To Jimmie, it seemed as if Good Times wasn’t good enough for the rising actor. One actor who reportedly caused drama behind the scenes was John Amos. “These people, anytime you said anything, they get crazy, they get upset. “I think that they killed the goose that laid the golden egg,” he stated. However, he believes his castmates weren’t appreciative of being on a hit show. While we all know good things don’t always last forever, it appears Jimmie Walker believes Good Times actually could have lasted a bit longer than it did. ![]() Jimmie went on to discuss the downward spiral of the hit sitcom. Only on the set … We never did anything together.” I wouldn’t have had his number … We never spoke to each other. If you said at that time ‘Call Esther and ask her about ,’ I wouldn’t even have her number,” he added.” I couldn’t have called John. “I think the same basically goes for John. Jimmie went on to offer an example of how real the gap was between him and his co-stars. While Jimmie and John Amos have a better relationship now, he admits things weren’t so great when the show was at it’s popularity peak. Jimmie revealed John Amos, the ‘Evans family’ patriarch, was very much like Esther. “I will honestly say, I don’t remember ever speaking a word to Ester the whole time she was there,” remembered Walker. actor admitted he doesn’t remember ever having an actual conversation with his co-star, Esther Rolle. Presented by The Golden Closet, your premier source for iconic screen used movie wardrobe, props, and collectible music entertainment memorabilia.According to Jimmie, the vast majority of the cast barely interacted with each other at all when they weren’t filming. This item is in good screen worn condition and was acquired directly from the show’s costume designer and head of the Embassy TV wardrobe department. The show won three Golden Globe nominations for performances by Esther Rolle and Jimmie Walker. Originally a spin-off from the sitcom “Maude”, the series ran for 6 seasons with a total of 133 episodes and starred Esther Rolle as “Florida Evans” and John Amos as “James Evans, Sr.” who live with their three children “JJ” (Jimmy Walker), “Thelma” (Bern Nadette Stanis) and “Michael” (Ralph Carter), in a project apartment in Chicago. Good Times was an American sitcom broadcasted by CBS from 1974 through 1979 and was produced by the legendary Norman Lear and Embassy TV (formerly TAT/Tandem) who are also known for “One Day At A Time”, “Maude”, “All in the Family”, “Sanford and Son”, and “The Jeffersons”. The red version of this dress can be seen in “The Boarder” (Season 5 Episode 18 which first aired February 6th, 1978) as Penny sits on the couch while the Evans family discusses having a person board with them at the apartment. Nice Guy” (Season 5 Episode 13 which first aired January 4, 1978). Willona announces she'll buy her a new outfit with the new security guard position she has. Jackson was initially seen in the blue side of this dress in, “Willona the Fuzz” (Season 5 Episode which first aired October 19, 1977) when Penny presents Willona with the trophy she won for figure skating in the junior division. One side is constructed out of a blue cotton material with snowflake shapes sewn on, the verso which was worn in later episodes, is constructed of a red felt material and the leather German style straps were added. This reversible “Heidi” style dress includes leather straps decorated with floral embroidery that is attached to the skirt. ![]() ![]() This dress was worn by the character “Penny” played by actress Janet Jackson in the television series, “Good Times”.
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