The Fosters (1976 TV series) American series, Michael Evans (portrayed by Ralph Carter) was Benjamin's double. The series' episodes (and titles) were derived from scripts from the original "Good Times" episodes. The series produced 27 episodes and two series, ending its year-long run on 9 July 1977. The Fosters (1976 TV series) The Fosters is a British television programme, produced by London Weekend Television which aired on ITV from 9 April 1976, until 9 July 1977. It was created and developed by Jon Watkins, who adapted the American sitcom, "Good Times", developed by Norman Lear, and created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans. It was
Norman Beaton Norman Beaton Norman Lugard Beaton (31 October 1934 – 13 December 1994) was a Guyanese actor long resident in the United Kingdom. He became best known for his role as Desmond Ambrose in the Channel Four television comedy series "Desmond's". Beaton was born in Georgetown, British Guiana (now Guyana), and attended Queen's College until he was expelled for truancy and bad grades. He was given a second chance at the Government Teachers' Training College and graduated with distinction. Beaton taught and played with the calypso band The Four Bees before leaving Guyana for London in 1960. Beaton developed a parallel