Jimmie Walker discusses his career in comedy and his years playing the role of J. J. Evans on “Good Times.” His new memoir, Dyn-o-Mite! Is an account of his rise and the tensions on the set of “Good Times.”
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Comments [5]
Ed, i am pretty sure it is true. jimmie, was a radio engineer, once upon a time.
OMG!! This interview was so funny it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much. Also, the Winehouse interview was beyond touching. Mr. Capehart, you are fabulous!
DYNO-MITE!! I have an old photo of myself wearing the denim, J.J. Dynomite-style hat.
If Jimmie Walker starts speaking in a Liverpudlian accent I'm going to...
I heard on the Bob Grant radio show last Sunday that Jimmie Walker used to be his radio engineer during Grants radio show. Is that true???
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