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Netflix offers another true crime series where the filmmakers put the media on trial. The most current example is American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson, a series that, by the third episode, points fingers at the salacious nature of the case, which was perfect for the dawn of putting a trial on television.

However, the series offers eye-opening, fair treatment from both sides of the aisle. It correctly shows that putting the trial on television affected both sides. From the prosecutors to the defense attorneys, from the judge to the jury, everyone thought and acted differently because of it.

That makes American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson so compelling, gripping, and, at times, jaw-dropping. This behind-the-scenes true crime docuseries, the first original from Netflix on the case, pulls back the curtain on the maneuvering and explains why the infamous Hall of Fame football player was charged but never convicted.

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Tubi, Fox’s free streaming service, has announced its list of February titles. The Tubi February 2025 slate features new Tubi Originals, TV series, and numerous action, art house, Black cinema, comedy, documentary, drama, horror, kids and family, romance, sci-fi and fantasy, thriller and Western titles.

As a leading ad-supported video-on-demand service, the company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive Originals, and nearly 250 live channels.

You can watch the Tubi February 2025 lineup for free on Android and iOS mobile devices, Amazon Echo Show, Google Nest Hub Max, Comcast Xfinity X1, and Cox Contour.

You can also watch the service on connected television devices such as Amazon Fire TV, Vizio TVs, Sony TVs, Samsung TVs, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and on the Tubi site.

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The Peabody Awards are heading back to Los Angeles, following last year’s long-awaited move to the City of Angels. After several attempts — delayed by the Covid pandemic, and then by the Hollywood strikes — the Peabodys finally made their move to the west coast in 2024, and this year the event will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 1.

“Our 2024 debut in L.A. was a major success, and we look forward to continuing to introduce the wider Hollywood creative community to what makes Peabody the premier award for media that matters,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. “In such polarized times, the stories that Peabody honors are unifying in their clear call to address injustices and see humanity in all its beauty and messiness. Honoring such programs remains our goal.”

Peabody, which is based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia,...

All titles below begin streaming for free on February 1 unless otherwise noted.

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Earthquake Underground (2/29)

When a massive earthquake submerges several subway cars underground, a group of misfit passengers band together to get to the surface or die trying.

Vice News Presents: Mass Shooting America (2/7)

An unflinching look at the true scope and scale of gun violence in America, as told by those who’ve experienced it first-hand.

Love You To Death: Mommy’S Missing (2/14)

The case of a missing mother reveals twisted family secrets that leave a trail of flames, arrests, and deaths in their wake.

TMZ No Bs: Miley Cyrus (2/24)

Harvey Levin and his team of TMZ experts discuss Miley Cyrus’ meteoric rise to fame and debate her biggest scandals and successes.

Love You To Death: For Love Or Money (2/28)

The shooting of a beloved Cleveland firefighter leads detectives to uncover a shocking plot for money gone very wrong.

Looking for something to stream that won’t break the bank? From action-packed blockbusters like “Dune” and “The Terminator” to classic comedies like “B.A.P.S.” and “Easy A,” the free ad-supported streaming service Tubi has you covered with its slate of February titles.

If binging is more your speed, new TV shows added to Tubi in February include HBO Max’s 70s comedy “Minx,” ABC’s classic eight-episode miniseries “Roots,” and “Taken,” the tv adaptation of the 2008 film series.

Along with the updated library, Tubi is also premiering six original projects: three thrillers, a documentary, and “The Z-Suite,” a comedy series starring Lauren Graham and Nico Santos.

Here are all the new titles coming to Tubi in February:

Tubi Original Documentaries

“Left for Dead”: In a decade-long journey, two families fight to find their missing loved ones and shed light on the reality of missing Black Americans nationwide. (2/5)

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Cicely Tyson was an Emmy Award-winning actress for “The Oldest Confederate Widow Tells All” in 1994 and 20 years earlier for “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”

Tyson worked steadily in film and television since the 1960s until her death in 2021 at age 96 . Her Emmy nominations were for a variety of categories and for some highly acclaimed television shows such as “Roots” and “King”.

Tyson also had an acclaimed career on the Broadway stage. She appeared in a number of productions both on and off-Broadway throughout her life. In 2013 and at age 88, Tyson won the Tony as Best Actress in a Play for a revival of the Horton Foote play “The Trip to Bountiful.” (That was the same role that won Geraldine Page the Best Actress Oscar in 1985.)

She received an honorary Oscar for life achievement, induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and the Kennedy Center Honors. But its her...

The land of soaps continues to mourn many great daytime drama stars who passed away in 2024. As fans reflect on the past year, the highs and lows, we take this opportunity to pay tribute to some of the incredible actors and actresses we have lost this year.

In Memoriam – Soap Stars We Lost At The Beginning Of 2024

Bridget Dobson, the co-creator of Santa Barbara, and also once a head writer for General Hospital (Gh), As the World Turns (Atwt), and Guiding Light (Gl), passed away in January 2024 at the age of 85.

Meanwhile, Days of Our Lives (Dool) legend, Bill Hayes, who played Doug Williams on the show passed away on January 12. Alec Musser, who was on All My Children (AMC) playing Del Henry (as well as other movie roles) passed away on January 12 as well, when he took his life at the age of 50.

As January went on, David Gail,...

Once upon a time — before binge-watching and endless streaming queues — the 1980s reigned supreme as television’s wild, experimental playground.

It was the decade that dared to push boundaries, experiment with formats, and redefine what TV could be.

Without it, today’s streaming giants might not even exist.

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From sitcoms that perfected character-driven comedy to serialized dramas that kept audiences glued to their seats, the DNA of streaming owes more to the ‘80s than we often acknowledge.

Think about it: episodic storytelling, serialized sagas, groundbreaking miniseries, and programming for niche audiences — it all started in this golden age.

If streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu are the cool kids of today’s TV world, the ‘80s were the trailblazing parents who laid the groundwork.

Episodic TV Perfected the Art of Character-Driven Comedy

The ‘80s brought us the “hangout show,” where audiences tuned in not just for...

Show business is notoriously tough — and before actors make it big, they end up taking small parts to get by. It's inevitable, and if an aspiring actor doesn't book something super lucrative like, say, a national commercial (which can provide solid payouts every time they air), they probably turn to background work to make ends meet and get some exposure. All of this is to say that, if you're enjoying a slightly older movie or TV show, you might see a familiar face in a background scene from time to time. So, which of your favorite famous actors worked as an extra before they got their big break?

From an actor who eventually became a duchess to a handful of Oscar winners to the star of a breakout Netflix hit, here are just a few performers you can spot in the background or in small roles from their early days in the industry.

It’s not an exaggeration to call Nicole Avant one of L.A.’s most influential political figures. A former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, she’s been a top bundler for the Democratic Party for more than 20 years — getting Hollywood’s wealthy progressives to open their wallets for Barack Obama, Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden and many, many others. But if you’re looking for a shoulder to cry on about the recent election, she’ll probably tell you to save your tears. “People have to understand that no matter how much you might want something or think that it’s right, it doesn’t always happen,” says Avant. “I hope people really look at themselves right now.”

Sitting in the ballroom turned salon of the Hancock Park estate she shares with her husband, Netflix co-ceo Ted Sarandos, Avant is even-keeled about the nation’s recent swing to the right.

Although Kerry Washington finds the fact that she’s receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame “surreal,” her father, Earl Washington, thinks she should’ve gotten a star a lot sooner.

“Anytime he would hear that somebody was getting one, he was like, ‘Why don’t you have one?’” Washington tells Variety, laughing as she recounts their conversations. “I was like, ‘I don’t know, Dad. I don’t make those decisions.’ So I feel like he’s manifested this moment. I’m excited that I get to share it with him.”

Washington’s father is right. She could’ve been honored anytime in her nearly 25-year career — with a resume highlighted by standout turns in films like “Save the Last Dance,” “The Last King of Scotland,” “She Hate Me” and “Ray,” all before she landed the role of D.C. fixer Olivia Pope on ABC’s “Scandal.

On Tuesday 26 November 2024, U&Drama broadcasts Classic Doctors!

Damaged Roots Season 6 Episode 118 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Classic Doctors,” titled “Damaged Roots,” promises to bring a mix of drama and medical challenges. Set to air on U&Drama, this episode is part of the sixth season and is the 118th installment.

In “Damaged Roots,” Sarah finds herself caught in the middle of a domestic dispute. This situation is likely to test her skills and compassion as she navigates the complexities of the personal lives of those involved. Sarah’s character often shows a deep commitment to helping others, and this episode will highlight her dedication in a challenging environment.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team will be focused on presenting their bid for the Super Practice. This aspect of the episode will showcase the team’s teamwork and strategic thinking as they work together to secure this important opportunity. The...

The Law & Order courthouse is starting to look like the break room at County General.

Mekhi Phifer will guest-star in an upcoming Season 24 episode of NBC’s flagship legal drama, TVLine has confirmed. The stint will have him working on the same set as Maura Tierney, his fellow ER alum who now plays Law & Order‘s Lt. Jessica Brady. GiveMeMyRemote first reported the casting.

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Exclusive: Mikey Madison will collect some hardware in the Southern California desert early next year. The Anora star is set to receive the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2025 Palm Springs Film Festival.

The Palme d’Or-winning comedy stars Madison as Ani, a high-class young sex worker whose life takes an unexpected turn when she meets and impulsively marries Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn), the impetuous son of a Russian billionaire. Complications ensue when his family gets involved. Director Sean Baker’s first film since 2021’s Red Rocket opened last month in limited release.

Related: ‘Anora’ Review: Mikey Madison Gives Her All In Sean Baker’s Subversive Screwball Comedy

“Since winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, Anora has been the most talked-about film this season,” said Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi. “What makes this film so outstanding is Mikey Madison’s mesmerizing breakout role that serves as the heart and soul of this story.

Quincy Jones, producer of several of the best-selling albums of all time, died at his home in Bel Air on Sunday as per his publicist. Though his work covered all genres, Jones will forever be best known for helping coronate the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, by helping craft Jackson’s infectious and highly lucrative sound across three classic albums: Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad. In 1985, he produced the “We Are The World” session, arguably the apex of 1980s pop music.

Jones, who in 1968 became the first African-American nominated for a Best Original Song Academy Award with “The Eyes of Love,” received an astonishing 80 Grammy nominations and 28 Grammy Awards throughout his career. His wins were for arranging, producing, and performing, and he won the 1988 Album of the Year prize for Back on the Block, an R&b-pop-hip hop cross-generational collaboration including artists like Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, Ice-t, Kool Moe Dee,...

When Anthony Anderson was looking for someone to play his onscreen dad in his sitcom All About the Andersons, he knew exactly who he wanted: TV legend John Amos. The Emmy-nominated actor (who died in August 2024) was well known for roles such as Kunta Kinte in Roots and Good Times dad James Evans Sr. But for Anderson, the desire to cast Amos came from a more personal place, he says in the Oct. 29 episode of Black Comedy in America.

John Amos reminded Anthony Anderson of his dad

“John Amos reminded me of my dad,” he says in a clip from the Vice TV docuseries, which explores the Black comedic pioneers of film, television, and the standup scene. “And that’s why I cast John Amos as my father in my first show that I created, All About the Andersons.”

All About the Andersons premiered in 2003 and aired for one season on The WB.

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Leslie Uggams is back as everyone's favorite sightless sidekick in Deadpool & Wolverine. Prior to joining Fox's X-Men subfranchise, Uggams was arguably best known for her work in the original Roots miniseries, for which she earned both an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination, as well as her Tony-winning turn in Hallelujah, Baby! and her general music career. Around the time of starring in the first Deadpool as the titular hero's blind roommate, Al, Uggams also started to enjoy a resurgence with her recurring role in Empire as the mother to Terrence Howard's Lucious Lyon.

Deadpool & Wolverine's story picks up six years after the events of its predecessor, with Ryan Reynolds' Wade having been dumped by Vanessa and moved back in with Blind Al. During the titular hero's birthday party, he's taken by the Time Variance Authority and learns that...

Who doesn’t love LeVar Burton? He was Star Trek: The Next Generation’s Chief Engineer Geordi Laforge, Kunta Kinte in the acclaimed ‘70s TV miniseries Roots and, of course, he taught generations of kids that reading is cool, so long as it’s on television.

This week, the Reading Rainbow host was presented with a National Humanities Medal, which “honors individuals or groups whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the humanities,” for his “acting and literacy advocacy work.” The medal was presented to Burton during a private ceremony at the White House.

Despite the fact that he’s now been feted by the President of the United States, some people are still quizzing Burton about a silly show that once explored the corpo-humanization of the Subway empire.

TVLine recently sat down with Burton and, instead of asking him about, say, the state of child literacy in America,...

Talpa Studios, founded by “The Voice” and “Big Brother” creator John de Mol, has launched “Trivial Pursuit,” a quiz show format based on the Hasbro trivia game, at TV market Mipcom in Cannes.

Talpa is working in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment, the entertainment company that leverages Hasbro’s collection of brands to develop and produce premium film, television, animation and digital content.

“Trivial Pursuit” premiered on The CW Network on Oct. 3. It is a question-packed entertainment format hosted by Emmy Award-winning actor, director, producer and podcaster LeVar Burton.

“Fast-paced, strategic, and filled with trivia challenges, ‘Trivial Pursuit’ brings the excitement of the iconic board game to television screens,” according to a statement.

In the show, three contestants battle it out on a giant version of the Trivial Pursuit game board and its distinctly colored category wedges. Their goal is simple: answer play-along questions from each category, win wedges, and get...

Peter Yates' "Bullitt" is one of the most stylish cop flicks ever made. Those multi-screen opening credits designed by the great Pablo Ferro, that jazzily urbane Lalo Schifren score, those wildly cool outfits donned by Steve McQueen at the height of his laconic sexiness (some inspired by the suits sported by real life detective Dave Toschi) –- it's a stone groove punctuated by spasms of violence and, of course, a raucous car chase through the hilly streets of San Francisco. It's so ineffably pleasurable, you don't mind that the narrative is a sketchily plotted afterthought. Who needs an intricately structured story when you're watching, as Quentin Tarantino wrote in his book "Cinema Speculation," "one of the best directed movies ever made?"

You throw on "Bullitt" for the 1968-ness of it all (it's the apolitical flip-side of the coin to Haskell Wexler's roiling docudrama "Medium Cool"), as well as the...

The 2025 Southbank Centre season begins with visionary pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard joining the Philharmonia, conducted by Manfred Honeck, for a programme spanning the Romantic period. Pierre-Laurent Aimard has earned a reputation as one of the most respected interpreters of Beethoven’s music and on 2 February (3pm) he treats us to a performance of the Third Piano Concerto. The programme also features Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’ and the overture to Weber’s Der Freischütz (The Marksman).

Guest Conductor Marin Alsop leads the orchestra in a Latin American flavoured Valentine’s Day evening that features the world’s leading classical accordionist, Ksenija Sidorova, and 2023 UK Tango Champions Iro Davlanti-Lo and Adrien Bariki-Alaoui. Including Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, the all Piazzolla second half includes Aconcagua Concerto before Tanti Anni Prima for solo accordion and tango dancers and the famous Libertango unites...

Exclusive: Outer Banks actress Carlacia Grant has signed with Anonymous Content for representation in all areas.

Grant recently reprised her breakout role as Cleo in Season 4 of Netflix’s Outer Banks, which debuted on October 10. She stars alongside Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Rudy Pankow, and Charles Esten.

Prior to that role, Grant also had a recurring role in the Oprah Winfrey Network’s drama series Greenleaf, opposite Keith David, Lynn Whitfield, and Merle Dandridge. Her other television credits include her debut role in the History Channel’s remake of Roots, as well as a recurring role on NBC’s Game of Silence.

Grant, a Haitian-Jamaican-American actress who found her passion for the craft at a young age, currently resides in Los Angeles.

She continues to be represented by TalentWorks, Tmp Artists, imPRint,and Johnson, Shapiro, Slewett and Kole.

A new image from Suits L.A. shows off John Amos in his final acting role, where he will portray a fictionalized version of himself in the series. The upcoming Suits L.A. is a spinoff of USA Network's legal drama Suits, which regained popularity in 2023 after it started streaming on Netflix and Peacock. As for Amos, the actor died on August 23, 2024, with his death being reported to the public on October 1. He was best known for his roles as Kunta Kinte in Roots and Celo McDowell in Coming to America.

Now, TV Insider has revealed an image of Amos portraying a fictional version of himself in Suits L.A., which will mark his final role as a posthumous release. The image shows him sitting in an office wearing a black and white shirt, looking at someone offscreen. It's unclear which episode he will appear in, but the episode...

LeVar Burton shared his thoughts on the late John Amos during an appearance on ABC’s The View today, praising his Roots costar – they played the enslaved person Kunta Kinte at different points in the character’s life – for his groundbreaking TV portrayal on Good Times.

“James Evans, the character that John played on Good Times, was the first Black man as householder on TV,” Burton said. “The whole family, the father making it work for the family. When I was coming up Black men were generally portrayed as absent fathers, shiftless, fodder for prison and criminals. And John Amos changed that. May his name forever be blessed.”

“And it will,” responded View moderator Whoopi Goldberg.

Amos died August 21 at the age of 84. His death was announced on October 1 by his son Kelly Christopher Amos. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, Amos died of congestive heart failure.

John Amos’s two kids were at odds towards the end of their father’s life and their family feud seems to be poised to carry on after his death.

The iconic actor, known for his work in projects such as West Wing, Good Times, and Roots, passed away in late August 2024. The news of his passing, along with the cause of his death, was announced by his son over a month later.

It was news that shocked the world, including his sister, who only learned of her father’s death through the media.

So, what exactly is the issue between John Amos’ children? Why are they at war? And why is their father’s passing doing more to push them apart then together?

John Amos attends the Legal Defense Fund Annual Gala to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Brown V. Board of Education. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images...

John Amos died of congestive heart failure at a hospital in Inglewood, California, according to a death certificate obtained by People.

No autopsy was performed and the certificate stated that the actor’s remains were cremated on Aug. 30, nine days after he died. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher reported his death to Los Angeles County, per the outlet.

On Tuesday, Christopher announced Amos’ death at the age of 84 and said that he had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…...

We’re getting a first look at the late John Amos in NBC’s Suits LA pilot in a just-released episodic photo. Amos, who died at the age of 84, was cast in a guest-starring role in the pilot from Aaron Korsh, which was picked up to series in July. It is the iconic actor’s final role.

In the pilot, Amos played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only, which will air when the series debuts later this season.

NBC has yet to make a decision on whether the episode will be dedicated to Amos.

The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black,...

Days after the death of actor John Amos was announced, NBC has revealed a first look at the actor’s final role in the upcoming Suits spinoff Suits L.A. Amos, who was best known for his roles in TV’s Good Times and Roots and films like Coming to America and Die Hard 2, stars in the spinoff series as a fictionalized version of himself, who becomes a client of Ted Black’s (Stephen Amell) law firm. According to Deadline, the episode was filmed in April 2024. Suits L.A. centers on Ted Black’s journey from a New York prosecutor to a Los Angeles attorney as his firm is in crisis. Amell stars alongside Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis, and Bryan Greenberg in the series, the logline for which is: “Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles.

The passing of John Amos has been a reminder of his historic starring role in one of the more unlikely Disney live-action hits ever!

The news that John Amos died in August at the age of 84 has led to some looks back at his long acting career. Breaking out as weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Amos took the lead role in the hit comedy Good Times. After leaving the show following a beef with the producers, Amos starred in the Emmy-winning mini-series Roots. 

After that, Amos was a familiar face on TV and in movies, with notable appearances in Coming To America, Die Hard 2, The West Wing, Men in Trees, and more. Yet amid all that, it's easy to forget Amos' starring role in one the weirder Disney films of a weird period.

The World's Greatest Athlete. 

This 1973 film was notable, with Amos in his...

Update: Reports indicate that John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the actor’s death certificate. Sadly, Amos’s daughter, Shannon, did not learn about her father’s death until news outlets posted the story on social media. In an Instagram post, Shannon Amos said she is “without words” after learning about her father’s passing in such an impersonal way.

“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”

Original Article: The hits keep coming this week as word reaches the masses that John Amos, the beloved actor who played James Evans Sr. on Good Times, Cleo McDowell from Eddie Murphy’s 1988 comedy Coming to America, and much more,...

John Amos, a celebrated TV actor beloved by generations, has passed away, with the cause of his death confirmed by his family.

John Amos has been in so many beloved television shows, it’s hard to know what you might know him best for. With a career that spanned decades, well beyond his time on the football field, generations of fans are mourning him.

News of his death comes months after tragic reports of elder abuse and a rumored severe hospitalization for the star.

Here’s what we know about his passing.

John Amos attends a screening of Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes to Jail” at the AMC Loews Lincoln Center on February 18, 2009 in New York City. (Brad Barket/Getty Images) John Amos Passes Away: ‘A Man with the Kindest Heart and a Heart of Gold

A representative confirmed to Variety that the star known for his roles in Good Times,...

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office has confirmed Good Times and Roots star John Amos died of congestive heart failure, according to the actor’s death certificate obtained by TMZ.

Amos died August 21 at the age of 84, but his death was just announced yesterday October 1 by his son Kelly Christopher Amos.

His daughter Shannon Amos shared in an Instagram post Tuesday night that she was “without words” after learning of her father’s death through the media.

“I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John Allen Amos, Jr., transitioned on August 21st,” she wrote. “We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you.”

Amos was known for playing Florida Evans’ (Esther Rolle) husband James in Good Times, which spun off of Maude, and for playing...

With all due respect to Coming to America’s Cleo McDowell — owner of an off-brand McDonald’s featuring a logo with golden arcs, not arches, and a Big Mick burger, not a Big Mac — John Amos’ two most iconic roles came more than a decade prior, in the Seventies. In 1974, CBS debuted Good Times, where Amos and Esther Rolle played James and Florida Evans, parents struggling to keep their kids’ heads above water in a Chicago housing project. After he was fired from the show for complaining that James and Florida...

John Amos’s sudden passing caused a stir in Hollywood as both fans and celebrities mourned the iconic figure. The actor appeared in numerous films and hit series during his long career spanning five decades.

However, Amos’s net worth surprised many with his moderate income as compared to other celebrities. The Good Times star was a part of several hit projects and his extensive filmography should have earned him much more. The actor’s life was a classic example of how he deserved much more than he got.

Long career but shocking financial result

John Amos‘s recent passing in August 2024 saddened fans and celebrities who witnessed his long legacy. The actor has been a part of some of the most famous and successful projects in Hollywood.

John Amos in Good Times | Credits: CBS

His appearances in series like Good Times, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The West Wing,...

Losing a beloved family member is always difficult, but there’s a wrinkle in John Amos‘ passing that makes his death a bit odd. Amos’ daughter said on Tuesday that she learned of her 84-year-old father’s death not through private channels but through media reports.

“We are devastated and left with many questions about how this happened 45 days ago, learning about it through the media like so many of you,” Shannon Amos wrote in the caption of an Instagram post celebrating her late father’s life.

“This should be a time of honoring and celebrating his life, yet we are struggling to navigate the wave of emotions and uncertainties surrounding his passing. Still, there is some semblance of peace in knowing my father is finally free,” Shannon Amos continued. She then went on to note that she and her family “deeply appreciate the outpouring of love, calls and texts.

Actor John Amos, the star of movies such as ‘Coming to America,’ ‘Roots’ and many more has passed away at the age of 84.

The actor’s son, Kelly Christopher Amos announced the sad news in a statement:

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero.

John Amos, who has died at the age of 84, will soon be seen in what was to be his final role on NBC’s Suits LA Amos’ passing was announced Tuesday by his son, Kelly Christopher Amos.

Amos had been cast as a guest star in the Suits LA pilot from Aaron Korsh. He played himself as a client at Ted’s (Stephen Amell) law firm who also has a longstanding friendship with Ted.

The pilot was picked up to series in July, so it will make it to air when the series debuts later this season. While Amos’ guest appearance was not conceived as part of an ongoing arc, we hear there was a potential for him to recur. He will now be seen in the pilot only.

The new Suits iteration is centered on Amell’s Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York who has reinvented...

John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots, and many more, died Oct. 1 at the age of 84.

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, which helped him break into entertainment in 1970. Other appearances for Amos included several episodes of The Tim Conway Comedy Hour, Future Cop, Hunter, 704 Hauser, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, In the House, The District, three episodes of Two and a Half Men, a few episodes in The Ranch and two episodes of Ballers.

He went on to appear in Die Hard 2 (1990), The West Wing, All About the Andersons alongside Anthony Anderson, Men in Trees. He reprised his role as Cleo McDowell in the sequel to 1989’s Coming To America — Coming 2 America (2021). Other film roles include Vanishing Point (1971), Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song...

Sad news out of Hollywood today, as one of TV’s most beloved father figures has passed away.

John Amos, the actor best known for his work on the iconic ’70s sitcom Good Times has died at the age of 84.

News of Amos’ death came courtesy of an announcement from his son, K.C. Amos.

(Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement.

“He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

John Amos and the Era of the Challenging Sitcom

Amos and Good Times were both representative of a bygone era in the world of television.

John Amos, the actor who played the father from Good Times, has died. He was 84. Amos’ son Kelly Christopher confirmed Tuesday that the actor had died on Aug. 21 of natural causes in Los Angeles.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” K.C. Amos said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life.

John Amos, the career actor who played the adult Kunta Kinte in Roots and James Evans Sr. on Good Times, among countless other memorable roles, has died at the age of 84.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Amos passed away on August 21st of natural causes. “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” his son, Kelly Christopher Amos, said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

After a career in football stalled out, Amos pursued acting. His first major gig came as the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show from 1970 to 1973. In 1974, Amos landed the lead role as...

John Amos, best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the older Kunta Kinte in the 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died at 84.

He was also known for playing patriarch James Evans Sr. on the CBS sitcom “Good Times.”

TheWrap spoke with the actor, as well as his late “Roots” costar Louis Gossett Jr, in 2022 for the anniversary of the landmark miniseries. The miniseries won nine Emmys out of a record 37 nominations and Emmy for Gossett, but Amos and many of the other Black actors did not see the same boost to their careers.

“The truth is, we did not receive the commensurate job offers,” Amos told TheWrap in 2022. “The inequities that existed in the industry as regards to race still existed, even after ‘Roots,’ because few, if any of us – with the exception of stellar talents like Mr. Gossett and LeVar [Burton]– were able to capitalize on the success of ‘Roots.’ But...

Emmy-nominated actor John Amos, best known for his role as family patriarch James Evans on CBS’ Good Times, has died. He was 84 years old.

Amos’ son, Kelly Christopher Amos, tells The Hollywood Reporter that his father passed on Aug. 21 of natural causes. (TMZ on Oct. 2 reported that Amos died of congestive heart failure.)

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John Amos, the star of “Good Times,” “Roots” and more, died on Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his representative confirmed to Variety on Tuesday. He was 84.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” said his son Kelly Christopher Amos in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in ‘Suits LA’ playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor, ‘America’s Dad.’ He was my dad, my best friend, and my hero. Thank you for your prayers and support at this time.

John Amos, the actor whose characters in Good Times, Roots and The Mary Tyler Moore Show lent the 1970s a solid share of its too-few portrayals of strong Black male role models, has died in Los Angeles of natural causes. He was 84.

His August 21 death, announced by son Kelly Christopher Amos, had not been disclosed until today.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” Kelly Christopher Amos said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold… and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. My father loved working as an actor throughout his entire life…. most recently in Suits LA playing himself and our documentary about his life journey as an actor,...

John Amos, the TV writer turned Emmy-nominated actor who starred as the stoic father on Good Times before he was fired from the landmark sitcom for objecting to stereotypes and admittedly letting his temper get the best of him, has died. He was 84.

Amos died Aug. 21 in Los Angeles of natural causes, his son, K.C. Amos, announced.

“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned,” he said in a statement. “He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold … and he was loved the world over. Many fans consider him their TV father. He lived a good life. His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor.”

Amos, who played football at Colorado State University and had training camp tryouts with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League,...

John Amos, the beloved TV dad best known for his roles on Good Times and Roots, died in his home in Los Angeles on August 21 of natural causes. His son, Kelly Christopher Amos confirmed the news in a statement shared with Variety. "He was a man with the kindest heart and a heart of gold…...

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Once upon a time, there was a sitcom called "Rhoda." It was a spinoff of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," and was an instant smash. How instant? Early in the first season, Rhoda got married, and the episode was watched by over 52 million television viewers. It was the highest-rated episode of television in the 1970s until the premiere of "Roots" in 1977, and served as a bit of a sitcom laboratory for James L. Brooks and Allan Burns. "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" was groundbreaking in its own right, but, at least early in the series, Brooks and his writers were a little looser on "Rhoda."

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