John Amos was a beloved actor who took the television and film worlds by storm in the '70s. From James Evans on Good Times to the weatherman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Amos always left something special with his roles that viewers could see beyond their television screens.

Throughout his illustrious career, John Amos showcased his versatility by appearing on a variety of shows, including one-off roles on Start TV shows like Touched by an Angel and Murder, She Wrote.

On February 22, 1987, Amos appeared in the season three episode of Murder, She Wrote, "Death Takes a Drive." The plot focuses on Jessica Fletcher visiting an old friend, Harry McGraw, in Boston, who has become wrangled in a high-stakes boxing game. Amos played Doc Penrose. Fletcher began training with Blaster Boyle to win a boxing match.

Do you remember these lines?

Jessica Fletcher:"If you're worried about me, doc, I could go on like this forever."

Doc Penrose: "Yeah, if forever comes tomorrow morning. You know, you don't have to do this; you're not the one that's fighting!"

Eight years later, fans of the actor saw him in a different type of role in Touched by an Angel's episode "The Hero." The plot for this episode shows Monica and Tess trying to help a sheriff (James Mackey, played by Amos) come to terms with his own past while trying to help his son not commit suicide.

It's a deeply touching episode of the heartfelt series that beautifully captures the essence of love, family growth, and self-acceptance.

Do you remember these lines?

Monica:"You claim to be a hero, yet you can't find the courage to save your own son."

James Mackey:"The bottom line is do the hard work and the doors will swing open."