'JJ' Walker, BernNadette Stanis & Ralph Carter Talk 'Good Times, Animated Reboot, Comedy +More

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[@zoewhite2958]

Thelma is a timeless beauty. Even the way she talks and her grace and cadence just stunning!

[@Sandramundy]

Still Gorgeous and Graceful indeed ❤

[@BFick478]

Absolutely! I was in awe went I met her. Sho's gorgeous and smelled amazing. So humble and sweet ❤

[@user-qf2np1yz5c]

So Classy!!

[@gregorywaller4899]

Met her at the CIAA basketball tournament in Charlotte NC. She was still gorgeous.

[@josiahmitchell8594]

​@@BFick478 what did she smell like?

[@rodbrown5756]

Ralph Carter as an adult…..is who we thought he was…✊🏽

[@SnakeyD8468]

??

[@share201lllll]

Amen🙏🏿

[@krissy-jw8kj]

Absolutely

[@auntiemeemaw3885]

Exactly!

[@hotndangerous]

Yessss

[@jackowens3066]

Ralph Carter missed his calling. Meaning, we should have been witnessing more of him over the years. Brilliant guy.

[@balston113]

Maybe he didn't want that.

[@tr54natural5]

He’s very intelligent and well spoken. I’m really enjoying hearing him speak.

[@user-mv2jv3gz4g]

Brilliant.

[@JustHadToKnow]

Don’t ask JJ a question unless you have the time to listen to a very long answer.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

@JustHadToKnow 😂😂😂😂 Exactly

[@ancientwarriors67]

JJ doesn't know how to say long story short😁 smh

[@F.M.-zi1cu]

Bless his ❤!

[@MrAcreshomes44]

That he don’t answer

[@Gl6619]

Good thing he didn’t go into his politics, he’s definitely on the right…

[@dusroots]

Ralph got me speechless with his intellect. He truly is MICHAEL EVANS. He was made for that role.

[@davidbell7435]

Yes he were I agree 💯

[@user-yw9dr4mj5o]

Oh absolutely!!

[@Johnny-gm9wo]

No offense, but Ralph does not sound intelligent. It's kinda disappointing.

[@springboard1994]

​@@Johnny-gm9wo He sounds a little country. Yep. But he's a gentleman of some age now, too. He's not super well- spoken, repeats certain pet phrases over and over. 😬 But he definitely is passionate about his culture. He seems to have a very good heart. And damn, he's almost like a computer recalling facts. His recall of full names, dates and the days of the week from decades ago is amazing. I bet he has a photographic memory.

[@Johnny-gm9wo]

@@springboard1994 The fact that he was so serious about getting his High School diploma was just embarrassing. He's clearly uneducated. Seriously.

[@a.sam.2976]

Shout out to John Amos and Esther Rolle for being real role models and standing up for their TV kids and authentic Black culture.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Yes The God's Honest Truth AMEN 🙏 ❤❤❤❤

[@YakThaWiseman72]

@a.sam2976 Right On ✊🏿

[@travisharris5490]

Yeah He Forget John Amos Best Tv Daddy ✋️ Down

[@BZFilmz]

word

[@Keith-xp2md]

Very good interview.

[@YakThaWiseman72]

Thank you Bernadette for clearing to the air showing that Esther Rolle was a positive advocate on the show.

[@gregorywomack6142]

I still watch reruns of Good Times till this day. The best black show in the 70's there was morals, values, self respect, self worth, togetherness, family unity, spirituality 👌🏾

[@ValerraWoods]

Me every Saturday always a marathon on TV One!!

[@user-es9ue5wx8m]

I agree. Daily morning METV 9a-10a

[@mariefrederick3553]

I never get tired of watching Good Times

[@MummyBrown]

Same. I’m a 47 year old brown girl and I grew up loving the show. I must say, it brings a smile to my face to hear that Ester Rolle was very much the Momma I always knew she was in real life. It’s beautiful to see how conscious she was and how much she stood with her “kids” in real life. Bless her ❤

[@yc28742]

As do I watch reruns all the time ❤️

[@FelaKuti8000]

JJ is the ultimate uncle. They asked him one question and they got a 20-minute story.

[@1CoolL7]

U ain't lying 😂😂😂

[@cathycarter4500]

Yes Indeed.

[@lindablake8040]

Yes😂😂😂😂😂

[@sharonadams758]

😂

[@truelife974]

He's making up for lost time.

[@wk7821]

Wow! JJ 76, Bernadette 70, Ralph 62... legendary and looking good!

[@karlastewart9925]

If the show is 50 yrs old and she went on the show at 18 yrs then she's 68yrs

[@Nappy2theRoot]

​​@@karlastewart9925 she was probably 20 and forgot

[@kockyboi19]

@@karlastewart9925 she calculated wrong she was born in 1953 so she was 21 around the time of good times

[@blondie7389]

Very aging gracefully 🙏🏽

[@karlastewart9925]

@kockyboi19 she said 18 yrs. So I'm going by what she said 😏 😌

[@SupremeNerd]

RIP Freddie Prinze, Richard Pryor, Esther Rolle, Johnny Brown, Ben Powers, Helen Martin, Theodore Wilson, and Ja'Net DuBois

[@Vann20F]

Flip,lawanda,mc ,Carrolland many more

[@turallynnushry3165]

I'm still watching "good times" in 2024. Love love love them! Beautiful people ❤️

[@Queenalika85]

Yes me too

[@8352iowa]

I met BerNadette Stanis some years ago at an African Festival at Washington Park in Chicago. It was a rainy Sunday night. The crowd was light and she was standing at a booth selling her book. She was by herself. My friends were acting funny about paying their respect so I walked up to her and we talked for a good amount of time. I will never forget that night. She is Black History. She is Black Excellence. ❤

[@Jontiel1]

I met BernNadette back when I was a teenager in GA, and I wholeheartedly agree that she is Black Excellence, Black History and Beautiful inside and out 👑

[@thea7418]

Me three🎉❤! I meet her in NOLA at the 2009 Essence Festival.

[@tamikasmith4329]

Yes, my sister met her at a festival in Detroit while selling her book. ❤️

[@earlbanister5514]

I was working at the African Festival. Her ex-husband was the owner of Chicago Chicken and Waffle on King Dr

[@supreme1122]

WOW! I also met her a few s years back in Rocky Mount NC at a southern soul festival in a booth selling her book. A buddy and I where walking around and I looked over and saw her, and automatically said Thelma . She heard me and started smiling and laughing, so I went to her booth and she was soooo nice and very friendly. And also gorgeous 😍

[@aishagreen5638]

I met Jimmy Walker (JJ) in the Philly airport. He sat next to me and we ended up talking for hours. Very nice and humble guy.

[@dn30001]

Thata what I heard about him

[@SEBAS31077]

How many times did you ask him to say "dynamite"

[@nadecha5326]

For hours? U miss your plane or what?

[@vegasmitch1472]

i usually hear the Opposite from Men but maybe they caught him on the "wrong" day.

[@TempeSoldier123]

You must be white, because he wants nothing to do with Black people.

[@jayman3915]

I’m glad Ralph mention the great Eric Monte.

[@Dynamo001]

Yet, he didn't mention John Amos 🤔

[@jayman3915]

@@Dynamo001 he mentioned him

[@Dynamo001]

​@@jayman39153:12 Either you're hard of hearing or you're delusional. Again, he didn't mention John, at all, when he was recognizing all of those others.

[@fp8901]

@Dynamo001 check YOUR hearing and apologize to the commentator above. At the 36:20 mark he specifically says that John Amos is the foundation of the show (along with Esther Rolle).

[@Sweetpea2222]

@@jayman3915you are correct he mentioned John … saying that John and his Dad were good friends and he had to great dads … etc

[@asmrvoicebykarressyvette4345]

This is LEGENDS to our black history and culture. Should be WAYYYY more views and clicks. 🎉

[@2bleavin]

Ralph Carter is underrated, not only his he Tony winning actor, he's an outstanding singer/ dancer Philosopher

[@sotaurusmusic]

This is ICONIC & Netflix should be ashamed with that animation cause it’s so outrageously offensive & stereotypical

[@briaunamari]

I love the original good times. But can that show be perceived as offensive and stereotypical as well? Growing up I didn’t see it. But now when I look at episodes, I be like oh wow lol. And btw I haven’t seen the animated series yet! But I’ve been hearing a lot of people saying it isn’t good.

[@tmgause95]

I second that. That animation is an awful mess

[@VWayyyyyyyy]

Yea.....It's bad.

[@xsederaw71]

That new Good Times garbage slipped its way in because we are so far from the standard (in speaking of black cultures standard) that we think something as offensive as that is, is something funny.

[@sjg5994]

Why would they even remake this into a cartoon? I haven't seen it and won't. They keep showing us over and over again they can't think of anything new. Industry execs have become shallower and shallower with their laziness, drug use, and sex parties.

[@feliciasmith5780]

JJ, Bernadette, and Ralph are so intelligent. I like that, so refreshing. They are not acting ghetto for fame or to get attention. They express and tell their stories very well. I love this interview with them for what I call old school intelligence.

[@gordonwalden5961]

I would argue that James Evans is the greatest TV father ever.

[@mitchwhite3139]

You don't have to argue because you are correct. Greatest TV father of all time.

[@gordonwalden5961]

@@mitchwhite3139 I'll never forget what he told Mad Dog at that courthouse after his mother disowned him. He knew that kid didn't have no father and that not having one present really mattered.

[@missayawk]

Ain't no argument.....HE IS. America's dad to all young black boys and girls whether you grew up in the hood or not.

[@missayawk]

​@@gordonwalden5961 When Mad Dog said " you wanna piece of me too?" and James said " No son".......you can tell James kinda felt sorry Mad Dog because his dad wasn't around and at the same time felt good that he was there for HIS kids.

[@harolddavis6783]

All things considered, he was..He was what is missing in today’s men. Honest , hardworking and had a love for his family

[@awillis5307]

I'm telling you old school professional "celebrity" interviews hit different. Great dialect, poise, class, and intellectual artistic expressions. Love it!!

[@Mr.ExtrodinThinks]

100%

[@TOPSyndicate]

Exactly 💯

[@deronreed2945]

yessss from a diff time & era.

[@kwanzafalaka5668]

So refreshing ❤

[@jamescarey4101]

You hit the nail on the head.

[@Justme12369]

I love that Mr Ralph speaks so highly of Mr Walker. He sounds like he’s still the little brother.

[@darylwoodard1054]

In his book, Jimmie said that Ralph was a cool kid.

[@i_am_west_10]

@@darylwoodard1054❤❤❤

[@hdwatts1031]

That’s real respect

[@kingbc05]

Wake Me Up When JJ finished talking about how he got on the show Good Times😂

[@user-mv2jv3gz4g]

Same

[@TheManFromKansas]

Agree, dude took 1 question and made it a long story.

[@bjackson1904]

One of the most authentic interviews I’ve seen in a long time. No backstabbing, fighting or trying to steal the limelight from each other…just plain love & respect. I’m blown away by them all especially Ralph Carter. These are the positive guests that need to be featured on this show!!

[@positive___soul]

GOD bless Jimmy Walker, BerNadette Stanis and Ralph Carter. Legendary actors.

[@jeromebass7878]

& John Amos He's in the 🔙 round in the blue suit 🙏

[@ztomas1]

I don't know about Legendary 😂

[@JAWrightonline]

​@@ztomas1The characters are legendary. Quit hatin'.

[@feltonhall3331]

AMEN

[@leroystover1062]

Three BROOKLYN HEADS LOVE YOU GUYZ ❤SALUTE😅

[@daworse72]

After 50 years, Ralph sounds like an old sage. Bernadett still looks so beautiful. JJ is still JJ

[@gallen2101]

My sentiments exactly

[@abdulwakeel5598]

She looks beautiful? She looks like she belongs in a coffin

[@ChristopherJohnson-ih2ug]

Bernadette looks great 👍❤

[@MisterB2eternity]

Wilona said it perfectly about Ralph by calling him Gramps. Bernadette is still sweet looking. The Four Tops song had to make that song for her. And Jimmie is like thar long winded uncle. 😂

[@ellehertz661]

LOL

[@k.simmons862]

Ralph Carter is a living vault of knowledge. That brotha is DEEP!!!

[@lawsantim2364]

Ralph Carter is so educated and well read but he still has that Brownsville Brooklyn in him. Lol. He went from scholar to "bish, you ripped my shirt" real quick. Cracked me up.

[@mslady007]

Debbie Allen was the FIRST drug addict I had ever seen in my life. She played that role GOOD!

[@devonp2756]

Yes she did!

[@melindarogers772]

I just finished watching that episode a few weeks ago. Yes, she played that roll to the hilt. She was itching and scratching, lol...

[@J0EBUDDEN]

*sounds like Ms. Esther Rolle really took on the motherly role on and off the set - REST IN POWER* ❤❤ 🤗

[@GigiW-fp9ri]

Yes! God bless her soul!!

[@jessaca]

Yes, you can tell in the show that she truly cared for them.

[@wadedante226]

John Amos....kudos to him real black father....kids are missing that today.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Oh Yes!,Truth Indeed AMEN ❤❤

[@hidefinishon12]

Ralph Carter is a kind and warm man. Knew his niece back in high school and would spend time in Brooklyn NY where his family were. Lovely family, and a mavelous person, Mr. Carter

[@keithscott3747]

Bernadette is standing the test of time and is still beautiful

[@altovisemiller9900]

Ralph has such a nice, humbled voice.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Ralph Carter should have had a bigger career.

[@komiczar]

Refreshingly relevant interview. Truly wealthy surrounded by wealthy Spirits of folks sharing the best of the wisdom virtues in themselves. He is a balanced, emotionally mature and has medicinally uplifting way of Living the Life that is infectious.

[@Martideybor]

How did I miss on Ralph Carter? The dude is a scholar and an OG, and Ms. BernNadette is a true Queen and all three are legends.

[@DieselPurge]

Absolutely 💯

[@Jay-io7iz]

Facts

[@siriuslyspeaking9720]

Do Afrocentric people really appreciate being called an OG - well on second thought, they call each other Kings and Queens, as if Africans don't have their own terms for their leaders , so maybe not. 😒

[@cooper482011]

@@siriuslyspeaking9720 Most people in the conscious community would interpret it as Original Gods/Original Goddesses

[@JayDrewGWP]

What's sad is that you said something individual about the other 2 and left JJ out, then said something collectively about all 3. Smh.

[@bosshoggish1]

BernNadette was a dime back on the show, and STILL beautiful!

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

I so wonder why I never see her wear her own hair

[@MisterB2eternity]

I am so proud of all three of them. I'm glad Jimmie, Bernadette, and Ralph turned out to be well rounded individuals beyond Good Times.

[@AlourEver]

Two months ago major networks celebrated 50 years of Little House on The Prarie but not Good times 50 years. Thank you Breakfast Club for interviewing these Legends!! Great interview.

[@kingallah7911]

It still exists and it will continue to exist racism 💯%

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Oh,I didn't realize this, SMH

[@dec1slh]

They probably only got interviewed because the that trash animated version on netflix

[@tpal2287]

On TV one it was celebrated by ongoing back to back episodes

[@kimjones7286]

It's not quite 50 yet it debuted in 1975.

[@han_brolo5473]

I met Thelma 2 years ago on ft bragg. She was signing autographs, taking photos, and selling murch. Super sweet lady.

[@jaunalance]

I met her here at Ft Meade! She is just a beautiful soul!

[@chuck9380]

I met her on Fortnite

[@changeisgood5484]

@@chuck9380😂😂😂😂

[@BFick478]

I met her at her book signing in Lansing as well and she is beautiful inside and out! ❤

[@larrydavidsonjr4619]

I met her at the Congress of Christian Education of National Baptist Convention several years ago. Wonderful lady. Very kind person.

[@kendraector4827]

Bernadette is only one who stayed on topic with the questions asked 😂 lol love Ralph carters knowledge

[@junedehartgaines7130]

Bernadette and Ralph Carter would be good interview for club Shay Shay. JW does not seem interested in talking about good times just his comedy.

[@thespadestable]

​@@junedehartgaines7130- Because Good Times is really a blip on the map of his career. His career has been always standup.

[@karriemburton9024]

I like the conciousness development of ralph carter....and it's still with him

[@Michelle-dh5mc]

Thank you. Ralph Carter for giving the rest of the cast a shout out....

[@darrellwilliams8450]

I am 55 and good times as you get one of the most iconic shows you ever want to see. The reruns are better than most new shows that are out now.💯

[@logicalcritik2144]

There are agendas behind these modern day shows. Ester Rolle and John Amos were protective of the youth when Good Times was running 🙏. These modern day folks are just out here fulfilling these agendas that are not good for the community.

[@feltonhall3331]

I STILL WATCH THE RERUNS@68 The era and topics are still interesting to watch and funny!

[@nwalker7289]

💯 My family laughs because most shows I watch are considered old! That was "good" TV, to me anyway.😊

[@jodelleferguson5710]

So absolutely true!.

[@santosdellior6917]

Ralph (Michael) is intelligent for real.... Vocabulary is extensive 🎯

[@josephwheeler8753]

These beautiful human beings helped me to grow up in that rural town of West Helena, Arkansas. They taught me to laugh at poverty and strive to be my best.

[@lppro9063]

Jimmy Walker tells stories just like JJ did. EXAGGERATED. I see why James kept telling him “SHUT UP JJ!” 😂😂😂 Bernadette looks so over it. 🤣

[@JL-sv6hg]

😂😂

[@Betty-vv7nr]

Lol

[@unapologetic1413]

😂 I was over it after 10 minutes, and bored of the "everybody is a liar joke" after he kept running it into the ground. Eventually, no one laughed at it anymore and he had to use other jokes🤣. Epic moment though!

[@glencro]

He was exhausting

[@Brenda-Burd]

Esther Rolle didn't like Jimmy Walker. In her mind, she was the star, and Jimmy Walker became the star. It was not about the wife and husband raising their kids in the ghetto; it was all about J.J.

[@richncams]

Jimmy is talking about everything but Good Times 😂

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

He's a weirdo.

[@dbarnes0270]

That's all he does.

[@GT-pf6nb]

It was 50 years ago. Lol

[@Godgotit]

The man is 76 give him a break

[@jackiebaker5003]

Omggg 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️! I was getting bored 😴

[@tashalmwoods7103]

Listen!!! To this DAY, if Good Times is on TV, I am watching every episode, and I know 98% of the lines in each episode. Sooo awesome to see our three favorite kids from our "favorite project family" (if you know who said that line than you are a TRUE Good Times fan)

[@sistamaryclarence]

😂 Alderman Davis 😩😂😂 and the many ways he used to tear up Wilona’s name lol

[@BubBub-yc8qm]

It's like our culture actually knew these three as close relatives growing up! There was actually a JJ doll they used to sell in Kmart in the 1970s, Thelma and Michael are iconic too! Kudos to "Good Times" for being such a great example for our upbringing, surviving, and living in disenfranchised circumstances but still possessing dignity and morality! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@benaiahadesoji19]

Ralph Carter needs a podcast!!

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

They all need a podcast!!

[@Terelon]

Yes, he's so intriguing, listening, I can tell he has a lot to say, podcasts were made for him, cool voice too.

[@spike23s12]

Beautiful voice!!

[@GigiW-fp9ri]

Amen!!

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

No more Podcasts

[@lisasmart14]

I can listen to Ralph Carter talk all day.

[@Johnny-gm9wo]

Then....you're not intelligent.

[@bdailey8065]

Bernadette still looks beautiful! Hard to believe she's 70 yrs old.

[@j.branch819]

Round of applause 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 For the legends in the room.

[@crjones9611]

The fact that Bernadette is 70 and Jimmie is 76 and they look so amazing is crazy. They are so youthful.

[@hotgritz4sho]

It’s about how you feel on the inside. Our generation is not our late y’all generation. It’s definitely more youthful.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

OH YES!,TRUTH INDEED ❤❤❤❤

[@lynetteprice360]

Bernadette is the only one that answers the question that they ask

[@rhondaphillips1479]

SHE'S SWEET.......😍

[@truelife974]

Out of the three she's done the most interviews in the past. Ralph and Jimmy are trying to get it ALL out, asked or not.

[@raheemdeangelo7256]

Yeah both gentlemen go so much I forget the question.

[@NOV123]

The middle child syndrome

[@srpsrp6186]

Really, asked Ralph about the show ending and he rambles about monuments??

[@davidw9772]

John Amos America's Greatest Televised Father

[@chellesswell974]

Dang, Mr Carter is so eloquent! Love it. THEY do Black folk proud🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️

[@melodya4833]

I could listen to Ralph Carter all day

[@DieselPurge]

...yes indeed 💯

[@rozieroz7252]

I would love to have Ralph as my friend ❤

[@user-yx4pr6nh3t]

Met him In Person, Extremely Smart, Great sense of Humor and Loves US For REAL!!!

[@Jay-io7iz]

Facts me 2

[@Terelon]

YES, he has a cool voice.

[@dawncarey7664]

Mr. Walker is truly a senior. Whatever comes up comes out. Just taking over the conversation - all the way in left field. 🤭 We honor, love and treasure Mr. Walker, Ms. Stanis and Mr. Carter. Thank you for all you've done for US. Your mark can never be erased!

[@simmiewilliams5970]

Well said 👍🏿

[@heyerikan]

It’s kinda gross to me. I’m so off putz

[@rara-amira]

He is wayyyy in left field!!!🤦🏾‍♀️

[@gifkhalil9810]

I got a feeling he’s always been like this

[@beistrong8635]

@@gifkhalil9810 he has

[@soniaadams1828]

It's so good to see 'JJ' Walker, BernNadette Stanis & Ralph Carter at the Breakfast Club. I learned more about Mr. Carter as a creative, historian, and intellectual.

[@pocketslife8963]

Wow! Ralph is a real gem they all are❤

[@papalegbasson2447]

Ralph Carter is something special. Very self aware of life as a black being😊😊😊

[@geoffowens4926]

Happy 50th anniversary to GOOD TIMES! God is good!🥳🙌🏾

[@1yah]

I met Ralph Carter on the train in NYC @25 yrs ago. He was real and approachable. He’s the truth about who he is and what he believes, which I got from our conversation. The bro is deep.

[@lawrenceedwards6718]

Ralph and Bernadette, thank you for giving Esther Rolle her due props; I always knew she was a woman of high integrity and valor - which is notable, especially for a black woman to have power and influence in the entertainment industry at that time.

[@QueenMes22]

Mr. Carter is sharp af! He’s got dates for everything! I just love him

[@MicheleAleczandria]

The animation reboot is highly disrespectful and I’m glad they feel the same

[@Vann20F]

But why did they do voice overs steph curry should be ashamed of himself

[@KAs14521]

The reboot is horrible!!!

[@AnyahEMB]

I recall seeing Ralph Carter walking down the hall at Hunter College. His face was so familiar to me that I immediately said, “hi”, and he said, “hi!” Then it hit me who he was! I also recalled that he took classes with renown historian Dr. Henrik Clarke while at Hunter College.

[@dharkknight4747]

BernNadette sneak pacing Jimmy's FOREVER story is the cutest thing ever.. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Samirah313]

Mr. Carter just dropping jewels 💎 left and right!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Jay-io7iz]

Facts he needs a podcast and he should bring on guess and talk bout different topics.

[@dimitrihale3630]

You can just feel the sibling energy coming from them 3 😂😂

[@poeticpoems1234]

By the time jj finished with the first question, I was checked into a darn nursing home. Lord i was 40 when he started 🙄

[@Playerzville]

No B.S I heated up a T.V dinner and rolled a Blunt and had time for a Bathroom Break 🥴

[@davidbarbour8196]

😅

[@poeticpoems1234]

@@Playerzville 🤣🤣😭

[@deecole1134]

Even they said, “ we just let him go”

[@sharronfoxx69]

😂😂😂😂

[@jefferydougan2743]

I know Bernadette is like “I should’ve did this interview by myself” lol 😂

[@TeeRo617]

😂

[@Msredd214]

😂😂😂 for real cause they taken over

[@shernette32]

😂

[@rhondaphillips1479]

😆

[@DJaySplitSecond]

lol JJ talks way too much 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tyronemapp7063]

This interview was really for the culture. They define our culture. They are our culture. We are our culture. Interviewing all 3 at the same time was genius. I truly enjoyed this interview.

[@junkandthangs]

Yup to get all 3 in a room at the same time is amazing

[@beautifulblessed50]

Baby, Thelma's facial expressions while JJ carrying on is PRICELESS 😂😂😂 Honey, this is about Good Times 🥱

[@vanityfair001]

Ralph Carter said that JJ Walker was well read and a person that he looked up to but when you listen to JJ talking about himself he starts to ramble and I can't see it. However, when JJ speaks about anyone else outside of himself he is very articulate and I can see why Ralph admires him.

[@horizontoday7874]

That was like his big brother. They know what it feels like to sleep together on a pull out couch in the living room.

[@user-yw9dr4mj5o]

​@@horizontoday7874LOL!!LOL!!

[@thespadestable]

But the thing is, within 30 minutes of his ramblings, he does drop some bits and pieces of people and television shows that the public is/was nit suppose to'd know. Like the premise of Black'ish is Theo Huxtable married with his own family. And, the original vision of Al Bundy was him being a Black man, but with The Cosby Show showing a positive Black image, a Black AL Bundy would face a lot of backlash.

[@jokoolone562]

Damn! Damn!! Damn!!! Its been 5️⃣0️⃣ years!!! Great show. James Evans, one of the greatest father figures in TV history.

[@vanessaworrell7649]

My young daughter over 18 says dam dam dam!

[@correlationqueen3565]

These interviews are always so bitter sweet. You are reminded that you are witnessing a dying breed. It reminds you of times when things were different, which reminds you that things are different....

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

Facts

[@kjames0730]

So true

[@MichaelVSmith-pp8nl]

They keep saying the integrity of the character. When have you heard that being said today?? NEVER

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

@@MichaelVSmith-pp8nl Facts. These days its a payday and whatever the character leads to later in life, no matter how uplfiting he was in the beginning, they will allow thr character to do a 360. Actors /Actresses these days does not have integrity themselves, it is quick, for thr momment, and no longevitiy. Like music these days

[@clapolla]

Couldn't have said it better

[@janetjackson4640]

They are 3 incredibly intelligent articulate and very healthy ppl. I love this

[@user-vd9pc1gk8g]

Good Times kept it real. The show depicted integral parts of the black experience. Thank you for having them on the show. This show was for the culture for real

[@bigblack4001]

Old school Chicagoans will tell you that Good Times is the greatest TV show of all time… Michael is deep,as advertised… Thelma still visits Chicago…She took,my number but said I was too young,she offered to hook me up with her daughter(whose also beautiful)… When I was in Kindergarten(1977) I brought my JJ doll to “Show and Tell “…You pull the string, and it’s says “Dynomite”…I love how each of them,give homage to others while telling their stories….Damn, they don’t make’em like they used to.

[@crittoneida958]

I have see her daughter who is abt my age (sorta). Care to pass the daughter's digits over to me plz?

[@bigblack4001]

@@crittoneida958 lol My man!

[@zoewhite2958]

I am sooo glad they're still friends

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I am glad that they're still alive and healthy.

[@gregorydaffin1640]

It's great seeing these iconic personalities, looking good and expressing themselves. "Good Times", is, was and will be one of the greatest shows to ever be on television.

[@kathywarren745]

I ❤ Good times! Congrats to Thelma(Bernadette Stan is) J.J.( Jimmy Walker) & Michael(Ralph Carter)! You all rocked our world in the 70s! May God bless You all! You all are Legends & Icons!❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@pockahantiss]

🤍💙🤍💙Good Times is a show that makes you feel blackity-black black. Ain’t nothin like Thelma’s oatmeal, JJ’s dyno-mite, and Michael-the militant midget! Not to mention the side characters: “Lootin’ Lenny” “Weepin’ Wanda,” “Ned the Wino”, “Bookman “Booga”, and Monte’ the hustla! This show gives you a glimpse of the ghetto. Shoutout to Chicago. The birthplace of Cooley High. Cabrini Green is torn down now, but, every time Good Times airs, the memories of nostalgia are always good. Salute to these infamous three!🤍💙🤍💙

[@sharktells100]

You wannabe Ralph Carter so bad 😂😂 I’m joking because Ralph was naming

[@LaMarraPSmith]

💯👁👁ABSOLUTELY👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@williesmith9638]

John Amos the strong father Esther Rolle the amazing mother when James left the struggle was real

[@LaMarraPSmith]

@@williesmith9638 YES, INDEED!!!! I REMEMBER I WATCHED THE SHOW AS A KID, ON A REGULAR BASIS. I FIND MYSELF WATCHING STILL TO THIS DAY ( (5) FIVE DAYS A WEEK. CERTAIN EPISODES ARE SO MUCH MEANING FULL TO ME. ESPECIALY WHEN LOUIS GOSSET JR. WAS ON.

[@zztv15]

​@@LaMarraPSmithLouis Gossett was that unk that they needed to replace Jon Amos character

[@SilentPTV]

I have to chuckle about jimmy walker. Every time he is asked anything about goodtimes his answer takes us directly into his life as a stand up comedian in the nightclubs. 😂

[@or6448]

And.....he's not funny

[@hotgritz4sho]

It’s intentional. He gives zero f#%ks about the show that put him on the map. It’s disrespectful and disgusting.

[@Emalye.Saeeeeeeeee]

@@hotgritz4shofacts. Like talk about the show. Don’t go off and try to be a comedian about it.

[@hotgritz4sho]

@@Emalye.Saeeeeeeeee I think he only showed up as a courtesy to Bernie & Ralph. But he’s always been aloof like this. He never recognized his antics on the show were setting our culture back either.

[@junkandthangs]

@@hotgritz4shonah that show didn’t put him on the map… as he mentioned, Pryor and Cosby, Jimmie has been around for a long time in comedy, Leno, Letterman, Carson is top notch stuff. He needed a wife and kids tho, I think he’s lonely

[@feliciasmith5780]

Ralph's accomplishments are phenomenal. Wonderful narrative.

[@bangophotos2022]

This is a refreshing interview. I enjoyed listening to them speak about the show and their lives. I can't help but smile as "Michael" speaks about his character and his relationship with John Amos and Esther Rolle.

[@89Drmz]

This is legendary. I'm an 89 baby, but grew up on all of the older shows and STILL watch them REGULARLY. Raising my cub on the same 🤎

[@LilAlpo1]

I have NEVER clicked so hard on a Breakfast Club video in my LIFE Lol

[@sdseals2076]

I know, right.

[@Team90sBABE]

Lol same!! 😂😂

[@carolynswan1171]

Exactly lol

[@iEastsideJones]

I remember when Doja Cat showed her Boob so hard like it was yesterday 🤓

[@nikkiojinnaka3063]

Same!!!😂😂😂

[@waylandlewis5401]

THAT WAS PRICELESS AND VERY INFORMATIVE... MICHAEL THE MILITANT MIDGET IS ON A WHOLE NOTHER LEVEL FOR REAL... LOVE ALL OF THEM AS A WHOLE THOUGH FOR REAL .. THEY WILL OPEN YOUR EYES UP TO SOME STUFF

[@user-bw2sd2ik1d]

Nice seeing them! 😊 JJ, Michael and Thelma Good Times was a terrific show!!!

[@ahmadu82]

Good times 🎶 🎵 Any time you meet a payment Good times🎶 🎵 Any time you meet a friend Good times🎶 🎵 Any time you're out from under Not getting hassled, not getting hustled Keepin' your head above water Making a wave when you can Temporary layoffs Good times🎶 🎵 Easy credit rip-offs Good times🎶 🎵 Scratchin' and surviving Good times🎶 🎵 Hanging in and jiving Good times🎶 🎵 Ain't we lucky we got 'em Good times music 🎶 🎵

[@robertarnold9676]

"Hanging in a chow line"

[@ChillCosby1439]

@@robertarnold9676 ok i was definitely bout to correct cuz. If i aint know nuffin else i knew that part 😂😂😂

[@geoffowens4926]

Yes sir! Happy 50th Anniversary to Good Times. God is good!🥳🙌🏾🍾👏🏾

[@maskedman5657]

Somebody clearly didn't watch that Dave Chappelle skit 😂

[@justice4all4561]

This song is so true today. When you are able to makes your payments every month is a blessing. Good times to me come from being able to take care of family, myself, and still celebrating life.

[@lukata77]

Haven't heard from Ralph Carter in years he is amazing

[@darrellsadler2848]

It's absolutely wonderful seeing the three of you in one room together. Your legacy as network tv icons remains unmatched. I'm 53 years old and I have literally grown up watching Good Times during prime time but mostly in reruns. In 1974-79 I was three thru eight years old. I adore and appreciate what you all had to say about the horrible animation reboot of Good Times. It would be great if you three could come up with something similar or even different to your good Times characters for tv or the stage or one of the Internet platforms.

[@kathywarren745]

❤Mr. John Amos(James Evans ) and Ms. Esther Rolle (Florida Evans) were the best tv parents ever! And Ms. Ja Net Dubois(Wilona Woods) was a great neighbor. So was Penny(Janet Jackson ) and Mr. Bookman(Johnny Brown). We really loved❤ Good Times!❤❤😊😊😊

[@kyaramonique420]

Literally never call my son “boy” cause it’s a white racist word 💚 Michael was always my favorite character

[@hareemobduljawon]

Florida : " where did JJ get the money for the art supplies ? I hope he ain't been Fiiiinding things." James : " Jr. Have you been Fiiiinding things ? " 😂😂😂😂

[@YakThaWiseman72]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Wat does finding mean?

[@SupremeNerd]

​@@AngelHoll-pr8fzstealing

[@SlowtoWrath863]

JJ: answers with a laugh. James: "A HehHehHehh. Answer the D question!"

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

@@SupremeNerd oh ok

[@johnsmith-td9ty]

Would love to watch Ralph Carter be interviewed about His travels to east and west coast Africa

[@levil4012]

Such a great interview and i have a new respect for Ralph Carter.. Such an intelligent, eloquently spoken brother, he DEFINITELY brought Ralph to Michael on the show.. Salute to this brilliant cast and R.I.P. to the great Esther Rolle

[@vincentwilliams127]

I love that Mrs. BerNadette works with the city of (Pompano) in Florida to honor (Mrs. Ester Rolle) every year!!🫡🫡

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

Oh ok mrs bernadette she is still beautiful and fine!!!

[@dorawilson4902]

What a blessing , to watch this interview, they all look great. JJ pls allow Bernertte and Mr Carter to talk.😂