John Amos

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Presents

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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

Maude director Hal Cooper on the Maude spinoff Good Times

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 Shea on the cast of Good Times - John Amos

Jack Shea on directing 704 Hauser starring John Amos, produced by Norman Lear

George Sunga on producing Good Times

Leslie Uggams on working with John Amos on Roots and her character, "Kizzy's" relationship with Amos' character, "Kunta Kinte"

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