and the late Norman Lear, who created the original “Good Times.” The OG “Good Times” premiered in February 1974. Starring Esther Rolle, John Amos, Jimmie Walker, BernNadette Stanis ...

Though John Amos had already built a solid acting career by the time he took on the role of James Evans Sr. in Good Times ... Produced by Norman Lear, the sitcom aimed to portray the struggles ...