In this clip, John Amos spoke about playing in Roots and not originally being cast as Kunta Kinte. He explained that once the script came in for Kunta Kinte, he knew that it would be a huge role for whoever got it, and he detailed how it changed his acting career. John explained that the role cemented him as a dramatic actor after he played on Good Times, and he later added that he was more respected for his role in Roots that the beloved TV sitcom. To hear more, including his short-lived Broadway career, hit the above clip.