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nerrad · 04-09-2004, 02:30 PM

Wasn't Fungirl, the young girl in the wheelchair, his daughter? I remember reading that on another site.

Also, he was a pretty funny impersonator. I can when they were raising money for Wanda, he impersonated Ed Sullivan and Wolfman Jack. Funny thing is, What's happeneing had the real thing when he appeared in the Rockers episode. I wonder why GT couldn't get him?

I also read where he was on a show called Laugh-In or something to the effect. I can remember his wife being in "Which way is up"?

How did y'all like his character?

TVFactFan · 04-09-2004, 04:43 PM

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Originally posted by nerrad
Wasn't Fungirl, the young girl in the wheelchair, his daughter? I remember reading that on another site.

Also, he was a pretty funny impersonator. I can when they were raising money for Wanda, he impersonated Ed Sullivan and Wolfman Jack. Funny thing is, What's happeneing had the real thing when he appeared in the Rockers episode. I wonder why GT couldn't get him?

I also read where he was on a show called Laugh-In or something to the effect. I can remember his wife being in "Which way is up"?

How did y'all like his character?

Yes the girl who played fungirl was his real life daughter.

vashti1999 · 04-10-2004, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by nerrad
How did y'all like his character?

I didn't. I saw him as a sitcom device, the fat janitor/landlord for the Evans' to be at odds with to move away from more topical issues. The less Bookman, the better.

TVFactFan · 04-10-2004, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
I didn't. I saw him as a sitcom device, the fat janitor/landlord for the Evans' to be at odds with to move away from more topical issues. The less Bookman, the better.

That's how I feel about Ralph the Doorman on theJeffersons-LOL

Jrnygrl · 04-10-2004, 02:25 AM

Believe it or not Johnny Brown who played "Bookman," was a stand up comedian back in the late 60's, and if I'm not mistaken did appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. He also made appearances on Laugh In as did a lot of other young entertainers starting out in the business.

jamesanthony · 04-10-2004, 03:41 PM

Hey jrnygrl

You're right. Johnny Brown (aka Bookman) was on Laugh-In in the early 1970s. I didn't mind him on Good Times. His wife was a really ugly and obnoxious individual though and ran him into the ground with her attitude. Really explains why he overcompensated by trying to boss the tenants around.

marvin g · 04-12-2004, 10:46 PM

Yeah Johnny Brown's been around for years!!! It's nice to see he's still around! I believe at one point in his career he had a alcohol problem.

Jefffalan · 09-26-2004, 03:43 PM

Johnny Brown, who played Bookman, was interviewed on the E Good Times special. He seemed like one of the most down-to-earth actors I've ever seen. He was talking about how rewarding his experiences on Good Times were and how lucky he was to have been a part of the show. He just seemed so layed back and genuine. Real nice guy.

alienkattuk · 07-04-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

Wasn't Fungirl, the young girl in the wheelchair, his daughter? I remember reading that on another site.

Also, he was a pretty funny impersonator. I can when they were raising money for Wanda, he impersonated Ed Sullivan and Wolfman Jack. Funny thing is, What's happeneing had the real thing when he appeared in the Rockers episode. I wonder why GT couldn't get him?

I also read where he was on a show called Laugh-In or something to the effect. I can remember his wife being in "Which way is up"?

How did y'all like his character?

I like Bookman very much.

this past weekend, I recently saw The Rent Party, the very last episode with John Amos.

I was quite impressed with his impressions of the other stars. He is a real talent.

I loved his Wolfman Jack.

TVFactFan · 07-05-2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alienkattuk

I like Bookman very much.

this past weekend, I recently saw The Rent Party, the very last episode with John Amos.

I was quite impressed with his impressions of the other stars. He is a real talent.

I loved his Wolfman Jack.

The things that Bookman did on stage in the episode Rent Party is the things he did on the Flip Wilson Show before Good Times was on CBS

04-09-2004, 02:30 PM	#1
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Bookman questions Wasn't Fungirl, the young girl in the wheelchair, his daughter? I remember reading that on another site. Also, he was a pretty funny impersonator. I can when they were raising money for Wanda, he impersonated Ed Sullivan and Wolfman Jack. Funny thing is, What's happeneing had the real thing when he appeared in the Rockers episode. I wonder why GT couldn't get him? I also read where he was on a show called Laugh-In or something to the effect. I can remember his wife being in "Which way is up"? How did y'all like his character?

09-26-2004, 03:43 PM	#8
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	Johnny Brown, who played Bookman, was interviewed on the E Good Times special. He seemed like one of the most down-to-earth actors I've ever seen. He was talking about how rewarding his experiences on Good Times were and how lucky he was to have been a part of the show. He just seemed so layed back and genuine. Real nice guy.
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04-10-2004, 02:25 AM	#5
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Believe it or not Johnny Brown who played "Bookman," was a stand up comedian back in the late 60's, and if I'm not mistaken did appear on The Ed Sullivan Show. He also made appearances on Laugh In as did a lot of other young entertainers starting out in the business.

04-10-2004, 03:41 PM	#6
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	Hey jrnygrl You're right. Johnny Brown (aka Bookman) was on Laugh-In in the early 1970s. I didn't mind him on Good Times. His wife was a really ugly and obnoxious individual though and ran him into the ground with her attitude. Really explains why he overcompensated by trying to boss the tenants around.

04-12-2004, 10:46 PM	#7
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	Yeah Johnny Brown's been around for years!!! It's nice to see he's still around! I believe at one point in his career he had a alcohol problem.