John Amos The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Presents 02:26 Tabs About Interviews John Amos Who talks about this person LeVar BurtonView Interview LeVar Burton on John Amos taking over the character of "Kunta Kinte" in Roots LeVar Burton on being nominated for an Emmy with his Roots co-stars also in his category Hal CooperView Interview Maude director Hal Cooper on the Maude spinoff Good Times Norman LearView Interview Norman Lear on the All in the Family spin-off 704 Hauser starring John Amos, which used the home from the original show as its setting Jack SheaView Interview Jack Shea on the cast of Good Times - John Amos Jack Shea on directing 704 Hauser starring John Amos, produced by Norman Lear George SungaView Interview George Sunga on producing Good Times Leslie UggamsView Interview Leslie Uggams on working with John Amos on Roots and her character, "Kizzy's" relationship with Amos' character, "Kunta Kinte" Jimmie WalkerView Interview Jimmie Walker on working with Esther Rolle as "Florida Evans" and John Amos as "James Evans" on Good Times, and on the lack of unity among the cast