His problem didn't have anything to do with the GOOFINESS and The BLUE HAT like it should have, his problem was mainly with the way the J.J character dressed. He felt that the J.J character was dressed like a CHILD and not like someone who was a grown man which is why you saw the sudden disapperance of the turtle neck sweater at the start of season 4. His criticisms played a part in the maturing of the character in season 4. Anyone surprised?-LOL


Mike Douglas Show, 11/18/76

Jet Magazine, 9/9/76

Why would he have a problem with the goofiness? It was making him millions.

Why would he have a problem with the goofiness? It was making him millions.


He could have said-"Hey Alan, can you tone down the silliness of the J.J character a little like saying dynomite less and remove he blue hat.

He could have said-"Hey Alan, can you tone down the silliness of the J.J character a little like saying dynomite less and remove he blue hat.

Why tone down something that is putting money in your pocket?

Why tone down something that is putting money in your pocket?


Well if he didn't know to be funny without Looking and Acting crazy then he should have never decided to do a sitcom-lol

Well if he didn't know to be funny without Looking and Acting crazy then he should have never decided to do a sitcom-lol


He was a stand up comedian, not a professional actor. What did he know? Besides, who is going to turn down work?

He was a stand up comedian, not a professional actor. What did he know? Besides, who is going to turn down work?
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Jimmie & Gary Coleman have too much in common.

He was a stand up comedian, not a professional actor. What did he know? Besides, who is going to turn down work?


I'm just surprised that the way the J.J character dressed was the only thing that bothered him.

Ha!, remember Jimmie Walker was not one of the brightest people ever to exist on this planet. I think it is funny (actually, hilarious) that he had the audacity, to actually ask to have his character (that made him a house hold name at that time) to tone down the way he dressed!!!, how ridiculous!.
JJ (it was his mannerisms) NOT, the way he dressed, that made him look like a complete goof ball; dressed in a three, pieced suit (with a tie) and people would STILL point and laugh.


He said the J.J dressed like a child but if the character was still going to ACT like a Child then why change the wardrobe?-LOL

He was right though, his multi-colored shirts and hats were more suited to his personality and the fact that he was supposed to be an artist.