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Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:00 AM

The new Amos 'n' Andy?

Critics hate Tyler Perry's outrageous comedies, but his black fans love them. Is Perry a stereotype-spouting minstrel -- or a smart writer and actor who knows how to connect with his audience?
By Russell Scott Smith

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  • Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:01 PM

    I Love Medea

    Tyler Perry is a genius! I have watched his plays on dvd about a million times and each time it's just as funny. My family, friends, and other black coworkers all know about Medea but not many white people do....but hey, I have only recently watched one episode of Friends and I just don't understand the humor...but unlike that really harsh critic from Boston, I won't trash what so many clearly love and enjoy (Friends is popular, right? lol).

    Nice article!

    —dahlia Read dahlia's other letters

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