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Amen

The Twelve Songs of Christmas

Season 2, Episode 11, Aired Dec 19, 1987

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The choir fights over which carol to sing in a competition.

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Cast & Crew

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GUEST STAR
Lynn Hamilton

Mrs. Phillips
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Darius McCrary

Darius Hughes
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Cliffy Magee

Rapping Kid

Sherman Hemsley

Deacon Ernest Frye
Clifton Davis

Rev. Reuben Gregory
Rosetta LeNoire

Leola Forbes (1987-1989)
Anna Maria Horsford

Thelma Frye
Barbara Montgomery

Casietta Hetebrink (1986-1990)
Roz Ryan

Amelia Hetebrink

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The church board is not able to agree on which Christmas song to perform for a special holiday song fest competition. Choir director Lorenzo decides to combine all their choices into one magnificent medley.moreless

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By JarrodMcDonald, Dec 10, 2009

Each season 'Amen' did a special Christmas-themed episode. This is one of the best. The entire second act is devoted to the musical performance of this gifted cast and a guest choir from St. Stephen's Baptist Church. But leading up to the concert are some very humorous arguments about whose idea is best. Thanks to Lorenzo (the final appearance of Franklyn Seales on the program), they manage to set aside their differences and work harmoniously. There are also a few cute scenes between Jester Hairston and Rosetta LeNoire, as late-in-life newlyweds Rolly and Leola. They have some very affectionate moments at the beginning of the episode, but then, they have their first argument as a married couple. Of course, they learn that it's a season of love and a season to celebrate the birth of Mary's boy child (the title of a song composed by Jester Hairston).moreless
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- Some of the songs included in the medley during the competition are: 'The Twelve Days of Christmas (Ernie's choice);' 'Go Tell It on the Mountain (Thelma's choice);' 'O Come All Ye Faithful (Amelia's choice);' and 'Mary's Boy Child (Rolly).' Earlier in the episode, we hear a solo of Cassieta's choice which is 'We Three Kings.' The medley is followed by a complete rendition of 'Silent Night' by Clifton Davis and the cast with the guest choir. The last scene features everyone at the deacon's home singing 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'
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- The building used to indicate the exterior of the concert hall for the City Wide Annual Song Fest in this episode is actually the Shrine Auditorium located in South Central Los Angeles.
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- One of the songs sung in the Christmas medley is 'Mary's Boy Child' composed by star Jester Hairston.
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- A special credit is given at the end of the episode for the St. Stephen Baptist Mass Choir and the St. Stephen Youth Choir for their participation in the musical scenes.
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- Both Darius McCrary and Rosetta LeNoire would later star together on ABC's "Family Matters."
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- Franklyn Seales makes his last appearance as Lorenzo.
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- Rosetta LeNoire's name is now featured on the opening credits.
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- The episode title refers to the traditional song 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'
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