Jo Marie Payton Goes Off On 'Judy Winslow' Being Fired From 'Family Matters' - CH News Show

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[@solo6069]

The host is so beautiful

[@hawaiiman33]

That’s the thing they didn’t actually write her off the show she just walked upstairs and just never came back down.

[@janewx1]

That cut at 4:17 was hilarious!!!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

@@hawaiiman33 she was always the main one going up those stairs. I remember often she would perform her parts. Once her speaking part was done up the stairs she went. Lol. Smh..

[@hawaiiman33]

@@MsDisneylandlover that was the case with a lot of the actors in that era like like on soap operas they do the same exact thing.

[@American_Indian_man]

Jo Marie Payton is the reason Family Matters exist! She started off in another show and gave her a spin off! So what she said does mean something!!!!

[@matterspacetime4832]

Amen!!!!

[@lolabunny1157]

Exactly

[@Bomma45]

They forgot that FAMILY Matters

[@Blackcat0721]

Perfect Strangers

[@TBtheking405216]

@@Blackcat0721 I always wondered why she never went back to her job working the elevator lol

[@carsondouglas8600]

Jo Marie is a mother's mother.💐

[@lionpaintzart2166]

Yeah I think sitcom black moms are always there when we need it :)

[@hoodhippychick]

Yes!!!!

[@cassandradennard6323]

Amen

[@JukuduB]

💯

[@TheMan750]

Which is a dying breed

[@Deon82]

People forget... it was Harriet's character on Perfect Strangers that made Family Matters exist in the first place! Family Matters is NOTHING without Harriet, so Judy gotta come back home!

[@richlucas555]

Str8 up I remember her on that show as well...💪💯

[@melanatedj9660]

That's dope definitely didn't realize that.

[@debo82]

FACTS

[@keishahills58]

Yes she was the elevator operator on Perfect Strangers

[@lisac.gayden4459]

Yes...I forgot

[@BatmanPops]

Jo Marie Payton, still has the same beautiful iconic voice, she had in the 80s and 90s 😁😊

[@leonardtarver149]

And then came Macy Gray

[@user-fq4jo7tw5k]

I hear that Tina Turner's song about the freeway every time I hear Harriet's lovely voice.

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

@@user-fq4jo7tw5k NUTBUSH CITY LIMITS! I can't unhear it!

[@jordanredwine1058]

its refreshing to hear, just takes me back

[@tedbundy3366]

@@rgtowns you do know people's voices can/will change as they age right?

[@beezy22]

When Harriet Winslow Speaks, Everyone Listens..salute and respect Jo Marie Payton….

[@MrJadeHappy]

I never realized that about the show until you said that 👍 thank you

[@MrJadeHappy]

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[@BIG_APEX_REACTS]

I definitely sat my drink down.

[@beezy22]

@@MrJadeHappy Yw…

[@saharrandolph4143]

@@MrJadeHappy o boo

[@Blueprintforauthors]

Ironically and sadly there response to her question “no one will notice” is sadly the same sentiment as it relates to missing brown children in real life.

[@BTCBlizzy]

Mane gtfoh 😂😂 NOBODY DID NOTICE 🙄 i swear we didn’t. Y’all really making this a big deal like she was Angela Bassett-type acting lmaoo

[@JJ-fq4nl]

@@BTCBlizzy true fans noticed, especially when we were children/teenagers watching. Adults didn’t notice or even cared, but teens noticed it. We always wondered what happened to Judy since she wasn’t killed off like in every other sitcom to end a character.

[@Awillii]

Exactly!!

[@ycartyahoo]

But "nobody will notice" they meant, "they will keep watching" cause we did

[@gregoryjones9546]

You Mean BLACK Children,And Yes Queen,That Is Unfortunately The Reality We Live In.

[@glw5166]

I got chills listening to Jo Marie! It's just too bad the producers didn't get chills when she disappeared upstairs.

[@ParentalDiscretionIsAdvised]

That was CHILLy, you gots to chill! 🤣

[@TheAverageServant]

That Leo energy ..ohhhwee

[@juandavis5946]

​@@TheAverageServant true indeed

[@Hinokami777]

That’s a myth that never happened…

[@Hinokami777]

You didn’t watch the show lol

[@robertdavis3036]

If our worst sin or worst mistake or us at our worst darkest moment were amplified with a spotlight and magnifying glass, we'd want the SAME forgiveness, grace, and mercy that many of us REFUSE to give to others. Great job Jo Marie Payton.

[@juswavvy9634]

In this era we dont care that she was in porn back than it just is how are they going to write her character back in?

[@robertdavis3036]

@@juswavvy9634 It'd be SO easy to do. They could address it in a very short comedic way that breaks a 4th wall in a way that says, "Audience, y'all are not stupid. We know you saw what you saw when we did what we did." Case in point, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air did this when the new Aunt Viv was brought on. Jazz commented how different she looked after she had her baby and Will, while holding the baby, looked right into the camera in one of the most hilarious moments in black sitcom history.

[@lolabunny1157]

@@robertdavis3036 exactly ! Using the 4th wall like every sitcom does will help

[@ramsesstafford4640]

True

[@tooakki]

absolutely

[@therealaaroncollins6486]

Jo Marie Payton is that typical loving Black Mother image that desperately needs to return to the screen. Thank you Mamma. ❤🌷

[@ebonyrushharrington1901]

They could do do an Reboot I would watch, bring back Judy Winslow, my bad I thought they had forgot about her/ I did not forget / I meant if Judy Winslow, the other cast (s) come back

[@ebonyrushharrington1901]

Oh!!!!!!???? give an shot - out to Michelle Thomas R.I.P. beautiful angel/ 😇

[@ebonyrushharrington1901]

I felt like they could have done an lot more with Judy Winslow character

[@ebonyrushharrington1901]

I always wondered why Judy Winslow/ what had happened?????

[@90srocked22]

She waa fantastic in family matters my favorite performances of her were in the episode where she tells mr segar off when he quickly tells her during the interview she's not qualified for the head of security job, when she tells off cousin Clarence aka "easy C" and tells him that he's not cool. And when she tells off that piece of garbage mr benner and then ends up getting his job!

[@arich16]

Her past being a deterrent is b.s because they didn't do that to actress Jodi Sweeney who played the middle child on the show Full House, who dealt with drug abuse, which became public, and they still made her a part of Full House reunions and the reboot of Full House.

[@sxm76]

Uh oh! Don't start nothing now.

[@Reallyct]

Exactly!

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

Exactly

[@1talldaddy]

yeah her entire life was messed up,

[@ejakaegypt]

Cuz she yt lol 😂

[@williamrobinson6457]

She deserves to be back on the show. There are actors who have done worse and got second chances.

[@brennenjones6658]

I didn't know this when I first started watching Euphoria but the new character Faye, with the fake lips, she's a porn star. I had no idea until I stumbled across that info by chance and they're trying to blow that girl up into a legit star. Her name is Chloe Cherry and went by Chloe Couture before but she's blowing up now as an actress and she was in porn much longer (with waaaaaaay more scenes) than Jaimee Foxxworth ever was who I believe was in like 2 or 3 scenes.

[@BTCBlizzy]

Nobody cared about Judy 😂😂😂 yall with this fake ass outrage. 🙄

[@zakhouse5024]

@@BTCBlizzy Exactly she became a useless character

[@marimarielove]

@@zakhouse5024 exactly, you're correct...anybody who watched the show saw that over 4 whole seasons she never had a storyline, not one episode was about her character

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

A lot of people failed Jamie. It’s sad how people just toss people to the side and think nothing of it or screw a persons and when there done they move on and leave you behind. It’s sad and to the guy who mentioned her past you can’t be serious.

[@williamrobinson6457]

I really hope she gets to be on the show and get other roles. JAMIE Foxworth is beautiful and deserves a chance.

[@thesupervisor3270]

Nobody is asking for a reboot of Family Matters. 🙄 the original show is corny and not good to begin with. It was ok in the 90s but looking at it now it doesn’t age well.

[@nlee4566]

@@thesupervisor3270 I agree on no reboot but to say it's corny and not good to begin with is crazy. Keeping it real, no other show but Cosbys has been able to crossover and tell the story of working class black folks. Plus an Allstars cast. Urkel was a clown, but if you pay attention to the stories and family values it's very relatable now.

[@godofthisshit]

@@nlee4566 Cosby’s were working class?

[@gregoryjones9546]

@@godofthisshit EXACTLY. The Cosby's Err Huxtables Were Upper Middle Class,A Doctor And A Lawyer.

[@LOSTGPS]

@@gregoryjones9546 well good times wasn’t better than the cosbys.

[@genobenzington3382]

I always said Jo Marie Payton is definitely one of my favorite TV moms! So much love and respect for her and the character she played! When she speaks you can't help but listen. Hello somebody! I agree with her wholeheartedly. Please bring Jamie Foxworth (Judy Winslow) back and I pray she'll be willing to come back. Seriously.

[@kingplaya]

The world has changed drastically since Family Matters aired. Let her come back, we’ve seen worse.

[@nicolewinston135]

I agree

[@RussellDale6019]

Kim Kardashian

[@thebrownbaldy]

Right

[@Blaq7un]

Much Worse...

[@alonzoeley8053]

@@RussellDale6019 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@nicolewinston135]

I agree. It is time that we stand together. Other Cultures stick up for one another. It’s been time. Social media has been around since the beginning of time. It just expand it. I love the fact that Harriet was behind the scenes fighting for Judy’s character. I knew she was gone. I know other people knew it too. She was never forgotten. Let’s see Judy come back down those stairs.

[@lamontking87]

Facts 💯✊🏾

[@02WIFE]

They all could have went on strike to bring her back

[@zakhouse5024]

@@02WIFE For what? she became a useless character

[@02WIFE]

@@zakhouse5024 I don't care if they wrote her out they didn't do anything. You don't start out with 3 kids and then make them 2. They don't make white characters disappear without an explanation

[@zakhouse5024]

@@02WIFE Three's Company NYPD Blue Harper's Family Happy Days Two and a half men All had characters killed off or written out need I name more?? Emotions are good but terrible when you let them go unchecked by logic

[@lionpaintzart2166]

I think that would be a major move to back Harriet on this to reboot it. There are still days that I say "What if" in reference to certain Family Matters characters and Judy is one of them. I think we all deserve a chance to come home :)

[@namreh72]

Why not, and even bring Judy back regardless of the pass she had... it would be cool and somewhat healing possibly.

[@RoyalTea54]

I'm still lost? What really xause the Dissappearance of little Judy? 🤔 I never understood it. I remember the Episode F M. Was my show? Kelly, Urkle, The whole Winslow family. # Respect

[@GalatraicMinds]

I love her so much. She really loved those kids on screen and off screen

[@babydoll5052]

Pierre is so right, in saying that BP need to start being more loyal, and supportive of each other, just as other races. The same situation with "Monique" she had no one supporting her, and now since her complaint, there has been several other celebrities to suffer from injustices. Imagine what the result would have been, if the black community stop watching "Netflix" we are a huge audience, and our opinion does count. In the "Civil Rights" era the black community nearly put the bus companies out of business, when they boycott them for forcing us to sit on the "back of the bus" strength is in numbers! As BP we have to do better in supporting one another and bringing about change!

[@josephinebournes8212]

Very true 👍🏾

[@donnac.3273]

Exactly, look at them now. All these artists are going broke or are broke. They are trying to take make The Time change the name because it has ties to Prince. The kkkoprations are making millions and billions off of black people. Black people better get it together because they are sure falling apart. They are selling the culture to the highest bidders.

[@Mel-iy5ih]

Absolutely only if we could all hear 🙏🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@MasseurDavis]

She's my favorite TV Mom. Jo Marie Payton was excellent as Harriette Winslow, what a classy lady.

[@gregoryjones9546]

Yes Sir!!! ABSOLUTELY Loved Her On Family Matters. And A STRONG RIDE OR DIE BLACK MAMA TOO!!! 👑👸🏿👊🏿✊🏿💐🌹🥰😍🤩⭐⭐⭐🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MasseurDavis]

@@gregoryjones9546 Family Matters was, is the best portrayl of our heritage on TV.

[@gregoryjones9546]

@@MasseurDavis ABSOLUTELY. I Would Make A List Of Other Great Black TV Shows Too,Like Good Times,Even Though Norman Lear(Who STOLE It From Eric Monte Btw)Ruined It By Firing John Amos,227,The Parent Hood,Moesha And Currently Family Reunion Starring Tia Mowry. Now The Good Quality Black Family Shows Are Too Few And Far In Between. And Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Was Good Too,The ORIGINAL Sitcom Starring Will Smith,I Don't Know About This Dramatic Reboot,I'm Not In A Rush To See It!!! 🧐🧐🧐🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@Awillii]

Wow her saying “The first episode of her coming down the stairs” gave me chills.

[@frankgladden8399]

@Awillii I felt that so deeply when Ms. Payton said that!!!Many,many ppl seem to forget that the show was developed, created and spun off because of her character on the “Perfect Strangers” sitcom. The producers did the Judy Winslow character, played by Jaimee Foxworth, so wrong by having her disappear from the story line without explanation. Afterwards it was stated in story lines that the Winslow household only had two children. Then the young orphan character, 3J, was adopted by them still without ANY mention of Judy Winslow ever existing!!! I understand it was just a television sitcom but this issue should’ve been addressed and answered.

[@_AdventureMan]

I’m here because when Aunt Harriet speaks, I listen.

[@carsondouglas8600]

Harriet Winslow.🎭

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@gregoryjones9546]

THE REAL HARRIET HAS SPOKEN!!! #JoMariePayton 👑👸🏿✊🏿👊🏿🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlashinatorZ]

Sugar mama

[@jarmaninu3567]

I felt my mom through her voice!!!!! We all need Harriet Winslow as a mother!!! 💯💯💯. Jo Marie Payton! You beautiful black queen. Not only you are a great actress but a DAMN good mother figure!!

[@brahmabkitty03]

Judy coming downstairs grown asking “can I come out my room now?” would be iconic and funny

[@jenniferwilliams5478]

They did that with Morgan on BMW

[@aaroncohoon5603]

Yes that would be iconic and very befitting lol

[@GoogleuserToday-oh9qf]

@brahmabkitty03 she was never sent to her room

[@KrisBryant15]

​@@GoogleuserToday-oh9qfright she was in a wedding and was never seen after that 😅

[@mariazahedi7444]

I am so moved! She was always my tv mom, and Carl Winslow was always my tv dad. I love them, and I hope they make a reboot-this show deserves it!

[@allencollins5666]

🤚

[@willhaynes2190]

Very well said Harriet

[@iluvmyboba]

How do you write out a main character (a daughter) from a TV show entitled "Family Matters" after 4 seasons?

[@juswavvy9634]

Cause her character wasn't interesting 🤔

[@mekasims1981]

Hell Steve wasnt funny he over did it

[@Jlanta81]

@@mekasims1981 you crazy if you don’t think Steve wasn’t funny

[@mekasims1981]

@@Jlanta81 🤣🤣🤣 nope not that funny

[@datdude1021]

@@mekasims1981 urkel saved that show! They probably cut her from the show because they had to pay him so much money!

[@PrinceOnyx]

Bring that woman back! Them producers was foul! FOH! Glad someone still riding for her!

[@nerdbamarich2063]

OMG just listening to her talk gives me chills. She still sounds exactly how she sounded back then.

[@franklinfraser4747]

This shown that even a missing black child on tv never mattered

[@Awillii]

The irony of the show’s title

[@jaelredfern7381]

It's so true and sad.

[@franklinfraser4747]

@@jaelredfern7381 She ran up to her room and never came back down, If one on the Brady children did that people will be like " WTF'

[@gregoryjones9546]

@@franklinfraser4747 EXACTLY!!! The Mainstream Media Decides Which Families Matter. We As Black People Must Make Sure OUR FAMILIES MATTER!!! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gregoryjones9546]

Art Imitating Life. #ThisIsAmeriKKKa 🧐🤨😠😡🤬

[@H_Eevee]

If it wasn't for her being on Perfect Strangers first, there wouldn't be a show. She is right on. Regardless of what has happened. The fact she got kicked from the show may have been one of the reasons she went the route she went. Give this a chance to happen.

[@lyndsey4453]

I just love when Jo Marie Payton speaks. Her voice is comfort.

[@dlnelson7759]

Judy went upstairs and never came back down. I was like WTF? Everyone noticed she was missing.

[@bentonsdiscounttires8588]

Jo Marie Payton was the reason they start Family Matters because how great she was on Perfect Strangers. She was supposed to have been the Star of the show. The producers never gave Foxworth hardly any lines nor never had a part of show designed around her. I love Everybody Hates Chris tv show because they gave all the main characters their spotlight on every show. But truthfully after season 5 Family Matters got boring and Jaleel White (Urkel) started doing dumb stuff for laughs like falling down the steps for no reason or putting his hand on a hot stove and knocking over all the furniture in the house. He became another John Ritter (Jack Tripper) and it got annoying hearing a grown man talking with a high pitch voice. When he first started, he was a cool and smooth-talking nerd.

[@thetruthsideswiththeoppressed]

Man, I loved (and still love) this show. A time when sitcoms, black sitcoms, were about love, discipline, and family matters. Family, real family, covers you, protects you, vindicates you, speak out for you. This show, man ole man, this show will forever be a classic. You don’t have nine seasons for nothing.

[@onlyalisaawilliams]

They couldn’t get away with that in 2022…. Excellent point Pierre the entire cast of Friend’s stood together, , but Spankie only worried about the bag, and bringing up porn,, typical response .

[@indiaannarie6023]

The cast of "friends" asked for one million per episode and they all got it

[@kingrico055]

They're still getting residuals to this day due to reruns on major cable networks and merchandising. I never like "Friends." They took the same concept of "Living Single" and ran with it. "Friends" lasted longer than "Living Single" because NBC was a bigger network than FOX at the time.

[@MrsNicolas]

@@kingrico055 It wasn't just because of which network was bigger. It had a lot to do with "Appealing" to a larger audience. Living Single > friends Girlfriends > sex in the city And countless more shows that are remixes to "appeal" to a larger audience.

[@steelstreet3765]

The question i want to ask is...Does Jaimee Foxworth want to come back if a reboot is on?

[@TrueCrimeQueen]

Love that she’s speaking out about this!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnthonyMcCuin]

She’s so passionate. They have to fix this!

[@styl_propr]

People love to highlight others shortcomings and/or mistakes but what if it were you that needed some grace? Love the 'allyship' Ms. Payton! #RightTheWrong 💜

[@matterspacetime4832]

I’m a 80s baby and I watched the show. Judy was running around with Richie the Aunts son when they moved in. Judy disappeared but we got to see Richie grow up. It was some bullshit. I hated how in the ethnic shows people were more disposable and accused of being more forgettable. The devil will always be a lie and will speak lies thru whomever think they running shit. Hearing Ms Peyton say all that made me want to tear up becuz all that she said was the absolute truth! I KNEW SHE WAS A REAL HEARTFELT WOMAN, just like John Amos from Good times was a REAL HEARTFELT MAN! How dare anybody think somebody don’t matter when FAMILY MATTERS. Make it make sense with all these shows that gain notoriety. The undercut evil of Hollywood is breaking down as the years go on.

[@BTCBlizzy]

It ain’t that serious 🤣🤣🤣 yall wit this fake ass outrage. Lmaoo

[@matterspacetime4832]

@@BTCBlizzy your opinion can fade away. 🤣🤣🤣 carry on reading how much we actually care 😝

[@gregoryjones9546]

I Agree With You Matter Space Time,That Policy Of Black Children Disappearing From Black Shows Is Like The Phenomenon Of Missing Black Children In Real Life,Art Imitating Life!!!

[@PiggyPickem]

The. The producers even dumped Ritchie shortly after they adopted 3J. It’s like they were saying that all of these characters were disposable. They could’ve at least said Judy is off with a relative or got a scholarship to study at a far away school or something.

[@gregoryjones9546]

@@PiggyPickem THAT PART!!! 💯💯💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@keisha4620]

Thanks for posting.

[@SoulSheIS]

The irony is, it is because of Ms. Payton's character on "Perfect Strangers" that spawned the "Family Matters" spin-off. It's when the Urkle character became popular the show changed "creative direction". And, yes, bring back Foxxworth, there have been many of folk accused of or have been known to do things far worst that are given chance (after chance) to reinvent themselves and succeed.

[@matterspacetime4832]

Amen!!!! Caucasian actors can do drugs and make they own porn and still come back and do amazing work because they have the support.

[@BTCBlizzy]

We all know this 🙄 lol and nobody cared about Judy. Yall so fake. The cast was already too damn crowded, especially when Urkel became the breakout star. It wasn’t supposed to be like that; the show was supposed to be centered on the family as a whole.

[@matterspacetime4832]

@@BTCBlizzy so we fake for voicing our opinions in agreement with Ms Payton🙄 go comment on something you actually care about ☹️

[@missa3749]

I loved the show and did wonder what happened to Judy. We don’t need a reboot. I hate the fact they can’t just let the classics remain classics. You don’t have to reboot EVERYTHING!!!

[@cggg5089]

Reboots usually suck because the nostalgia kick wears thin after maybe one or two episodes. Once you get over the novelty of seeing the characters once again, there is no reason to continue watching the show. Cobra Kai is the only “reboot” I liked, and I wouldn’t count it since it is based on a movie and not an episodic TV series. And really, do we really want to see a 45-year-old Urkel with a wife and kids? For how long could that keep us entertained? And Laura Winslow hasn’t exactly kept herself in TV shape.

[@hunibuni]

True reboots would be fine, but most of the time we get "reboots" merely for the sake of giving hollywierd the opportunity to interject updated propaganda to match the progress of their lotta letters agendas and it absolutely shows that their primary focus was on using nostalgia like a trojan horse, the writing is almost always horrendous and the main cast members are the propaganda itself.

[@ejakaegypt]

I felt that!!! She’s absolutely right tho!! Bring back that baby!!

[@ReddJedi378]

This was a really good episode. You have a great commentary voice and you can transition smoothly Inbetween conversations.

[@Blackdove0421]

Her parents failed her, you can't put it all on her she was a child.

[@michaelkerner3072]

Jamie Foxworth's departure from Family Matters is really sad, and nevertheless her firing was a sad choice, because the show was really not giving Jamie more moments in the show than just a side daughter. They really did not write more plots around her, compared to what they did with Eddie & Laura Winslow, and was Richie & Steve Urkel as well.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

Show would've been canceled had they done that!!

[@abellewis3062]

I want to see a Family Matters reunion show! Bring Judy back! So it can be a reality! Enough said!

[@tradersfundmarketing]

Jo Marie Payton just upped her stock in the community. She got that Ester Rolle spirit!!!

[@alexiousthomas]

Iam proud of her standing up for her I feel the same way

[@republicansreprisal7993]

I agree with Pierre. Seinfeld & Friends stuck together to stay on the aire as one unit & get that bag. Never heard of a black show doing that.

[@potsdam28]

What’s Happening. Unfortunately the producers just decided to cancel the show.

[@SLa-pb1gg]

Cause White ppl have nothing to fear. They know they can always go somewhere else if this don’t work out. Black ppl don’t have that luxury, so we gotta walk a little more carefully

[@rainbowbrite136]

Let’s not forget the lil sister from full house was addicted to meth in real life. They brought her back 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@williamrobinson6457]

Exactly

[@byronrush9802]

Also let's not forget Uncle Jesse tried to get the Olson twins canceled from the show

[@cashoutsteve2495]

Yup Jodie Sweetin, the one who played Stephanie!!!

[@ladytaylor4299]

We always the last in and the first out.

[@gregoryjones9546]

SURE DID!!!

[@jovanbrown9673]

You tell ‘em Suga Mama!!!

[@TelishaYah]

I've never been a celebrity or extra, so I can't speak on how the business part works. But I can speak on what I know, and that's being a consumer or patron. If the success of hollywood films, corporations, politicians, and retailers depend on the support from the people, then I think it behooves them to give the people want they want....not serve us what they think we should have. In my observations surrounding "Judy", black folks missed her, and always speak about her. Infamous phrase in our community: "Judy went upstairs & never came down." And it almost brought tears to my eyes too, when Ms. Payton said the executives said "No one will notice." It's just a little too close to their sentiment of black folks for the last 400 years. The short-sighted caucacity of that statement, when Judy is always brought up when black folks discuss Family Matters. Always. It's time for black folks to be selfish when caping for one of our own. #B-1st #OnCode

[@derekclancy6916]

Another thing about the Judy Winslow character was that she appeared till the end of season 4. That is about halfway through the series. Being that she was on the show for that length of time, it just made it more odd that they gave her exit no explanation at all. The character was also a part of the immediate family, not a friend or sidekick. The same thing happened to Chrissy Snow's character on Three's Company. They reduced her to the tag scenes and then she was gone. No explanation whatsoever. Of course we the viewers knew she had some behind the scenes drama about her wanting a hefty pay raise. I heard the producers were so upset with the situation that they made it a rule to never mention the Chrissy character ever again. The Chuck Cunningham character was written out of Happy Days after two seasons, no explanation to whatever happened to him. Its like he just vaporized.

[@Tiajones333]

I always hated that why would they make her disappear

[@mlynettepinky595]

What they did to her, in Hollywood, it's called the Cunningham Syndrome Writers and producers fault, they did nothing with her character. Steve Urkel was only supposed to be in a few episodes. People loved him so they decided to keep him as a main character After the brought in Jaleel as a main character, the writers forget about Judy, she wasn't even seen that much. Getting rid of her was wrong and stupid, because they kept Richie and later brought another kid Orlando Brown as 3J In Hollywood it's called the Cunningham Syndrome. If you where alive in the 70's/ 80's or seen reruns of Fonzi on Happy Days, they had a main character who was on only 2 episodes The Cunningham's had a older son, who was on the show and mysteriously disappeared. Producers got rid of the oldest son, because people liked Fonzie more and his character wasn't needed *The Chuck Cunningham Syndrome occurs when a character in a television mysteriously vanishes from the show. No write-off, no death, not even a passing explanation of what happened to the character.* Save by the bell did the same thing too. The show was based around a teacher name Miss Bliss They got rid of her and other students without any explanation

[@Jlanta81]

@Cee-Allah that’s the not the same thing because they kept the Aunt Viv character on the show for all the seasons they just replaced the actor in the latter half of the shows run so it’s not exactly the same.

[@Tiajones333]

@@mlynettepinky595 I know the history you don't have to tell me

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@Tiajones333 At least they didn't change the title of the show to Urkel Matters or The Steve Urkel Show or just STEVE. 📺🤔😉🤷

[@shonnyd4071]

The Cosby Show did the opposite. I remember in season 1 where Clair asked Cliff “why do we have 4 kids?”, and Cliff said “because we didn’t want 5”…all of a sudden, Sandra appeared out of nowhere…

[@jwilliams7554]

Ya’ll need to listen to Jaimee’s podcast on how she felt about getting written off and how she was treated by Jaleel. It’s heartbreaking. She didn’t want to talk about it but she felt like she had to clear the air after Jaleel and Darius said some things about her not ‘nailing her lines’ on the show.

[@pb4ugo19]

She wasn't bad at all. I've seen way worse child actors. It's a jerk thing for them to say, especially Jaleel.

[@johnathanedwards5814]

What's the name of her podcast

[@thejenesisb5444]

i'd love to hear what she said about Jaleel. How can i hear this?

[@richmonroe2930]

Thank you comedy hype👌🏽

[@aaroniic]

When she says “that she comes down those stairs” I felt that.

[@FlyRoni]

Such an interesting point... If they had taken the oldest child who could explain that child away by they went to college or they join the army but the baby child it is very strange the fact that they thought no one would notice, as absurd as in the TV show Happy Days the oldest son went upstairs and never came down but he kind of was in college or was getting ready to go to college and they just made no mention of him again

[@LynnT39]

I enjoyed Family Matters but I don’t know if the show needs to be reboot as a series, sometimes it went over the top with Urkel. When Urkel was younger it was funny, but as he got older Urkel wasn’t as funny to me anymore, and the storylines became ridiculous. I wouldn’t mind that they would do an hour special. As far as Judy character being written off I thought that was wrong also, they kept the little boy even after Thelma Hopkins had left the show. I Loved that Jo Marie Payton felt as we all did how could they do that to a little girl ( her baby)? It’s obvious Producers did not care.

[@DJ-iz3mx]

One of the things that brought me to Family Matters was, they all looked alike. It was believable. Judy looked like Carl. And Eddie and Laura looked alike . Momma Winslow in all. It was a family

[@glenn787]

I got chills when she said "the very first episode has to be that she comes down those stairs." This might sound trivial, but that statement made me think of the value society places on black children. A family could lose a child due to gun violence, abuse, kidnapping, etc... But it's only if they are white that society wants answers and seeks justice.

[@beb5407]

Truth Be Told 🗣️🗣️

[@carmellac2000]

We noticed!!! And we wanted an explaination! I hope she comes back!

[@BrucePointer]

Family Matters was the show back then! I remember watching when I was a kid. Brings back the good days when life was simple!

[@stevenjohnson5641]

I would definitely LOVE to see Jaimee Foxworth back on a reboot. The way that she was written off did not sit too well. Being that Telma Hopkins left the show as a main character following this season, it could have been written that Judy moved to Detroit with Rachel. But unfortunately, we can't rewrite the past. But the way that they brought John Amos back in on Good Times Live (even though he played Alderman Davis), they can bring Jaimee back AS Judy. And like Jo Marie said, bring her back down those stairs.

[@Kelly_Silverman]

Gone Harriet 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dapatman9827]

I ain't gonna lie. When I was a kid, I thought Judy was Rachel's kid and Richie's older sister. They acted more like siblings to me and such.

[@wilnerolivier7971]

That probably would've made more sense & added more a blended family feel to the show!!

[@Dragonflyjones67]

I hate the fact that they gotten rid of Jamie Foxworth. Jo Marie Payton fought very hard to get her back on. Imagine the whole cast quitting because of that? It wouldn't be no Family Matters at all. What I hate the most? That they got rid of Jo Marie for a lighter version of Harriet. When she was the main original character too begin with.

[@SLa-pb1gg]

Harriet left on her own. She wasn’t gotten rid of. She got tired of it being the Urkel Show and it ran its course for her. She was ready to move on and try other things

[@Kimmyj30]

I'd love for Judy to be back. A lady on fb had the greatest way to bring her back in and boy oh boy that would be dope and they'd definitely do good to use that as a way to bring her back! I loved the original Harriet, I didn't like it much with the new Harriet. Also, if we see Jodie Sweetin did drugs and Bob Saget r.i.p was the total opposite of his wholesome TV dad persona and they were supported. Jaimee had a down time in her life and went to porn... Not the best decision like Jodie doing different drugs but they're people who make mistakes and shouldn't be shunned for it. So, the guy trying to make it seem like, Jaimee isn't worthy needs to just stop because I, and many others would love to see it. The show wouldn't have been created without Jo Marie in the first place. They all should have an opinion on it and well as viewers should be given a poll so they can see if it's beneficial.

[@Tes7000]

What was the storyline thought up by the lady on Facebook?

[@reeltalkwithnolandpruitt]

This is why I love Family Matters so much more!!! It was a real family w/ love & values on & off screen

[@Alejandro8Mario]

Look at what they did to the jeffersons, didn't tell them nothing, didn't let them have a final show and got rid of the show while it was top rated.

[@blackscorpionlairgaming]

so true, but at least they got to do a final show on The Jeffersons' live tour; didn't get to see it cuz the tickets actually sold out in mins. after they went on sale in here in L.A.

[@derekclancy6916]

The Jeffersons did get a finale sort of. On the series finale of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, The Jeffersons end up buying the mansion when The Banks' move away.

[@nerdyafrican1185]

“Absolutely not.” Said like a queen!!!

[@Tiajones333]

I always didn't like that how they going to make the youngest child disappeared I agree what said said about the oldest child

[@leelee185]

I love jomarie but why weren’t they advocating for Judy’s role when she initially got fired? I guess they were afraid to lose there jobs? They should have advocating for her from the beginning not after the fact, no offense because I’m a huge fan of the entire cast.

[@cashoutsteve2495]

You nailed it and spot on!

[@victorwashington6909]

They couldn’t the actors had no voice back then or be fired as well it’s like going to a job & a co-worker that you are cool with gets fire , you can express your opinion that the company was wrong to fire that person but at the end of the day you can’t say nothing because you will lose your job.

[@madant22]

Y'all need to track down and interview the producers who were in charge of the budget and responsible for writing her off the show.

[@cdgates1]

According to Jaleel White's memoir, she was let go because her grades were bad. The producer told her she had to improve her grades. She told the producer she didn't like school. That's when they decided to let her go. Going into season 5 they her dressing room to Cherie Johnson

[@TyG2k9]

Symphony to Pierre: Has that ever happened to you? Pierre: Uh no sir they needed me. ..😂😂😂

[@stephenbarnes9196]

She always have that smile 😊

[@brahmabkitty03]

For the writers to say “no one is going to notice” is the same mindset of all the black girls/women lost!

[@kimberlyvalentino506]

I worked with jo on family matters And she is one of the most nicest people I have ever met in my life so I am not shocked that she is standing up for her stage child to come down those stairs it was wrong in the first place to eliminate her from the show like that and I don’t know why they did that the storyline didn’t make any sense but Jo is awesome for doing this And I hope we see you reboot

[@b1bo840]

while they're at it, they should explain what's up with the latino kid?

[@shashaduke8700]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MiiPhiMuah]

😂😂😂Lol!! Richie?!

[@kittydaniels-henry1404]

🗣WE NOTICED, WE JUST DIDN'T HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA. We've seen them bring back and change characters on MANY SHOWS but to NOT ACKNOWLEDGE her character at all was crazy!

[@arlenagreenwood-stevenson8748]

Damn right Pierre and Harriette we have to stand together at some point! Power in unity 🤝

[@VespertiliKildem]

I just discovered the existence of this channel. And the existence of Symphony Thompson. She's beautiful 😍

[@LarryBanks85]

Wow I love this! I would love to see a Family Matters Reboot on TV with Jaime Foxworth playing Judy again.

[@chunkysushibread]

I questioned this for YEARS!!!! OOoo the goosebumps ...

[@BatmanPops]

Anything family matters related I support, simple 💯👍🏽

[@martydennis8121]

Symphony!!!!! Omg hey beautiful!!! I’m so happy to see you!! Congratulations to you!!

[@soleil777soleil]

That's right! If the cast of friends can come together, Ride or die together. Then receive a million per episode. Then Family Matters can do the same. Either you take us as a family, pay us as a family, or we walk away as a Family.💯

[@djpickleballplayer]

Something I completely forgot about is Foxworth was actually the second actress to play Judie Winslow. The pilot had a different girl. I wonder if that played a part in the producers not recasting when Foxworth was fired.

[@jasminemcgowan3874]

I got chills when she said Judy need to come down this stairs.

[@trayc3600]

OH MY GOODNESS! What Mama Winslow said, gave me chills!!! I was also teary eyed. Spank...go sit down somewhere! I get we all have our opinions (whatever), but I always separate Business Life from Personal Life. Meaning what that young lady has been through & done in her life, should not be a reflection of Judy Winslow. Or vice versa.! Even though she my have made certain decisions in her personal life because of business life. I don't know!🤷🏽‍♀️ I say, bring Little Judy back. LET HER COME BACK DOWN THOSE STAIRS!!😂 Thanx Comedy Hype!🙋🏽‍♀️

[@thenewctc]

Love her sooo much, glad she told the truth about here "baby" leaving I hope Family Matters is rebooted..Urkel or Not, season 1-4 were the best especially that 1st season!

[@LamarJennings-eo8ps]

The reboot needs to be Judy Winslow walking down stairs in a bath rob yawning asking Harriet and carl how long have I been a sleep fans of the show would go crazy

[@noirbellaqt624]

Everyone deserves a 2nd chance.. Yes, Jamie Foxworthy, has been thru.. was once an adult film star and substance abuse.. But heard she us doing well.. Yes, give her a chance...Suzanne Somer was fired from 3s a company demanding more.. A good producer or head of show would write a character off respectfully.. went to a boarding school or stay with a family member in another state or company

[@IBelieveInLazurus]

Jo Marie is like my real mom. I sat up straight and paid attention when the clip played 😂. Literally Felt it in my soul to the point I was moved emotionally. It’s wild how much we identify with our positive black representation. Uncle Phil same thing.

[@QueenZParker]

It's true....it happened quite often back then. Parent'hood tv sitcom did the son similarly. Kenny Micheal Blank's character just disappeared. 🤷🏾‍♀ 227 tv sitcom did "Rose Holloway's" daughter the same, as well. "Tiffany" was seen nor heard from any more. ~Queen~

[@brotherLee340]

And the same happens on alot of white shows as well. That's just Hollywood. People come and go all the time

[@gregoryjones9546]

Kenny Blank's Character Michael Was Explained To Have Gone Off To College. Then They Brought In T.K. The Street Kid They Took In.

[@QueenZParker]

@@gregoryjones9546 I'm not sure if your comment to me was a Correction or just a Statement. 🤷🏾 I said "similarly". I am aware that he went off to college. He was never seen again, was my point. In an interview, Kenny Blanks stated that he was told that his character was not being brought back, however, be was allowed to continue to provide music for the show. It's just really weird for the oldest child to never be seen again nor talked about. ~Queen~

[@ericmckinney4607]

@@QueenZParker It's scary how invested people are in people who don't exist.

[@QueenZParker]

@@ericmckinney4607 Who is invested? You? Why are you scared? ~Queen~