Esther Rolle
Florida Evans
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- 1. Too Old Blues Feb 8, 1974
- James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.
- 2. Black Jesus Feb 15, 1974
- A run of good luck and one of J.J.'s paintings create a religious conflict in the Evans household.
- 3. Getting Up the Rent Feb 22, 1974
- The Evans family faces eviction from their Chicago apartment.
story editor / production consultant (63 episodes, 1974-1977) Roger Shulman. ... story editor / production consultant (63 episodes, 1974-1977) Charlotte McDaniel. ... assistant to producer / assistant to the producer / assistant to producers (50 episodes, 1974-1975) Kimya Amani.
Jul 3, 2024 · Esther Rolle (November 8, 1920 – November 17, 1998) was an American actress. Rolle is best known for her role as Florida Evans, on the CBS television sitcom Maude, for two seasons (1972–1974), and its spin-off series Good Times, for five seasons (1974–77, 1978–79), for which Rolle was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy in 1976.
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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.
Good Times: Created by Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Eric Monte. With Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker. A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
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- Jimmie Walker starred as J.J. Evans on ‘Good Times’ Jimmie Walker was only 27 when he landed the role of James Jr., the Evans family’s oldest son, and it launched him to superstardom.
- Esther Rolle played matriarch Florida Evans in ‘Good Times’ Esther Rolle’s performance as the matriarch of the Evans family was a driving force in television.
- John Amos portrayed James Evans Sr., Florida’s husband. John Amos was most memorable for his role as James Evans, the first Black TV dad. On Good Times, he portrayed a Korean War veteran willing to get his hands dirty and work three jobs to make ends meet.
- Ja’Net DuBois starred as Willona Woods, Florida’s best friend. Former model and vocalist of The Jeffersons‘ catchy theme song, “Movin’ On Up,” Ja’Net DuBois played the Evans family’s sassy neighbor Willona Woods.
Post Good Times, DuBois starred on TV in Roots: The Next Generation and The PJs and she also guest starred on The Facts of Life, A Different World, ER and The Wayans Bros. DuBois appeared in such ...
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Dec 18, 2019 · Michael Evans — Ralph Carter. The young actor didn't really work in TV anymore after Good Times was over. He appeared in a TV short some years later called, Donny's House, but eventually returned to theater, where he got his start as a young actor. Article continues below advertisement. Source: CBS | Getty.
