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 ...
(NEXSTAR) — Actor John Amos, well-known for his roles in ... s first Black two-parent families. Produced by Norman Lear and ...
(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.