John Amos, father in groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, dies at 84
Briefly

His legacy will live on in his outstanding works in television and film as an actor. He was loved the world over, many fans considered him their TV father.
Amos' entertainment career kicked into gear when he was cast as WJN-TV weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, leading to his iconic role in Good Times.
Amos criticized the stereotypical storylines for Good Times' eldest son JJ, which led to his departure from the show after he voiced his concerns publicly.
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