Though John Amos had already built a solid acting career ... and Ja’net DuBois. Produced by Norman Lear, the sitcom aimed to portray the struggles and triumphs of a poor Black family living ...

(Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) Esther Rolle, in particular, was more public voicing her concerns, but it was John Amos who was let go by Norman Lear at the end of season three.

Tripp Whetsell is no meathead when he talks about Norman Lear. Having grown up on the legendary producer's groundbreaking sitcoms like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "Good Times," Whetsell has ...

I FELT LIKE I LEFT AS AN IOWAN. LEAR SAID HE KEPT IN TOUCH WITH Legendary comedy director and producer Norman Lear said he found a home away from home when he filmed a movie in Iowa. Lear spent ...