John Amos

GOOD TIMES, from left: Esther Rolle, John Amos, 1974, (19741979).

Was John Amos Really Fired From ‘Good Times’?

The star of Norman Lear’s hit sitcom wasn’t afraid to speak up about his frustration with the show’s scripts.

Jan-Michael Vincent, at his Trancas Beach, Malibu, home, 1984.

What Happened to Jan-Michael Vincent After ‘Airwolf’?

He was once one of the highest-paid actors on television.

Best TV Dads 1970s collage

Archie Bunker, Pa Ingalls, and the TV Dads Who Ruled the 1970s

The ’70s introduced audiences to dads from various backgrounds.

GOOD TIMES, Esther Rolle, 1974-79.

This Tragic Esther Rolle Moment in ‘Good Times’ Cannot Be Forgotten

It was fueled by real-life emotions.

ROOTS, (key art), 1977

8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Roots’

47 years ago, ‘Roots’ premiered and changed the way we looked at TV.

2024 celebrities that died collage

Remembering the Classic Actors, Musicians and Celebrities We Loved & Lost in 2024

A tribute to some of the entertainment celebrities we lost in 2024.

<> at SAG Foundation Actors Center on February 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Why Did He Wear That White Hat? New Norman Lear Biography Reveals Real Story Behind His Sitcoms

Author Tripp Whetsell’s new book, ‘Norman Lear: His Life & Times,’ sheds light on the TV pioneer’s legacy.

Black Comedy in America in the 1970s, Marla Gibbs

Vice’s ‘Black Comedy in America’ Looks Back at ’70s Sitcoms, Including ‘Good Times’ & ‘The Jeffersons’

The new series features interviews with performers including Marla Gibbs of ‘The Jeffersons.’

GOOD TIMES, Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle, Ja'net, Dubois, John Amos, BernNadette Stanis, Ralph Carter, 1974-1979.

Catchy Comedy to Air Tribute to ‘Good Times’ Actor John Amos

The network will be showing special episodes in honor of the late star.

Good Times Ralph Carter, Jimmie Walker, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis, 1974-1979

Who Is Still Alive From the TV Show ‘Good Times?’

Many of the stars gave up on acting after the ’70s series ended.

Good Times John Amos, 1974-1979

John Amos Dies: ‘Good Times’ & ‘Coming to America’ Star Was 84

The actor became a household name when he starred in ‘Good Times’ and as the elder version of Kunta Kinte in the celebrated miniseries Roots.

Collage of T miniseries

Miniseries Madness Countdown! Our Top 20 of These TV Classics

We counted down our top 20 favorite miniseries plus gave you a chance to vote!

Little House on the Priarie, All in the Family, Rhoda collage

It Was Television At Its Best In 1974, TV Fans Had it All

‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Little House’ were just a few of the classic TV shows many still know and love that graced our TV’s in 1974.