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  • @johnnybing91
    @johnnybing91 6 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    He was a father to a lot black men through good times.

  • @JustK009
    @JustK009 6 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    John Amos = Legend!!✊🏾

  • @lionofjudah2999
    @lionofjudah2999 6 ปีที่แล้ว +379

    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.

    • @Kevo1993
      @Kevo1993 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Dark Matter , this was what a real black father is to his kids, not like the fake Cosby show.

    • @looseburger4515
      @looseburger4515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +mywelcomeinbox
      Mo Money, more problems, brings more anxiety

    • @queen-mg4jt
      @queen-mg4jt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dark Matter amen

    • @tom11zz884
      @tom11zz884 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Quiet as it is kept, The James character was a good role model for Whites as well..

    • @elijahrobinson2362
      @elijahrobinson2362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @cedpage1
    @cedpage1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    77yrs old...Man he looks way younger than that

    • @donaldlyons180
      @donaldlyons180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Cedric Page heck yeah....black don’t crack....

    • @tionj1669
      @tionj1669 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cedric Page and that Cedric is why "THEY" didn't want him.. He was not a yes sir type of MAN...

    • @Febreze99
      @Febreze99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, I'd say mid 50's

    • @Hotobu
      @Hotobu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, he doesn't look a day under 73

    • @merabakerng
      @merabakerng 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dts my pops age damn 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @kennethazagsiba8337
    @kennethazagsiba8337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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.

    • @qadowshdrake4160
      @qadowshdrake4160 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kenneth Azagsiba he was in diehard 2.

    • @kennethazagsiba8337
      @kennethazagsiba8337 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      who could forget

    • @dennisjr77
      @dennisjr77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      qadowsh drake...... yeah.... that messed me up when I first saw it and he was bad.

  • @ctnwsm
    @ctnwsm 6 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    They don't make men like this anymore. God bless you John Amos!!!

    • @andremotivation6561
      @andremotivation6561 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      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

    • @rodhubbard6320
      @rodhubbard6320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @yudahel8521
      @yudahel8521 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      ah shid, it's plenty indians just like this man

    • @pimp23boy
      @pimp23boy 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Andre Eli facts

    • @ricoarrington436
      @ricoarrington436 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yudah El Indian my ass you mean African

  • @erichargrove1187
    @erichargrove1187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    The episode where James took Michael's friend to the bedroom and whooped his azz will ALWAYS be a CLASSIC 😍😍😍

    • @jimmybootz1277
      @jimmybootz1277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then they let'em know that he gotta woopin cuz they cared about him I almost cried!!!😯

    • @craigcraig5731
      @craigcraig5731 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! Sad. He would go to jail for that today

    • @smoothbro9711
      @smoothbro9711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      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

    • @mitzithompson6585
      @mitzithompson6585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's was classic!🤣🤣

    • @mitzithompson6585
      @mitzithompson6585 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes and its unfortunate

  • @rayewill2280
    @rayewill2280 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Swear he gives the best interviews. All his interviews are informative entertaining and funny. He's a living legend.

  • @quranspell6678
    @quranspell6678 6 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    John Amos is a legend

  • @kdubbster
    @kdubbster 6 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Man his characters stare used to scare the shit out of me coming up lol. Thanks Sway for taking us back 💯

    • @kdubbster
      @kdubbster 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tion j fr fr 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jckickzzz7746
    @jckickzzz7746 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    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.

    • @ajsassy788
      @ajsassy788 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      JC Kickzzz Yep! The same with Isabel Sanford. She was 20 yrs older than Sherman Hemsley🤦🏾‍♀️.

    • @bwade5544
      @bwade5544 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone knows that.

    • @greatmindsthinkalike1378
      @greatmindsthinkalike1378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ajsassy788 never knew that! Caught the live act of The Jeffersons at the Fox Theatre years ago! Thanks for the info. 👍

    • @silentthriller
      @silentthriller 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmmm. They didn't match black men with the most gorgeous of women back then. Conspiracy?

    • @Annie-zd6rn
      @Annie-zd6rn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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

  • @tylaititi5356
    @tylaititi5356 6 ปีที่แล้ว +283

    Respect to the OG 💯

  • @CapitalJ2
    @CapitalJ2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +609

    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.

    • @thandizohorea1267
      @thandizohorea1267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      the movie has quotes for days

    • @CapitalJ2
      @CapitalJ2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      thandizo horea I can sit and watch it any time it's on TV. Classic

    • @Tlhakxza
      @Tlhakxza 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      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.

    • @IbelieveinJesusAmen
      @IbelieveinJesusAmen 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I hollered at Big Mick back in the dsy. Lol

    • @Djtwizz1981
      @Djtwizz1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      LMAOOOOO!!

  • @onegod7391
    @onegod7391 6 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    John Amos was the reason why I watch good times. When he left, the show went down hill

    • @nme.00104
      @nme.00104 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One God it really did, 💯 micheal and j.j.'s characters changed a lot.

    • @sflow4675
      @sflow4675 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      One God facts! They killed the show when they killed him off.

    • @B.Piercesports
      @B.Piercesports 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jj was terrible after that

    • @SilentWintersKnight
      @SilentWintersKnight 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The shows producers wanted J.J to be the star becuz he had a shuck and jive quality about him.

    • @2dasimmons
      @2dasimmons 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what everyone says😞

  • @dreamflite
    @dreamflite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    At 80 years of age... still strong and cognitive ... Amazing! Love him. Such an honor to have him today

  • @colstonlchinese
    @colstonlchinese 6 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    "How long you been Black"? Drop the mic! Done. Respect.

    • @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856
      @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      colstonlchinese your fired, drops mic walks away

    • @ShawnteAmoure
      @ShawnteAmoure 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @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.

    • @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856
      @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @ShawnteAmoure
      @ShawnteAmoure 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856
      @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @eastsidereviews727
    @eastsidereviews727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +502

    John Amos looks better than Jimmy Walker 😂

    • @slonezy09
      @slonezy09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Jamel Watson He does. They are closer in age than people realize. Jimmy Walker is 70.

    • @sexxmode3197
      @sexxmode3197 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jamel Watson
      And he's much Older!!!!

    • @KSU-ce2uc
      @KSU-ce2uc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They're only 8 years apart.

    • @jimmybootz1277
      @jimmybootz1277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Real talk!!!😕😕

    • @ja2415
      @ja2415 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      .

  • @shunnylo7758
    @shunnylo7758 6 ปีที่แล้ว +264

    He look healthy

    • @justlee5190
      @justlee5190 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We black... what you expect

    • @thapowerexchange
      @thapowerexchange 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      shuntreana wilson very healthy

    • @judsonking4044
      @judsonking4044 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Soul Food aint never done us wrong!

    • @yudahel8521
      @yudahel8521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      and fine as hell 😍😍

    • @IAMBENNYBLANCO.
      @IAMBENNYBLANCO. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No drugs....and never was alcoholic

  • @kokoeteinwangnnenimisanged4282
    @kokoeteinwangnnenimisanged4282 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @americanbrazilian
    @americanbrazilian 6 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    One of the realest to ever do it on TV!!!!

  • @notsogood9449
    @notsogood9449 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    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

  • @EdwardSanchezProductions
    @EdwardSanchezProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +475

    James Evans still look the same after all these years

    • @SOGFLY1
      @SOGFLY1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Edward Sanchez Productions same shit I was thinking

    • @erfbgu2643
      @erfbgu2643 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Edward Sanchez Productions Dude looks good and his mind still seems sharp. He's like 80.

    • @superlex611
      @superlex611 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Erfbgu 2 he is 80

    • @neightdogg7
      @neightdogg7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i was so disappointed when he played Stacy Keach's gay lover in that sitcom ...i was like, Noooo James Evans CMON MANE!!

    • @EdwardSanchezProductions
      @EdwardSanchezProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      neightdogg7 what sitcom?

  • @GODs_Son777
    @GODs_Son777 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This interview had me smiling ear to ear.. Mr. John Amos is one of the most coolest old men you'll ever meet.

  • @ChandaOnly1
    @ChandaOnly1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    John Amos, went to College with my Father! Blessings.

  • @kaiyeem
    @kaiyeem 6 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    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.

    • @jovongipson6070
      @jovongipson6070 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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.

    • @michaelbeale518
      @michaelbeale518 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a white man and James was the father all of us should inspirer to be.

  • @jbutler4489
    @jbutler4489 6 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    "You wanna keep working here, stay off the drugs."

    • @rasungod7257
      @rasungod7257 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Tlhakxza
      @Tlhakxza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Imma tell you one time

    • @jesus123733able
      @jesus123733able 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @Panamaschild
    @Panamaschild 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "They got the Golden Arches, mine is the Golden Arcs. They got the Big Mac, I got the Big Mick."

  • @DBLK504
    @DBLK504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    After he left Good Times, NO OTHER Black father on a tv sitcom matched up.

    • @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856
      @bigfootdoesntbelieveinyoue6856 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      David Roberts aka D-Black bill Crosby did.....for awhile

    • @paulinejames8822
      @paulinejames8822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      David Roberts aka D-Black he was on fresh prince with unkle phill

    • @DBLK504
      @DBLK504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      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.

    • @DBLK504
      @DBLK504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good pick but they had no kids. Did they?

    • @DBLK504
      @DBLK504 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      His challenges weren't the same.

  • @strauqq1
    @strauqq1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    "When I say the boy got his own money, the boy got his own money." Lol

    • @dennisjr77
      @dennisjr77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      💴💴💴💴😂😂😂😂

  • @willanderson716
    @willanderson716 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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. 💗

    • @iveywebb
      @iveywebb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will Ande FACTS 💯💯💯

  • @donielledavis2793
    @donielledavis2793 6 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Give our legends the 💐 while they’re here. The early onset is setting in but God still got ‘em.

  • @twhyz3
    @twhyz3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    11:30 Eddie Murphy talk CTA2

  • @kizz9391
    @kizz9391 6 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    "Daaaaaamn! Daaaaamn! Damn!"

  • @skeesmith36
    @skeesmith36 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    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

    • @adu1991
      @adu1991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn, damn, damn James!!

  • @cooper482011
    @cooper482011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    James Evans, Sr (1974-1976); Kansas City Mack (1975); Older Kunta Kinte (1977); Mr. McDowell (1988)

  • @rickjames21
    @rickjames21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I prefer to listen to Sway than the breakfast show because of the quality guests he has.

    • @DivineDiva85
      @DivineDiva85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      rickjames21 Sway gives a better interview but I enjoy both shows

    • @dennisjr77
      @dennisjr77 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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 :-)

  • @BrotherhoodWilliams
    @BrotherhoodWilliams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    John Amos look better than me at 31

    • @iveywebb
      @iveywebb 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Brother Hood 😭😭😭💯

    • @omarscruggs7471
      @omarscruggs7471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      DAMN! son. you must look horrible for 31

    • @rodhubbard6320
      @rodhubbard6320 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Omar Scruggs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @yudahel8521
      @yudahel8521 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      that's crazy, he actually looks better now than he did then.

    • @MrSummerianelohim
      @MrSummerianelohim 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yudah El yea talk about superior genetics...you need to check thelma sexy ass out that broad musta stumbled across the fountain of youth

  • @adrinahull8101
    @adrinahull8101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @KontryBoy706
    @KontryBoy706 6 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    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.

    • @endlessstreamblondedradio6267
      @endlessstreamblondedradio6267 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KontryBoy706 wow i hope that doesn’t happen

    • @notalentstudios1106
      @notalentstudios1106 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      KontryBoy706 I doubt they'll make it and if they do they will modernize the shit out of it.

    • @beemichelle4581
      @beemichelle4581 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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

    • @ivanivez7456
      @ivanivez7456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

    • @Cloneme12
      @Cloneme12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really hope they don’t make coming to America 2 let it be a legendary film

  • @charlenewalker6148
    @charlenewalker6148 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    much RESPECT MR. JOHN AMOS! Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @djsupetown9499
    @djsupetown9499 6 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    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

    • @antoasap8644
      @antoasap8644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Real talk brother

    • @ryankennard2265
      @ryankennard2265 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So dope brother! Respect!!

    • @crystalswirlzreloaded9350
      @crystalswirlzreloaded9350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This just comes to show you the impact that TV has on peoples' psyche.!

    • @emilio2647
      @emilio2647 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryankennard2265 actually Mr. John Amos reminds me of my Grandfather.

  • @NkrumahTure
    @NkrumahTure 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    John Amos was the best T.V. dad in television history.

  • @AyoGemini
    @AyoGemini 6 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    this man still the same person bro. this dude look good

  • @MikeyReacts33
    @MikeyReacts33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Wait, how does he look the same age. Black truly doesn’t crack

    • @absalom0412
      @absalom0412 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Anthony He doesn't have a reg job either

    • @evelynbrown7316
      @evelynbrown7316 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mike Anthony
      Black dont crack for sure! Think Sam Jackson and Morgan Freeman

    • @adu1991
      @adu1991 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

    • @UFOsAreRealArea51
      @UFOsAreRealArea51 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@evelynbrown7316 and Denzel Washington

    • @whidoineedthis
      @whidoineedthis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's an Israelite that's why

  • @Anthob22
    @Anthob22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +382

    How he look younger than jj?

    • @MilosJourney426
      @MilosJourney426 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      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😆

    • @Anthob22
      @Anthob22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      yari martin wow... Don't kno that... Watching the show got me thinking that's his real dad lol smh

    • @coreysolomon9002
      @coreysolomon9002 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Florida Evans (Ester Rolle) was 19 years older then James Evans (John Amos) during the show.

    • @donliberacesammyd1555
      @donliberacesammyd1555 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Antho B funny as hell jj skin look cray cray

    • @ryanmiller6678
      @ryanmiller6678 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure do lol

  • @irwinfletcher3879
    @irwinfletcher3879 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    John Amos as Kansas City Mack in Let's Do It Again was classic

  • @chrisbullock6477
    @chrisbullock6477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    He was on FRESH PRINCE of BEL AIR

    • @erfbgu2643
      @erfbgu2643 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Chris Bullock Martin as well

    • @londonrichardson4208
      @londonrichardson4208 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Chris Bullock And Tommy's dad on Martin

    • @Jsimm100
      @Jsimm100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Chris Bullock Yeah he was. He played Lisa (Nia Long) dad on the show.

    • @NICKEYBLACK35
      @NICKEYBLACK35 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Master Mind oh yeah. I recall that. He played Nia Long's dad.

    • @DJRashadHayes
      @DJRashadHayes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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

  • @hammerhead5234
    @hammerhead5234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Don't forget about his role in LET'S DO IT AGAIN. Kansas City Mack ??? C'mon Man ???

    • @twright3802
      @twright3802 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a classic...

    • @kenardgreene1866
      @kenardgreene1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got to bring ass to get ass.

  • @wingchundragon
    @wingchundragon 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "Biggie Smalls......ya mama still working them $10 houses?!" I would've asked him to say that line! Let's Do it Again!

  • @MrShobizz
    @MrShobizz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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 :)

  • @VWayyyyyyyy
    @VWayyyyyyyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @themusiccritic902
    @themusiccritic902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    john Amos and Sydney Potier where my father figures , they showed me what a strong Black Man looked like.

  • @kinggotti4530
    @kinggotti4530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    He's a legend in the hood

    • @creativequeen8371
      @creativequeen8371 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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!

  • @originalmindset5278
    @originalmindset5278 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @KohlMentality
    @KohlMentality 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I also remember he played Tommy's dad on Martin

  • @prw237
    @prw237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    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.

    • @adrian72300
      @adrian72300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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)

    • @DackupDoo
      @DackupDoo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

    • @adrian72300
      @adrian72300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

  • @MelMelx365
    @MelMelx365 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very solid interview, much respect to Mr.Amos, thank God that we got him!!

  • @jdsirrom4314
    @jdsirrom4314 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very glad/ grateful that John Amos is still living! Support him!!!

  • @nukeman444
    @nukeman444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    James Brown once said, *Papa didn't take no mess.* My dad was ole' school like that.

  • @tyriqthepharaoh1285
    @tyriqthepharaoh1285 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Dude looking better than some Teenagers that live around me. I swear the next generation looking old as Hell!

    • @adu1991
      @adu1991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @Khaseenwar09
    @Khaseenwar09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Triple OG

  • @demetriusdion286
    @demetriusdion286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Eric Monte was the Writer of Cooley High and the Creator of What's Happening.

  • @guarogee
    @guarogee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    in the house with LL Cool J

    • @kenardgreene1866
      @kenardgreene1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

  • @daughterofzion4613
    @daughterofzion4613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @manowar5516
    @manowar5516 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    One of the bearers of the light.

  • @NMAC8ttack
    @NMAC8ttack 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!!

  • @msladyfloyd1778
    @msladyfloyd1778 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @danielsarn3823
    @danielsarn3823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I love me some McDowell's LOL

  • @Watchmestudios
    @Watchmestudios 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    John Amos Kept it real for John Gotti....... Who else remembers ?

  • @2y1
    @2y1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice interview, thank you 🙏🏾 this was all my childhood... my school and teachers ...

  • @IAMMOVIN4WARD
    @IAMMOVIN4WARD 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see legendary John Amos.

  • @BrotherhoodWilliams
    @BrotherhoodWilliams 6 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Born in Nwk raised in East Orange AY AY AY😎😂😂

    • @kingartison
      @kingartison 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brother Hood my man said “if they wanna go that way Tuh Jersey” 💯😁

    • @edwardrobinson8194
      @edwardrobinson8194 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jerseyyyyyy

    • @flygenyus2186
      @flygenyus2186 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brother Hood 973!!!

  • @janelleallen6934
    @janelleallen6934 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The greatest line from good time's, Ester Role ?... DAMN,! DAMN!, DAMN!!!!!...💓💓💓💓

  • @KIDSOUL777
    @KIDSOUL777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @baghdadwarrior039
    @baghdadwarrior039 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @sharonberryhill3639
    @sharonberryhill3639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have so much respect for this man!!!❤ love me some John Amos!😄👍💯

  • @CelestialGatez
    @CelestialGatez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    GOOD BLACK DON'T CRACK

    • @qadowshdrake4160
      @qadowshdrake4160 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      TwelveCastles yeah right. I get called old looking all of the time.

    • @CelestialGatez
      @CelestialGatez 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, start drinking lots of water and aloe vera juice. :-)

    • @whidoineedthis
      @whidoineedthis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really....Just don't do drugs an smoke n drink like the rest of us an you'll be in business

    • @Annie-zd6rn
      @Annie-zd6rn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only if you take good care of yourself and stay away from drugs, liquor and smoking. Look at crackheads and alcoholics.

  • @TheHoodDeaconShow
    @TheHoodDeaconShow 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @darryllett4902
    @darryllett4902 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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🙏

  • @xerxes666
    @xerxes666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ✨YES!! First...Wakanda"....now.... "Zamunda"!!!!✨. Its a good Day!!!😂😂😄💛💛💛✊👊✊🌚🐆🐆🍁💛💛✨💫🌟💫💛💛💛

  • @ErickJohnson-rz5lg
    @ErickJohnson-rz5lg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hanging in a chow line good times!!!!!!!!!

    • @deejhaye3478
      @deejhaye3478 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's " hanging in and jiving"

    • @honestbrotherzproduction5850
      @honestbrotherzproduction5850 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hanging in chow line was direspectful to blacks its like poor warfare foostamps projects .

  • @ronreid76
    @ronreid76 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for doing this interview, I will definitely need to tune into you more!

  • @slymaster178
    @slymaster178 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @brooklynebony
    @brooklynebony 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John Amos is the epitome of the strong black man. Beautiful masculine energy.

  • @markarelious4584
    @markarelious4584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Every real man wants to be look at like the John Amos
    Salute to you Sway !!

  • @kingdom9087
    @kingdom9087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We appreciate the free wisdom and strategies you shared - John Amos 🙏

  • @roctive
    @roctive 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @aprilcarter7997
    @aprilcarter7997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John Amos is a National Treasure hands down! 🙌🏽

  • @rah2146
    @rah2146 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Has anybody ever told you, you look like the father on Good Times?
    Faison: Watch ya tone, and keep yo hands on yo head...

    • @watts1841
      @watts1841 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rock Solid Players Club!!

    • @nme.00104
      @nme.00104 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rah lmfao!! 😅🤣😂💀💀was looking for this post, lil'man that watches the door.

  • @smithrh100
    @smithrh100 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been patiently waiting! “Coming to America” is and will always be one of my favorite movies!!!

  • @TheWriterWhoWannaBeHeard
    @TheWriterWhoWannaBeHeard 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo Sway brother You're the Man!! I swear I wish you a Very long successful journey!

  • @prowriter254
    @prowriter254 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't believe he is 1 year shy of 80. Wow

  • @tamikarivers4476
    @tamikarivers4476 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    James Evans 💯love this guy

  • @charray6867
    @charray6867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an incredible interview with John Amos! Loved to hear what he had to aay on all levels.

  • @kuriaki71
    @kuriaki71 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing man. Thank you for all your great work.

  • @BornToBeFamed
    @BornToBeFamed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He dont age 😂. John so underrated man . So much respect for the og

  • @sakitakmartin
    @sakitakmartin 6 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    James didn't want to pay child support so he changed his name to Cleo McDowell.

    • @domorelie4902
      @domorelie4902 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SK Martin lol hella funny

    • @theinfamousjunebugg
      @theinfamousjunebugg 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SK Martin u corny 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @eredding
      @eredding 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      😭😂😭😂 he got his own money...he's a prince lol

    • @scottkennardsk
      @scottkennardsk 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SK Martin hilarious

    • @DJGary0910
      @DJGary0910 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SK Martin yooo you need a Grammy for this 😂😂😂😂

  • @davidmcleod1098
    @davidmcleod1098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved Amos as "Kansas City Mack" in "Let's Do It Again." This man can do it all, from comedy to drama.

  • @myronsmith2114
    @myronsmith2114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to this guy on a old school radio drama and still be hooked