At the height of his Good Times (1974) run, Carter was groomed for teen-idol
singing status. Mercury Records produced Carter's one and only release
-- the 1976 "Young And In Love". Ralph's two singles were "Extra Extra
(Read All About it)" and "When You're Young And In Love." He also sang
on a couple of his TV show's episodes.
When he was ten years old, he appeared with his future Good Times father, John Amos, in the Broadway comedy, Tough to Get Help. The play, that was directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Gordon of Arthur fame, closed on opening night.
Was not the original choice to play youngest son Michael Evans on Good Times (1974). The producers originally hired Haywood Nelson, but later rescinded and awarded Carter the role due to his more extensive experience in front of live audiences.
Was nominated for Broadway's 1974 Tony Award as Best Supporting or
Featured Actor (Musical) for "Raisin."