Bruce Howard (born June 6, 1925-died January 30, 2012) wrote two episodes of Good Times; the episodes "The Baby" and "The Investigation" in Season 3. He also had parts in writing the story and teleplay for three other episodes, "J.J. and the Older Woman" in Season 4, and "Florida's Homecoming: Part 1" and "The Witness" in Season 6; he also served as a story editor for 12 Season 6 episodes, beginning with the episode "Florida's Homecoming: Part 1", and concluding with "Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1".