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Do you remember running to the television to catch a new episode of your favorite sitcom? Whether you were dreaming to enroll at Hillman College, wanting to become an honorary family member of the Banks of Bel-Air, or fantasizing about kicking it after school at The Den, it is a universal truth that Black sitcoms…

Much of the nation knew Ja’Net Dubois for her leading role on the 1970s hit show “Good Times.” On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, Dubois died at age 74 in her Glendale, California, home. Several of Dubois’ family members shared their fondest memories of the actress with rolling out. Provat Gupta (son): “My feeling was that…

Actress and singer Ja’Net DuBois, most famous for her role as the vivacious and unsinkable Willona Woods on the classic sitcom “Good Times,” passed away in suburban Los Angeles. She was 74. DuBois was found dead in her home in Glendale, California, a bedroom community 15 minutes north of downtown LA, by relatives. Early reports…

Actor and comedian Jimmie Walker of “Good Times” fame is basically telling Black NBA stars the same thing fellow conservative Laura Ingraham ordered them to do: “Shut up and dribble.” Walker, 72, is giving NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and others, some hard advice on how they should comport themselves publicly. “I…

“Love & Hip-Hop: Miami” OG Trick Daddy was seriously clowned during the airing of the last episode after he donned an outfit and skullcap that made him look like Florida Evans of the iconic show “Good Times.” The running social media joke ever since “LHH:MiamiMiami” debuted is the way Trick Daddy looks: Just saw a preview…

According to a report from Variety, Sony Pictures Television is looking to remake classic 70s TV sitcoms created by veteran producer/director Norman Lear including “The Jeffersons,” “All in the Family,” “Good Times” and “Maude.” The report says, Sony executives and Lear would cast new actors to recreate original episodes of the shows, drafted from the…

On Jan. 18, 1975, Archie Bunker’s loudmouthed neighbor George Jefferson landed himself an upscale, 12th floor apartment on the east side and he launched a new dry cleaning franchise. The aspirational husband and father, didn’t mince words, which played in and against his favor. “The Jeffersons” was a spinoff of the cult phenomenon “All in the Family,” which…

The 1970’s was the start of the positive on-screen portrayals of Black fathers. It was a time when television studios attempted to deal with the changing Black socio-economic issues and its effects on mass media. Broadcast networks NBC, CBS and ABC had to find a way to feature positive Black family values with an African…

Kenya Barris, creator and showrunner of ABC’s runaway hit sitcom “Black-ish,” has inked a new deal with the ABC Studios The three-year deal will see Barris continue with his duties on his breakout hit show, as well as develop new projects for cable, network, and streaming services. “We’re excited about being in business with Kenya…

The beloved Evans family that we grew up with is coming to the big screen. Kenya Barris, creator of the hit sitcom “Black-ish,” has been given the green light by Sony to write a feature film adaptation of the classic sitcom, “Good Times.” Sources say Barris, who was brought in after initial screenwriter Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph,…

Bern Nadette Stanis won our hearts playing Thelma Evans on the first African American sitcom, “Good Times.” Her wittiness and warmth are still in our hearts and today this savvy actress is as vibrant as she was in the 1970s. Adding author, artist and motivational speaker to her list of credits, she travels the world…

Beloved “Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano didn’t have to wield her shield to repel the herd of haters as she does on her own reality show. Instead, the co-author of How to Use a Meat Cleaver and restaurateur rode on the tide of love she received at Freddy O’s store near downtown Atlanta as she promoted…

The Urban Net Experience, a high-end networking event where attendees were treated to music by DJ Thomas Krowne (SmashMouth FM) brought out television favorite Bern Nadette Stanis of famed 7o’s show, “Good Times.” Brides-to-be and wanna-bes were also treated to a fire sale that featured many amazing, breathtaking bridal gowns – the deep discounts had…

There was a time (in the late ’80s, early ’90s) when black love was omnipresent on our TV screens. Some say that era was the heyday of the black sitcom. During that time we had black love represented to America by multiple iconic couples. Here are a few of our favorites. 5. George and Louise…

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The star of Good Times sitcom returns to Chicago.

Seventies sitcom icon Jimmie Walker, better known as “J.J.” of “Good Times,” blasted President Obama during an interview with Bill O’Reilly on Fox. Walker compared Obama to Tony Robbins as someone who makes you feel good, but the economy is still in tatters and it’s not enough for African Americans to keep supporting him because of…

Local Atlanta playwright Towanda Kilpatrick who brought the gospel touring productions, Can a Hoochie Become First Lady, that featured Keith Sweat and Mama! I’m Your Child, which starred BernNadette Stanis (Thelma from “Good Times”) to the stage , returns to the 14th St. Playhouse Labor Day weekend with the adult musical comedy Cheezecake Boiz and…

Chicago’s most notorious housing project was demolished yesterday, but its ties to politics and Hollywood won’t be forgotten.