Why is it that every time Thelma Hopkins is mentioned in one of these videos, it skips over the fact that she was on Family Matters as well as being one half of Dawn in the group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
Why did Rosie O'Donnell take up the whole video basically? She got more time than the main characters. I know she has accomplished a lot in her career, and I don't take that away from her, but she was not a main star of Gimme A Break. The show was basically over when she came on. They should have let the main stars of this show shine more than they did.
@OG Juicebox Holly Hunter is one of the finest actresses of my generation. Don't remember her in gimme a break. Like the show and the entire cast. Not sure what I said wrong. Anyway take care
This is a good 1980s sitcom show of the 1980s what good times and moments I had growing up watching this show, love it. R.I.P. to those actors, actresses and crew that made this sitcom show and that pass away may there soul rest forever in peace. To all the actors, actress and crew that made this show and are still living I hope them well & success in their lives.
Telma Hopkins was also part of the duo Dawn in "Tony Orlando and Dawn." Very important info left out. Best known song for Tony Orlando and Dawn is "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree." Telma also played Rachel on the hit TV show Family Matters.
Funny thing about Helen Hunt. Even though she didn't get the part of Katie, she appeared in the first season in an episode as a pregnant friend of Katie's. And of course, she has gone on to big things.
wow the theme song for gimme a break was pretty much nells whole life that woman endured alot to finally die like that very sad. i use to love how she always gets mad with sarcasm
This sure brings back a lot of fond memories of growing up in the 80's. I loved this show and had the hugest crush on Lara Jill Miller. She's still quite the stunner now that I think about it. Antenna TV is currently airing re-runs of the show, and it's like I get to live my 80's childhood all over again! We 80's kids sure had a lot of awesome TV shows on the airwaves during that time, didn't we? Good times!
Correction: I beg to differ: Lauri Hendler did NOT give up acting! She is alive and well and working in Los Angeles in commercials, on some of today's top TV shows and on stage! I met Lauri when I guest starred on "The Groupie" episode with Andy Gibb and we're still buds! Saw her and Lara Jill Miller last month.
I was always a big fan of now I did not know she did voice-overs for Spider-Man Bebe Kids but it's nice to know that she was also part of the Marvel Universe wish you would have been part of DC as well they get along pretty good I hope on her last day she was very happy I hope she had no regrets and I hope she rest in peace God bless her soul and her family and I'm watching give me a break right now I first started watching that show as a kid when it was still new and that shows spawned so much laughter and Joey Lawrence was spawned from there and grew I'm sure she must have been very proud of her TV son
Why did you not use their formal names (firsta and last)? I am certain I`ve seen this same issue in the others. These folks do have last names tha are important to them. As well, some of your facts are missing. This is a good idea, but you can make it better by making it more formal. These folks worked hard for their profession.
Improv in the context of acting refers to improvisational theater. Studying it usually involves joining "improv" troupes like Second City, The Groundlings or The Upright Citizens Brigade.
Good to see updates on all the characters. I loved this show as a kid but I don't remember all those characters. They don't make tv shows like this anymore, it's all that stupid reality junk. Thanks for putting all this together- I'm enjoying all your where are they now updates. :)
Lauri Hendler was one of the better celebrity players on SUper Password and $25K/$100K Pyramid, being a clue giver for a $100K Pyramid tournament win at the age of 22 or 23 and winning a large number of bonus rounds in a row on Super Password around the same age range(between 20-24 when she did her game show appearances). Howard MOrton played a few rounds of Pyramid and Super Password, Lara Jill Miller did Pyramid once or twice. Nell was on the last episode of the 1990-91 revival of Match Game.
@antoinec822 Telma Louise Hopkins was a member of the 1970s pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn; she was known for her witty one-liner retorts to a bemused Tony Orlando on their popular TV show . . . remember? --Loved her! :
wherearetheynowguy+ What about Mama Maybelle (now deceased)? She went on to play Mother Winslow on Family Matters with Telma Hopkins playing Aunt Rachel. Although it was kind of a corny show, it was very successful for the family demographic. It was the first time since the 70s Blaxploitation era that a major network, such as ABC, started developing all black programming but aiming it the general population. Remember TGIF on ABC, when all the shows were non political, corny, fun and kid friendly between eight and ten pm on a Friday night? All the black actors that worked on those lineups broke through a very elevated glass ceiling, because they drew ratings, and increased profits for the network. Rosie may have a longer resume but sometimes it is how powerful a person's job is not just how many jobs they have acquired in Hollywood. (I took a few media studies courses in Uni when I was younger)
@SirRembrant I believe it has always been Lawrence in any other sites that i have looked online it was always Lawrence, maybe the uploader got it wrong?
compare to other actor/actress in Gimme a Break!, Rosie has done more work and media exposure since 1981, (appeared in movies, host of 2 talk shows, having fights with E. Hasselbeck and Donald Trump.)
"The grammar in these videos are so horrible"? ... Funny how you point out the uploader's grammar, all the while using poor grammar yourself. "Are so horrible"? Proper grammar is "IS so horrible".
Those Lawrence boys were the Justin Beibers of their day--teenybopper girls squealed, while males of all ages recoiled and cringed in horror (even gay males). Oh well, producers don't mind if you completely please one demographic while totally grossing out another.
Brad Latimore+ There was nothing typical about her. If you are referring to the character she portrayed on the show then, perhaps there are many stereotypical things about "Nell Harper". But Nell Carter, the woman, was an incredibly talented, externally and internally gorgeous human irrespective of her skin colour. I admired her so much when I was growing up, her face resembled my moms and her singing could summon angels from heaven; that is not typical, that is extraordinary.
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Why is it that every time Thelma Hopkins is mentioned in one of these videos, it skips over the fact that she was on Family Matters as well as being one half of Dawn in the group Tony Orlando and Dawn.
Exactly. I feel that If someone is going to list attributes and accomplishments, they should not leave out some of the most important ones.
SailorAlphaCentauri Agreed and her name is Telma.
That true
SailorAlphaCentauri I was thinking the same thing. That's what she is most known for.
Took the words out of my mouth!
Why did Rosie O'Donnell take up the whole video basically? She got more time than the main characters. I know she has accomplished a lot in her career, and I don't take that away from her, but she was not a main star of Gimme A Break. The show was basically over when she came on. They should have let the main stars of this show shine more than they did.
Agreed during the 6th season it wasn't worth watching anymore
ODonnell had the highest profile career after the show ended then Hopkins
@OG Juicebox Holly Hunter is one of the finest actresses of my generation. Don't remember her in gimme a break. Like the show and the entire cast. Not sure what I said wrong. Anyway take care
i realize it is quite randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream new tv shows online ?
@Walter Valentin i use FlixZone. Just search on google for it =)
This is a good 1980s sitcom show of the 1980s what good times and moments I had growing up watching this show, love it. R.I.P. to those actors, actresses and crew that made this sitcom show and that pass away may there soul rest forever in peace. To all the actors, actress and crew that made this show and are still living I hope them well & success in their lives.
Homere Lesperance i need .to see video of haiti
Maybe just call this a Rosie O Donnnel bio...
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Holy snot! I just burst out laughing
😂
Telma Hopkins was also part of the duo Dawn in "Tony Orlando and Dawn." Very important info left out. Best known song for Tony Orlando and Dawn is "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree." Telma also played Rachel on the hit TV show Family Matters.
The best
I loved the sassyness of Nell Carter's character, just like I loved the outspokenness of Robert Guillaume's character on Benson.
Funny thing about Helen Hunt. Even though she didn't get the part of Katie, she appeared in the first season in an episode as a pregnant friend of Katie's. And of course, she has gone on to big things.
Nell was also on the first episode of the 1998-99 version of Match Game and was a regular on that version.
What Nell went through was really sad...she was such a talented lady...
You can just say, "John died..." You don't have to always say, "John HAD died..."
I know this comment was made 8 years ago, but I just just came across this comment and though it was funny, because It irked my nerves too 🙄😃
John Hoyt was in an episode of The Monkees. I recognized him right away having seen him before.
wow the theme song for gimme a break was pretty much nells whole life that woman endured alot to finally die like that very sad. i use to love how she always gets mad with sarcasm
mother windslow from family matters was also on gimme a brake played nails mother
Nell Not Nails
I remember Aunt Leola from "Amen". I did not realize that it was the same actress. Thank you for informing me!
Ade (Thelma Hopkins) also played the mother on the tv show half and half
I HAVE ALL THE SEASONS ON DVD
This sure brings back a lot of fond memories of growing up in the 80's. I loved this show and had the hugest crush on Lara Jill Miller. She's still quite the stunner now that I think about it. Antenna TV is currently airing re-runs of the show, and it's like I get to live my 80's childhood all over again! We 80's kids sure had a lot of awesome TV shows on the airwaves during that time, didn't we? Good times!
Thank you for the Great video
Correction: I beg to differ:
Lauri Hendler did NOT give up acting! She is alive and well and working in Los Angeles in commercials, on some of today's top TV shows and on stage! I met Lauri when I guest starred on "The Groupie" episode with Andy Gibb and we're still buds! Saw her and Lara Jill Miller last month.
very sweet memories, thanks for posting...good job
You also forgot that Telma was one third of Tonly Orlando and Dawn.
That was very helpful thankyou I learned so much. It was better to look it up on RUclips than to Google it
she was also on the show Amen playin Aunt Leola.
Sam (Lara Jill) was my crush growing up
Nell had a sad life, poor girl, she was such a great actress and singer! WE LOVE YOU NELL! :)
I was always a big fan of now I did not know she did voice-overs for Spider-Man Bebe Kids but it's nice to know that she was also part of the Marvel Universe wish you would have been part of DC as well they get along pretty good I hope on her last day she was very happy I hope she had no regrets and I hope she rest in peace God bless her soul and her family and I'm watching give me a break right now I first started watching that show as a kid when it was still new and that shows spawned so much laughter and Joey Lawrence was spawned from there and grew I'm sure she must have been very proud of her TV son
Why did you not use their formal names (firsta and last)? I am certain I`ve seen this same issue in the others. These folks do have last names tha are important to them. As well, some of your facts are missing. This is a good idea, but you can make it better by making it more formal. These folks worked hard for their profession.
Improv in the context of acting refers to improvisational theater. Studying it usually involves joining "improv" troupes like Second City, The Groundlings or The Upright Citizens Brigade.
Good to see updates on all the characters. I loved this show as a kid but I don't remember all those characters. They don't make tv shows like this anymore, it's all that stupid reality junk. Thanks for putting all this together- I'm enjoying all your where are they now updates. :)
Loved the show.
I would have thought Julia played Alex Cabot on “Law and Order Special Victims Unit”
I see nail Carter singing at Disneyland🌺
i was just thinking the same thing...
the less jazzy version of the theme song sounds like the intro to Family Ties
That shade of red looks nice on Julie.
The lady that played Ade also played in Family Matters.
Lauri Hendler was one of the better celebrity players on SUper Password and $25K/$100K Pyramid, being a clue giver for a $100K Pyramid tournament win at the age of 22 or 23 and winning a large number of bonus rounds in a row on Super Password around the same age range(between 20-24 when she did her game show appearances). Howard MOrton played a few rounds of Pyramid and Super Password, Lara Jill Miller did Pyramid once or twice. Nell was on the last episode of the 1990-91 revival of Match Game.
@antoinec822 Telma Louise Hopkins was a member of the 1970s pop group Tony Orlando and Dawn; she was known for her witty one-liner retorts to a bemused Tony Orlando on their popular TV show . . . remember? --Loved her! :
@mooky9669 Oh okay... I get it now your showing their character names on the video :P Gotcha! Thanks!
Telma Hopkins also played Aunt Rachel in Family Matters
I love lara jill miller i even have her autograph
Surprise to hear she was in the Orlando group...she is the only one that I remember from this comedy show ...funnier than the others
Nell Carter Was A Legend!, All That Beauty Just Went. To Waste! I Would Love To Had That!😘
Airs on Antenna TV.
I appreciate the information from this video. But gosh is the grammar hard to bear.
Lauri Hendler was on an early episode of threes company. She played the ropers niece or something. Developed a crush on Jack. Lol
Funny episode
Ted Knight also died during Too Close For Comfort. That was a much better show. You should check it out!
Nell really needed a break.
wherearetheynowguy+
What about Mama Maybelle (now deceased)? She went on to play Mother Winslow on Family Matters with Telma Hopkins playing Aunt Rachel. Although it was kind of a corny show, it was very successful for the family demographic. It was the first time since the 70s Blaxploitation era that a major network, such as ABC, started developing all black programming but aiming it the general population. Remember TGIF on ABC, when all the shows were non political, corny, fun and kid friendly between eight and ten pm on a Friday night?
All the black actors that worked on those lineups broke through a very elevated glass ceiling, because they drew ratings, and increased profits for the network. Rosie may have a longer resume but sometimes it is how powerful a person's job is not just how many jobs they have acquired in Hollywood. (I took a few media studies courses in Uni when I was younger)
just curious, how does one "study" improv?
I always thought Joey's Last name was Lawance? Did he change his name or is Donovan his real last name?
Joey Donovan was his name on the show His real life name is Joey Lawrence but his real name is
Joseph Lawrence Mignogna Jr.
@SirRembrant I believe it has always been Lawrence in any other sites that i have looked online it was always Lawrence, maybe the uploader got it wrong?
u forgot to mention that Telma went on to play Rachel on Family Matters!
Aishe Velic,great show.💯😛😢😂😭😬🤒🌈🌈🌈
Why start with the later characters? Start with the ones that began the show.
Child hood was easier when thus show was on
@rassledassle82 R.I.P. Nell Carter 1948-2003.
Can you tell how bias this video is to Rosie O'Donnell? Half of it is about Rosie😄
if Tracey Gold played on Gimme A Break who would have played Carol on Growing Pains?
Slow down the text please
Slow down I can't read that fast!
wow, a lot of the cast is dead now.. kinda scary
rosie ?
By watching other improv artists, I guess, and studying technique.
If you're wondering about Debbie Jo, she croaked
isn't that the truth!, I would of like to know about the girls and joey & matthew
Whatever happened to Angie
compare to other actor/actress in Gimme a Break!, Rosie has done more work and media exposure since 1981, (appeared in movies, host of 2 talk shows, having fights with E. Hasselbeck and Donald Trump.)
3:48 - 4:35 Man, how they'd grown? They're all hotties now! (tiger roar)
The grammar in these videos are so horrible that I can watch no more.
tfair5 yeah I've watched like 3 now and I just can't stand it anymore.
tfair5 No to mention how annoying it is that this ding dong never mentions anyone's real last name.
"The grammar in these videos are so horrible"? ...
Funny how you point out the uploader's grammar, all the while using poor grammar yourself. "Are so horrible"? Proper grammar is "IS so horrible".
Ok nothing wrong with Helen Hunt...but she ain't no Kari Michaelsen.
SAM was hot !!
mostthe video was on rosie, so we know the poster is gay
Those Lawrence boys were the Justin Beibers of their day--teenybopper girls squealed, while males of all ages recoiled and cringed in horror (even gay males). Oh well, producers don't mind if you completely please one demographic while totally grossing out another.
Maybe don't do these videos any more.
I had to skip through the Rosie stuff. Who cares.
Nell Carter Was The Typical Black Women I Can See Me Wanting To Marry! Brad A.Latimore #1 Fan 4.Life & Her Daughter Tracey Is Cute Too!
Brad Latimore+
There was nothing typical about her. If you are referring to the character she portrayed on the show then, perhaps there are many stereotypical things about "Nell Harper". But Nell Carter, the woman, was an incredibly talented, externally and internally gorgeous human irrespective of her skin colour. I admired her so much when I was growing up, her face resembled my moms and her singing could summon angels from heaven; that is not typical, that is extraordinary.
Nobody cares about Rosie O’ Donnel. WTF?!
This has got to be the worst friggin fan made piece of shit ever.
Thank you for the Great video
the less jazzy version of the theme song sounds like the intro to Family Ties
lol