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James Amos was born in 1939, give him his flowers props respect ✊🏾

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For John Amos, ‘Dy-No-Mite’ Blew Up His ‘Good Times’

When it came to TV sitcoms, the ’70s was a revolutionary time.  Suddenly, a genre that had been utterly escapist got real.  And a lot of that was due to legendary producer Norman Lear.  His shows, including All In The Family, The Jeffersons, and Good Times, dealt with all kinds of contemporary issues, most notably inner-city race relations.  And they did so in a no-holds-barred way that you wouldn’t see on TV sitcoms today.  Although soon, you might — Sony, which owns the Lear library of shows, is looking to revive them for today’s audience.

Good Times starred James Amos and Esther Rolle as a husband and wife raising three kids in the Chicago projects.  Amos was especially proud of how the first few seasons of the show mixed its laughs with a lot of serious issues, but once J.J. (Jimmie Walker) became the show’s breakout character, he thought the show started to get a little lazy.  As it turns out, it was an opinion that proved fatal to his character!  

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His character’s death gave the show one of its signature moments, when his wife finally comes to grips with the fact that he’s gone, but Amos doesn’t need to see it — he still hears the simple, yet emotional line all the time from fans of the show.  

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What do you think about bringing back Good Times for a modern audience?  Is it a good idea?  Let us know what you think.

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A herd of 2,400 buffalo roam free near Gillette, Wyoming

James Amos, National Geographic, 1979

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Flowers, photo by James L. Amos

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I don't want to lose any Marines to a distraction. I don't want to have any Marines I'm visiting at Bethesda (Naval Hospital) with no legs as a result of any type of distraction. So that's where I come down on this.

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos • Expressing his staunch opinion about allowing gays in his service. He says he based his feelings on the recent report done on the matter, which suggested Marines were most uncomfortable with the change. "This is what I call the real deal," he said, "and the forces that wear this uniform that are in the middle of what I call the real deal came back and told their commandant of the Marine Corps they have concerns. That's all I needed." Just think – if a court decision forces your hand, James, you're not going to be able to do anything about the matter. Think about that. source (via • follow)