Violet larson, 7, has been writing chalk messages with her mother, dawn, and 2yearold sister nora along the pinellas trail, which runs by their home in largo. Marilyn coleman born march 23, 1934 played the part of violet bookman, the wife of nathan bookman, in two episodes of good times, the season 5 episodes bye, bye, bookman and willona, the other woman. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of good times with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Thelma evans thelma evans anderson 3 episodes, 19741979. Floridaborn johnny brown started his rise to fame as a singer in the 60s with catchy songs like walkin, talkin, kissin doll and dont dilly dally, dolly. Johnny brown born june 11, 1937 is famous for being tv actor. Created by eric monte and mike evans and developed by executive producer norman lear, it was televisions first african american twoparent family sitcom. Questionable lastminute maneuvering friday has left jacksonville with the reality that a new judge was elected, despite no election occurring. Brown portrayed bookman until the series was cancelled in 1979.
Gerren keith with marilyn coleman violet bookman, hope clarke brenda gordon. This is a hasslefree site no popups, no animations, no user ids, no cookies, no spyware, and no huge graphics. Good times first aired in february 1974 as a midseason replacement and went on for six years. Good times is an american sitcom that aired for six seasons on cbs, from february 8, 1974, to august 1, 1979. Bye, bye, bookman finds nathan milhous bookman finally in the hot seat for his negligence, and our first glimpse of the much mentioned mrs. Her name was marilyn coleman and she graced us with characters like violet bookman. Bookman was often the brunt of fat jokes via the shows main character j.
Actress marilyn coleman violet bookman 193420 sitcoms. Violet bookman, the wife of building super nathan bookman, appears in two episodes of good times, bye, bye, bookman and willona, the other woman both in season 5. Bye, bye bookman and willona, the other woman in season 5. Bookmans strange behavior leads his wife, violet to become convinced that hes seeing another woman. This spinoff of the tv series, maude, centered on the evans family. Dec 08, 2016 the perfect bookman goodtimes jj animated gif for your conversation. Remember she was the girl in the wheelchair who deceived michael over the cb the worlds first chat linelol. I think they should do a reboot of the show and did the actor who played carl is he still living.
With albert reed alderman fred davis, marilyn coleman violet bookman, mel bryant janitor. Brown is most famous, however, for his role as building superintendent nathan bookman on the 1970s cbs sitcom, good times. Bookman is otherwise known as booger and buffalo butt, and his wife violet marilyn coleman also appears in two episodes. Viola davis to play florida evans on a recreated episode of good times tiffany haddish, andre braugher, jay pharoah corinne foxx and more will join her to pay tribute one of the best sitcoms. It was created by eric monte and mike evans, and developed by norman lear, the series primary executive producer. Meet violet, the robot that can kill coronavirus time. Bookman on good times i know the old school family remembers the actress who played mrs. Violet bookman, nathans wife, in bye, bye, bookman in season 5. She was an actress, known for menace ii society 1993, the meteor man 1993 and looking for mr.
Viola davis to play florida evans on a recreated episode. Most of us can sing the theme song even without knowing all the words, and if i were to walk into a room and say the words damn, damn, damn. He was the dude on the show who hustled everything from watches to bed pans and tennis rackets and walked around with his entire inventory hanging from the inside of his full length fur coatlol. Anne, seems like old times also known as neil simons seems like old times, columbia, 1980 brenda davis, marvin and tige also known as like father and son, twentieth centuryfox, 1983 nina lovejoy, jimmy the kid, new world, 1983. Please share my video on facebook and twitter with friends and family and subscribe for more terry swoope videos. Johnny brown born june 11, 1937 appeared as bookman, a character which he played on the cbstv series good times in the dream episode titled unspoken token, and as maurice, a lovestruck builing maintennance man who has the hots for dee baxter in the episode titled hearts and flowers. This focaccia isnt your gardenvariety flatbread the. They should bring john amos bacl if they do a reboot of good. Violet is a robot that can disinfect rooms and equipment with ultraviolet light, and shuts down when humans are around to keep them safe. Just as season four of good times was marked by the defection of actor john amos as james evans, so too was the series fifth season distinguished by the conspicuous absence of another leading character. Mar 08, 2012 good times was that show that all of us knew better than we know our own relatives.
Good times is a spinoff of maude, itself a spinoff of all in the family. Good times is an american sitcom television series that aired for six seasons on cbs, from february 8, 1974 to august 1, 1979. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. About violet nin the episode bye, bye, bookman, bookman and his wife violet both concoct a scheme to try to get the evans to help get his super job back. Marilyn coleman was born on march 23, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa. John brown born june 11, 1937 is an american actor and singer. Which was controversial role a black maid in the 70s so norman lear gave esthers character, florida a spinoff, good times. The comedian who starred in the sitcom as nathan bookman and was affectionately dubbed buffalo butt, has stayed busy in television for nearly 40 years.
Good times willona, the other woman tv episode 1978 imdb. Good times bye, bye, bookman part 2 of 2 by belgusto1. Violet bookman marilyn coleman is the wife of bookman episodes. Evans jimmie walker finds that he has been followed home by tenyearold.
Created by eric monte and mike evans, and developed by norman lear, the series primary executive producer, it was televisions first african american twoparent family sitcom. However, appearances can be deceiving especially when violet catches willona and bookman in a compromising situation. However, appearances can be deceiving especially when vio. Take our quiz to see how much you remember about j. Whatever happened to bookman from the 1970s television show good times. View todays active threads view new posts mark all boards read chit chat board view new posts mark all boards read chit chat board. Bookman, marilyn coleman as violet, a firebrand when she doesnt have her way one further appearance in willona, the other woman. Jun 07, 2016 the bookman is without a doubt the most enjoyable, fascinating and captivating book i have read in a long time. The third season of good times continues to follow florida and james evans as they try to make ends meet and deal with the whims of their friends while raising their family in the poverty of the chicago projects. Created by eric monte and mike evans and developed by executive producer norman lear, it was televisions first. Lastminute maneuvers allow jacksonville lawyer to become. Marilyn coleman born march 23, 1934 played the part of violet bookman, the wife of nathan bookman, in two episodes of good times, the season 5 episodes. Violet bookman sitcoms online message boards forums.
Willona, the other woman good times tv show youtube. Appeared on the sketch comedy tv series laughin and played the character of nathan bookman on good times. Prime time tv listings from monday february 27, 1978. Good times books h, bali nagar, new delhi 110015 rated 3. The conditions in the building become too much for willona, penny and the evans kids to bare so they decide to circulate a petition that would terminate bookman. Good times is an american sitcom that originally aired from february 8, 1974, until august 1, 1979, on cbs. Who do you think should play nathan buffalo butt bookman in good times the movie. Season five of good times opened with a multipart story, introducing new series regular janet jackson. Willona, the other woman opens with violet bookman marilyn coleman, introduced in bye, bye, bookman lamenting her husband nathans frequent absences, figuring that hes having an affair understandable, as his previous impersonation as barry belafonte would attest. The bookman is a delight, crammed with gorgeous period detail, seatofthepants adventure and fabulous setpieces. She was an actress, known for menace ii society 1993, the meteor man 1993 and disco godfather 1979.
Brown is a nightclub and stage performer as well as a comic actor, and a regular. Watch good times season 5, episode 20 willona, the other woman. Bookman s strange behavior leads his wife, violet to become convinced that hes seeing another woman. Good times balanced serious family issues with plenty of laughs in the form of one unpredictable eldest son, resulting in a show that painted a true picture of the struggles of poverty while still keeping viewers engaged and entertained. Good times season 5 episode 20 willona, the other woman. My watchlist keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Nathan buffalo butt bookman fan casting for good times the.
With marilyn coleman violet bookman, hope clarke brenda gordon. He was a good actor sexy and he played his role very well i. Good times is an american sitcom television series that aired for six seasons on cbs, from. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of good times with exclusive news, photos, videos and. Bookmans real life daughter starred in this popular good.
An actor who appeared on the longrunning sitcom good times has died. This was the episode where violet bookman thinks that her husband nathan bookman aka booger aka buffalo butt cheating on her wanother woman. Do you ever talk to jimmy or ralph, janet dubois or the rest of the cast of good times. Good times is an american sitcom that aired on cbs from february 8, 1974, to august 1, 1979. Mar 18, 2015 bookmans daughter, sharon brown as fun girl on good times in the breaker breaker episode. Having already gone on record over the dissatisfaction with the direction in which the series had gone that is, from a positive depiction of a closely knit innercity family. Her name was marilyn coleman and she graced us with characters like violet bookman, grandmama in menace ii society, and mrs. I know the old school family remembers the actress who played mrs. Bye bye, bookman 1977 gerren keith on allmovie fed up with their contentious landlord, nathan.
Having already gone on record over the dissatisfaction with. Johnny brown nathan bookman 19771979 good times was a spinoff of maude, which was a spin off of all in the family. Bookman goodtimes gif bookman goodtimes jj discover. Remember bookman from good times hes now 80 years old. Perfection is the enemy of the good when it comes to. Good times was billed as a spinoff of maude, which was itself a spinoff of all in the family. Willona is suspected of being the other woman when bookman is thought to be stepping out on his wife. As rain falls on tampa bay, sidewalk chalk art melts away. Good times 19741979 as always, bookman is avoiding his job and the tenants are tired of his excuses, rusty water, no electricity, plumbing problems and more. Fed up with their contentious landlord, nathan bookman johnny brown, the evans kids combine forces with willona janet dubois and penny janet jackson to circulate a. Esther rolle, john amos, janet dubois, jimmie walker, bern nadette stanis, ralph carter, johnny brown, janet jackson. Yep youre seeing this right, she is none other than fun girl.
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