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[@customtheatres]

Nell Carter Lynne Thigpen Telma Hopkins Three beautiful babes

[@wonkavite]

Customtheatres Do you know if Lynne & Telma were actually singing? Or if they were backup vocalists on certain part?

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

@@wonkavite I think Lynne & Telma was singing it seemed like them singing

[@jaimo1734]

@@wonkavite yes they sang Lynne and Nell were friends from their days on Broadway and Telma sang background vocals for the theme song as well.

[@tmawlam]

@@wonkavite Ironically, Telma Hopkins actually performed with the Supremes as a last minute replacement for Diana Ross for a few concerts in the mid-'60s. She was actually Berry Gordy's initial choice to replace Diana when she solo.

[@sasquatchhound]

And let's not forget about Tony Orlando & Dawn! Telma was a part of that. :)

[@parrishwilliams5145]

This is my absolute favorite episode. My brother and I couldn’t wait for this rerun to air. RIP Nell Carter & Lynne Thigpen. #Royalty

[@cindywomack1113]

lynne and Nell were on Broadway and Telma was part of Tony Orlando's Dawn! this is a powerhouse trio!

[@minnieciaminniewinston8658]

Nell Carter & Lynn Thingpin, gone but not forgotten!!!!

[@hotgritz4sho]

This is so much fun to watch; every time I see it I enjoy it more than the last time. What a treasure Nell was.

[@kevinscott1547]

Now the actress who played Addie is the only one from that scene that is still alive

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

@@kevinscott1547 Yes, Thelma Hopkins. Of Family Matters too. Formerly of Tony Orlando and Dawn.

[@hrh-xj4fh]

I want the eighties back!!!!

[@maverick744]

Who else remembers watching this episode?! Nel Carter was a household name in the 80’s.. we would sit and watch this hoping Nel would have a singing episode. They all sounded so great. I don’t care what anyone says about the 80’s and how much they make fun of it but hands down had the best tv programs that were pure family fun. Even the commercials were entertaining. This was great. Thanks for this

[@christianpatriot7196]

Yes the decade of the 80s was amazing television movies culture and music it was just awesome and it’s a no wonder many people miss it

[@Shuggabby75]

The harmony was everything

[@MinisterStretch]

That harmony definitely was

[@ce9345]

Three great singers. Three great talents. So sad that telma hopkins is the only one left.

[@LC-qf8wb]

I remember watching this episode when it originally aired! I instantly was able to sing along with them to every song 🎶 🎤 😊. Thank you for the nostalgic trip down memory lane. Three incredibly talented women❤

[@JamaalABivens]

This. Is. AMAZING. I honestly never knew Lynn Thigpen could SING. Wow! And their harmonies are AWESOME! Wow! This has made my entire day. Wow!

[@springdaye4451]

I did not know Lynne could sing either. It was a pleasant surprise. Beautiful harmony

[@chrisengelke1371]

Yes! Lynn could SIIIING! Check her out in the movie Godspell.

[@cindywomack1113]

@@springdaye4451 Been a year I know, but if you havent look up Lynnes Broadway singing here on YT. She won a Tony award for for her acting and a lotve great roles for her singing.

[@springdaye4451]

@@cindywomack1113 I looked up her Broadway singing on YT as you suggested and was very impressed. Thank you for pointing it out.

[@eugenemckinney8736]

Me too But she was great in 1989's "Lean On Me" as Miss Barrett and PBS's WITWICSD

[@sew2prosper]

I absolutely love Gimmie Me Break. Every episode that Nell sings in is my favorite. Literally watch at least 2 epsiodes of the show everyday!! Rest well Nell and Lynn.

[@PGTransformed]

I absolutely love this scene!!!

[@jivonleejackson1673]

This is BEAUTIFUL! I remember from childhood . The 80s were super fun & these three are excellent performers.

[@joshuadavis6675]

One shot wonder and NO autotune!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@nikki623]

One of my favorite TV moments❤

[@KGMaz]

Watching nell makes me miss my my auntie,she was a bigger woman and dressed very similar to nell and acted exactly like this,the dancing and attitude 😢

[@hhhh-xb9py]

This is television!!!! So glad i grew up then!!!!!

[@kirkreid743]

I love this show. I love Nell Carter. And this scene is my absolute favorite. These three ladies are/were immensely talented.

[@kade82]

If you can watch this without a smile on your face then you must be having a real bad day! I tend to forget that Lynne Thigpen was a talented singer as well (I love watching her in "Godspell"). And I could listen to Nell Carter and Telma Hopkins all day long.

[@sandrasousa7616]

My Lord! 2021 what a find!!! I loved this show back in the 80's. Good days!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😊

[@nashshaffer6235]

Interesting enough Lynn Thigpenn and Nell Carter passed away the same year a couple of months a part from each other 2003. Two good people with awesome talent

[@keonta81]

And both where only 54

[@tyheembrooks6787]

The time when actors and actresses had real talent.

[@Had_A_DAT]

I love the chief in Carmen Sandiego singing.

[@Psychopacolypse]

I knew I recognized her!

[@destined4mo610]

My fav. This is timeless & A1!!! Lovely blend of beautiful voices!!!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

When this episode was on was in January of 1985 & before there birthdays Telma,Lynne & Nell all was still 36

[@leighburton832]

RIP Nell Carter and Lynne Thigpin!

[@ashyoukhana]

Aunt Rachel before she had little Richie and moved to family matters. That’s the detective from where in the world is Carmen Sandiego. Gimme a break produced a plethora of stars.

[@jackiehanson9298]

And Peaches from Hangin with Mr. Cooper ( Nell Carter) :)

[@acbrown]

I treasure this scene. I even taped it, way back in the day. Still sounds great.

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Oh man this is classic!!!!!!

[@jaislim5717]

This brought a big smile to my face

[@RikkiTheFool]

The GREATEST OF ALL TIME ❤🎉❤

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

Oh man, I loved this scene so much!

[@dav1237]

Goosebumps. Love these fantastic women

[@SumTingWong70]

Loved it then and still do!!!

[@YetiHideout]

So wonderful those three.

[@kcag5347]

Ah, memories! I laughed and sang through this. I remember!!

[@NaimaNaima0608]

This was ALWAYS my favorite episode from its original air date 🙌🏾

[@thenuclearsandwich]

So glad this is on Antennae TV now. I hadn't seen it in years.

[@dariusthurston1899]

2021. I look back. My childhood was awesome.

[@hfxmusicman]

I grew up watching Gimme A Break and this scene is responsible for me discovering this kind of music. Fantastic. Watching this now it makes me wonder if the makers of Sister Act were inspired by this for the Whoopi girl group opening scene?

[@GoodMrDawes]

Loved this show

[@lesliewilsonmiranda9985]

One of my favorite episodes ever!

[@Sandpiper823]

Love these songs

[@paulbernard2785]

The 80's were such a wonderful time to be alive

[@christianpatriot7196]

Yes it was especially for a little kid television culture and movies it was a special and amazing time and it would be nice to be able to go back for a respite from this crazy world of today

[@rickjanuszkiewicz9901]

Nell Addy and Loretta sound so good together they should have formed a group !!!

[@shaungraham3298]

Beautiful Encore Encore !!!!! Encore!!! Bravo Bravo Bravo!!!

[@omarcogle1965]

If they ever do a remake of Gimme a Break, Jill Scott should play Nell's role, she has the voice.

[@tamekaturner7006]

Omg I loved this so much!!!

[@gussiewilliams7712]

My favorite ❤

[@maryammure5151]

I love this scene cuz nell was giving us a dinner and a show. This was so funny and entertaining. We all know Nell wasn't gonna be the backup singers. Okay?? Lol

[@nancydesrocher8338]

Omg!! Incredible!!👏👏👏

[@adam-l74]

Brings back so many memories!

[@pcdihealth]

I love gimmie a break especially the heat wave song hahhaa

[@drummingdanny84]

Chief/Mrs. Barrett-Rachel/Dolores-Nell Harper/P.J. Moore

[@danieldostermanntv]

Nell Carter(Alto/Melody) Telma(Soprano) Lynne(Tenor)

[@Flypozoidtwins2]

Wow RIP to All of you beautiful Souls

[@AdventuresOfBillAndMia]

On,y two of them have passed away. Telma is still alive.

[@nicoleford4654]

Growing up, that was my moms and her friends!

[@CharlesMcneil-yf2gs]

Wow they can sing!! They would've been agreat group!!

[@lataviastanley1510]

Alright...They were 🔥...I AIN'T gonna even hold anyone...😑

[@frankieclayton9303]

So funny 😂😄 and good

[@KuroInuSama69]

I miss Nell. I often wonder how Dreamgirls would have played out if Nell Stayed on as Effie. Especially if Lynne camevl in as Deena. I also love Thelma. I miss the days watvhing Gimme a Break with my momma

[@TheMeechie3009]

Telma Hopkins was my crush.

[@chrisengelke1371]

Me, too! And she’s still as gorgeous now at almost 73!

[@rickjanuszkiewicz9901]

They were super they should have formed a group !!

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

I think They had a great time doing it, I think they had fun doing it

[@shaungraham3298]

Those Three Got it !!!

[@user-tp6fo7im3d]

Pure joy.

[@me_839]

Ya better harmonize!

[@LancePie]

... we were going to be bigger than the Shirelles, the Ronettes, the crystals, Tony Orlando & Dawn....

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

I Think Nell,Telma & Lynne was the same age I think all three of them was born in 1948 but telma outlived nell & lynne

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

It turns out that Lynne & Nell died in the same year Lynn Died in March of 2003 & Nell died in January of 2003 and the guy who played Uncle Eddie (Carl's Brother) Died 24 Days After Nell

[@CoreyDF]

Wow! I miss Nell. She was a great part of my childhood. I wish that I could have seen heard perform on Broadway

[@springdaye4451]

More Trivia. Nell (9-13-48) and Lynne (12-22-48) were born 3 months apart and then died 2 months apart. Both passed at age 54. RIP Nell and Lynne. Telma is still beautiful at age 72 (10-28-48).

[@idellboykin8149]

Oh wow, that is something isn't it

[@georgemoore528]

They really should've cut an album!

[@mreynol1]

2:37 Telma messes up but catches up real fast...😂😂😂

[@jamieakagibby]

1:15 *and turn*

[@andresuston7692]

So Lynne could sing? 💖

[@mrbrownroyyal]

yes sir!

[@HeyManN1ceShot]

Ummm YEEEES!!! Have you never seen Godspell??

[@dinellewatson1507]

And she has sang once or twice on "Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego " if you're from my generation.

[@chrislargent6121]

Behind me , behind me

[@kmizowhats2899]

Seems like they did this live! Could be a trick...but of thats was live that's so awesome!

[@Ed-jv3xu]

3:02

[@MsLacy707]

Back then you had to sing, dance and act.

[@lesliejohnson1549]

Get it, Nell!

[@iwannaseeit1979]

ROYALTY period. Y'all gon give thanks or y'all gon praise?!?!! or BOFFUM

[@tarsha1020]

Nostalgia 🥰

[@jonimichalski9193]

Beautiful

[@tametriusjohnsonfielder8080]

Lol one of my favorite

[@mauricioespinosa39]

This was way before Carmen Sandiego

[@americanidol434]

Omg it’s also with girl from family matters

[@Dominiquebrown86]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mggentry]

Holy shit that’s aunt Rachel from family matters and the chief from Carmen SanDiego

[@KGMaz]

The entire series is on Tubi tv app

[@marcusthomas5528]

Awesome

[@mrslywwilliams313]

I wanted to see Lynne Thigpen play a principal role like Morgan Freeman did.

[@Dee-Wayne]

what songs did they sing after "Stop in the name of love" and after "Big girls don't cry"?

[@Dee-Wayne]

a).The Crystals - He' a Rebel b). The Coasters - Charlie Brown

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

Lynne was in anger management has the judge with Jack Nicholson & Adam Sandler

[@jamesb16616]

And Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams

[@stevengrvp]

All 3 can sing

[@toniboyer3322]

Nell looked really good in this clip...I dont remember the episode though

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

She goes back home to Alabama after all those years away because her sister is getting married, and her mother gives her all kinds of hell for running off with the first man that paid her "the least little bit of attention". www.tv.com/shows/gimme-a-break/alabamy-bound-1-19721/

[@zymaymyn]

Nell Dawn and Chief.

[@tessbook5301]

❤️

[@fats69]

No dislikes..🙂

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Unfortunately there are 2 now

[@devincrafter1660]

Is that Ant Harriett?

[@SIMPDUDE]

Yep, AND the Chief from Carmen San Diego.

[@mreynol1]

No. That's Rachel. You got the names mixed up but yes she's on Family Matters

[@Noway673]

I remember the woman in the middle I think she in another sitcom.

[@jess_a_yo]

Thelma Hopkins, of Tony Orlando and DAWN. Later as Aunt Rachel from “Family Matters”, and Mona’s mom from “Half & Half”