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- Jimmie Walker (James “J.J.” Evans Jr.) Walker played the oldest son on Good Times. He was a 27-year-old when he was tasked with the role and it catapulted him into the stratosphere.
- Esther Rolle (Florida Evans) The Evans family matriarch, played by Esther Rolle, was quite the TV powerhouse in the 1970s. She played the character Florida Evans in the sitcom Maude before she moved to Good Times.
- John Amos (James Evans) Amos played a Korean War vet on Good Times who struggled to find work but was always ready to get dirty and never wanted a handout.
- Ralph Carter (Michael Evans) Michael Evans was the youngest son of Florida, and while Carter’s mostly known for the role that made him famous, he has since moved on to other things.
Good Times is an American television sitcom that aired for six seasons on CBS, from February 8, 1974, to August 1, 1979. Created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans and developed by executive producer Norman Lear, it was television's first African American two-parent family sitcom.
Feb 8, 2024 · 10) Chip Fields auditioned for the role of Thelma Evans. The producers kept her in mind, and she was later cast as Penny's abusive mother, Lynetta Gordon. Eventually Chip's daughter, Kim...
- Good Times cast then and now.
- John Amos as James Evans. Born in 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, John Amos portrayed James Evans, the patriarch of the Evans family. His strong, no-nonsense demeanor and unwavering commitment to his family made him a beloved character on the show.
- Esther Rolle as Florida Evans. Born in 1920, in Pompano Beach, Florida, Esther Rolle played Florida Evans in the Good Times cast. Florida was the matriarch of the Evans family.
- Jimmie Walker as J.J. Evans in the Good Times cast. Born in 1947, in the Bronx, New York, Jimmie Walker played J.J. Evans, the charismatic oldest son in the Evans family.
- The Evans: TV's First Black Family - This week marks the 40th anniversary of the premiere of Good Times. The series, which aired for six seasons, introduced America to its first Black television family, unforgettable catch phrases and quotable classic episodes.
- John Amos - TV audiences first saw John Amos on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and later on Maude (as Henry Evans, but still the husband of Florida). But Amos made the biggest impact as television’s first Black TV dad, James Evans.
- Jimmie "J.J." Walker - Jimmie “J.J.” Walker's comedic antics, Dy-no-mite catchphrase and ultra slender physique as J.J. Evans made him the breakout star of the series.
- Bern Nadette Stanis - TV’s first Black sex symbol kept busy in television long after she played Thelma Evans. Bern Nadette Stanis made guest appearances on What’s Happening Now!
Feb 19, 2020 · Following DuBois’ death at age 74 on Monday, Jackson — who played Penny Gordon Woods, the adopted daughter of DuBois’ character Willona Woods in Good Times — shared a sweet Instagram...
Feb 19, 2020 · In her most notable role in “Good Times,” DuBois played Woods, the sassy neighbor and close friends of the Evans family, who lived in government housing in Chicago. DuBois, a prolific comedic actress, was a mainstay on the show for all six of its seasons, from 1974 to 1979.
