While in character, the actor used comedy to broach the subject of bigotry ... stolen the show with his hijinks in Good Times, but Esther Rolle’s the heart and soul of the sitcom.

Hemsley (as George Jefferson) in the CBS television situation comedy, THE JEFFERSONS ... who played Florida’s (Esther Rolle) best friend and neighbor Willona Woods on Good Times.

1. Esther Rolle An award-winning actress best known for her role as Florida Evans on Good Times, Esther Rolle brought grace and strength to her performances. She was a proud member of Zeta Phi ...

In these songs, I examine my thoughts and behavior patterns,” she said of the new album. While “want ... explore other themes including fear. Esther Rose wrote “New Bad” and worked ...

By Zoe G. Phillips Dave Chappelle won best comedy album at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, his third win in a row in the category and sixth win overall. The Recording Academy presented the comedy ...

Yellow Springs-based comedian Dave Chappelle won his sixth Grammy and third in a row for best comedy album Sunday at the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Chappelle won for “The Dreamer,” which ...

says the album will be the “first, last and only recording of Gilbert’s original standup comedy,” in part, because her husband “didn’t update his act much… He was still doing jokes ...

Dara, who previously worked as national director of top 40 radio promotion at Interscope Records, says the album will be the “first, last and only recording of Gilbert’s original standup comedy,” in ...

He talked to us about his bumpy ride on Good Times, working with co-stars Esther Rolle and Jimmie Walker ... Although I had written comedy and performed on a local television show, Lohman ...

Dave Chappelle won best comedy album at the 2025 Grammys on Sunday, his third win in a row in the category and sixth win overall. The Recording Academy presented the comedy album trophy during the ...

From his debut album to DtMF, see our Billboard editors' rankings. From joining a church choir at five years old to uploading his songs on SoundCloud to signing with Rimas Entertainment ...