 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #413, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3702 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #414, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3703 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #414, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3704 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #415, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3705 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #415, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3706 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #416, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3707 12-in. 6/25/1929 Episode #416, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3720 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #417, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3721 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #417, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3722 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #418, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3723 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #418, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3724 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #419, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3725 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #419, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3726 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #420, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3727 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #420, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3728 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #421, pt. 1 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
Brunswick XC3729 12-in. 6/26/1929 Episode #421, pt. 2 Amos 'n' Andy Radio transcription disc : Comic dialogue speaker  
(Results 51-75 of 167 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gosden, Freeman F.," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103212.

Gosden, Freeman F.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103212.

"Gosden, Freeman F.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103212

External Sources

Wikipedia: Freeman Gosden

Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Gosden, Freeman F., 1899-1982 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81074388

Wikidata: Freeman Gosden - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q5501008

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/45623705

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1720362

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