The hilarious comedy, Amen, is one of the few comedies centering on religion. The show, set at the First Community Church of Philadelphia focuses on the comical differences between Deacon Ernest Frye (Sherman Hemsley) and the Reverend Reuben Gregory (Clifton Davis).
Deacon Frye, the chairman of the board of trustees in the church founded by his father, has run the church for many years. With his ego, controlling demeanor, and holier-than-thou attitude, he irritates many in his church congregation. Nonetheless, the egotistical Frye is put to the test with the arrival of a new minister, Rev. Gregory. For the most part, Deacon Frye's impulsive ideas cause the church trouble, only until Rev. Gregory is able to have everything resolved.
Thelma, played by Anna Marie Horsford, is the Deacon's daughter who suffers from a string broken hearts and is sometimes awkward in social settings. Despite the lack of sympathy from her father, she quickly makes Rev. Gregory the target of her new romance.
Other notable characters include church members Casietta and Amelia Hetebrink, played by Barbara Montgomery and Roz Ryan. Rolly Forbes, played by Jester Hairston, is the elderly church board member who frequently offers Deacon Frye advice, only to have it ignored on most occasions.
TV One is proud to return a comedy that kept a sense of humor while being mostly grounded in religious content. This series gives viewers an insight into the lives and situations that are very visible in the African-American community.
