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Life wasn't always good times for JJ. Watch these three hard-hitting moments from this classic show.

Ralph Carter is best known for playing Michael Evans, the politically active son on Good Times. Carter started his acting career in a musical version of Raisin in the Sun.

Wisecracking Willona Woods on GOOD TIMES, DuBois has many more television roles to her credit, including series regular spots on "Love of Life" and "The Wayans Brothers," and as the voice of Mrs. Avery on "The PJs."

Shortly after earning the title of "Miss New York" at the New York Beauty Contest, Bern Nadette was discovered by a director who told her about a new CBS sitcom in development. She auditioned for it and in 1974 she debuted as Thelma Evans on Good Times.

John Amos has gone on to establish himself as one of Hollywood's most sought after African American actors. As a guest star, Amos' career extends back to series such as "Love," "American Style," "The New Dick Van Dyke Show," "Sanford and Son," "Police Story," "The Love Boat," "The A-Team," "The Cosby Show," 'Martin," "Walker," "Texas Ranger," and "In the House."

Comic Jimmie Walker catapulted to stardom with his character JJ Evans, becoming one of the most memorable faces on television during the 1970's.

In addition to Good Times, Esther Rolle is known for prominent films roles such as Idella in 1989's Driving Miss Daisy, and as Aunt Sarah in Rosewood, a performance that earned her an NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1998.

A spin-off from the hit series, Maude, Good Times centers on the trials and tribulations of the Evans family, poor but proud residents of Chicago's Cabrini Green housing project.