6. "Times and context. GT was only the 2nd all black cast since Amos & Andy" In response to In response to 3
(the 1st, since Amos and Andy, was Sanford & Son) and many people were still very sensitive about the buffoonish element that had been strong on that show and had been present through out entertainment in America.
Not to mention, Good Times began right after the height of the Black Arts Movement, when there was a raised expectation being put on Black artists and entertainers to be more responsible with their art in representing us as a people.
Times and CONTEXT are crucial, when comes to understanding his sentiment and position on this matter.