John Amos

8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Roots’
47 years ago, ‘Roots’ premiered and changed the way we looked at TV.

Remembering the Classic Actors, Musicians and Celebrities We Loved & Lost in 2024
A tribute to some of the entertainment celebrities we lost in 2024.

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.

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.’

Catchy Comedy to Air Tribute to ‘Good Times’ Actor John Amos
The network will be showing special episodes in honor of the late star.

Who Is Still Alive From the TV Show ‘Good Times?’
Many of the stars gave up on acting after the ’70s series ended.

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.

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!

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.