“Good Times” Is Back As An Animated Netflix Series
It’s time to go back to the 70’s with a reboot of another classic sitcom. This one has been given the animated twist, as Good Times is being rebooted on Netflix next month. Based on the Norman Lear sitcom of the same name that premiered in 1974, the new animated series is centered on the fourth […]
Exploring the Norman Lear Connected Universe
Few names in comedy have made more of an impact than Norman Lear, who turns 101 years old today. Mere mention of the name alone brings to mind countless projects he’s had a hand in over the years, including All in the Family, Good Times, Maude, Sanford and Son, The Jefferson’s, One Day at a […]
John Amos felt like he was in a time machine filming “Coming 2 America”
Since its release in 1987, Coming To America has managed to carve out a cult classic status as time has gone on. It’s a film filled with many memorable characters, moments, and lines that hold up to this day. One of the standouts is undeniably Cleo McDowell and his ongoing clashes with McDonald’s over his restaurant, McDowell’s. […]
Jimmie Walker is still here
Comedy Dynamics Jimmie Walker doesn’t live in some fantasy universe. He lives in this world. While other performers of a certain era achieved a very quick overnight sensation level of fame may be hanging on for dear life to it, you don’t really get that sense with Jimmie Walker. He’s not going up onstage to […]