WebJohn Amos discusses why he stopped doing Good Times - EMMYTVLEGENDS.ORG - YouTube 0:00 / 2:54 John Amos discusses why he stopped doing Good Times - Amos left show after not so Good Times with writers 2020-02-11 - By Rich Heldenfels Tribune News Service Q: Why did John Amos leave Good Times? Claim: Actor John Amos died from a heart attack on 28 December 2016. Amos got the call that ended his time on the show while they were on a hiatus and he recalled Norman Lears voice saying, Big John, Ive got some good news and some bad news. The good news was that Good Times had renewed for another season, which wasnt exactly big news and he wasnt surprised to hear this as they had a solid spot with high ratings and then Lear hit him with you want the bad news? To which the actor replied sure how bad can it be Lear then said to him, you wont be with us.. According to rumours, Good Times emphasises the dynamics of African-American households. Yet why? The next day, that guy was gone never to be seen again. When "Good Times" premiered in 1974, it was one the first black family sitcoms. Good Times was just that: It was a show that was very depicted in the everyday situations of the African American family growing up in the dangerous streets of Chicago. Id want to send John Amos my warmest wishes for the remainder of his days. Personally, even while watching repeats when I was younger, I seem to remember asking myself what happened with James Evans, and eventually I stopped watching altogether. Much to the chagrin of the shows supporters, James Evans was killed during the height of Good Times popularity. Many wondered why the shows producers would make such a decision and, over the years, rumors surfaced that they and Amos could not reach an agreement in their contractual negotiations. Despite their many financial issues, Florida is the quintessential hostess and is possessed of a generous spirit. The parents loved their children more than anything, were always there for them , and wanted the best for them. This was a family that just happened to be black and live in the projects. He worked hard. Good Times Thelma, a dancer. Roots, inspired by late author Alex Haleys novel of the same name, drew a record 36.4 million viewers and remains one of the most watched television events of all time. I'm sure a lot of even the most liberal thinking people have no conception of the fact that the help which was what Florida was go home to a whole different world. Which of his works do you like, if youre a fan? There's Michael (Ralph Carter), who is intelligent beyond his years and very outspoken (He is often heard saying that "Boy is a white racist word. When Florida was pregnant with their third child, Michael, they moved to the North Side of Chicago in the Housing Projects. How did things turn out for John Amos in the movie Good Times? 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I was very sadden when James Evans was killed in an auto accident,and that was the show's very best episode and an emotional one as well in what the family was going through without a father figure for the children,but they continued on with J.J. stepping from a kid into manhood and the fatherly role after John Amos' character left the show. During the daytime so people can actually stay up to watch. America and the world got to see what life could be like within a Black family on Good He was tough, but loving and kind. Yet why? I liked Good Times. "Good Times" was one of the first African American family sitcoms to air. Amos recalled complete silence on the set. Why Did John Amos Leave Good Times Everyone always gave a good performance, the production design was spectacular, the costumes were well-designed, and the writing was always very strong. The movie also reunited him with his Roots costar, the late Madge Sinclair, who played Bell, the wife of his character, adult Kunta Kinte. The lives and times of the Evans family living the projects of Chicago. To wit: The first time I saw this show was on my UPN (UPN Atlanta) and it currently airs weekdays at 11 PM. I hope that this phenomenon continues until we are totally in absolute control of our own imagery, the Newark, New Jersey native divulges while comparing Good Times to its television descendants. Pop culture Q&A: The story behind Amos leaving 'Good Times' Floridas Damn, damn, damn is still relevant in todays pop culture and memes. And just like that, his fate was sealed. So when I was being fed a line that was bullst, I wasnt apprehensive at all about saying, Uh-uh. This is a good show steered by characters I like, of course, loose, fat lipped Jimmy Walker as J.J., as the strikingly brilliant artist, and too, fat maintenance man, Bookman, where Est her Rolle and John Amos, lend strong support as Mother and father team, Amos in particular, who sadly was kicked off the storm, while acting up a bit of the storm, off the set, where the quality of the show, kind of dropped, in the absence of his killed off character, as they went into the second season, where really it was up to J.J to carry it on. The secret is to be happy! However, there was one little pesky problem that always seemed to bother me. Damn! The Real Reason John Amos Was Fired From Good Times Aaron Homer The 1970s represented a period of drastic changes in the TV landscape. Without being to preachy, The Evans always tried to do the right thing rather than do something wrong to get out of the ghetto. An interesting comedy series about a poor black family trying to make ends meet and make a better life in the projects of Chicago. Throughout those times, many African American families consisted of a single mom with numerous kids. Good Times was originally great, thanks to John Amos. Just as Florida shockingly received notice that her husband had died, so, too, Amos received a call out of the blue that his character was no longer needed. In conclusion, even though it can be seen on TV Land now, I strongly recommend you catch it just in case it goes off the air for good.