Three people who was mentioned on Good times who i never heard of because i - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-27-2004, 01:40 PM

was too young in the 70's.

Rosey Grier

Moms Mabley

Rona Barrett

I used to hear these people mentioned all the time and never knew who they were until i became a Magazine collector.

knl9674 · 08-31-2004, 01:01 PM

really? not even moms mabley? - she was a comedic icon. i dont know who the first you mentioned is - who makes reference to her and in what episode?

rbarett - wasn't she like a black news personality of the time? james use to call wologna that.

"uh oh. here comes the ronna barrett of the projects"

CCRYDER1968 · 08-31-2004, 01:34 PM

She was a white,very nasally "entertainment reporter".I wonder whatever happenned to her...

nerrad · 08-31-2004, 02:45 PM

Rosey Grier was a football player for the Rams.

TVFactFan · 08-31-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by knl9674
really? not even moms mabley? - she was a comedic icon. i dont know who the first you mentioned is - who makes reference to her and in what episode?

rbarett - wasn't she like a black news personality of the time? james use to call wologna that.

"uh oh. here comes the ronna barrett of the projects"

J.J made reference to Rosey Grier. Rosey Grier also guest starred on the Jeffersons.

CCRYDER1968 · 08-31-2004, 07:22 PM

Is Rosey's given name Roosevelt?I'm sure he must've been teased as "Rosey"

W.J. Griffin · 10-06-2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally posted by CCRYDER1968
Is Rosey's given name Roosevelt?I'm sure he must've been teased as "Rosey"

If you've seen pictures of Rosey Grier, they didn't tease him for long!

laneyday · 10-07-2004, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by W.J. Griffin
If you've seen pictures of Rosey Grier, they didn't tease him for long!

BigBroDee3x · 11-14-2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by CCRYDER1968
Is Rosey's given name Roosevelt?I'm sure he must've been teased as "Rosey"

Yes. Rosey is short for Roosevelt.

08-27-2004, 01:40 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	Three people who was mentioned on Good times who i never heard of because i was too young in the 70's. Rosey Grier Moms Mabley Rona Barrett I used to hear these people mentioned all the time and never knew who they were until i became a Magazine collector.

08-31-2004, 01:01 PM	#2
knl9674 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 18, 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 231	really? not even moms mabley? - she was a comedic icon. i dont know who the first you mentioned is - who makes reference to her and in what episode? rbarett - wasn't she like a black news personality of the time? james use to call wologna that. "uh oh. here comes the ronna barrett of the projects"

08-31-2004, 01:34 PM	#3
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	She was a white,very nasally "entertainment reporter".I wonder whatever happenned to her...

08-31-2004, 02:45 PM	#4
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Rosey Grier was a football player for the Rams.

08-31-2004, 07:22 PM	#6
CCRYDER1968 #1 Sitcom Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 15, 2000 Location: Chicago Posts: 438	Is Rosey's given name Roosevelt?I'm sure he must've been teased as "Rosey"