His New Career

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The gentler side of Amos is now coming to light with his new passion that centers around young children’s imagination and learning. He’s released his first ever children’s book, titled “A World With No Color.” Nope, this is not a typo, “James Evans”/”Kunta Kinte” is now a kids book author. How dope is THAT?

In an interview on ‘Sway in the Morning,’ John Amos explained how his new book was inspired by the unfortunate division of today’s times. (He talks about it at the 14:25 mark of the video):

“Let’s face it, our planet, or at least the United States, is being confronted with divisiveness, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the ‘40s and another generation coming along, not knowing the history of our country, and not knowing whats being lost with this divisiveness, is unacceptable. I always aspired to be a cartoonist long before I became a writer.”

In a prior interview, Amos explained that “A World Without Color” will focus on teaching children about unity:

“Children aren’t born racist or discriminatory. […] They have to be raised that way. This book delivers a somewhat subtle message about diversity.”

In addition to his children’s book, Amos is also targeting the 5 to 10 year old demographic from another angle, he’ll co-star alongside actress, Loretta Devine, as one of the voices of the upcoming Youtube animated series kids series, titled, Nubbin & Friends.

Ain’t that something? From “James Evans,” to “Kunta Kinte,” to the daddy in Coming To America, to West Wing, and now kids author and entertainer, this 77 year old isn’t slowing down one bit. That’s not all though, John also touched on a possible Coming To America sequel…

Amos’ “Coming To America” Sequel Reveal

Amos: “Well, they are talking about the sequel, they are talking about a Coming To America 2, I am hopeful that I get a chance to work with one of the greatest comedic icons of our generation, maybe of all time, Eddie Murphy. It’s a joy when you go to work, you get up, and you’re looking forward to getting to the studio because you know you are gonna spend the day laughing, no matter what, it could be a funeral scene but you’re gonna laugh anyway, Eddie’s got that kind of gift.” -via Sway in the Morning

Amos Reveals Which Current TV Shows He’d LOVE To Star In

In a prior interview with Atlanta Journal Constitution, John revealed the shows he would love to be a part of and we would LOVE to see him on them. See what they are below:

Via AJC: He’d love to share a stage with Matthew McConaughey or Idris Elba. “You don’t retire in my position,” he said. “You just fail to show up to work one day. I still receive offers to do guest shots. I’d love to do ‘Power’ on Starz. Or ‘Empire.’ I’d like to play a bad guy. I like playing bad guys. I’ve played a lot of lovable dads in my time.”

I would definitely love to see John Amos in Power or Empire. He’d KILL IT as, say, “Ghost’s” long lost villainous OG daddy. Or maybe as “Lucious Lyon’s” music mogul rival- kinda like a thugged out Berry Gordy. Listen, I’m no screenwriter, but ya’ll get what I’m saying. At any rate, it’s great seeing John Amos looking healthy and happy at 78 years young.

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Good Times was set in the Cabrini Green housing project located in Chicago, but it’s ironic that the setting for such a positive family and community of brotherhood now has one of the highest murder rates in the U.S. We have to do everything we can to get it back to that old school Good Times era.

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Here is what John Amos explained about their new Good Times project:

“Back in the 70’s this entire cast of actors came together in a project called Good Times, written by Eric Monty, a native Chicagoan who knew what he was writing about. It was supposed to be autobiographical…he wrote about a family living in the Cabrini Green projects…a family that was beset by economic problems, social problems, etc.- that’s who this family was and that’s who this family is. Now we’re here today to tell you how you could become a part of this family and help this family and others to enjoy the wok we tried to do back in the day and the wok we’re doing today.

I had the pleasure of playing the role of the father of this family, ONLY because the late Esther Rolle was strong enough, when the show was offered to her, to insist that she have a husband. She did NOT want to perpetuate the image of a matriarchal family and for that, she will always be a part of our spirit. Now we ask you to join this family and be a part of it and be just as supportive as we have been of each other over the years in trying to bring this project to you.”

Watch the video of Ja’net Dubois (Willona), John Amos (James), Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma), Ralph Carter (Michael Evans), and Jimmie Walker (J.J.) below, and around the 1:59 mark is where you’ll see “James” try to get with “Willona”…see how “Willona” responded:

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Have you ever wondered what it was like to actually have “James” as your real Dad? John Amos has two children- a son and a daughter and his son, K.C. Amos, recently spoke out about what it was like to really grow up in the house with the man who was a T.V. father figure to so many of us.

K.C. Amos, on his dad, John Amos. (Via Black America Web):

“One word comes to mind when I think about him [my dad, John Amos] and his role in my life. Inspiration.

As a child, I recall spending moments watching television and seeing my dad enter the living room of his TV family and greet them for dinner. Then when he had days off and when we would be out having lunch off the set, people would come over and say he was their hero as a dad.

I saw that his role was more than a job; that he was actually helping people through his role as a strong father dedicated to mentoring his TV kids. There were life lessons learned in each weekly episode. It was amazing to watch the show become a hit series, changing the face of television sitcoms, particularly in terms of shows that depicted African-American families.”

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This story just goes to show that when one door is shut, we should never give up because another will eventually open, as long as we keep pushing. Aren’t you glad John Amos didn’t throw in the towel? If he had, we would have never known “James Evans.”

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