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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJohn Amos, Admiral Fitzwallace on West Wings' death was announced today.
I forgot this clip
"The unit got over it"
Source-https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/john-amos-dead-good-times-roots-1236019054/
snip-"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, saw his showbiz career take off after he landed a gig to play WJN-TV weatherman Gordy Howard on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. The New Jersey native received his Emmy nom for portraying Toby, the older version of Kunta Kinte, on the acclaimed 1977 ABC miniseries Roots, and he had a recurring role as Admiral Percy Fitzwallace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on NBCs West Wing."
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John Amos, Admiral Fitzwallace on West Wings' death was announced today. (Original Post)
irisblue
Oct 1
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chowder66
(9,877 posts)1. Oh man! Stop!!!! No more deaths!!
TwilightZone
(28,834 posts)2. Mary Tyler Moore Show, Good Times, Roots
That guy got around. Pretty remarkable career.
maveric
(16,694 posts)3. Coming to America.
He was great in Roots.
BootinUp
(49,169 posts)11. American Flyers nt
DFW
(56,800 posts)15. He was great in both
He could do drama as well as comedy
Quiet Em
(1,173 posts)19. He also played Chelsea's father's boyfriend in
2 and 1/2 men. He was in so many roles over the years. I always enjoyed watching him.
irisblue
(34,403 posts)4. Forgot this clip from Good Times
nolabear
(43,276 posts)5. What a week. *sigh*
I really liked him as an actor. What a long and storied career.
BootinUp
(49,169 posts)6. RIP big guy nt
3catwoman3
(25,642 posts)7. His portrayal of Admiral Fitzwallace was perfect.
doc03
(36,903 posts)8. John Amos played football for the Wheeling
WV Ironmen back in the early 70s.
Drum
(9,881 posts)16. That's where I grew up!
tulipsandroses
(6,239 posts)9. Damn Damn Damn! We are all Florida Evans Today
One of the most memorable moments in tv history. Florida grieving James death.
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MagickMuffin
(17,186 posts)10. Died Aug 21 but just now hearing about it
Take flight and sail into the light!
LeftInTX
(30,488 posts)12. Oh that's sad....
ellie
(6,965 posts)13. I loved him
Rest in peace, John.
BlueWaveNeverEnd
(10,443 posts)14. Good Times! RIP
Renew Deal
(83,050 posts)17. He was the owner of McDowells
The golden archs
ProfessorGAC
(70,490 posts)18. I Had Forgotten He Was In Roots
He also played a traitorous bad guy in Die Hard 2.