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Penny's Christmas: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Johnny Brown. Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to ...
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- Gerren Keith
- 1977-12-21
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Penny's Christmas is the twelfth episode of Season 5 of Good Times and the 97th episode overall. Written by Robert and Rosalind Stevenson, the episode, which was directed by Gerren Keith, premiered on CBS-TV, first airing on December 21, 1977.
Penny is desperate to buy Willona a Christmas gift but has no money after her wallet is stolen. Stealing a necklace seems to be her only option, but her actions may land her in foster care.
Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her.
Just before purchasing a Christmas present for her foster mother, Willona (Ja'net DuBois), Penny (Janet Jackson) is robbed of her wallet. Desperate to get Willona a gift, Penny resorts to shoplifting -- and ends up in police custody. Will this unpleasant episode lead to Willona losing her opportunity to legally adopt Penny?
•Alice Ghostley as Mrs. Dobbs
•George Ranito Jordan as Security Man
•Helen Verbit as Saleswoman
•Dap "Sugar" Willie as Lenny
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1977's "Penny's Christmas" is worth recalling because it is the first holiday storyline with the young actress Janet Jackson--yes, THAT Janet Jackson--who joined the Good Times regular cast starting in the fifth season. And, this holiday episode centers around her character, Penny.
Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her. 7.5/10 (75) Rate. Watch options.
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Penny's Christmas. Willona's Christmas joy is threatened when she learns that her most precious gift may be taken.
