John Amos on Getting Fired from 'Good Times' After Threatening the White Writers (Part 4)

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In this clip, John Amos speaks about the serious topics that were covered on "Good Times' and there being no Black writers on the show, which caused a lot of friction. John explained that he vocalized how the Black family was being portrayed, which he felt wasn't rooted in reality, which led to him being fired from the show. The show's creator, Norman Lear, called John to explain that he couldn't have him threatening the writers, which you can hear more about above.

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  • @flonkas
    @flonkas Жыл бұрын

    I’m 30. My whole family is white. We grew up on good times. We still watch it to this day on Amazon prime. The Evans family taught us so many important lessons. These people are all legends for their contributions.

  • @waynewebb7663

    @waynewebb7663

    5 ай бұрын

    Wow.❤️ thought that was wonderful.

  • @johnsw224

    @johnsw224

    2 ай бұрын

    It's on prime? Awesome 👌

  • @user-gv4bg3go2e

    @user-gv4bg3go2e

    Ай бұрын

    @@johnsw224 I watch it on Peacock

  • @bradleycampbell245
    @bradleycampbell2454 жыл бұрын

    John Amos, the true definition of an Alpha Male 👊👊👊👊

  • @davidcombs3617

    @davidcombs3617

    4 жыл бұрын

    James Evans, Sr. was a great character that, had the writers, allowed it would have been more revered than Cosby.

  • @CuffColl

    @CuffColl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, until he met John McClain in DIE HARD II. CuffColl.

  • @EverythingEntertainment29

    @EverythingEntertainment29

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CuffColl And two and a half men

  • @MrGovtCheese

    @MrGovtCheese

    3 жыл бұрын

    John McClane : This is it? One fucking platoon? Maj. Grant : One crisis, one platoon. Who are you?

  • @user-zz5qm4og7l

    @user-zz5qm4og7l

    2 жыл бұрын

    True definition of a strong black man.

  • @GeneralGlockasiah
    @GeneralGlockasiah4 жыл бұрын

    This brother been the same age for 30 years.

  • @Huvrkrft

    @Huvrkrft

    4 жыл бұрын

    Guns N' Anime look younger than JJ

  • @MillionaireDRMS

    @MillionaireDRMS

    4 жыл бұрын

    🚫🧢

  • @Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach

    @Discipleofyeshuahamaschiach

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts!

  • @Det1911

    @Det1911

    4 жыл бұрын

    On God

  • @jjw1997

    @jjw1997

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @GVMBITxxx
    @GVMBITxxx4 жыл бұрын

    John Amos is aging gracefully he looks good and healthy

  • @ColeWorld-tr9ge

    @ColeWorld-tr9ge

    4 жыл бұрын

    To Pimp A Pharcyde right looks way better than jj ass

  • @davidmaez7253

    @davidmaez7253

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ColeWorld-tr9ge word!!

  • @GatsDomineaux

    @GatsDomineaux

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @davidmaez7253

    @davidmaez7253

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember the Man from Roots, I was a kid and wanted him to Ice them peckerwoods.

  • @Huvrkrft

    @Huvrkrft

    4 жыл бұрын

    To Pimp A Pharcyde he looked older than he does now

  • @freshvoice4610
    @freshvoice46104 жыл бұрын

    I'm 39 and can truly say, "Good Times" helped a lot of Black/African American families get through tough times. Very realistic scenarios with laughter, seriousness, and great meaning!

  • @johnnydangerous5971

    @johnnydangerous5971

    2 жыл бұрын

    No Doubt 💯

  • @nassauguy48

    @nassauguy48

    3 ай бұрын

    He was the quintessential strong Black man!

  • @demetriuse.stroud4016
    @demetriuse.stroud40164 жыл бұрын

    WHEN JAMES EVANS DIED THE SHOW GOOD TIMES DIED 2

  • @jerraethomas2378

    @jerraethomas2378

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pretty much...

  • @briandavis7490

    @briandavis7490

    4 жыл бұрын

    The show was done after they killed him off. Even Esther Rolle left the show sometime later. She hated that they killed James off.

  • @SWalker71

    @SWalker71

    4 жыл бұрын

    He only has himself to blame for getting fired

  • @demetriuse.stroud4016

    @demetriuse.stroud4016

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SWalker71 if u can't say nothing nice don't say nothing at all

  • @richcollins4208

    @richcollins4208

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its the end ‘ cause the game tired its the same vibe Good Times had right after james died - NAS

  • @KtotheG
    @KtotheG4 жыл бұрын

    John Amos was the hollerin' king before Samuel L. Jackson. I feared and respected him as a father growing up.

  • @michellejenkins4204

    @michellejenkins4204

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kory Green pussy LMAO this nigga said he feared a TV character LMAO

  • @mahoganyintl

    @mahoganyintl

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kory Green you know it bra lol.

  • @michellejenkins4204

    @michellejenkins4204

    4 жыл бұрын

    @The R. LMAO the fuck?! #bitch

  • @KtotheG

    @KtotheG

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michellejenkins4204 I guess I didn't have balls like you at 8 years old.

  • @UltimteBoxerSteveFox

    @UltimteBoxerSteveFox

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shut yo punk ass up!

  • @johnthomasjr.5421
    @johnthomasjr.54214 жыл бұрын

    I respect John Amos for speaking his mind, even through it cost him his job. Sometimes in life you have to sacrifice and Mr. Amos did just that. It is a teachable moment.

  • @darrelljohnson1319

    @darrelljohnson1319

    6 ай бұрын

    XSad Google is the same way speak you mind they kill you like typical Nazis

  • @liveon-airnews7670
    @liveon-airnews76704 жыл бұрын

    the man is 80 looking like he's in his 50's. salute to health

  • @CharlieGotem

    @CharlieGotem

    4 жыл бұрын

    Living In Africa

  • @CRUNKJOOSE2

    @CRUNKJOOSE2

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its from all the McDowells he eats

  • @brooklynhaynes300

    @brooklynhaynes300

    4 жыл бұрын

    I thought he was like 60 😧

  • @seekn.destroy4064

    @seekn.destroy4064

    4 жыл бұрын

    50's? More like mid 60s

  • @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona

    @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona

    4 жыл бұрын

    CHARLIE ACTIVE he lived in Africa?

  • @clford07
    @clford074 жыл бұрын

    It really bothered me, when they killed him off the show. When I was young and saw it for the first time, I remember crying like I lost my own dad. I didn't understand why they got rid of him then. I'm glad he is still here to tell his side and is in good health. #DAMNDAMNDAMMMMMMN!!!

  • @KtotheG
    @KtotheG4 жыл бұрын

    Eddie Griffin expressed the same discontent about Malcolm & Eddie. White writers trying to write for two urban black men didn't make a lot of sense.

  • @deaconmack8

    @deaconmack8

    4 жыл бұрын

    It makes sense when they want to control the narrative.

  • @C-Lyfe85

    @C-Lyfe85

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Azzury Street Eddie Griffin is a bozo because he tells the truth?

  • @deaconmack8

    @deaconmack8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Azzury Street THIS IS A BOT. THESE COLONIZERS DON'T LIKE BEING EXPOSED.

  • @deaconmack8

    @deaconmack8

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Jordan Sharpe you definitely aren't the sharpest knife in the drawer. WE HAVE ANOTHER BOT HERE. RUSSIAN HACKERS TRYING TO SOW RACIAL DISCORD. IGNORE THEM AND THEY BECOME USELESS.

  • @magnumopus6742

    @magnumopus6742

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Jordan Sharpe for a SHORT period of time💯

  • @reupreno8504
    @reupreno85044 жыл бұрын

    When James got killed off the show Good Times turned to Bad Times the show wasn’t the same 👎🏾

  • @mtrich8113

    @mtrich8113

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember they tried to get (Moses Brown) Florida's Suitor to replace (John Amos) but I guess he said hell nah and went to be on Little House on the Prairie with all the white people instead.

  • @adamfox9245

    @adamfox9245

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Janet Jackson episodes were GUT WRENCHING!

  • @dannybaldridge3529

    @dannybaldridge3529

    3 жыл бұрын

    It jumped the shark big time.

  • @marcusjustice6165

    @marcusjustice6165

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mtrich8113 Moses Gunn.

  • @dennarddancer1960

    @dennarddancer1960

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mtrich8113 But he wasn't in the ghetto on that show; that's the best part !

  • @TheAntManChannel
    @TheAntManChannel4 жыл бұрын

    This guy is America's greatest tv dad.

  • @quint4573

    @quint4573

    4 жыл бұрын

    Him, Levar burton & Uncle Phil

  • @shaniquechamberlaine7335

    @shaniquechamberlaine7335

    4 жыл бұрын

    💯💯

  • @WillOnCode

    @WillOnCode

    4 жыл бұрын

    Charles Smith roc

  • @davidmaez7253

    @davidmaez7253

    4 жыл бұрын

    For real...straight up

  • @txxtoy7971

    @txxtoy7971

    4 жыл бұрын

    How y’all forget about pops wither spoon

  • @wizdom-1684
    @wizdom-16844 жыл бұрын

    John Amos is aging like fine wine, he look awesome for his age, his memory is impeccable. May God be with you Mr Amos whatever you are doing please keep doing it.

  • @moneytrain731
    @moneytrain7313 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 46 year old caucasian middle class man. I love good times. I loved john Amos. He reminded me of my dad. We didnt have alot growing up, second hand everything, but we had love like the Evan's family. One of the best shows on tv then or now. It had substance and i had the biggest crush on wilona.

  • @jk-76
    @jk-764 жыл бұрын

    I am Hispanic from a small town in New Mexico. I was sad when his character died. I still am, he was our TV dad. No fake doctors, just people.

  • @abccoy
    @abccoy3 жыл бұрын

    I'm white and my Dad was absent for most of my childhood. Many times I wish i had a Dad like James. He was fierce.

  • @csharp57
    @csharp574 жыл бұрын

    I was kind of upset with him for years when I heard the stories about him being difficult. Now as an older black man, I totally understand. I respect him so much now

  • @stopdah8te752
    @stopdah8te7524 жыл бұрын

    I know I don’t speak for just myself but this man was “my father” he taught me about raising kids and supporting your family better than any male figure in my life! The show was special and our community needed this.

  • @naturalself9
    @naturalself94 жыл бұрын

    Best black father on television even til today! Uncle Phil comes second!

  • @89DrFunk

    @89DrFunk

    4 жыл бұрын

    James and Uncle Phil are my top 2 black fathers

  • @tiffa808

    @tiffa808

    4 жыл бұрын

    So we gon like Uncle Bernie at happened? And I guess Frank Mitchell is ok...

  • @ToneyLo

    @ToneyLo

    3 жыл бұрын

    What's funny is john amos played Lisa's father on the fresh prince.

  • @nrkgalt

    @nrkgalt

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ToneyLoAnd then Will’s stepfather.

  • @HerreraCam
    @HerreraCam4 жыл бұрын

    Best dad on TV. Most relatable portrayal of a father raising a family in the hood. Reminded me of my own dad.

  • @_benz4lyfe
    @_benz4lyfe4 ай бұрын

    Mr. Amos is the GOAT of TV dads. Hands down. His role has influenced the way I move as a parent. My father was very similar..

  • @specialt5705
    @specialt57054 жыл бұрын

    My best friend only watches the episodes with “James” over and over and over and over. We’re almost 50 she still watches Good Times on DVDs.

  • @gerrelloxendine2355

    @gerrelloxendine2355

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bar none the best black show that displayed DIGNITY with a splash of comedic relief

  • @chrisshowers2192

    @chrisshowers2192

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm the same way if James Evans not on the show I'm not watching.......

  • @Screwednky

    @Screwednky

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 38 and still watch my DVD series. Still pissed off they fired him😡😡

  • @imshaunnurse

    @imshaunnurse

    4 жыл бұрын

    Those are the only episodes that really exist to black people

  • @circlemediaentertainment1979

    @circlemediaentertainment1979

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good times was recorded on tape in front of a live audience!! (Real ones know)

  • @coachb2766
    @coachb27664 жыл бұрын

    Too bad it took 40 years for John Amos to be justified.

  • @DavidKen878

    @DavidKen878

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is No it didn't. Everyone knows why he got fired. Just like everyone knows why Esther Rolle left.

  • @ravinrajas2179

    @ravinrajas2179

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DavidKen878 why?

  • @ayoangie7099

    @ayoangie7099

    4 жыл бұрын

    I must be ignant but I thoroughly enjoyed the interview because it WASN'T one. It was a cool conversation between two older generation black folks being themselves. I can tell John Amos doesn't enjoy hanging out with just any old body. He really LIKES Luenell and she loves him. It comes across as authentic in a world now ruled by fakeism and materialism. I felt like I was back as a child sneaking a listen to what they called "grown folk bizness."

  • @connshawnery6489

    @connshawnery6489

    4 жыл бұрын

    Alonzo Shorter Shorter Since when does it pay or benefit anyone (whether they suffer from a mental disease or not) to be racist? Racism is stupid. Wasn't Norman Lear one of the most successful people in the history of television as a creator and producer? John Amos kept working (fortunately) after his firing. I actually remember him better for 'Coming To America' than Good Times but if he lost his cool and threatened someone on staff then Lear must have had no choice than to fire him otherwise it would have simply been bad for business. I think Lear would have been servicing the money more (at best) rather than the issue of race. But if this race theory is true then Americans might be nuts no?

  • @coachb2766

    @coachb2766

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@connshawnery6489 Americans are born nuts

  • @monicajones5943
    @monicajones59434 жыл бұрын

    After the funeral when Florida broke the punch bowl and yelled : Dam, Dam, Dam; I get it now. Esther Rolle knew the impact of Mr. Amos not being apart of the cast.

  • @Kenny-bj2zq

    @Kenny-bj2zq

    4 жыл бұрын

    Man that was one of my favorite shows growing up as a kid TV was the best back then now all we got is this reality TV crap. SMH.....

  • @monicajones5943

    @monicajones5943

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Kenny-bj2zq ...You are Right and that's why I still watch GOOD TIMES like I'm a little kid.

  • @Nastyfinger1444

    @Nastyfinger1444

    3 жыл бұрын

    Damn

  • @haileylyons2339

    @haileylyons2339

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Kenny-bj2zq Absolutely if you’re in your 50s like me we grew up in the greatest time for tv., although I was a little bit too young for All in the Family. There were so many great shows in the 70s early 80s.

  • @Clay-tg3su
    @Clay-tg3su2 жыл бұрын

    That show just didn't seem right without him. God bless you John Amos!

  • @bobbytullock6214
    @bobbytullock62143 жыл бұрын

    I had a cable TV show in NJ in the 1980's early 90's and he was a guest. He was just the best. Then, I met him again in 2008 at a celebrity signing event and I introduced myself to him and he remembered me. Got up to give me a wonderful handshake. I was from Jersey City so we had a nice connection. Class act.

  • @1madinjun
    @1madinjun3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a 48yo white guy who grew up in the ghetto. Poverty knows no color and I related to that show more than all the others. It taught you that you might struggle but you can do it with pride and dignity. My mother made sure our house and us were always clean and we dreased as goid as we could just to go the supermarket. The show also taught you that it's ok to laugh at your poverty too. Making fun of the hole in your pants around your friends made life bearable.

  • @BlondieSL

    @BlondieSL

    Жыл бұрын

    I know that your comment is over 2 years old, but I have to say, your comment is very touching! I bet it hits home with a lot of people! Cheers to you!

  • @brotherLee340
    @brotherLee3404 жыл бұрын

    I really respect this story and how him and Norman both came around. He didn't sit around getting angry and bitter. Realized in retrospect that they made history together.

  • @kawasakiwhiptwo5821

    @kawasakiwhiptwo5821

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. They were both too big for that.

  • @deandreray3500
    @deandreray35004 жыл бұрын

    Thelma was so beautiful 😍

  • @wescollins2981

    @wescollins2981

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts bro!

  • @younglo4793

    @younglo4793

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bruh i got a good times dvd and tbh i watch it for her and willona ..lord knows the hoe i would be if i came up in the 70s

  • @checkmateforever

    @checkmateforever

    4 жыл бұрын

    She still is.

  • @KtotheG

    @KtotheG

    4 жыл бұрын

    So was T. C., the art student who had a crush on J.J., but he didn't notice her until she put on a dress and let her hair down. Yall remember her?

  • @chrisgowers8094

    @chrisgowers8094

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KtotheG sure do lol

  • @kenneychappuis1853
    @kenneychappuis18534 жыл бұрын

    I have so much respect for John Amos but the world wasn’t ready for John. Thank you John Amos

  • @bobbywilliamson2323
    @bobbywilliamson23234 жыл бұрын

    I’m 49 years old and this man is still intimidating to me as a dad👍🏿

  • @user-pl1hz8pu1p

    @user-pl1hz8pu1p

    2 жыл бұрын

    That stern voice of his

  • @curlywurly70
    @curlywurly704 жыл бұрын

    Luenell: "So how did you get into acting?" John Amos: "Well I met this comedian named TK..."

  • @nephewsnoop

    @nephewsnoop

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @demondwilliams7345

    @demondwilliams7345

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm done 💀💀💀💀

  • @lenoxwheat438

    @lenoxwheat438

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @throwaway-of8gm

    @throwaway-of8gm

    4 жыл бұрын

    Holy shit you win for today 😂

  • @funkynigerian8886

    @funkynigerian8886

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kirk Williams 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @NapTownEddie
    @NapTownEddie4 жыл бұрын

    Good Times wasn't the same after he left. Greatest TV Dad of all time. Thanks Luenell and DJ Vlad for this.

  • @jamesmcginn6291
    @jamesmcginn62913 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a complete joy to listen to.

  • @frankdees507

    @frankdees507

    Жыл бұрын

    Watching him doing comedy, I never had any idea he was THIS articulate

  • @saucegodxx
    @saucegodxx4 жыл бұрын

    And the man still looks in shape! Doesn’t look a day over 55

  • @jiggyg2604

    @jiggyg2604

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will Sniff ill say bout 65 70

  • @brotherLee340

    @brotherLee340

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Will Sniff exactly. He just a healthy looking 78 year old.

  • @LatrellDaGod

    @LatrellDaGod

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will Sniff fk no you tripping he looks around 60 not 78 mfs 78 barely be walking and talking and looking frail af he looks damn good!

  • @JimmyStruthers1000

    @JimmyStruthers1000

    4 жыл бұрын

    Will Sniff LMFAO! I was about to say bullshit he look 55. Nigga look exactly his age

  • @deronreed2945

    @deronreed2945

    4 жыл бұрын

    I know right

  • @Elephant-n-da-Room
    @Elephant-n-da-Room4 жыл бұрын

    OH JAMESssss In my Florida Evan's voice 😆

  • @nikradik

    @nikradik

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol while chasing him into the bedroom

  • @gdubsterz1238

    @gdubsterz1238

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nikradik Have to see, if you haven't Patrice O'neils interview on Opie and Anthony regarding this show. Spot on imitation of her.

  • @CUBAN_Linxxx

    @CUBAN_Linxxx

    3 жыл бұрын

    😭😂😂😂

  • @kaniajones4029

    @kaniajones4029

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 She said that at least twice every episode

  • @sflow4675
    @sflow46754 жыл бұрын

    I always remember the episode when he tow Micheal's bully little ass up with a belt. Then told him he can stay. That was grown man authority! We need that back in households today!

  • @ronaldschild157

    @ronaldschild157

    4 жыл бұрын

    I remember parts of that episode too! Michael was actually trying to help the bully with studying, and all the bully wanted to know was " . . . those straight-A tricks". I don't remember the character name, but yeah, James Sr. took the bully into a bedroom for a good ass whoopin'. Nothing graphic but very strongly inferred on the other side of that door.

  • @timewarpeatscrayons

    @timewarpeatscrayons

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ronaldschild157 his name was edward/ed/eddie

  • @blessuzo

    @blessuzo

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just watched that episode on Hulu lol ...he beat him bad and then told him he can stay Lmaoo

  • @mauricegilliam7102
    @mauricegilliam71024 жыл бұрын

    That's great. John Amos showed wisdom. Remember this everyone when something happens to you now; in years to come you'll reflect on it and see the truth.

  • @jerzeyrebel4797
    @jerzeyrebel47974 жыл бұрын

    The hell Luenell doing asking questions lol

  • @paylesspetti8669

    @paylesspetti8669

    4 жыл бұрын

    He probably wouldn't do it if it wasn't with someone who made shit worth doing u think he'd talk to vlad

  • @shanemeadows1810

    @shanemeadows1810

    4 жыл бұрын

    That ain't Luenell. That's Vlad pulling a Robert Downey Jr.

  • @fritzthedog4193

    @fritzthedog4193

    4 жыл бұрын

    Luenell is a real ass bitch dont diss my queen Borat gonna come for yo ass JerzeyRebel 47.

  • @user-et1ch4zk6b

    @user-et1ch4zk6b

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thought I was the only one to peep that....kinda cool

  • @deijalalala

    @deijalalala

    4 жыл бұрын

    Forreal tho😭

  • @cynthusinfinite
    @cynthusinfinite3 жыл бұрын

    A white country girl from Canada who couldn't get enough of Good Times. Still think about how dynamic the show was! Absolutely fantastic actors! Miss it.

  • @stacymckenzie8999
    @stacymckenzie89994 жыл бұрын

    It's really good to see Mr.Amos alive and well and still working he looks good! He was & still is my favorite TV dad! 😃

  • @Dericulus
    @Dericulus3 жыл бұрын

    James Evans and Uncle Phil are two characters that will live decades beyond their actors. Good Times and the Fresh Prince are the two most perfect representations of American life I have ever seen. The two characters are two sides of the same coin, and I'll bet that these shows/characters will live in cinema/stage the same way Beethoven and Mozart live in music. For the next 100 years, James Evans will be the tough working class father that wants better for his kids because he's been where they are. Timeless art that transcends generations. The most deeply human stuff that's ever been on screen. And we have men like John Amos to thank for that.

  • @Carltonway1
    @Carltonway14 жыл бұрын

    John Amos was going to give those white dudes some hands.

  • @JeffWarren47

    @JeffWarren47

    4 жыл бұрын

    😀Hello.FREE LAUGHS!!Please watch my 2nd Open Mic and SHARE if u LIKE.Thanks!!

  • @andredupuis5461

    @andredupuis5461

    4 жыл бұрын

    😃

  • @ironwillmediaoriginal

    @ironwillmediaoriginal

    4 жыл бұрын

    Those white folks weren’t use to black folks coming at them like that

  • @truthbetoldthailand3991

    @truthbetoldthailand3991

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or he can quit ... I mean weren’t they white, BEFORE he joined the show ?!? Because people see things differently doesn’t mean you can threaten them, He’s proud because he wasn’t a “diplomatic “ more like out of control.. deserved to be fired

  • @brandygee9954

    @brandygee9954

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@truthbetoldthailand3991 Didn't seem "proud" about it to me. Just telling it like it went down. Plus who wouldn't get tired of someone constantly telling them what they THINK is black?

  • @kwamegray5656
    @kwamegray56564 жыл бұрын

    The Show came to end when they killed off John Amos role "Jame Evans"Sr

  • @garyAjames

    @garyAjames

    4 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @politereminder6284

    @politereminder6284

    3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't watch any after he died

  • @kwamegray5656

    @kwamegray5656

    3 жыл бұрын

    The show was pretty much over after Amos got the call

  • @TAYLAY1100
    @TAYLAY11004 жыл бұрын

    When Amos left the show Good Times went downhill

  • @theestallion818
    @theestallion8184 жыл бұрын

    He is a definite example of a father and a real man!

  • @bacchuslax7967
    @bacchuslax79673 жыл бұрын

    One of the real dads on TV. One of the best. Forget Cosby. James was a hard working and loving disciplinarian.

  • @georgialife1976
    @georgialife19764 жыл бұрын

    Interviewing individuals or people is general is a skill. With that being said, stop interrupting before the question can be fully answered.

  • @speway
    @speway3 жыл бұрын

    Hell, John Amos has a large frame even in his mature years. Can you imagine a youthful John Amos asking you to go outside. Shiiiiiiiit. I love John Amos...he's a hero to me.

  • @TheRealNappyG
    @TheRealNappyG2 жыл бұрын

    How gracious & old school for John Amos to still praise Norman Lear after the guy fired him from 1 of his biggest roles ever! He's right, Norman Lear is a legend. But John Amos is a King. Forever.

  • @shaylajaaylacrime3197
    @shaylajaaylacrime31974 жыл бұрын

    Y’all talkin bout Luenelle over talking him. Them are two black elders lmao that’s how they talk. Shit they can talk at the same time and still hold a conversation.

  • @lilmarleey1607

    @lilmarleey1607

    4 жыл бұрын

    Marshayla Harris 😂😂😂😂ong

  • @powderedtoastfacekillah734

    @powderedtoastfacekillah734

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s an interview though. Not a conversation

  • @drewjohnson4883

    @drewjohnson4883

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like her style of interviewing better than Vlad's

  • @brendagray4958

    @brendagray4958

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@powderedtoastfacekillah734, thank you!

  • @bkkersey93

    @bkkersey93

    3 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't matter! No one is here to hear her talking. We're here for John, not Luenelle.

  • @jeepgrand1994
    @jeepgrand19943 жыл бұрын

    So sad to hear this story because John Amos was a great actor and HUGE part of the show. He was truly railroaded out.

  • @soonforward6030
    @soonforward60304 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy, he used to come into my cafe. He is honestly the most humble and pleasant celebrity I ever encountered..

  • @OTKP
    @OTKP4 жыл бұрын

    80 years old, looks GREAT for his age

  • @TysonDavis3
    @TysonDavis3 Жыл бұрын

    Best TV dad and husband ever, period. Thank you, Mr. Amos! Your acting and your integrity are tops!

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin41672 жыл бұрын

    The man is close to his late eighties and still healthy and strong

  • @lilrenstar1
    @lilrenstar14 жыл бұрын

    Ain’t we lucky 🍀 we got em? Good Times!!!! The song that keeps playing in my head. The best show that truly impacted my life!

  • @TrudyPatootie
    @TrudyPatootie3 жыл бұрын

    John.. I only watched " Good Times.." because of you. Such talent..just a beautiful man. I stopped when you left. You are as handsome today as you were back then.

  • @kilduce4423
    @kilduce44234 жыл бұрын

    You know John is problack when he refuses to be interviewed by Vlad ✊🏽

  • @davidmartinez9804

    @davidmartinez9804

    4 жыл бұрын

    lmao

  • @PrettyLifeQueensKing

    @PrettyLifeQueensKing

    4 жыл бұрын

    But it’s on his channel so what’s the difference 🤣

  • @1richunderdog

    @1richunderdog

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vlad interviewed him a few years ago

  • @michellejenkins4204

    @michellejenkins4204

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kilduce the fuck? he is black he has no choice LMAO stupid ass

  • @ahmadshakur2595

    @ahmadshakur2595

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michellejenkins4204 your the stupid one for calling copper colored people black smh, i guess master taught you well❗ #StillGotYourMind

  • @kristinLB
    @kristinLB4 жыл бұрын

    Love him and he’s a prime example that black don’t crack.

  • @makeithasmith3681
    @makeithasmith36814 жыл бұрын

    A strong man that stood and stayed strong

  • @lynnw2041
    @lynnw2041 Жыл бұрын

    Very rare today to find dads like James. My dad was just like him. When, I look back at the age of 57, I thank God.

  • @pahanson11
    @pahanson113 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen him interview before. Lunnell thanks for keeping it 💯! He opened a lot doors...he seemed to enjoy the interview, even the tough parts.

  • @nobelhung
    @nobelhung4 жыл бұрын

    "See now I'm washing lettuce.....Soon I'll be on fries ,then the grill And that's when the big bucks start to roll in".

  • @whysper8

    @whysper8

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 I laughed at this way too hard

  • @hughhoward5247

    @hughhoward5247

    4 жыл бұрын

    Man classic..

  • @taneekaholloway9713

    @taneekaholloway9713

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @nobelhung

    @nobelhung

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@taneekaholloway9713 😄

  • @Ori0n1975

    @Ori0n1975

    4 жыл бұрын

    Son? I'm just going to tell you this one time. You wanna keep working here, stay off the drugs.

  • @kmeunier123
    @kmeunier1233 жыл бұрын

    ...listening to his life experiences would be golden lessons. What a humble and dignified guy.

  • @Sunshine-zm1fx
    @Sunshine-zm1fx2 жыл бұрын

    I always love seeing people discussing the entertainment industry intellectually. It seems like these days, actors are not interviewed, but filled with public relations quotes fed to them by marketing and promotions. It feels fake and disheartening. Interviews like this are so important.

  • @tonytrojan97
    @tonytrojan973 жыл бұрын

    I loved Good Times. Asian kid, watching how black people lived was fascinating and as an Asian immigrant kid, I loved how 'American' and urban the show was. John Amos was the t.v. dad I wish my dad was sometimes and I missed him when they didn't cast him. I knew there was 'beef' because JA had that personality, you saw that come through in the show and in 'Coming to America'. Him talking about being 'tactful' about the differences in hindsight is an example about being diplomatic and timing. Good on him for acknowledging that.

  • @cipherP9
    @cipherP94 жыл бұрын

    His character was too important to take off the show, his exit did create “damn, damn, damn” but outside that Good Times wasn’t as good. Keith wasn’t a good replacement, I didn’t like the turmoil him & JJ had over his injury.

  • @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona

    @mariahwhitneycelinejanetmadona

    4 жыл бұрын

    cipherP9 what turmoil?

  • @cipherP9

    @cipherP9

    4 жыл бұрын

    MWCJM.... Keith gave JJ a hard time over his leg injury because he was expecting to get drafted into the NFL. He blamed JJ for the injury during his wedding.

  • @X-Factor-22
    @X-Factor-224 жыл бұрын

    He still looks physically good, but more importantly, he’s still mentally sharp!

  • @memelluv7966
    @memelluv79664 ай бұрын

    I grew up in foster care and grew up watching this show. Often times I would think, "this is how i want to raise my future family. " with the same values and morals.

  • @CondorSkyGhost
    @CondorSkyGhost5 ай бұрын

    John Amos..True Sage. Looking great and intelligent. Another true Cultural Knowledge Keeper.-Indigenous california native american.

  • @Amvndah
    @Amvndah4 жыл бұрын

    anybody else wish he was ur dad or granddad😭🤧

  • @l3tme545

    @l3tme545

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well that's a hard one. Can't say I wanted to Get a beating . Lmfao.

  • @Amvndah

    @Amvndah

    4 жыл бұрын

    L3t Me lmaooo oh shit! i forgot about that

  • @l3tme545

    @l3tme545

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Amvndah yea. It was not joke. He was beating they asz out one room into the next! All u heard poppa don't beat me no more😅😅!

  • @garcel1251

    @garcel1251

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ion know ....but then again it would have been nice to have a pops at all 🤣🤣 ...fr though

  • @brendaleger2743

    @brendaleger2743

    3 жыл бұрын

    & I’m White LOL. He was a Sweet dad

  • @BRANDNEW715
    @BRANDNEW7154 жыл бұрын

    Such a fan of his!!!!! He was great on Good Times!!!!

  • @v.german11b
    @v.german11b3 жыл бұрын

    Well spoken and articulated, Amos is THE man. He took hard hits, but he stood tall and strong.

  • @stephenj.schneider5185
    @stephenj.schneider5185 Жыл бұрын

    Much respect for Mr. Amos as well as Mr. Lear who decided that his qualities as an actor, as well as he was correct in his assertions, was worth another chance.

  • @roderickbradley1022
    @roderickbradley10224 жыл бұрын

    He age gracefully out of all these years 💪🏾💪🏾

  • @ronaldschild157
    @ronaldschild1574 жыл бұрын

    I always liked the way John Amos portrayed James Evans, Sr. in "Good Times". He really made me feel empathy for the character. James Sr. was an upright, hard working family man and did his best to keep the family afloat, despite racism and, as one episode portrayed, age discrimination. He was a Korean War veteran, and he was in the running for a very good job when the interviewer discovered he was just a little over the age limit they were looking for at the time (this being the 1970's and age discrimination was de facto "not illegal"). I really felt something when the character was killed off. The Evans family was supposed to be moving to Mississippi, and James Sr. went ahead, and word came he was killed in an automobile accident. At the time, I recall the entertainment news reported this was because of the ratings competition with "Happy Days", and the Fonzie character was at its peak popularity, "Good Times" was supposed to be revamping itself. I don't know if that was accurate, but that was one story I remember reading. I'm glad to see John Amos so vibrant and sharp, and really happy Norman Lear patched things up with him.

  • @tyronetucker3093
    @tyronetucker30934 жыл бұрын

    One of the most commanding actors on screen he can stare daggers into your soul and wasn't playing around

  • @chrisutley2859
    @chrisutley28594 жыл бұрын

    Very glad to hear that Norman Lear and John Amos made peace with each other.

  • @maryammure5151
    @maryammure51514 жыл бұрын

    After he left. It wasn't the same. He was my fave character on that show.

  • @theghettoreviewer5917
    @theghettoreviewer59174 жыл бұрын

    He still looks the same 😊

  • @Ken-iu2zp

    @Ken-iu2zp

    4 жыл бұрын

    He does

  • @australopithecusss
    @australopithecusss3 жыл бұрын

    John Amos you reminded me of my own daddy when I watched your show, I was so blessed to have him for a dad, and the world has been blessed to have you for a dad. I love this handsome articulate gentleman, love him.

  • @dmac5935
    @dmac59353 жыл бұрын

    John Mr. Amos Thank you for your work👏🏽👏🏽 When I was growing up you were like a father to me 🙏🏽

  • @jamesr2547
    @jamesr25474 жыл бұрын

    The early seasons of Good times are truly great. Once John left the show became complete trash.

  • @user-pl1hz8pu1p

    @user-pl1hz8pu1p

    2 жыл бұрын

    He definitely made the show

  • @deronreed2945
    @deronreed29454 жыл бұрын

    he looks great!!! damn near 80? on the other hand jimmy walker looks like well, yall seem em

  • @fuzzytimes187

    @fuzzytimes187

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao

  • @brendagray4958

    @brendagray4958

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jimmy Walker is an asshole in real life. If you think I'm lying meet him in an airport.

  • @jaimesmith2266

    @jaimesmith2266

    4 жыл бұрын

    That nigga jimmy walker look like a seal😂😂😂😂

  • @jaimesmith2266

    @jaimesmith2266

    4 жыл бұрын

    Annice Callaway Omg lol he arrogant also im like if his old ass don't go take a nap😂😂😂😂

  • @loverainthunder

    @loverainthunder

    4 жыл бұрын

    He always looked bad, and John good.

  • @cajunpipesmoker1519
    @cajunpipesmoker15193 жыл бұрын

    You can tell John Amos matured in his attitude over the years and recognized he could have been more diplomatic... most of us thought we knew it all when we were younger.

  • @GEESKI4X
    @GEESKI4X3 жыл бұрын

    This guy came to my family's business. He was so happy! 😆

  • @charlesf.roland542
    @charlesf.roland5424 жыл бұрын

    James Evans was very "Scary". Always loved and respected him.

  • @jamesglass8642
    @jamesglass86424 жыл бұрын

    The most beloved tv dad ever. Good Times was never the same after he left the show.

  • @dhowto3005
    @dhowto30054 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Amos! I appreciate the positive image you brought to every role I have seen you play.

  • @johnwright8251
    @johnwright82513 жыл бұрын

    This great man is totally underrated,.,in my honest opinion,he’s the best sitcom father in history...and Good Times never recovered from his departure....

  • @OwlCapone8630

    @OwlCapone8630

    3 жыл бұрын

    Carl Winslow, Phillip Banks, Cliff Huxtable.

  • @tenettepatterson6278
    @tenettepatterson62784 жыл бұрын

    My Best TV Dad ever!❤️

  • @truebetold65
    @truebetold654 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a true legend.. great actor.He should be in more Hollywood movies..

  • @membear
    @membear3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know he only did one season on Good Times. I remember him on the Mary Tyler Moore Show too.

  • @capecodder04
    @capecodder042 жыл бұрын

    Great interview!!! I'm 57 and remember watching that show!!

  • @yonkcity
    @yonkcity4 жыл бұрын

    You'd think Mike Evans (who helped create Good Times; also starred as "Lionel" on The Jeffersons) would've been allowed more input, too.

  • @evernechatman1590

    @evernechatman1590

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @cylkbrunson
    @cylkbrunson4 жыл бұрын

    In real life John Amos is only 7 years older than Jimmie Walker; he was 31, Jimmie was 24 and the elegant Ms Esther Rolle was already in her 50’s

  • @ebonyminto3396
    @ebonyminto33964 жыл бұрын

    We need channels like this..I grew up on goodtimes I would of never known I was too young

  • @scanspeak00
    @scanspeak00 Жыл бұрын

    John Amos reminds me so much of my own (Italian) father which is part of why I loved Good Times.

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