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TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 02:17 PM

I heard that John amos was a weatherman on the newscast of MTM-i really can't see him on that show as hard as i try. I guess i have to see that one day-

Kristen · 08-24-2002, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
I heard that John amos was a weatherman on the newscast of MTM-i really can't see him on that show as hard as i try. I guess i have to see that one day-

Yes he was. He left after a few seasons, obviously, to do Good Times. He is most visible in the early seasons (1-2). He also appears in Inside TV Land, if you get a chance to see that.

Hope that helps!
Kristen

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen

Yes he was. He left after a few seasons, obviously, to do Good Times. He is most visible in the early seasons (1-2). He also appears in Inside TV Land, if you get a chance to see that.

Hope that helps!
Kristen

I have to see that-i now have to check the TV LAND schedule for MTM and see what season they are in-thanks for the info

Kristen · 08-24-2002, 08:32 PM

Since TV Land is in about Season 4, I should probably let you know that John is also in an episode of the 6th season called "Hail the Conquering Gordy", in which Gordy returns to WJM for a visit after he becomes a success in a talkshow in New York.

Kristen

TVFactFan · 08-24-2002, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen
Since TV Land is in about Season 4, I should probably let you know that John is also in an episode of the 6th season called "Hail the Conquering Gordy", in which Gordy returns to WJM for a visit after he becomes a success in a talkshow in New York.

Kristen

Well that makes sense because if john amos returned to MTM as a guest star in season 6, that would be around 76 or 77 when he was fired from good times-so i will be on the look out for that episode on TV LAND

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-25-2002, 12:29 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON I heard that John amos was a weatherman on the newscast of MTM-i really can't see him on that show as hard as i try. I guess i have to see that one day-

He was more like a part time weatherman on the MTM show

TVFactFan · 08-25-2002, 01:11 AM

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He was more like a part time weatherman on the MTM show

Oh okay-so he didn't apper in every episode-i was surprised to hear he was on the MTM show.

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-25-2002, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Oh okay-so he didn't apper in every episode-i was surprised to hear he was on the MTM show.

No he didn't apper in every episode but if you like john it's still nice to see him when he is in the MTM show

buddy love · 08-25-2002, 09:31 AM

yeah, John Amos was Gordy for the first two seasons and he was very good in the part which was a semi-regular stint (such as Phyllis who also didn't appear in every episode, though not as prominient as the Phyllis character). But Gordy was likable and a good straight man for Ted's antics.

I didn't know John Amos had been fired from "Good Times"? I recently saw an interview with him where he said he quit becuz he disagreed with where the program was heading--with it's emphasize on Jimmy (JJ) Walker and all that. Luckily he was a talented actor who landed on his feet with Roots, several tv and feature films, and now on "The West Wing". As for JJ we can occassionally catch him on "The Hollywood Squares".

TVFactFan · 08-25-2002, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by buddy love
yeah, John Amos was Gordy for the first two seasons and he was very good in the part which was a semi-regular stint (such as Phyllis who also didn't appear in every episode, though not as prominient as the Phyllis character). But Gordy was likable and a good straight man for Ted's antics.

I didn't know John Amos had been fired from "Good Times"? I recently saw an interview with him where he said he quit becuz he disagreed with where the program was heading--with it's emphasize on Jimmy (JJ) Walker and all that. Luckily he was a talented actor who landed on his feet with Roots, several tv and feature films, and now on "The West Wing". As for JJ we can occassionally catch him on "The Hollywood Squares".

Actually John Amos was having contracts disputes with the producers but he mentioned that he was fired over the phone because he was considered a disruptive factor to the show

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-26-2002, 04:04 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

Actually John Amos was having contracts disputes with the producers but he mentioned that he was fired over the phone because he was considered a disruptive factor to the show

John Amos seems like he was a good guy about it all but i wish he was never let go from good times .... He was good for the show and when he was let go from the show it was down hill for Good times and it's end......

TVFactFan · 08-26-2002, 11:46 AM

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Originally posted by SOAPDYNASTY

John Amos seems like he was a good guy about it all but i wish he was never let go from good times .... He was good for the show and when he was let go from the show it was down hill for Good times and it's end......

After john amos left, good times had oe more okay season and after that it wasn't really worth taping. After the 76-77 season, florida left the show and that's when it went downhill.

SOAPDYNASTY · 08-26-2002, 02:13 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

After john amos left, good times had oe more okay season and after that it wasn't really worth taping. After the 76-77 season, florida left the show and that's when it went downhill.

SOLOMON did you see good times today?

I miss it

08-24-2002, 02:17 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,050	Was John Amos from Good Times really the weatherman on Mary Tyler Moore? I heard that John amos was a weatherman on the newscast of MTM-i really can't see him on that show as hard as i try. I guess i have to see that one day-

08-24-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
Kristen Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2000 Location: New York, USA Posts: 4,042	Since TV Land is in about Season 4, I should probably let you know that John is also in an episode of the 6th season called "Hail the Conquering Gordy", in which Gordy returns to WJM for a visit after he becomes a success in a talkshow in New York. Kristen

08-25-2002, 09:31 AM	#9
buddy love Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2002 Posts: 189	yeah, John Amos was Gordy for the first two seasons and he was very good in the part which was a semi-regular stint (such as Phyllis who also didn't appear in every episode, though not as prominient as the Phyllis character). But Gordy was likable and a good straight man for Ted's antics. I didn't know John Amos had been fired from "Good Times"? I recently saw an interview with him where he said he quit becuz he disagreed with where the program was heading--with it's emphasize on Jimmy (JJ) Walker and all that. Luckily he was a talented actor who landed on his feet with Roots, several tv and feature films, and now on "The West Wing". As for JJ we can occassionally catch him on "The Hollywood Squares".