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[@cindywomack1113]

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

[@nikki623]

One of my favorite TV moments❤

[@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

[@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 😢

[@hrh-xj4fh]

I want the eighties back!!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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. :)

[@minnieciaminniewinston8658]

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

[@ce9345]

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

[@PGTransformed]

I absolutely love this scene!!!

[@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❤

[@Shuggabby75]

The harmony was everything

[@MinisterStretch]

That harmony definitely was

[@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.

[@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

[@hhhh-xb9py]

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

[@jivonleejackson1673]

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

[@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.

[@tyheembrooks6787]

The time when actors and actresses had real talent.

[@joshuadavis6675]

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

[@kirkreid743]

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

[@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

[@sandrasousa7616]

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

[@Had_A_DAT]

I love the chief in Carmen Sandiego singing.

[@Psychopacolypse]

I knew I recognized her!

[@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!

[@acbrown]

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

[@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) :)

[@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

[@thenuclearsandwich]

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

[@destined4mo610]

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

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

Oh man, I loved this scene so much!

[@NaimaNaima0608]

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

[@kcag5347]

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

[@LancePie]

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

[@jaislim5717]

This brought a big smile to my face

[@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?

[@Moe10072]

Classic TV Nell Carter is an awesome multitalented entertainer she dances better then they do and her singing is amazing!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Oh man this is classic!!!!!!

[@dariusthurston1899]

2021. I look back. My childhood was awesome.

[@SumTingWong70]

Loved it then and still do!!!

[@YetiHideout]

So wonderful those three.

[@CharlesMcneil-yf2gs]

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

[@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

[@lesliewilsonmiranda9985]

One of my favorite episodes ever!

[@GoodMrDawes]

Loved this show

[@dav1237]

Goosebumps. Love these fantastic women

[@RikkiTheFool]

The GREATEST OF ALL TIME ❤🎉❤

[@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

[@fannietaylor6050]

Go GIRL!!!!!! Wow beautiful 😍

[@rickjanuszkiewicz9901]

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

[@adam-l74]

Brings back so many memories!

[@pcdihealth]

I love gimmie a break especially the heat wave song hahhaa

[@jamieakagibby]

1:15 *and turn*

[@shaungraham3298]

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

[@chrislargent6121]

Behind me , behind me

[@drummingdanny84]

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

[@tamekaturner7006]

Omg I loved this so much!!!

[@omarcogle1965]

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

[@Sandpiper823]

Love these songs

[@nicoleford4654]

Growing up, that was my moms and her friends!

[@nancydesrocher8338]

Omg!! Incredible!!👏👏👏

[@KGMaz]

The entire series is on Tubi tv app

[@danaterrell3099]

I used to love this show. dana t.

[@kmizowhats2899]

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

[@shaungraham3298]

Those Three Got it !!!

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

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

[@mreynol1]

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

[@BrianRoberson-k7g]

Pure joy.

[@danieldostermanntv]

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

[@rickjanuszkiewicz9901]

They were super they should have formed a group !!

[@georgemoore528]

They really should've cut an album!

[@lesliejohnson1549]

Get it, Nell!

[@Flypozoidtwins2]

Wow RIP to All of you beautiful Souls

[@AdventuresOfBillAndMia]

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

[@Ed-jv3xu]

3:05

[@frankieclayton9303]

So funny 😂😄 and good

[@gussiewilliams7712]

My favorite ❤

[@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.

[@sophiamanley8002]

@@dinellewatson1507 And she was the voice of Luna the moon in Bear in the Big Blue House.

[@dinellewatson1507]

Oh yeah. I remember that.

[@lataviastanley1510]

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

[@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

[@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

[@TheMeechie3009]

Telma Hopkins was my crush.

[@chrisengelke1371]

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

[@MsLacy707]

Back then you had to sing, dance and act.

[@iwannaseeit1979]

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

[@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

[@mggentry]

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

[@me_839]

Ya better harmonize!

[@mauricioespinosa39]

This was way before Carmen Sandiego

[@americanidol434]

Omg it’s also with girl from family matters

[@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/

[@tametriusjohnsonfielder8080]

Lol one of my favorite

[@jonimichalski9193]

Beautiful

[@tarsha1020]

Nostalgia 🥰

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

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

[@jamesb16616]

And Bicentennial Man with Robin Williams

[@marcusthomas5528]

Awesome

[@mrslywwilliams313]

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

[@princebelony5219]

What r the name to all of the songs

[@zymaymyn]

Nell Dawn and Chief.

[@tessbook5301]

❤️