Good Times reunion 2015
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- I got the chance to film the reunion of the cast from Good Times. The clip includes John Amos, Jimmie Walker as JJ, Ja'net Dubois, Ralph Carter, Bern Nadette Stanis and the shows creator Eric Monte. Janet Jackson was not present unfortunately.
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John Amos is a force. So much respect for this man.
He and Rolle were stuck up jerks to Jimmy Walker. Jealous and petty of the attention he got. They didn't even speak to him. And it got even worse later. Jimmy being the classy one as well as the only one with actual comedic chops, has always taken the high road in discussing it.
Yes! We wish to see him more in New movies too 🙂👍🏼
He played a gay man in the sitcom 2 and a half men.
@@veeseee128 Thats what you remember of him? Ok . Glad your closet days are over. But this is a different conversation we are having.
@@rman52 I totally agree. They was indeed unkind.
when this show went off the air all i could think was: damn damn DAMN!
lol to Mos Melendez
did the mother pass away?
Sudsy Sutherland in real life yes she did
still on air
+Ny La the junior queen 2016-2017 they mean when no more new episodes where made
John Amos still looks great. He's aging gracefully for sure.
Great show. Went downhill when they wrote John Amos out of the script
There was tension because John Amos ......WAS THE SHOW...AND he didn't really approve of Jimmy Walkers antics .....it got him fired so i think old memories resurfaced abit
Ben Harrison it literally lasted another 4 years after that. Smh.
Vince Cozzi no. Esther Rolle was the show. It was a spin off from Maude. The actual idea came from Michael Evans (who played Lionel on The Jefferson’s) as an insight to him growing up. That’s why Ralph Carter’s character is named Michael Evans. John Amos was removed from the show because of creative differences. The same reason Ester was missing the whole 5th season
@@vincecozzi2545 wow I never knew that.
@@leongibson1210 for real
Ain't we lucky we got them! Good times✌🙌✌
Damn, James is STILL on swole! He look like he can kick some butt!
JB
I grew up watching this show as a kid, and still watch the reruns.
For real
Me too!
I bought the box set I LOVE EM
Don't forget Eric Monte also wrote "Cooley High" which is also based on his life and "What's Happening" which was a spin off from Cooley High.
They always said that, but what’s happening was nothing like Cooley High
I always thought there was a connection between What's Happening & Good Times, but I didn't know this... Then again, I'm not of the age that grew up on these shows, so I have to watch clips on here.
DID NOT KNOW THAT!!!! Thank You!!!!
What's Happening was loosely based on Cooley High...
James and Thelma are aging the best!
When the show was out Jimmie Walker was the stand out character. Against the test of time, John Amos is the stand out character. No one talks about J J now, but everyone loves James.
He knew how to work the machine and only accepted roles that fit his vision.
I loved them both and still do
Great seeing most of the cast reunited. RIP Mama Esther Rolle.....you are responsible for having USA, in particular, Black USA, displaying a strong Black father on prime time television. Much respeck!
Ber Nadette Stanis looks incredible, she's a very beautiful woman
She sure does look nice. The rest of them look tore up and Michael lil gay ass need to sit down somewhere.
ATOM09: DAMN!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Had a mad crush on her. She has aged gracefully. Still looking good
@@ATOM09 is he gay? I shole got those vibes from this clip. I just didnt want to say nothing😂😶
@@ATOM09 LOL!
RIP Ester Rolle
I love the character of Florida Evans AKA Esther Rolle's and loved and respected James Evans be strong black fatherly figure
There was alot to her than met ones eyes. She was highly educated. And classy too!
She was actually a lot older than her role when the show started.
@@tryithere - she was also alot older than James in real life.
@@TYB1970 So was Louise Jefferson.
The tension between Jimmy Walker and John Amos is so obvious.
He didn't want to speak to none of them.
@@bodaciousbethany0 I noticed that too.
Right! And that's the problem with some of us, we never actually become adults. Our inability to put things into perspective, learning from it, growing and moving on. SMH!
He seems to be a real ass in real life ,I watched an interview with him the other day and he talked bad about all of them except the one who played Michael. He talked down about them. A real shame, I always loved JJ had no Idea Jimmy was really like that, he never wanted anything to do with them. He said he never talked to them on set except while they were filming scenes.
@@mitzicarpenter2820 I'm not sure why he's continuing this negativity. Let it go already. That's so sad.
Good times was an awesome show, it really did loose it's flavor when James left the show, but I still watch the reruns, only the ones with James in them, they were the best ones. This is one show that you can never remake, it won't be the same. Thank you cast of Good times for the memories
Me too lol
Same here
Yes Mary, I agree, they were the best ones that he was in, and those are the only ones that I watched also.
John amos is older and he looks better than Jimmie walker
00 Anderson
Well, he's certainly thinner, but Walker was never the handsomest guy. That face was great for comedy, though.
From what I've read, RR, John Amos although older than Jimmy Walker is only 7 years older. I think John Amos also played in the NFL for a short stint. So, he may have a workout regimen that's a little better than Jimmy Walkers too.
RR Anderson JJ's lost a lot of weight now he looks a lot better
Living Well With TJ well that is a very asinine thing to say. So every single black male is either stupid beyond belief or a murderer. Wow so all White people should be written as lynching/rapist addicted to meth, Italians as mobsters, Native Americans riding around scalping people, Irish as drunken fighters who has a million kids knifing people at the docks. Should I go on. Stop saying ridiculous crap.
James look good ass hell
Bernadette Stanis....STILL FINE AS HELL!!!!
she in her 50s but looks 30s!!!
Angle Johnson bless your heart. Ms. Stanis is in her 60s!!! She is 63 years young.
+Leslie Marie wow how you know she's 63??? she looks 30s!!
+Leslie Marie oh ok thanks
Thelma,Thelma,Thelma ⚜️💯👍
This show- Good Times, The Jefferson's, and Sanford & Son were my favorite shows. I really learned how to be sassy while speaking my point of view! lol Happy these shows are shown on stations that air reruns.
& What’s Happening
Don't forget That's My Mama.
RIP 🙏 🪦 Esther Rolle Johnny Brown Ben Powers Helen Martin Theodore Wilson
I Miss My Boy Theodore Wilson Sweet Daddy Williams He Was My Favorite Character On Good Times
Theodore Wilson Was only 47 when he died that Was not that old
As a acting group,they all was wonderful,no one person made it a hit,they all did.
"Ned the Wino" played by Raymond G. Allen is my close relative & I also serve as his manager. He'll be 90 in March, and is presently battling pneumonia under convalescent care just outside of Los Angeles. Keep him in your prayers.
Ahhhhh ..... get well wishes for him♥️😢
Aw.... Esther's Woodrow still kicking? aw. thats sweet. I hope this virus didnt catch him. that would be sad.
@@firstptr3and10_ He tested negative for COVID, and is doing reasonably well now
J Gambrell that’s good. Please keep us posted. I loved both characters in Good Times and Sandford and Son
@@mylesburris3885 Sadly, he has passed. We will be burying him tomorrow morning. Thank you for checking on him.
They don't make them like Thelma anymore. It's been 40 years since the show and you can tell she's taken great care of herself because she's STILL gorgeous!
Hands down my first crush ever.
Her daughter's are very gorgeous to...
Dia Akin I got a crush on her right now!!!
Enrique Vellon e
Dia Akin That's all make up. I have seen interviews with her and she has real bad crows feet.
I love Good Times too. I got all six seasons on DVD but let's be real here. She looks ok..and that is as far as I would go.
Black women don't age well. For some reason people think the opposite is true. Mixed women yea but not black women. She has a weave, make up, false eye lashes, etc. She walks around the house looking like that? NOPE.
Dia Akin I share your sentiment 👌
wow thelma still gorgious ....still got that figure ...i had a crush on thelma as a kid...and james was the greatest father on that show...
He was the only father on the show
If everybody had a dad like mr James Evans sr. these kids would be straight
I think James was the only father, he was the only father on the show cuz...
esther rolle should have been there. RIP esther
what up my neighbor! What about BOOKMAN ???
+what up my neighbor! What about Ms. Janet "Penny" Jackson???
Would've been great if Ben "Keith" Powers could've been there too! RIP Ben
yes indeed rip ms esther she was an awfully powerful actress!
What about SWEET DADDY WILLIAMS !??????
what about WEEPING WANDA ???
We had an assignment to write about a television family and the communication, dynamics, and challenges they faced. I enjoyed & knew this show so well I scored an “A” on it.
Everybody is speculating about the purpose of the tension, but it has never been a secret. Esther and John understood that the 70’s were crucial for Blacks. Jimmie Walker’s buffoonery did very little to curb the perception white America had about us. Consider that John was the FIRST representation that we had of a Black father on television, and that representation was being muddied by the juvenile antics of a grown, rusty man who did not possess the scruples or courage to stand up to Norman Lear and say, “ I will not degrade myself and my people to boost your ratings and financial assets.” Funny thing is, they soon found out that Jimmie was never the reason for the ratings in the first place; it was the enticement of seeing ourselves represented positively, even through facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles. When James died, the show died. FACTS
Well said. Unfortunately the majority of white audiences can only identify with the ‘Dynomite!’ imagery of black people. Still holds true today...popular black comedians are a recycle of JJ Evans in main stream media. Aside from that fact...I still love what Good Times brought to the table of entertainment.
I get it but dont forget, the show was a comedy as well. It was to make us laugh, which we sure needed in the 70's.
Stymie Williams I don’t have to make a mockery of the Black family to get a laugh. 💯
True!
@@kesm66 that's not true. I am white, and Jimmy was never the reason I watched. I loved Michael's character as well the dad. I also grew up in a poor neighborhood and could really identify with them. Jimmy always seemed stupid and I never really laughed at him. I also loved the neighbor and Janet jackson character and the sweet relationship they had.
Rip Ester Rolle Ben powers
Dang I didn’t know Ben died
one of my all-time favorite shows hate it when they killed off the dad still watch it today and it brings back great memories
txtamaman I only watch the shows including the dad James. They are the best in my opinion. I hated Carl.
John Amos kept himself well! 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Jimmy Walker said one time that while working on Good Times that everyone came to work and did just that work once it was done they all went different ways every time they worked, no one talked to no one after shooting, was not a family working environment, that's what he said
I don’t deal with my co workers after work either😂
James kept his self up, and so did the ladies. I love when celebrities keep themselves looking youthful. It shows their living a happy life in most cases.
JJ acts like he wants nothing to do with these people, just look how he left Micheal hanging at 1:24.
+Craig Blast He nothing more but a chump republican.
A Wise man,.
***** : If telling the truth means that I'm a Communist then so be it, but then again so is every civil and human rights leader.
+Dan Tee Didn't he get propositioned by Roger Ailles?
Nah I think that's just his personality. He's kind of an odd dude. Odd in a good way. He's cool and just appears to move to his own beat.
Damn! I wish Ester Rolle and Ben Powers could be there. RIP
So True! Also would've been nice if Mike Evans was there( he died also). He was co- creator and also played the first Lionel( The Jefferson's son).
Annette Jenkins
I forgot all about Mike Evans! I liked his version of Lionel the best.
Supremmo I know! I did too. He was a very intelligent and cute man. Remember seeing him first on All in the family. I was hooked-Lol. I thought it was funny that one of the characters was named after him. Maybe there were some similarites.
Annette Jenkins Michael Evans on Good Times was played by Ralph Carter, Lionel Jefferson on All in the Family was played by Mike Evans---2 different people
My favorite show that Norman Lear produced. When watching it I sometimes wish it were a real family and I could go over and visit with them. Real fun series. We need more like this.
I agree. They sure don't make shows like this anymore.
+Gary KlunkervilleTown you wanted a broke ass poor family? haha
Dan Tee Poor but rich in love.
+Gary KlunkervilleTown YES!!!
+The Robert Show I hear that. The 70s and 80s with the 70s being first are the best decades of TV. Good Times, All in the Family, and One Day At a Time are my top favorites. Sanford and Son comes after. I also love the short lived What's Happening!
James and Thelma look younger than all of them
Lol@1:22. Michael thought JJ was still there and grabbed at the air. It's good to see most of them all still here.
TwelveGates 😂
TwelveGates why did you have to make me go back a see that???🤣🤣🤣🤣
WWwwwwwwwwwwhhhhhhhhhhhhhahahahahahahhaha.....damn, got to go back and see that........smfh
@@demihernandez9319 I've always had an eye to catch things. Lol. Since I was a child.
Lol...Walker thinks he’s a big star here .. total douchebag
The Father looks (John Amos) looks younger than the kids.
RedPill7154
John Amos and Esther Rolle were the backbone of that show. When they were gone, the show died.
I met John Amos about 15 years ago and still remember how kind and grateful he was when I told him I was a fan. On the other hand, my mom used to go to tapings of Good Times back in the 70s and she said after the cameras were turned off, Jimmy was rude and distant to the staff and to his fans. After the end of the tapings fans would waive at Jimmy and he'd ignore them. If he didn't want to be at this reunion he should not have attended. It's obvious he hasn't changed over the years.
I actually heard he didn't even want to be on Good Times. He wanted to be on the Love Boat.
I can’t help but to smile watching this reunion.. and Maan Thelma still look fine 😆
Loved this show, one of my favorites growing up and still enjoying it now.
John Was snubbed. Sad, because he was such an important role model for so many back when he was on GTs.
John Amos was there. That's him on the left side of the frame wearing the hat. Of course Jimmie walker is on the right 😆, pun intended
I had the pleasure meeting Bernadette several years ago she looks incredible. They say I resemble Thelma and she said it also. But she is so pretty in person
If you resemble Bernadette Stanis in any way then you're beautiful as well!!
they don't make shows like this nomore this was truly one of a kind because that mess they make today straight trash and buffoonery
JJ looks older than John Amos , his dad
they're only a few years apart.
In real life John Amos couldn't be Jimmie Walker's father because in real life John Amos was only like 10 years older than Jimmy Walker.
Cmkzombiekiller 10 year olds are having kids dude lol sad but true
He was actually only 8 yrs older. And Florida was like almost 20 yrs older than James. Just like Weezy Jefferson was about 20 years older than George Jefferson
Speaking of John Amos, catch him on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, as Will's eventual stepfather, Fred Wilkes. Fred initially didn't start off on the right foot with Uncle Phil, but after he married Will's mother, Viola. Hedge a guess that Fred was like James Evans Sr. and let Will know he as no room for nonsense, same as Uncle Phil!!!
Of course John Amos looks the best...he was a working actor longer than the rest....people know him for more than Good Times...
He had the best career than all of them without a doubt. John Amos is an excellent actor. Very versatile
something didn't feel right about this. like there is some underlying tension or something.
yeah because no one was friendly to john
There are still obviously some bitter feelings towards John which I don't get
Neither do I.
I was I'll at janet because I'd seem like she was trying to ignore john but the more I watch it it seems as if she was the only one that was a little friendly to him I think she sit with him after the picture. also I think she calmed him down after he cursed jj
Betty Williams I saw it that way too. I wonder where the bad blood stems from.
Janet Jackson could have sent a congratulations after all that was the start of her acting career
C Dubba Ya wilson... She's probably unaware of this reunion maybe that's why she didn't sent her congrats.
C Dubba Ya wilson and Different strokes and fame
C Dubba Ya wilson TRUTH
C Dubba Ya wilson remember that episode of good times when Janet Jackson got caught stealing....Cue the house beat. 🤣
The Jackson Family variety show was the start of her acting career.
JJ looks older James lol
From what I understand he’s not that much younger than Amos! Still, tho!
Only a 8 year difference
He is older than u think... JJ played a younger kid on the show, tho he was much older
Jimmy Walker said he never even talked to them while the show was a hit in the 70's. The producer said they all hated each other! # Sad
Exactly I watched the archive of American television Jimmy Walker was treated really bad.
John Amos looks great Janet Dubois Beauty forever and my prayer to my girl rest in peace rest in peace my beautiful angel Esther Rolle's
JANET dUBOIS PASS THIS YEAR ALSO 2020 ELLEN PEARL JACKSON
John amos didn't change at all.
sara Abraham
i know right JJ look older by far
Thelma got back!
...and front 😂🤣👏🏾!!
She'd still get it NO condom
Damn Damn Damn..lol Thelma
and that ASS!
@@rasnya1925 trying to give the poor woman herpes.
Willona look so good! She still fly! #Foxymama John Amos will always be the TV DAD that every 80's baby (and generations prior) know this generation today need! #facts WE LOVE YOU JOHN!
Wilona passed away
This will always be one of my favorite shows.
Beautiful to witness the evolution of our Elders time here. Great video Thank you!
Is Bernadette Stanis ever going to stop being gorgeous ? Janet Dubois also
My mom still watches Goid Times and I watch it with her! I remeber JJ DYNOMITE!!!
If you'd told me back in the day that stick man Jimmy would be 8 months pregnant some day, I'd never have believed you.
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Awwww, I just love them all. Good Times provided so many Good Times! I do miss Ma. Esther Roll
Oooh I love this!!! I loved watching 'GoodTimes' in my younger years and still!!!
Ralph Carter actually looks like a Supreme Court justice now.
So great to see them again. When I was a kid, they were the first African American family on TV I got to know. This is like seeing old friends again.
so glad Michael didn't start singing
lol
aman to that...
a smack in the gob Lol
a smack in the gob 😂😂😂😂
a smack in the gob 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You wrong fa dat! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Man age is something else, I remembered when these folks were in their prime , but its still good to see them alive and well.
Good times was one of the best show . I watch it still to this day on Saturday every episode that comes on . 💞👍
Thelma is still so pretty!! EXCELLENT TV SHOW, I still watch the re-runs!!
My favorite show. It was a show that I could relate to. I was upset when they took James off of the set. What's happening was a show that later came along and captured the single family home. James was the most positive father figure of all. He stood with his family through the hard times. That's an image that they were glad to take off of tv. John Amos is one of my all time favorite actors. I was really upset when they wrote him off too. Thelma found the fountain of youth. What a beautiful lady she still is. All the best to the Good times cast. I'm looking at Good Times right now.
Jimmie and John still mad at each other!!!!
John Amos (which played the father) is the oldest out of all of the cast. But he looks the best of all of them
After watching one of Jimmie Walker's interviews, THIS scene explains a lot!!!🤨
Why show if he didn't want to be there. If it was a trump fundraiser or a party for Ann Coulter he would've been so happy
Apparently JJ went from Good Times to Miller Time! LOL
That's A Good 1🤣!
Janet Jackson would have been great to be apart of that and what's up with JJ barely acknowledging Eric Monte. JJ is a jive turkey!
ANKH-RA 999 lol
She’s busy recording her Unbreakable album at that time.
I think it's for the original cast members
Wilona & Thelma is still black beautiful queens....!!!!!
JB : “are” .... 🤦♂️
Joel C lmaoo exactly
Yes. They took care of themselves. RIP Wilona.
I feel bad for John Amos...We respect him more than they did during this!!
James look like he’ll still take his belt off n whip yo ass...Real father figure😎
Jimmy Walker act like he did not want to be there.
He shouldn't with the way he has talked abou co hosts in negative manner.
it sure is great seeing the cast of good times together again minus one Mrs. Rolle. R.i.p
Judah King Don't forget the Johnny Brown that played Bookman!
Dayum...Thelma still look fly....now bootiliciously fine
Lol Michael *Get Your black ass over here* LOL OMG I always loved good times!
How does John Amos look younger than all his costars even though he played the Dad back in the 70s???
lol Yup, he DOES look great!!!!!!!
He was just at 8 years older than JJ
Right!
@@jurnagin And he was almost 20 years younger than Esther Rolle.
@@nassauguy48 yes, but Willona a was supposed to be same age as Florida but she was only 29
EVEN, THOUGH HE, NOW, ADMITS, TO BEING SOMEWHAT PROBLEMATIC THEN..
I KNOW THAT THE ABRUPT FIRING OF MR. JOHN AMOS FROM THE 'GOOD TIMES' TV. SERIES WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER.
IT JUST DOES MY HEART GOOD TO SEE HIM REUNITE W. HIS TV. FAMILY, THAT HE SHOULD'VE NEVER BEEN SEPARATED FROM IN THE 1ST PLACE.
SERIES STAR, ESTHER ROLLE, FOUGHT HIS CHARACTERS' MUCH NEEDED EXISTENCE.
ON THE SERIES, WHEN SHE EXCLAIMED 'DAMN, DAMN, DAMN'!
I FELT THAT SHE WAS ALSO, MOURNING THAT CURRENT FIRING OF HER DEF. IDEA OF HAVING THE BLACK MALE (FATHER) FIGURE IN HER TV. HOME
EITHER WAY, WE'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, DADDY JAMES!!
Will Rich Actually there’s a interview where he admits he was problematic for Norman’s vision of the show. It’s actually an easy clip to find on RUclips.
"If Mr John Amos said what you said,where can it be found?" Here:
ruclips.net/video/Jm36gRGe5bo/видео.html
"lying assholes" Denial is not only a river in Egypt, is it? Mr. Amos, because he is a decent and sensible man, humbly mentioned in the interview I linked to (and elsewhere) that his own behavior on that show was ever problematic. If you actually can't understand what Mr. Amos said, Mr. Rich, that's on you.
Mr. Amos said more than one thing. Is that confusing you?
@Will Rich lmaoooo "ungodly dog" damn go off
Anyone with the catch phrase "dynamite" in todays world, would be on a CIA watch list.
Get it right Billy, it "DYN -O-MITE!!!
nahpoli lol😆 Correct
😂😂
Lol. too funny.😂
Bill Smith 😂😂😂😂
This is my favorite show of all time!!!
Wow, you all still look great💗 thanks for all of your hard work and effort, the laughs were amazing 😍 y'all were everybody's family lol 💃💖💋
RIP, Esther Roll (Florida Evans)! You will be missed!!
I STILL WATCH THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT SHOW!!!!!! RIP ESTHER ROLLE!
Wow look at this Good Times Reunion! They still look great!
where is esther?
+Jerome Holloman she died
John Amos looks like he can still play football.
Larry Banks
Dave S Hell fucking yeah John Amos looks better than BOTH Jimmy Walker and Ralph Carter.
I loved John Amos in LETS DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
Me too obviously 😆 Kansas City Mack
Thank you for the best childhood memories!
Good Times is my all time favorite show . I would love to meet them all . It was great to see them together again .
Dang janet jackson didn't come and jj is acting so funny.
DAMN!! Bernadette Stanis is STILL drop dead GORGEOUS!!
Thank U all for what U all have given and continue to give.🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏻
They look even better now, ageless! God bless them all, they brought me many hours of great entertainment, loved their series.
john amos is at least 80 and looks kinda hot. what is his secret? damn
Jaime Sucer Willona is almost 80 as well
+chris thomas she is 70
+dannyplumm42 no she is not 70, she is pushing 80
chris thomas She is 70 years old
Mr. John Amos is currently at age 75 and he'll be turning at age 76 in the next couple of weeks and he was born and raised from Newark, New Jersey.
Ms. Ja'Net DuBois is now at age 70 and she grew up and raised from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also, She did a soundtrack score and performed "Movin' On Up" from The Jeffersons. Also, She also portrayed in her Wayans Bros. Recurring role character as Shawn and Marlon's grandmother "Grandma Ellington".
The portrait in the background is a remake of the original
Omg I can tell there's a little tension
I love every single one of them.
Paved the way for all and never changed...
This is still my favorite tv show.from back in days..👍🏽✌🏾😊🙏🏽👏🏾
I wish the mom was there rip....