Jimmie Walker on "Taking the Pie"
Clip: Season 4 Episode 4 | 1m 48s
Despite "Good Times" producer Norman Lear's wishes, Jimmie Walker was there to be funny.
Though producer Norman Lear intended his hit "Good Times" to be a family show with tender, sentimental moments, young actor Jimmie Walker was there to be funny. According to Jimmie, every sitcom needed a goofy, comedic player to "take the pie."
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Jimmie Walker on "Taking the Pie"
Clip: Season 4 Episode 4 | 1m 48s
Though producer Norman Lear intended his hit "Good Times" to be a family show with tender, sentimental moments, young actor Jimmie Walker was there to be funny. According to Jimmie, every sitcom needed a goofy, comedic player to "take the pie."
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