Kurt Taylor (born September 21, 1944-died June 4, 2012) had a hand in writing a total of four episodes of Good Times in Seasons 1 and 2. Born and raised in Houston,Texas, Kurt graduated from Evans E. Worthing Junior and Senior High school where he played football, baseball and ran track with Otis Taylor (All- Pro/Kansas City Chiefs-wide receiver). He then attended Prairie View A&M University, where he played both football and baseball.