Did John Amos and Jimmie Walker get along?

Jimmie Walker said John Amos and Esther Rolle were not his 'friends' Jimmie Walker, the actor who portrayed the hugely popular character J.J. Evans on the show, told the Television Academy Foundation (via YouTube) that he and the comedy's two top-billed actors had absolutely no relationship.

Why did John Amos get kicked off of Good Times?

Stating creative differences with the show's writers and producers, Amos said of his 1976 departure: “I left because I was told that my services were no longer needed because I had become a 'disruptive element. ' In other words, I didn't have the diplomacy that I think I've cultivated over the last 10 or 15 years.

Did Good Times cast get along?

'Good Times': One Star Said He and His Castmates Didn't Talk, Explaining, 'We Were Never Friends' The Evans family on Good Times may have come across as a loving family on television screens across America, but according to one of its stars, it wasn't like that off of the screen.

What is the age difference between John Amos and Jimmie Walker?

In real life, John Amos was eight years older than Jimmie Walker and 14 years older than BernNadette Stanis.

Did the Evans leave the projects?

The series concludes with good times for everyone, as J.J. gets a new job, Thelma announces she's pregnant, Keith recovers from the injury that threatened his career, and the Evans family finally moves out of the projects (along with Willona and Penny).

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What does JJ stand for in Good Times?

Jimmie Walker. James "J.J." Evans, Jr., played by comedian and actor Jimmie Walker, is one of the main characters of the CBS-TV series Good Times. He is the oldest son of James Evans, Sr. and Florida Evans.

What does the JJ stand for in Jimmy Walker's name?

James Carter Walker Jr.

Walker portrayed James Evans Jr. ("J.J."), the older son of Florida and James Evans Sr., on the CBS television series Good Times, which ran from 1974 to 1979, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1975 and 1976 for his role.

What happened to Florida's second husband on Good Times?

Carl, who has succumbed to the lung cancer, is referenced briefly in Season 6 but he is never mentioned again (Florida continues to use the surname Evans instead of Dixon).

Who didnt get along on Good Times?

Jimmie Walker said John Amos and Esther Rolle were not his 'friends' Jimmie Walker, the actor who portrayed the hugely popular character J.J. Evans on the show, told the Television Academy Foundation (via YouTube) that he and the comedy's two top-billed actors had absolutely no relationship.

Are JJ and Thelma twins?

Florida and James have three children: James Jr., also known as "J.J."; Thelma; and Michael, whose passionate activism causes his father to call him "the militant midget."

What happened to Michael Evans on Good Times?

Actor Ralph Carter, better known for his role as Michael Evans on the '70s sitcom “Good Times,” is now retired from the spotlight. He's currently working with an organization that honors Black Theater in NYC. Here's a look into his life since the iconic hit TV show.

Who said Dy no mite?

Jimmie “J.J.” Walker is probably best known as the the rubber-faced comedian who made famous the catchphrase “dyn-o-mite!” on the popular 1970s sitcom “Good Times.”

How old was JJ and James on Good Times?

Evans was a decade younger than Jimmie Walker. Walker was 26 when Good Times debuted on February 8, 1974, but he was portraying a high school student. At age 34, Amos was only eight years older than the man playing his son.

What disease does Jimmy Walker have?

Four years after being diagnosed with Lyme disease, the 2015 Texas Open champion is still battling the illness that struck in the prime of his career. Symptoms first appeared around Thanksgiving 2016, about four months after he won the PGA Championship.

Was Jay Leno ever on Good Times?

Jay Leno guest starred on Good Times before his late night interviewing days began.

Was Good Times filmed in Cabrini-Green?

In the Starz television series Boss, Cabrini–Green serves as the inspiration and filming location for the "Lennox Gardens" housing project. Cabrini–Green is the home of the Evans family in the television series Good Times.

Who does Thelma marry on Good Times?

Keith Anderson is a character who appears in the final season, Season 6, of Good Times. Played by the late actor Ben Powers, Keith is a professional football player who meets Thelma, and they fall in love and get married in the 4-part episode "Florida's Homecoming" at the beginning of Season 6.

Did Thelma from Good Times passed away?

“She died October 6, 2011...but it was only this year that I felt it,” said Bern Nadette Stanis, Thelma from Good Times.