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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. Monte wrote and created several sitcoms for television such as Good Times (with actor and screenwriter Mike Evans ), The Jeffersons as a writer, What's Happening!! as well ...
Jun 27, 2022 · June 27, 2022 · 2 min read. 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....
Writer. Script and Continuity Department. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. 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.
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. Some of those most notable shows include Good Times, The Jeffersons , and What’s Happening!! as well as 1975’s coming of age film Cooley High , which was based on his high ...
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. Eric Monte changed that by creating characters that were controversial and politically and socially conscious.
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.
By Jake Malooley. Images courtesy of The Criterion Collection. January 2, 2023, 1:34 pm. From as far back as he can remember, Eric Monte wanted to create some Black heroes. Raised in the...
