From Good Times To Bad: Whatever Happened To The Cast Of Good Times?

J.J. Coins “Dyn-O-Mite!”

James Evans, Jr.—primarily known as J.J. on Good Times—was the eldest Evans kid on the show. He was arguably the most well-known character on the show, popularizing the catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!” which quickly caught on with viewers. Jimmie Walker, who played J.J., became a household name, especially for the way in which he portrayed the clownish antics of J.J.

While that became a premise for the comedic aspects of the show, not everyone agreed with the way the character was written. As a result, Walker was frequently at odds with his castmates, especially Rolle, because he felt that they didn’t support him and his newfound popularity.