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The Root3mon
How Black Greeks Have Impacted, Created or Helped Shape Every Major Moment in Black American History
Of course, Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton, founders of the Black Panthers were Sigmas, and writer Zora Neale Hurston and actress Esther Rolle were Zetas. But let’s not miss that it was dudes who ...
Chicago Tribune4mon
Today in Chicago History: WGN morning host Bob Collins killed in midair collision
Esther Rolle starred as Florida Evans, the family matriarch, who returned to Chicago after previously working as the housekeeper on “Maude.” The show aired for six seasons. 1977: Chicago ...
The Grio4mon
16 inspiring members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, in celebration of their founders’ day
1. Esther Rolle An award-winning actress best known for her role as Florida Evans on Good Times, Esther Rolle brought grace and strength to her performances. She was a proud member of Zeta Phi ...
The Lima News8mon
Dr. Jessica Johnson: Strong portrayal of a Black dad
In fact, “Good Times” was originally written to portray Florida Evans as a single mother raising her children, but Esther Rolle refused to accept the part unless she was given a husband.
The New York Times8mon
When John Amos Had Enough of the ‘Good Times’
“Damn! Damn! Damn!” the actress Esther Rolle, who played Evans’s wife, Florida, famously lamented while mourning his death. “Good Times” rumbled on for another three seasons without its ...
The Reporter8mon
Danette Mitchell: The enduring legacy of John Amos
John Amos played the patriarch James Evans Sr, and the late Esther Rolle played his wife, Florida Evans. “Good Times” wasn’t just another sitcom. The CBS network situation comedy was the ...
The Boston Globe8mon
Remembering the ‘Good Times’ of John Amos — television’s first Black father
When I interviewed actress Esther Rolle during her Boston run in a Huntington Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun,” as someone who first saw her in the 1970s ...
Hollywood Life8mon
Was John Amos Fired from ‘Good Times’? The Truth Behind His Character’s Exit
American actors John Amos as James Evans, Sr., and Esther Rolle (1920 – 1998) as Florida Evans, in a promotional portrait for the US TV sitcom, ‘Good Times’, 1974. (Photo by Silver Screen ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press8mon
John Amos, patriarch on 'Good Times' and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster 'Roots,' dies at 84
Amos' "Good Times" character, along with wife Florida, played by Esther Rolle, originated on another Lear show, "Maude." James Evans often worked two manual labor jobs to support his family that ...
Deadline.com8mon
John Amos Cause Of Death Revealed
Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing Gordy Howard the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette8mon
Sitcom star John Amos dies at 84
Amos' "Good Times" character, along with wife Florida, played by Esther Rolle, originated on another Lear show, "Maude." James Evans often worked two manual labor jobs to support his family that ...