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Eric Monte (born Kenneth Williams; December 25, 1943) is an American screenwriter and TV series creator. He is known for his work in depicting 1970s African-American culture.
Eric Monte. Writer: Good Times. Kenneth Williams, most popularly known by his stage name Eric Monte, was born and raised in the economically impoverished Cabrini-Green Housing project in Chicago. It was an environment filled with gangs, high unemployment, and drugs.
Jun 27, 2022 · An interview in which prolific Black sitcom pioneer Eric Monte criticizes Norman Lear has resurfaced, including a claim that he stole his idea for The Jeffersons.
Jun 20, 2022 · Cooley High and Good Times Creator Eric Monte interviewewed by Philadelphia Inquirer's Annette John-Hall at the 2006 Black Film and Media Conference.
Eric Monte, born Kenneth Williams; December 25, 1943, is an American screenwriter who has written for and created notable shows depicting 1970s African-American culture.
Mar 31, 2023 · A trailblazer in black television, Eric Monte showed America and the world an authentic view of life as a black American. Prior to 1970, blacks were portrayed as servants, sidekicks or clowns and uneducated.
Jun 26, 2015 · Eric Monte wrote the film based on his time at the real Cooley Vocational High School. Although he's suffered several strokes in recent years, he remembers it well. "We had fun.
Dec 19, 2006 · Eric Monte was a successful scriptwriter before falling victim to illness and drugs. Now, a new chapter begins.
Eric Monte (born Kenneth Williams; December 25, 1943) is an American screenwriter and TV series creator. He is known for his work in depicting 1970s African-American culture.
Good Times: Created by Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Eric Monte. With Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
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