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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 ...
- 1971–2001
- Kenneth Williams, December 25, 1943 (age 79), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Cooley Vocational High School, (attended)
- Screenwriter
Eric Monte was a pioneer African American playwright who created characters like George Jefferson and Cooley High. He sued Norman Lear and other producers for stealing his ideas and became homeless and addicted to drugs.
- Eric Monte
- December 25, 1943
Learn about Eric Monte, a former Chicago resident who created and wrote for popular 1970s sitcoms depicting African-American culture. Find out his early life, career, lawsuit, addiction and current status.
December 25, 1943 · USA. Birth name. Kenneth Williams. Mini Bio. 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.
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Mar 31, 2023 · Eric Monte, a man who allowed his pen and desire to eliminate the stereotypes of African-Americans, became one of America’s favorite writers with credits of the movie Cooley High and the television shows: “All in the Family”, “The Jeffersons’s”, “Good Times”, “What’s Happening!” and he was also the guest writer penning an ...
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....
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Jun 26, 2015 · For many viewers, what made Cooley High such a landmark film was its honest depiction of teenage life in the projects. Eric Monte wrote the film based on his time at the real Cooley Vocational...
