Thank You for being a good father Image for many of us Blackmen that didn't have fathers growing up. You was a strong male that showed us what a real man / Father was. Thank You Sir.
Lion Of Judah Good Times showed a positive image in many ways and gave a lot of folks hope and courage. John Amos has been a man among men on TV and film.
Look... me and the McDonald's people got this little misunderstanding. See, they're McDonald's... I'm McDowell's. They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, but their buns have sesame seeds. My buns have no seeds.
Man I've watched that movie over a thousand times and it cracks me aaalllll the time,that scene is one of my favorite,that and the "Honey look,the boy has his own money,ohhhh Lisa you've struck it rich baby * laughs* I knew there was something special about that boy"😂😂😂😂😂 it murders me all the time.
@Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either Who give a flying F*** about being fired? your not Black, You can't tell or even narrate my story no matter how hard you may want to.
Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either. Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either I am the boss. You keep up the great work as the internet spelling police. Don't get pissed with me because your cave beast ass can't control someone else story. You continue impressing bosses and I will continue to be one. All while using your, and you're interchangeably.
Shawnte Amoure Simmons I'm proud of you son. Just goes to show you put in the hours at the drive through window and one day you get to wear those big red shoes. Awww shit, I love a happy ending!
I ll never forget that scene James: You heard of the extended family well this weekend makes you part of one which gives the right to extend this belt around yr behind if I need to Youngster: ho hooo I would like to see that James: oh well anything to oblige you mister Well u know the rest ....... lol
People didn’t know the mom of Goodtimes was 19 years older than John Amos during the show. She died in 1998 and was 78 years old. John just turned 77 this year.
Do y'all remember when James Evans on Good Times asked that blind man if he could read Braille and the blind man said yes... so James Evans made a fist with his hand and then grabbed the blind man fingers and placed them on his knuckles and said... "What that say?" CLASSIC!!!!!!! LOL
Straight up, I grew up with my Mother and Father and I watched Good Times on Prime time TV. John Amos was as close to my Dad as any person in my life. He had a proud side, rageful, understanding, kind, loving. I would call him my surrogate Father as he always tried to be the best that he could be for his family. Working great 2-3 jobs and never quite making it. But they always had love. 💗
One of the saddest days of my life as a child happened when I realized John aka James wouldn't be returning to the show, I was depressed for months, he represented & portrayed the men in our families accurately. There was nothing more powerful then hearing "wait until your father or grandfather comes home," which meant it was time for the belt rodeo lol, but it kept us in line, alive and out of trouble.
I know what your saying. When we were young and we first watched the episodes of his death and funeral, it seemed so real we were very sad for a while even after seeing reruns of those episodes was dreaded.
What an AMAZING MAN !!! Continued BLESSINGS to you Mr. Amos . I grew up watching Good Times. But I ALWAYS knew you were BIGGER than that TV SHOW. Sooooo much RESPECT to you !!!!! And Ester Rolle what a AMAZING, STRONG,BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. RIP Ester Rolle.
Sway is a better interviewer..... Joe Rogan once said something that was poignant..... he doesn’t do many interviews besides one on one.... too many people talking over each other.
Well peep this out. I'm a Latino American and my pops was there for me growing up. But John Amos had such an impact on mine and my sisters life we felt like he was our father too. Thru the screen. I'm not kidding I had father to son fear and respect For this man. It's funny but he looks like my dad too. So when i haven't seen him in a min. And I see his aged face. I said to myself on the inside man, dad's getting old. I know its wired. But that’s how I feel when I see Mr Amos. Sry had to comment. Much love Sway
We grew up in Nigeria west Africa with John Amos, Fred Sandford and Cosby as icons for us and what they represented as successes in the black community way back then
nothing but respect for this man. I hope he's in the Coming to America 2 if they make it... I hope they don't mess it up tho. Do it right or don't do it at all. As long as Eddie and the originals are in it or apart of it I can't see it failing.
i think the creator of blackish is attached to the remake. thats the only thing that gives me a glimmer of hope lol i really enjoy the writing on blackish. hopefully they can bring the same to the remake if one there is one coming
I feel like a sequel shouldn't be made. 'Coming to America' is such a timeless film that doesn't need a sequel. This is just a cash grab by Hollywood. As u said if the originals are in it then it won't fail and it'll probably be a box office success but one thing I know for sure is that it will not have lightning in a bottle that the 1998 classic had. I just don't what them to ruin the legacy of such a timeless film that people will talk about in 100 years time.
John Amos you were that show and I truly missed you when they killed off your character. Thank you sir for being a positive image of what a true father is. For me as a young black girl growing up without my father, You instilled in me core values that a young girl growing up should follow. Again legend, I thank you :-)
John Amos was one of my favorite actors growing up. The very first time I saw him as the father on GOOD TIMES, I knew he had to be from the BRICKS. There was such a connection I felt. Sometime later, I discovered he was born in Newark. There was a lot of strong image dad's like James Evans (John's character) in my Hood in the 70's... Grafton Ave. PJ's. Keep that POSITIVE STRONG BLACK IMAGE UP, Mr.John Amos. We Love You. One!
A true legend. Wish they would have completed the discussion on Eric Monte and Michael Evans who created the show, but they didn't expand on it. Eric Monte also wrote and produced Cooley High, along with creating What's Happening.
John Amos made a strong black father figure as James Evans that any black child could look up too...however! IMO the reason that topic was not pursued,Heather B caught him in a lie sort of,he said their were no black writers,the white writers didn't understand black culture,blah blah blah,other sources say it was because Jimmy Walker had become the focal point of the show and....their....was...some jealousy between them,notice how at the end he said they were "close" but not as "close" as portrayed on the show,wink wink and about working with great comedians and didn't call Jimmy walker's name,he also gave clues to this (assumption) by saying the writers and producers considered him disruptive...kinda like Steve Urkel on Family Matters unintentional stealing the limelight...R.I.P Michael Evans(The OG Lionel Jefferson)
adrian72300 Hard to disagree with this comment, and I did feel a little ashamed for Amos when he was called on that by Heather B. It was known that both Amos and co-star Esther Rolle weren’t happy that Jimmie Walker became the focal point of the show, but indeed they especially weren’t happy with the buffoonery and stereotyping of Walker’s character.
Thanks...IMO the character JJ Evans is misunderstood because of lol as you stated the buffoonery,but take a different perspective if you will,JJ was a talented artist,self-confident,family first person who sacrificed whenever needed for his family,respected his parents,in other words JJ had great character,and if you were to tell him this he would pause,look at you and say I knooooooow...peace.
True! I feel like Asians do a better job at it though(not being racist. It's just an observation). I've read an article about a 44 year old Japanese woman who looks very, very young. She could pass as a teenager and looks younger than many people who are in their 20s!
I remember that nonsense lol great great season and the writers couldn't think of anything better and they have him marry Will's mom. And then never mention again the next season lmao
This was not really a big show in the UK, not syndicated where I lived, anyway, yet we heard of the legendary status of it in America. This man has principles and I am down with that. Not everything in life is about a paycheck - gotta represent for the important things. Legend!
I watched you on Good Times! Loved you on Coming to America! You have always been an inspirational character! Really loved you on Roots. I held my daughter and son up to the stars too and prayed great blessings over their lives!!!
So very good to see this man. You stand for so much. I was blessed to have my father in my life and he stood like you did. I am so blessed to have had him. Thank you Sir.
John Amos was everything to me as a kid...his work is most definitely REVOLUTIONARY....I just wanna thank him for everything he has done...I will never forget this brotha! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Ehhh....really? My brother is in high school right now & many of his friends look like they're still in middle school, lol. To me, it seems like each generation looks younger and younger.
I'm fascinated by Halley's Comet! 1986 I was in the second grade and my mother was a school teacher at the same school. Together she came to my class and we watched it. 76 years, I remember thinking "will I ever see this again!" I don't know, but I'll never forget this.
He hasn't aged that much at all. Still looks good for his age. He was a true definition of a strong black father on Good Times. You need people to be hard on you and tell it how it is. Also can't wait for Coming To America sequel.
I still love pops he will always be pops and a strong father figure forever. Yall for got to mention his role in playas club too. He looks so good too. Father YAH has kept a watchful eye on him.
Hello YT! I don't know how I got here but, I met John Amos in 1988 at the Soul Train Awards and he was so kind to take a picture with me. I still have the picture to this day! Thank you John Amos!
Man, what a beautiful conversation with our beautiful Kings and Queen. Swag, brother you host the best and most respectful interviews. Much respect to you young brother.
John Amos reminds me so much of my Dad, because of his strength of character, tenacity, toughness, and love. I love his character James Evans Sr. Right on!
John stared in alot of great shows after good times( maude,the mary tyler moore show,sanford and son,704 hauser,hunter,all about the andersons.alot of unforgettable roles since he left goodtimes so he will be appreciated for all the tv and movies since goodtimes.
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! I watch Good Times everyday and I was born in 92 lol Good Times was long gone by the time I made it to earth 😩 it’s just a CLASSIC SHOW especially when James was alive!!!
I love us! As a people no matter our struggles we will always have inspiration from people like this man. Grew up watching Goodtimes and it was an experience watching that show with my family. So many good memories chilling in the living room with this show watching reruns.
I love Mr. Amos and I would love to see him in Coming to America 2... I just bought his book from amazon thanks to your show Sway... I definitely want to support this man whose been my tv dad for years. I wish him continued blessings...
Watching this was very enlightening. John Amos is an underrated talent. He’s been great in everything he’s done. Also, mad respect for Easy Mo Bee not stealing the spotlight. The man is a legend in his own right and so great to see how humble he is.
Thank You for being a good father Image for many of us Blackmen that didn't have fathers growing up. You was a strong male that showed us what a real man / Father was. Thank You Sir.
Dark Matter , this was what a real black father is to his kids, not like the fake Cosby show.
+mywelcomeinbox
Mo Money, more problems, brings more anxiety
Dark Matter amen
Quiet as it is kept, The James character was a good role model for Whites as well..
Lion Of Judah Good Times showed a positive image in many ways and gave a lot of folks hope and courage. John Amos has been a man among men on TV and film.
He was a father to a lot black men through good times.
Johnny Bing yeah much like Uncle Phil ( James Avery) god rest his life
Johnny Bing FACTS!!
Johnny Bing Yes he was!!! Especially to those that didn't have one.
Johnny Bing Realtalk
Facts
They don't make men like this anymore. God bless you John Amos!!!
he grew up in a time when men were raised to men and women raised to be women, men and women had roles, not this gynocentric, feminist, pc times now
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
ah shid, it's plenty indians just like this man
Andre Eli facts
Yudah El Indian my ass you mean African
Man I grew up on john Amos, in Roots, Goodtimes and Coming to America. I good to see he still looks the same and has presence as well as integrity.
Kenneth Azagsiba he was in diehard 2.
who could forget
qadowsh drake...... yeah.... that messed me up when I first saw it and he was bad.
John Amos = Legend!!✊🏾
Swear he gives the best interviews. All his interviews are informative entertaining and funny. He's a living legend.
Real talk!!
Look... me and the McDonald's people got this little misunderstanding. See, they're McDonald's... I'm McDowell's. They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions, but their buns have sesame seeds. My buns have no seeds.
the movie has quotes for days
thandizo horea I can sit and watch it any time it's on TV. Classic
Man I've watched that movie over a thousand times and it cracks me aaalllll the time,that scene is one of my favorite,that and the "Honey look,the boy has his own money,ohhhh Lisa you've struck it rich baby * laughs* I knew there was something special about that boy"😂😂😂😂😂 it murders me all the time.
I hollered at Big Mick back in the dsy. Lol
LMAOOOOO!!
"How long you been Black"? Drop the mic! Done. Respect.
colstonlchinese your fired, drops mic walks away
@Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either Who give a flying F*** about being fired? your not Black, You can't tell or even narrate my story no matter how hard you may want to.
Shawnte Amoure Simmons and it's you're not your, get an education. Maybe then YOUR boss won't fire YOUR ass and YOU'RE able to hold a job down.
Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either. Bigfoot doesn't believe in you either I am the boss. You keep up the great work as the internet spelling police. Don't get pissed with me because your cave beast ass can't control someone else story. You continue impressing bosses and I will continue to be one. All while using your, and you're interchangeably.
Shawnte Amoure Simmons I'm proud of you son. Just goes to show you put in the hours at the drive through window and one day you get to wear those big red shoes. Awww shit, I love a happy ending!
The episode where James took Michael's friend to the bedroom and whooped his azz will ALWAYS be a CLASSIC 😍😍😍
Then they let'em know that he gotta woopin cuz they cared about him I almost cried!!!😯
Right! Sad. He would go to jail for that today
I ll never forget that scene
James: You heard of the extended family well this weekend makes you part of one which gives the right to extend this belt around yr behind if I need to
Youngster: ho hooo I would like to see that
James: oh well anything to oblige you mister
Well u know the rest ....... lol
That's was classic!🤣🤣
Yes and its unfortunate
Man his characters stare used to scare the shit out of me coming up lol. Thanks Sway for taking us back 💯
Tion j fr fr 😂😂😂😂😂
77yrs old...Man he looks way younger than that
Cedric Page heck yeah....black don’t crack....
Cedric Page and that Cedric is why "THEY" didn't want him.. He was not a yes sir type of MAN...
Yeah, I'd say mid 50's
Yeah, he doesn't look a day under 73
Dts my pops age damn 🤦🏾♂️
Respect to the OG 💯
People didn’t know the mom of Goodtimes was 19 years older than John Amos during the show. She died in 1998 and was 78 years old. John just turned 77 this year.
JC Kickzzz Yep! The same with Isabel Sanford. She was 20 yrs older than Sherman Hemsley🤦🏾♀️.
Everyone knows that.
@@ajsassy788 never knew that! Caught the live act of The Jeffersons at the Fox Theatre years ago! Thanks for the info. 👍
Hmmm. They didn't match black men with the most gorgeous of women back then. Conspiracy?
I knew she was much older than John. John was 32 on the set, Jimmy was 25, Wilona was like 30... but yeah she was the oldest on the set
John Amos is a legend
Do y'all remember when James Evans on Good Times asked that blind man if he could read Braille and the blind man said yes... so James Evans made a fist with his hand and then grabbed the blind man fingers and placed them on his knuckles and said... "What that say?"
CLASSIC!!!!!!! LOL
notsogood yessssss
Definitely CLASSIC!!! I love that line!! 🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂
😂😁🤣
Some real shit
John Amos was the reason why I watch good times. When he left, the show went down hill
One God it really did, 💯 micheal and j.j.'s characters changed a lot.
One God facts! They killed the show when they killed him off.
Jj was terrible after that
The shows producers wanted J.J to be the star becuz he had a shuck and jive quality about him.
That's what everyone says😞
Straight up, I grew up with my Mother and Father and I watched Good Times on Prime time TV. John Amos was as close to my Dad as any person in my life. He had a proud side, rageful, understanding, kind, loving. I would call him my surrogate Father as he always tried to be the best that he could be for his family. Working great 2-3 jobs and never quite making it. But they always had love. 💗
Will Ande FACTS 💯💯💯
John Amos looks better than Jimmy Walker 😂
Jamel Watson He does. They are closer in age than people realize. Jimmy Walker is 70.
Jamel Watson
And he's much Older!!!!
They're only 8 years apart.
Real talk!!!😕😕
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One of the saddest days of my life as a child happened when I realized John aka James wouldn't be returning to the show, I was depressed for months, he represented & portrayed the men in our families accurately. There was nothing more powerful then hearing "wait until your father or grandfather comes home," which meant it was time for the belt rodeo lol, but it kept us in line, alive and out of trouble.
I know what your saying. When we were young and we first watched the episodes of his death and funeral, it seemed so real we were very sad for a while even after seeing reruns of those episodes was dreaded.
I'm a white man and James was the father all of us should inspirer to be.
One of the realest to ever do it on TV!!!!
At 80 years of age... still strong and cognitive ... Amazing! Love him. Such an honor to have him today
He look healthy
We black... what you expect
shuntreana wilson very healthy
Soul Food aint never done us wrong!
and fine as hell 😍😍
No drugs....and never was alcoholic
Give our legends the 💐 while they’re here. The early onset is setting in but God still got ‘em.
What an AMAZING MAN !!! Continued BLESSINGS to you Mr. Amos . I grew up watching Good Times. But I ALWAYS knew you were BIGGER than that TV SHOW. Sooooo much RESPECT to you !!!!! And Ester Rolle what a AMAZING, STRONG,BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. RIP Ester Rolle.
This interview had me smiling ear to ear.. Mr. John Amos is one of the most coolest old men you'll ever meet.
"You wanna keep working here, stay off the drugs."
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Imma tell you one time
Lol
I prefer to listen to Sway than the breakfast show because of the quality guests he has.
rickjames21 Sway gives a better interview but I enjoy both shows
Sway is a better interviewer..... Joe Rogan once said something that was poignant..... he doesn’t do many interviews besides one on one.... too many people talking over each other.
Well peep this out. I'm a Latino American and my pops was there for me growing up. But John Amos had such an impact on mine and my sisters life we felt like he was our father too. Thru the screen. I'm not kidding I had father to son fear and respect
For this man. It's funny but he looks like my dad too. So when i haven't seen him in a min. And I see his aged face. I said to myself on the inside man, dad's getting old. I know its wired. But that’s how I feel when I see Mr Amos. Sry had to comment. Much love Sway
Real talk brother
So dope brother! Respect!!
This just comes to show you the impact that TV has on peoples' psyche.!
@@ryankennard2265 actually Mr. John Amos reminds me of my Grandfather.
After he left Good Times, NO OTHER Black father on a tv sitcom matched up.
David Roberts aka D-Black bill Crosby did.....for awhile
David Roberts aka D-Black he was on fresh prince with unkle phill
He was great but didn't have the same impact nor the same challenges. Let's keep it real, CLAIR was the real iron fist/gauntlet of the Huxtables.
Good pick but they had no kids. Did they?
His challenges weren't the same.
We grew up in Nigeria west Africa with John Amos, Fred Sandford and Cosby as icons for us and what they represented as successes in the black community way back then
James Evans still look the same after all these years
Edward Sanchez Productions same shit I was thinking
Edward Sanchez Productions Dude looks good and his mind still seems sharp. He's like 80.
Erfbgu 2 he is 80
i was so disappointed when he played Stacy Keach's gay lover in that sitcom ...i was like, Noooo James Evans CMON MANE!!
neightdogg7 what sitcom?
nothing but respect for this man. I hope he's in the Coming to America 2 if they make it... I hope they don't mess it up tho. Do it right or don't do it at all. As long as Eddie and the originals are in it or apart of it I can't see it failing.
KontryBoy706 wow i hope that doesn’t happen
KontryBoy706 I doubt they'll make it and if they do they will modernize the shit out of it.
i think the creator of blackish is attached to the remake. thats the only thing that gives me a glimmer of hope lol i really enjoy the writing on blackish. hopefully they can bring the same to the remake if one there is one coming
I feel like a sequel shouldn't be made. 'Coming to America' is such a timeless film that doesn't need a sequel. This is just a cash grab by Hollywood. As u said if the originals are in it then it won't fail and it'll probably be a box office success but one thing I know for sure is that it will not have lightning in a bottle that the 1998 classic had. I just don't what them to ruin the legacy of such a timeless film that people will talk about in 100 years time.
I really hope they don’t make coming to America 2 let it be a legendary film
Good Times just wasn't the same when James died. It comes on every day on TV1. But I only watch the 1st 3 seasons. The ones James appeared on
Damn, damn, damn James!!
11:30 Eddie Murphy talk CTA2
You're a fine American.
Thank you!
"They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick."
"Daaaaaamn! Daaaaamn! Damn!"
John Amos, went to College with my Father! Blessings.
How old are you?
John Amos you were that show and I truly missed you when they killed off your character. Thank you sir for being a positive image of what a true father is. For me as a young black girl growing up without my father, You instilled in me core values that a young girl growing up should follow. Again legend, I thank you :-)
much RESPECT MR. JOHN AMOS! Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Good Times was a great show i watch the reruns now but I really only like the ep with John Amos those are the best one's :)
MrShobizz me too
"When I say the boy got his own money, the boy got his own money." Lol
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this man still the same person bro. this dude look good
Damn good!
James Evans, Sr (1974-1976); Kansas City Mack (1975); Older Kunta Kinte (1977); Mr. McDowell (1988)
How he look younger than jj?
Antho B Jj is like 7 years younger than James Evans in real life. James is 77, Jimmie Walker is 70. But I see what you're saying😆
yari martin wow... Don't kno that... Watching the show got me thinking that's his real dad lol smh
Florida Evans (Ester Rolle) was 19 years older then James Evans (John Amos) during the show.
Antho B funny as hell jj skin look cray cray
Sure do lol
John Amos was one of my favorite actors growing up. The very first time I saw him as the father on GOOD TIMES, I knew he had to be from the BRICKS. There was such a connection I felt. Sometime later, I discovered he was born in Newark. There was a lot of strong image dad's like James Evans (John's character) in my Hood in the 70's... Grafton Ave. PJ's. Keep that POSITIVE STRONG BLACK IMAGE UP, Mr.John Amos. We Love You. One!
John Amos look better than me at 31
Brother Hood 😭😭😭💯
DAMN! son. you must look horrible for 31
+Omar Scruggs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
that's crazy, he actually looks better now than he did then.
Yudah El yea talk about superior genetics...you need to check thelma sexy ass out that broad musta stumbled across the fountain of youth
A true legend. Wish they would have completed the discussion on Eric Monte and Michael Evans who created the show, but they didn't expand on it. Eric Monte also wrote and produced Cooley High, along with creating What's Happening.
John Amos made a strong black father figure as James Evans that any black child could look up too...however! IMO the reason that topic was not pursued,Heather B caught him in a lie sort of,he said their were no black writers,the white writers didn't understand black culture,blah blah blah,other sources say it was because Jimmy Walker had become the focal point of the show and....their....was...some jealousy between them,notice how at the end he said they were "close" but not as "close" as portrayed on the show,wink wink and about working with great comedians and didn't call Jimmy walker's name,he also gave clues to this (assumption) by saying the writers and producers considered him disruptive...kinda like Steve Urkel on Family Matters unintentional stealing the limelight...R.I.P Michael Evans(The OG Lionel Jefferson)
adrian72300 Hard to disagree with this comment, and I did feel a little ashamed for Amos when he was called on that by Heather B. It was known that both Amos and co-star Esther Rolle weren’t happy that Jimmie Walker became the focal point of the show, but indeed they especially weren’t happy with the buffoonery and stereotyping of Walker’s character.
Thanks...IMO the character JJ Evans is misunderstood because of lol as you stated the buffoonery,but take a different perspective if you will,JJ was a talented artist,self-confident,family first person who sacrificed whenever needed for his family,respected his parents,in other words JJ had great character,and if you were to tell him this he would pause,look at you and say I knooooooow...peace.
Wait, how does he look the same age. Black truly doesn’t crack
Mike Anthony He doesn't have a reg job either
Mike Anthony
Black dont crack for sure! Think Sam Jackson and Morgan Freeman
True! I feel like Asians do a better job at it though(not being racist. It's just an observation).
I've read an article about a 44 year old Japanese woman who looks very, very young.
She could pass as a teenager and looks younger than many people who are in their 20s!
@@evelynbrown7316 and Denzel Washington
He's an Israelite that's why
Very solid interview, much respect to Mr.Amos, thank God that we got him!!
He was on FRESH PRINCE of BEL AIR
Chris Bullock Martin as well
Chris Bullock And Tommy's dad on Martin
Chris Bullock Yeah he was. He played Lisa (Nia Long) dad on the show.
Master Mind oh yeah. I recall that. He played Nia Long's dad.
I remember that nonsense lol great great season and the writers couldn't think of anything better and they have him marry Will's mom. And then never mention again the next season lmao
✨YES!! First...Wakanda"....now.... "Zamunda"!!!!✨. Its a good Day!!!😂😂😄💛💛💛✊👊✊🌚🐆🐆🍁💛💛✨💫🌟💫💛💛💛
"Biggie Smalls......ya mama still working them $10 houses?!" I would've asked him to say that line! Let's Do it Again!
He's a legend in the hood
This was not really a big show in the UK, not syndicated where I lived, anyway, yet we heard of the legendary status of it in America. This man has principles and I am down with that. Not everything in life is about a paycheck - gotta represent for the important things. Legend!
Don't forget about his role in LET'S DO IT AGAIN. Kansas City Mack ??? C'mon Man ???
That is a classic...
You got to bring ass to get ass.
John Amos as Kansas City Mack in Let's Do It Again was classic
I'm very glad/ grateful that John Amos is still living! Support him!!!
John Amos was the best T.V. dad in television history.
john Amos and Sydney Potier where my father figures , they showed me what a strong Black Man looked like.
Born in Nwk raised in East Orange AY AY AY😎😂😂
Brother Hood my man said “if they wanna go that way Tuh Jersey” 💯😁
Jerseyyyyyy
Brother Hood 973!!!
I watched you on Good Times! Loved you on Coming to America! You have always been an inspirational character! Really loved you on Roots. I held my daughter and son up to the stars too and prayed great blessings over their lives!!!
One of the bearers of the light.
So very good to see this man. You stand for so much. I was blessed to have my father in my life and he stood like you did. I am so blessed to have had him. Thank you Sir.
I also remember he played Tommy's dad on Martin
John Amos was everything to me as a kid...his work is most definitely REVOLUTIONARY....I just wanna thank him for everything he has done...I will never forget this brotha! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Dude looking better than some Teenagers that live around me. I swear the next generation looking old as Hell!
Ehhh....really?
My brother is in high school right now & many of his friends look like they're still in middle school, lol.
To me, it seems like each generation looks younger and younger.
I'm fascinated by Halley's Comet! 1986 I was in the second grade and my mother was a school teacher at the same school. Together she came to my class and we watched it. 76 years, I remember thinking "will I ever see this again!" I don't know, but I'll never forget this.
He hasn't aged that much at all. Still looks good for his age. He was a true definition of a strong black father on Good Times. You need people to be hard on you and tell it how it is. Also can't wait for Coming To America sequel.
We appreciate the free wisdom and strategies you shared - John Amos 🙏
I still love pops he will always be pops and a strong father figure forever. Yall for got to mention his role in playas club too. He looks so good too. Father YAH has kept a watchful eye on him.
Hello YT! I don't know how I got here but, I met John Amos in 1988 at the Soul Train Awards and he was so kind to take a picture with me. I still have the picture to this day! Thank you John Amos!
John Amos Kept it real for John Gotti....... Who else remembers ?
Man, what a beautiful conversation with our beautiful Kings and Queen. Swag, brother you host the best and most respectful interviews. Much respect to you young brother.
I have so much respect for this man!!!❤ love me some John Amos!😄👍💯
Very nice interview, thank you 🙏🏾 this was all my childhood... my school and teachers ...
The greatest line from good time's, Ester Role ?... DAMN,! DAMN!, DAMN!!!!!...💓💓💓💓
John Amos reminds me so much of my Dad, because of his strength of character, tenacity, toughness, and love. I love his character James Evans Sr. Right on!
Triple OG
Been patiently waiting! “Coming to America” is and will always be one of my favorite movies!!!
in the house with LL Cool J
John stared in alot of great shows after good times( maude,the mary tyler moore show,sanford and son,704 hauser,hunter,all about the andersons.alot of unforgettable roles since he left goodtimes so he will be appreciated for all the tv and movies since goodtimes.
James Brown once said, *Papa didn't take no mess.* My dad was ole' school like that.
John Amos is the epitome of the strong black man. Beautiful masculine energy.
Every real man wants to be look at like the John Amos
Salute to you Sway !!
I love me some McDowell's LOL
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! I watch Good Times everyday and I was born in 92 lol Good Times was long gone by the time I made it to earth 😩 it’s just a CLASSIC SHOW especially when James was alive!!!
GOOD BLACK DON'T CRACK
TwelveCastles yeah right. I get called old looking all of the time.
Well, start drinking lots of water and aloe vera juice. :-)
Not really....Just don't do drugs an smoke n drink like the rest of us an you'll be in business
Only if you take good care of yourself and stay away from drugs, liquor and smoking. Look at crackheads and alcoholics.
I loved Amos as "Kansas City Mack" in "Let's Do It Again." This man can do it all, from comedy to drama.
Has anybody ever told you, you look like the father on Good Times?
Faison: Watch ya tone, and keep yo hands on yo head...
Rock Solid Players Club!!
Rah lmfao!! 😅🤣😂💀💀was looking for this post, lil'man that watches the door.
Mr Amos you were a lot of kids father in my projects no father but watching good times gave use a little guidance and I thank you🙏
Good to see legendary John Amos.
I love us! As a people no matter our struggles we will always have inspiration from people like this man. Grew up watching Goodtimes and it was an experience watching that show with my family. So many good memories chilling in the living room with this show watching reruns.
Hanging in a chow line good times!!!!!!!!!
I think it's " hanging in and jiving"
Hanging in chow line was direspectful to blacks its like poor warfare foostamps projects .
I could listen to this guy on a old school radio drama and still be hooked
John Amos is a National Treasure hands down! 🙌🏽
I love Mr. Amos and I would love to see him in Coming to America 2... I just bought his book from amazon thanks to your show Sway... I definitely want to support this man whose been my tv dad for years. I wish him continued blessings...
James Evans 💯love this guy
he also played a good part in the beastmaster also ...loved that classic movie
I f*cking love this man!
Eric Monte was the Writer of Cooley High and the Creator of What's Happening.
Let's Do It Again!
Watching this was very enlightening. John Amos is an underrated talent. He’s been great in everything he’s done. Also, mad respect for Easy Mo Bee not stealing the spotlight. The man is a legend in his own right and so great to see how humble he is.