Why did James from Good Times leave the show?

“I left because I was told that my services were no longer needed because I had become a 'disruptive element,'" the actor says. On February 8, 1974, CBS premiered Good Times – the weekly sitcom that served as the first-ever TV show to highlight the full scope of a Black family.

What happened to James in Good Times?

He appeared in 61 episodes during seasons 1-3 before getting killed in an automobile accident in his home state of Mississippi while trying to find steady work in a plan which would have involved relocating the entire family there.

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.

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.

Is JJ from Good Times married?

Personal life and political views. According to an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show on June 27, 2012, Walker stated he has never been married nor fathered children, but has had many girlfriends.

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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).

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.

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.

Did Bookman from Good Times died?

Johnny Brown, best known for his portrayal of Nathan Bookman, the building superintendent for the Evans family on the popular 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” died on March 2 at the age of 84.

Who is Thelma from Good Times married to?

Ben Powers, who played Thelma's (BernNadette Stanis) husband Keith Anderson on the final season of the 1970s CBS sitcom Good Times, has died.

What happened to Thelma's husband on Good Times?

Death. Powers died of liver cancer on April 6, 2015, at the age of 64 and was cremated.

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.

Was Good Times a spin off of All in the Family?

John Amos was cast as family patriarch Ernie Cumberbatch in 704 Hauser, which was the final spin-off of All In The Family (Good Times was a spin-off of Maude, which itself was a spin-off of All In The Family). The series ran from April 11- May 9, 1994. It only lasted six episodes.

Why did Florida leave Maude?

Florida's husband Henry receives a job promotion and Florida has decided to stay at home to be a housewife. Maude takes the news very hard, turning down every possible applicant for the position, and eventually has to come to terms with Florida's departure.

Where is Jimmie Walker?

Whether it's his first love of performing stand-up or captivating millions with his Emmy Winning role as "J.J. Evans" in the iconic television series “Good Times,” Jimmie Walker has now been entertaining audiences around the world for over four decades.

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.