Good Times Cast Trivia

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Excluding the Evans family and Willona Woods, who appears in the most episodes?

Dy-No-Mite answer!

Johnny Brown (Bookman) made the most appearances of any actor not in the original cast, followed by Janet Jackson (Penny) and Ben Powers (Keith).

That answer is not Dy-No-Mite!

Johnny Brown (Bookman) made the most appearances of any actor not in the original cast, followed by Janet Jackson (Penny) and Ben Powers (Keith).
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Who is Nathan Bookman?

Great job, Booger!

Nathan Bookman is a mean building super when he's introduced in season 2! He later becomes a friend — and a fulltime cast member in seasons 5 and 6.

We're telling Mrs. Bookman!

Nathan Bookman is a mean building super when he's introduced in season 2! He later becomes a friend — and a fulltime cast member in seasons 5 and 6.
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Raymond Allen plays Ned the Wino. On what other sitcom was he a regular at the same time?

He was married to Aunt Esther!

Raymond Allen also played Aunt Esther's husband Woodrow on "Sanford And Son." His daughter Ta-Ronce played Michael's girlfriend Yvonne in 2 episodes!You old fish-eyed fool!

You old fish-eyed fool!

Raymond Allen also played Aunt Esther's husband Woodrow on "Sanford And Son." His daughter Ta-Ronce played Michael's girlfriend Yvonne in 2 episodes!
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Helen Martin was a Broadway star who made her TV debut after age 60! Who did she play on "Good Times"?

You're crying tears of joy!

Martin played "Weeping Wanda" in 7 episodes, but didn't actually weep until her fourth appearance!

Shed a tear for that answer.

Martin played "Weeping Wanda" in 7 episodes, but didn't actually weep until her fourth appearance!
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Teddy Wilson (Sweet Daddy Williams) starred in a short-lived "Sanford And Son" spinoff. What was it called?

You're out of sight!

After "Sanford And Son," NBC attempted a sequel series w/ Teddy Wilson as the manager of the Sanford Arms rooming house. It was evicted after 4 shows.

What's with the attitude?

After "Sanford And Son," NBC attempted a sequel series w/ Teddy Wilson as the manager of the Sanford Arms rooming house. It was evicted after 4 shows.
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What is Lootin' Lenny's trademark?

Lenny saves you a penny!

Lenny is a local street hustler who speaks in rhyme. Philadelphia comedian Dap Sugar Willie plays him in 7 episodes.

I'm Flo. I wish you'd go!

Lenny is a local street hustler who speaks in rhyme. Philadelphia comedian Dap Sugar Willie plays him in 7 episodes.
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Thelma marries her athlete boyfriend in season 6. What sport does Keith play?

Score!

Keith (Ben Powers) is a football player who marries Thelma at the beginning of season 6. Powers also appeared on "Laugh-In"and "The New Mike Hammer."

You fumbled!

Keith (Ben Powers) is a football player who marries Thelma at the beginning of season 6. Powers also appeared on "Laugh-In"and "The New Mike Hammer."
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Willona adopts Penny (Janet Jackson) in season 5. Who is Penny?

You're in control!

11-year-old Janet Jackson made her acting debut in 1977 playing Penny, the child of an abusive mom. Willona adopts her in season 5.

Miss Jackson if you're nasty!

11-year-old Janet Jackson made her acting debut in 1977 playing Penny, the child of an abusive mom. Willona adopts her in season 5.
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What does J.J. call his crew?

United we stand, divided we fall!

Head (TK Carter), Poppo (Randy Martin), Cool Breeze (Larry Beecham) and JJ are the Awesome Foursome. Sans Cool Breeze, they're the Gleesome Threesome.

Two times nightly and matinees!

Head (TK Carter), Poppo (Randy Martin), Cool Breeze (Larry Beecham) and JJ are the Awesome Foursome. Sans Cool Breeze, they're the Gleesome Threesome.
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Richard Ward plays James's long-lost father. What's his character's name?

Ain't we lucky we got 'em?

Richard Ward played James' father Henry Evans. Henry was also the name of John Amos's character when he was introduced as Florida's husband on "Maude"

You're watching the asphalt grow!

Richard Ward played James' father Henry Evans. Henry was also the name of John Amos's character when he was introduced as Florida's husband on "Maude"

You're watching the asphalt grow!


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