Jimmie Walker’s contribution to the GOOD TIMES series was indisputable, largely in part due to stand-up comedy being his first love. But what was Time Magazine’s “Comedian Of The Decade” for the 70s doing before cameras started rolling? In a digital-exclusive interview with TV One, the eldest Evans son talks about his early career adventures, influences, […]
Imagine if we never heard J.J.’s signature phrase “DYN-O-MITE!” Jimmie Walker reflects on how he couldn’t resist going off script on GOOD TIMES tape days to show off his comedy-chops in front of the live audience. And from what we know, the iconic 70’s sitcom was better for it! Don’t miss the 3-day marathon event […]
Photo by: CBS via Getty Images “The Sugar Shack,” a dance-hall mural made famous by its appearance in the credits of 1970s television series Good Times, fetched a record-breaking $15.2 million at auction last week. Ernie Barnes, a former NFL player, painted the classic piece in 1976. Barnes’ painting depicts joyful Black dancers in a […]
Oh J.J. This is NOT Dy-no-mite.
Wherever you are, we can bet you can’t wait for Summer to start, right? Flex that new two-piece, break out sandals, see the world. Now, imagine doing all that side-by-side with Big Daddy Kane, Johnny Gill or Angie Stone? That’s exactly what you’d get on the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage Cruise — a 9-day trip […]