Why Was John Amos Fired fromGood Times?The Late Actor Spoke About His Shocking Exit in a 2020 Interview

John Amos and Esther Rolle on ‘Good Times’ in 1975.Photo:CBS Photo Archive/Getty CBS Photo Archive/Getty Costarring Esther Rolle, Jimmie “JJ” Walker, Johnny Brown, Ralph Carter,Janet Jackson, BernNadette Stanis, Ja’net DuBois and more,Good Timespremiered on CBS in 1974. TheNorman Lear-produced sitcom aimed to showcase the life of a poor Black family striving for better and navigating their daily ups and downs while living in the housing projects of Chicago. After three successful seasons, Amos was killed off the show in a move that shocked viewers.

Why WasA.P. BioCanceled Twice? Everything to Know About the Sitcom's History (And How Fans Brought It Back!) Before It Landed on Netflix

Glenn Howerton in ‘A.P. Bio’.Photo:Ron Batzdorff/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Ron Batzdorff/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty A.P. Biomay have been canceled two separate times — but that doesn’t mean it has been forgotten. Though no new episodes have been released since, the series has found a new set of fans after debuting on Netflix on Nov. 15 and quickly claiming its place on the streamer’s Top 10 list — a development Howerton gave a nod to on social media.

Why Were Arrests Made in Connection with Matthew Perry’s Death? A Timeline of the Investigation

Matthew Perry attends the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 at The West Hollywood EDITION on November 17, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.Photo:Phillip Faraone/Getty Phillip Faraone/Getty Matthew Perry’s death struck fans worldwide — and also opened a months-long investigation. The belovedFriendsactordied after an accidental drug overdoseon Oct. 28, 2023. An autopsy later showed Perrydied from acute effects of ketamine, in addition to other contributing factors such as drowning, coronary artery disease and effects from buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

WhyGleeStars Hate This 'Very Offensive' Christmas Episode: 'It's Supposed to Be Controversial'

From left: Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera and Lea Michele in Glee’s 2013 ‘Previously Unaired Christmas’.Photo:Adam Rose / Fox / Courtesy Everett Adam Rose / Fox / Courtesy Everett Fans might love a Christmas episode — but they’re not all created equal. Kevin McHaleandJenna Ushkowitz, who played Artie and Tina onGlee,respectively, opened up about the show’s season 5 Christmas episode “Previously Unaired Christmas Episode” on the Dec. 15 episode of their recap podcast,And That’s What You REALLY Missed.

WhyRHONY's Jessel Taank Went Into Season 2 a 'Bit More Guarded': I Know 'the Repercussions' (Exclusive)

Jessel Taank.Photo:Bryan Bedder/Getty Bryan Bedder/Getty Jessel Taankis heading into season 2 ofThe Real Housewives of New York Citywith thicker skin.In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the reality star, 41, opened up about the lessons she took from her first season on the revamped Bravo show and the challenges she’s faced while adjusting to living life on television.“I think as newbies coming into this world of reality, I think we were all a little bit shaken up once the show started to air,” she said, referring to not only herself, but the entire cast.