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Nov 10, 2023 · The acrimonious battle between the children of the 83-year-old ‘Good Times’ legend as they fight over his care, his legacy and his love. In July, TV legend John Amos’ 53-year-old son, K.C ...
John Allen Amos Jr.[ 1] (born December 27, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the adult Kunta Kinte in the landmark miniseries Roots and for portraying James Evans Sr. on the CBS television series Good Times. [ 2] Amos' other television work includes The Mary Tyler Moore Show, a recurring role as Admiral Percy ...
Aug 15, 2022 · The Real Reason John Amos Was Fired From Good Times. The 1970s represented a period of drastic changes in the TV landscape. After decades of inoffensive family sitcoms, some producers, such as Norman Lear, began pushing the envelope. As Salon reports, shows like "All In The Family" offered a gritty and unflinching look at issues such as racism ...
Feb 26, 2022 · John Amos’. Good Times. : The Iconic Actor Reflects on His Career 45 Years After. Roots. Changed TV Forever. Getting fired from Good Times is one of the best things that could have ever happened ...
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Aug 12, 2021 · American actors John Amos as James Evans, Sr., and Esther Rolle (1920 – 1998) as Florida Evans, in a promotional portrait for the US TV sitcom, ‘Good Times’, 1974. (Photo by Silver Screen ...
Jun 4, 2015 · Amos asked. “You won’t be with us,” Lear responded. Amos said he was shocked but not surprised, since he had already been labeled a “disruptive element.”. When asked by Lear if he wanted ...
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John Amos. Actor: Coming to America. A native of New Jersey and son of a mechanic, African-American John Amos has relied on his imposing build, eruptive nature and strong, forceful looks to obtain acting jobs, and a serious desire for better roles to earn a satisfying place in the annals of film and TV. He has found it a constant uphill battle to further himself in an industry that tends...