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The Gang: Part 1: Directed by Herbert Kenwith. With Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter. JJ is forced into joining the Satan's Knights street gang.
- (120)
- Comedy
- Herbert Kenwith
- 1974-11-12
- Esther Rolle Aka Florida Evans
- John Amos Aka James Evans Sr.
- Jimmie Walker Aka James ‘JJ’ Evans Jr.
- Bernnadette Stanis Aka Thelma Evans Anderson
- Ralph Carter Aka Michael Evans
- Ja’Net Dubois Aka Willona Woods
Esther Rolle played the matriarch of the Evans family, Florida Evans. On the show, Florida and her husband James are working class parents living in a Chicago housing project while attempting to raise their three children. Rolle is best known for her roll on Good Times, as well as her character on the series’ parent show Maude.Roll sadly died in 19...
John Amos portrayed Florida Evans’ husband James Evans Sr. On the show, James is a Korean war veteran who struggles to find work due to his lack of education. Despite his commitment to support and provide for his family, he rarely found consistent and the family often struggled financially. Amos eventually left the show after three seasons due to c...
The Evans’ eldest child, James “JJ” Evans Jr., was played by actor Jimmie Walker. Walker won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in 1975 and 1976 for his role as JJ, and for penning the catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!” Today, Walker tours the country and promotes his stand-up comedy routine. He is also an outspoken s...
BernNadette Stanis portrayed the Evans’ one and only daughter Thelma Ann Evans–Anderson. Stanis went on to author five books following her time on the show: Situations 101: Relationships; The Good, The Bad & The Ugly; For Men Only; Situations 101: Finances; and The Last Night. She occasionally still dabbles in acting; her most recent credits are fr...
Michael Evans, the youngest child of Florida and James Evans, was played by actor Ralph Carter. Although he is known for his role on Good Times, Carter’s career did not begin in television; when he was just 9-years-old, Carter was featured in the musical “The Me Nobody Knows.” From there, he landed roles in stage productions, “Tough to Get Help,” “...
Ja’Net DuBois played the sassy Willona Woods, a close friend and confidant of the Evans family. When DuBois isn’t acting, she is also a singer-songwriter and dancer; she co-wrote and sang The Jeffersons theme song and starred in several movies throughout her career, including Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and dozens of television series. The actr...
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The Gang: Part 2: Directed by Herbert Kenwith. With Esther Rolle, John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter. After getting shot by Mad Dog while trying to save James, JJ comes home and makes like he was critically injured even though it was just a flesh wound.
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- Comedy
- Herbert Kenwith
- 1974-11-19
Feb 8, 2024 · The late, great Norman Lear ‘s Good Times has turned 50 years old, ushering in a legacy of African American storytelling that remains peerless to this day. The iconic sitcom Good Times first ...
Dec 9, 2023 · Good Times. · December 9, 2023 · . Follow. JJ, the eldest son of Florida and James Evans, often provided the laughter needed during difficult times. #GoodTimeschronicled the life of the Evans family, who lived in the Chicago projects. Relive all of the work of Norman Lear during the Norman Lear Tribute marathon, happening NOW on TV One! See less.
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