Good Times was very pivotal in my childhood growing up to see such a strong black family surviving in hard times but still loving and supporting each other was beautiful! I love her and the entire cast!!
Yeah she was arrogant and stuck on herself and she didn't have any talent . Belinda Tolbert from the Jeffersons had more than she did wearing all super tight jeans on the show I know she probably stank I didn't like her on the show use to over act her part
Yes we all so much thank you for sharing your wonderful platform with our true Earth Angel so kind and loving for Bernadette is like a dream girl come alive. The World has been wondering and waiting just to see her again. Even The Four Tops had to call out her name...
*Bernadette Stanis is a Legend* one of the pioneers of black beauty, acting and entertainment. Thelma will always be remembered, Good Times never stop.
@@queenelueme8946 I disagree. James wasn’t a powerful father. He was actually a big cry baby and Florida was a powerful mother. In fact, Florida even had to quit her job on account of Jame’s whining about losing his job and her working. They was still making it and instead of being grateful, he was being uncooperative and a menace and could see the family limited and suffering to what he could do for them. Which is very destructive and selfish. The whole family staying down on account of him. I was glad when he was cut from the script bcuz good things and advancements didn’t start happening for that family until he was gone. And Willona became a powerful mother when she adopted Penny. All of the women in Good Times were powerful and the men weren’t. Michael was powerful but that was bcuz he was a little kid and had his strong powerful mother there. Men don’t stay powerful when they pass into the adult years. Many of them become perverted and/or a menace over male pride. And truth, it was Florida and the women who pulled that show. Especially Florida. Not the men.
Nah. Cutting James out was the best thing he did for that show. What I liked about Good Times is how it featured the capabilities and importance of women.
Outstanding interview. I’am glad it wasn’t a fluff piece that would be forgettable, Bernadette (Thelma) really had something to say, and that was how Alzheimers Disease effected her Mother. More and more people are effected by it, so the more people are made aware of it, the more knowledgeable we are about it. I have had many customers who were effected, and my Brother was dealing with it, along with other health issues, before his death. I wanted to watch this interview, to see if i would learn something new going on in Bernadette’s life, and i was pleasantly surprised that she’s still in contact with her cast mates, and she has a cause that she believes in. Thanks for the memories, and thanks for the GOOD TIMES. ( An’t we lucky we got um, Good Times)
I grew up in Cabrini Greens projects in Chicago and I appreciated that the show represented life in the projects with a black family. I enjoyed listening to this interview.
@@jimmiemorrison6782 Only witches are ugly. What I'm trying to relay is in fact the way you live your life shows on the face. If you don't believe me , take a good look at an evil spirited person and them take a gander at the face. If that doesn't work, try watching The Wizard of Oz.
@Jason Lindsey ... I get what you're saying about the Christian life being connected to maintaining a youthful appearance. Part heredity, part blessing from the Lord, and part living a clean life in espousing Christian values, are all important factors, in my opinion.
Wow.... that interview was very educational. Thank you Mrs. Stanis for Good Times and the continued work you're doing with your Alzheimer's Organization.
I can appreciate her commentary regarding Alzheimer’s. My grandfather died from it 1/12/2022 on my birthday. Everything that she’s saying is so true regarding their mannerisms when they’re suffering from that disease. I always admired “Thelma!” Thanks Ms. Stanis
Bernadette Stanis still looks beautiful!!! and great she is doing well and doing other things in life after " Good Times". Good bless her and her career.
Yeah, I had a thing for, Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island and Barbara eden from I dream of genie, but Thelma Put those things in a closet and shut the door.
I like the way she sticks up for her mother and says when one of her caregivers claims her mother is difficult she defends her mother and gets rid of the caregiver
I was ten when "Good Times” made its debut in 1974 and for many of us pre-adolescent Black males of that era she was our first crush. Still looking AWESOME to this very day!
Wow yeah you're right queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine 🍷 she's going to be on a new sitcom on bet called the family business it's a drama she's going to be one of the main characters!!!
This was such a great video, because it was wonderful seeing Bernadette Stanis. She’s beautiful and I enjoyed hearing about her life after Good Times and that she actually loved the show and her character, that was refreshing to hear. It’s great that she still keeps up with the remaining cast members and that they’ve created a project together. May her life continue to be a blessing to her. I hope that she’ll keep us posted !!!!
I was born in 1966 and I always thought she was so pretty! As an American Indian I loved to watch. Still beautiful girl! You resonated to me as a young girl! Love ya kid! 😘
Love how she loves and appreciates the fact that she was blessed to be on the show. A lot of actors try to separate themselves from roles that the public identifies them by not being appreciative of the fact that they wouldn't be where they are without that role
Bernadette is still beautiful and fine!!! I've loved her and when she had a recurring role on adult swim's black jesus in 2016 she still was beautiful!!!
I was just looking up the connection between loss, esp. the loss of children, and dementia; Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. And to hear Ms. Stanis confirm that she too thought there was a link between the loss of her father and her mother's developing Alzheimer's was so serendipitous and heart warming. Thank you, Ms. Stanis for the good times and all that you continue to do ☺️!
My father died at 59 from prostate cancer. My mother, at 54, immediately had cognitive decline and was eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was traumatized by my father’s death. Mom passed at 70.
Jimmie Walker has stated that there there will never be another poor black family sitcom since 'Good Times',...and so far,...he's right. John Amos was only seven years older than Jimmie Walker, yet they played father and son on the show.
BernNadette Thelma Stanis your are Dy-no-mite!! I love your big heart and how thankful you are for the ones that helped you. I thank you for entertaining us for so many years. Here’s wishing you the very best!
Such a beautiful spirit, can’t wait for the Good Times doc 👍🏽and I’m glad she’s speaking on Alzheimer’s I read that science is making some progress in fighting the disease, I sure hope they find a cure
BernNadette looks fabulous..she’s an American treasure I hve an older sister frm tht generation n she reminds me soo much of my sister soo proud of her such a class act
Would love a documentary on Good Times. The cast may not have been super close, but they were all total professionals that made the show real, funny, touching and really great!
Thelma will FOREVER remain an American icon! However, a different colored wig rather than the blonde one which she is wearing would be far more flattering.
Miss bernadette is still beautiful and fine!!! Her name is bernadette before you try and talk about someone's hair get your facts straight!!! Her hair is beautiful!!!
I would sing that song so loud keeping your head above water. Never new this song would play such a role in my life. Survival. Loved this movie. Sorry to hear about your Dad and Mom they raised a beautiful daughter. Now you are raising a beautiful daughter as well.
Me too bernadette is beautiful and multitalented she has been on love boat/the parent hood and much more she's an author a mother a wife she's just amazing and blessed hard to believe she's the age she is she looks in her 30s!!!
She looks incredible!! Her beauty starts from the inside out💙
I agree. She is truly an all around beauty.
Yea still great looking
She grows an AFRO. 😂😂😂
Beyond her lasting beauty, just listen to her. She is just so sincere, down to earth, and humble - it's amazing.
This lady has always been a class act.
She knew how to play THELMA - and she was all you wanted THELMA to be. God bless!
yes she has, great comment
Good Times was very pivotal in my childhood growing up to see such a strong black family surviving in hard times but still loving and supporting each other was beautiful! I love her and the entire cast!!
Yeah my favorite was buffalo butt
Yeah she was arrogant and stuck on herself and she didn't have any talent . Belinda Tolbert from the Jeffersons had more than she did wearing all super tight jeans on the show I know she probably stank I didn't like her on the show use to over act her part
Absolutely 💯 ❤
I was in awe of her beauty on Good Times and Ms Stanis has aged incredibly well. Plus she is a genuinely nice lady.
She's still a beauty. That smile is perfection, my goodness!!
Thank you for giving this icon a platform, she's an important trailblazer and I appreciate any exposure that she gets, so thanks for this!
Yes we all so much thank you for sharing your wonderful platform with our true Earth Angel so kind and loving for Bernadette is like a dream girl come alive. The World has been wondering and waiting just to see her again.
Even The Four Tops had to call out her name...
*Bernadette Stanis is a Legend* one of the pioneers of black beauty, acting and entertainment. Thelma will always be remembered, Good Times never stop.
What she just said about Alzheimers (dementia), just changed my life, and brought tears to my eyes. What Beautiful Soul she is.
Thelma was lovely, classy, and graceful. God Bless you, BernNadette/Thelma!
The worst thing Norman Lear did was kill off James character, Ms Stanis still beautiful
Norman Lear killed James because he knew just how powerful a black family and father is and was to a community and village
They have always been afraid of any black man who stand up for himself and doesn't fall for their B.S.
@@queenelueme8946 I disagree. James wasn’t a powerful father. He was actually a big cry baby and Florida was a powerful mother. In fact, Florida even had to quit her job on account of Jame’s whining about losing his job and her working. They was still making it and instead of being grateful, he was being uncooperative and a menace and could see the family limited and suffering to what he could do for them. Which is very destructive and selfish. The whole family staying down on account of him. I was glad when he was cut from the script bcuz good things and advancements didn’t start happening for that family until he was gone.
And Willona became a powerful mother when she adopted Penny. All of the women in Good Times were powerful and the men weren’t. Michael was powerful but that was bcuz he was a little kid and had his strong powerful mother there. Men don’t stay powerful when they pass into the adult years. Many of them become perverted and/or a menace over male pride. And truth, it was Florida and the women who pulled that show. Especially Florida. Not the men.
Nah. Cutting James out was the best thing he did for that show. What I liked about Good Times is how it featured the capabilities and importance of women.
John Amos was becoming too much to deal with, even he later admitted that
Ms Stanis is timeless and John Amos made good times must watch
Outstanding interview. I’am glad it wasn’t a fluff piece that would be forgettable, Bernadette (Thelma) really had something to say, and that was how Alzheimers Disease effected her Mother. More and more people are effected by it, so the more people are made aware of it, the more knowledgeable we are about it. I have had many customers who were effected, and my Brother was dealing with it, along with other health issues, before his death. I wanted to watch this interview, to see if i would learn something new going on in Bernadette’s life, and i was pleasantly surprised that she’s still in contact with her cast mates, and she has a cause that she believes in. Thanks for the memories, and thanks for the GOOD TIMES. ( An’t we lucky we got um, Good Times)
I grew up in Cabrini Greens projects in Chicago and I appreciated that the show represented life in the projects with a black family. I enjoyed listening to this interview.
Whew! I’ve been watching Candyman a little too much recently 😳
I love hearing that this show helped ease life for you a little growing up.
Ditto that 500 w Oak.
This woman still is a beauty and I watch her daily because “Good Times” is one of my favorite shows!!! I have all seasons on DVD 📀
I bought the dvd set a few weeks ago. I been watching them daily since.
@@rashodlewis2918 when I tell you I go to sleep to it I do it gives me a Happy feeling inside!!!
@@rashodlewis2918 enjoy 😉
@@redbone8844 😁 you do the same!
let me borrow it
This is a true where are they now, So nice to see the flowers given to Esther Roller. That behind the scenes will be a must watch💚
She's just as beautiful these many years later. Must be living a Christian life.
Bless all of them especially the ones that have gone on.
Jason Lindsey, Christian life?
What does that have to do with her beauty?
So, you're ugly if you're not living a Christian life?
Yuck!
@@jimmiemorrison6782 Only witches are ugly.
What I'm trying to relay is in fact the way you live your life shows on the face.
If you don't believe me , take a good look at an evil spirited person and them take a gander at the face.
If that doesn't work, try watching The Wizard of Oz.
@@jasonlindsey9946 hmmm
@Jason Lindsey ... I get what you're saying about the Christian life being connected to maintaining a youthful appearance. Part heredity, part blessing from the Lord, and part living a clean life in espousing Christian values, are all important factors, in my opinion.
@@jimmiemorrison6782 relax, relate release.
This is a 67-year old woman and I can't believe I STILL have a crush on her. She's still one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen.
Agreed and queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine in the summertime 🍷!!!
You're not alone in that I had such a crush on her when I watched it as a young kid and man she's still beautiful inside and out
When Good Times debuted back in the day, all us boys in my school had a crush on her. So beautiful.
I'd choose sister bernadette over halle berry anyday
Still got a crush. I just can't beleive how fine she is still!
Bernadette/Thelma was an honorable daughter, great actress (still is), and an all around beautiful person! :-)
Wow.... that interview was very educational.
Thank you Mrs. Stanis for Good Times and the continued work you're doing with your Alzheimer's Organization.
She is still beautiful!
Can't believe this beautiful woman is almost 70!
I can appreciate her commentary regarding Alzheimer’s. My grandfather died from it 1/12/2022 on my birthday. Everything that she’s saying is so true regarding their mannerisms when they’re suffering from that disease. I always admired “Thelma!” Thanks Ms. Stanis
Sorry, for the loss of your grandfather.
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Thank you 🙏🏾
Bernadette Stanis still looks beautiful!!! and great she is doing well and doing other things in life after " Good Times". Good bless her and her career.
beautiful lady, warmth and affection just pours out of her. she cherishes her past and what it allowed her to do in her life after the show 😘😘😘😘😘
She was one of my role models when they were shoving Farrah down our throats… Thank you for that! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 And she still has an amazing smile! 🥰🥰🥰
Yet, she is wearing blonde hair.
She looks fabulous!
Who did not like Thelma? Every man in the country was looking at Thelma. Possibly one of the sexiest woman TV, period.
you said every man in the country was looking at her i think every man in the world at the time...
Im still looking...
True. Me and my family and best friend met her 12 years ago at the Circle of Sisters and she's very down to earth and classy
I love Thelma, a wonderful role model for young girls. So classy.
Yeah, I had a thing for, Mary Anne from Gilligan's Island and Barbara eden from I dream of genie, but Thelma
Put those things in a closet and shut the door.
She still beautiful today right now at this moment 🥰🥰🥰
I'd choose bernadette over halle berry anyday bernadette is still fine as wine 🍷!!!
What do you mean," you'd choose over Halle"? You're a female. Choose her to do what?
@@TheSpiritofTruthEMIII i know i mean she's more beautiful!!!
@@angeljohnson7802
😉oh, my bad. 👍
@@TheSpiritofTruthEMIII 29 you on it! 😆 some guys are named angel though, but man
When you said choose her to do what, classic
I’ve met her several times and she’s so sweet and down to earth. Plus, she still looks great after all these years.
I like the way she sticks up for her mother and says when one of her caregivers claims her mother is difficult she defends her mother and gets rid of the caregiver
Beautiful she took care of her Mom and how she was explaining alzheimer's and how to help the person, and to be kind!
I was ten when "Good Times” made its debut in 1974 and for many of us pre-adolescent Black males of that era she was our first crush. Still looking AWESOME to this very day!
Wow yeah you're right queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine 🍷 she's going to be on a new sitcom on bet called the family business it's a drama she's going to be one of the main characters!!!
It's nice she formed a foundation
Based after what she personally experienced caring for her mom.
This was such a great video, because it was wonderful seeing Bernadette Stanis. She’s beautiful and I enjoyed hearing about her life after Good Times and that she actually loved the show and her character, that was refreshing to hear. It’s great that she still keeps up with the remaining cast members and that they’ve created a project together. May her life continue to be a blessing to her. I hope that she’ll keep us posted !!!!
I was born in 1966 and I always thought she was so pretty! As an American Indian I loved to watch. Still beautiful girl! You resonated to me as a young girl! Love ya kid! 😘
I learned so much about Alzheimer's disease from this short little clip than I have ever received. She is amazing
Eating a lot of sugar can cause Alzheimer's disease.
I still have a huge crush on her to this day. Definition of beautiful in my opinion.
Agreed
She's stunningly beautiful! Love watching her on Good Times. Great show!
Love how she loves and appreciates the fact that she was blessed to be on the show. A lot of actors try to separate themselves from roles that the public identifies them by not being appreciative of the fact that they wouldn't be where they are without that role
Thelma, looked truly radiant...
Bernadette is beautiful and fine!!!
Wonderful Interview! So proud of her! Thank you for sharing with us your personal journey with your Mom facing Alzheimers. God Bless You.
She’s so sweet!!!!🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️
I was most honored to meet her and get her autographed copy of one of her books she’s an amazing woman Blessings‼️
Bernadette is beautiful and fine loved her when she played as tk's mother on parent hood!!!
She's still awesome! A very special sister!
Love this beautiful Black Queen She's right up their with Mothers Pam Grier & Jayne Kennedy role into 1!
I've had a crush on BernNadette Stanis since I was a kid. She is still so beautiful and friendly. Lovely aura.
Bernadette is still beautiful and fine!!! I've loved her and when she had a recurring role on adult swim's black jesus in 2016 she still was beautiful!!!
That was a great interview, very informative and BernaNadette looks great.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her!!!!The Evans family meant the world to many!❤🕊
I still watch Good times
@@sheilaharris2869 🙋🏽♀️💯
I was just looking up the connection between loss, esp. the loss of children, and dementia; Alzheimer's is a type of dementia. And to hear Ms. Stanis confirm that she too thought there was a link between the loss of her father and her mother's developing Alzheimer's was so serendipitous and heart warming. Thank you, Ms. Stanis for the good times and all that you continue to do ☺️!
Wow... That is so sad... My condolences n gratitude to her for sticking by her mom... it's inspiring
Wow! Beautiful and classy as ever! Thank you for remembering “Thelma”
This woman is almost 70 years old. Wow
What?! She looks amazing! She takes good care of herself!
@@janinecox256 she sure does!
She said that she drinks only water.
Much love to Thelma!!!! Next to Sanford and Son, this sitcom was 👌🏿 AWESOME!!! Norman Lear was a genius!!! Nothing but the best for Ms. Stanis!!!!
Thank you for alllowing Ms. Stanis to share her mother's story. I am happy to learn about other aspects of her work.
Bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine!!! 🍷
Dad passed from Dementia 5 years ago......Much respect
Sorry, for the loss of your dad.
Still love this women❤️
Who U Tellin'!
DANG!!!!! Thelma still POPPN!!! I like most young black men back in the 70's had a MAJOR CRUSH ON HER!!
My father died at 59 from prostate cancer. My mother, at 54, immediately had cognitive decline and was eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was traumatized by my father’s death. Mom passed at 70.
MS Stanis looks better with age,glad to see most of the characters still around.
Strong woman, strong woman.
Jimmie Walker has stated that there there will never be another poor black family sitcom since 'Good Times',...and so far,...he's right.
John Amos was only seven years older than Jimmie Walker, yet they played father and son on the show.
She still looks amazing . So beautiful
Thanks for sharing it’s so much to learn about this disease. Learn something new everyday.
Wow….She looks amazing!
Thelma sooo beautiful
She’s 68 years old. 😮
Just looked her up on Wikipedia.
Has a net worth of $6 Million
She was married from 1974-1978 to Thomas Fauntleroy.
Thank you for sharing. Still one of my favorite shows airing.
BernNadette Thelma Stanis your are Dy-no-mite!! I love your big heart and how thankful you are for the ones that helped you. I thank you for entertaining us for so many years. Here’s wishing you the very best!
Very enlightening interview!
She looks gorgeous! She'll never be forgotten.
So sweet of her to take care of her Mom for 8 years. I'm so glad that she said that they say things they don't mean 💘
OMG!!! Still look beautiful......And i'm still in LOVE with BernNadette Stanis
and i'm still a FAN for LIFE OF THE GOODTIMES SHOW:)
Oh wow that last sentence was really good information. My cousin just passed away from that and she was violent.
She's still so beautiful ! Never missed an episode of Good Times ! 👍😊😊
Wow. She looks great!
Still a beautiful woman... 🙄
Yes she is ♥️
@@LRM724 Yes,oh,yes!
Love the show
Hard to believe bernadette is the age she is (in her 50s)she looks in her 30s!!!
She is so beautiful.....I enjoyed this interview. I look forward to seeing her documentary.....I hope they include Janet Jackson. God bless her.
Such a beautiful spirit, can’t wait for the Good Times doc 👍🏽and I’m glad she’s speaking on Alzheimer’s I read that science is making some progress in fighting the disease, I sure hope they find a cure
What a beautiful interview
Bernadette Stanis is one of thee most Beautiful women to ever walk this earth. Also classy
Agreed
I love this Lady. She is my all time favorite person. Good Times was always my show to watch after school. Really "good times".
So much love to u Thelma ❤⚘😍
@Angel Johnson Truth has been Told 👍
She is just a beautiful lady. A total lady!!!
BernNadette looks fabulous..she’s an American treasure I hve an older sister frm tht generation n she reminds me soo much of my sister soo proud of her such a class act
Every man wanted her and every woman wanted to be her!
For real for real!!!
She was and is still a beautiful woman today.
Would love a documentary on Good Times. The cast may not have been super close, but they were all total professionals that made the show real, funny, touching and really great!
She’s hotter than a lot of females in their 20’s.
Bernadette is beautiful and fine!!!
Thelma will FOREVER remain an American icon! However, a different colored wig rather than the blonde one which she is wearing would be far more flattering.
Miss bernadette is still beautiful and fine!!! Her name is bernadette before you try and talk about someone's hair get your facts straight!!! Her hair is beautiful!!!
Bernette you are an amazing woman who made it a pleasure to watch the Show "Good Times" Thank you for the memories.
She's still beautiful and fine!!!
I would sing that song so loud keeping your head above water. Never new this song would play such a role in my life. Survival. Loved this movie. Sorry to hear about your Dad and Mom they raised a beautiful daughter. Now you are raising a beautiful daughter as well.
Wonderful interview.
Proud to say one of my best friends for life !!!! 🙏😘
Wow you know queen bernadette? Is she older or younger than you? She's still the most beautiful woman in the industry!!!
@@angholloway5091 we were together for years, we're still best of friends now. Love her to death...🎹🙏
@@billynunn9 oh ok and yeah queen bernadette is still beautiful and fine as wine in the summertime 🍷!!!!
Please understand how fine this woman was and still is
I always thought she was pretty and loved her on the show. BTW I just saw JJ in a commercial for something I forgot what. He's looking good too.
Good Times is still the best show on tv today 😌 Bern nadett Stanis is my TV sister in my head 🤗
Always loved her
Miss BernNadette is amazing. I always admired her when I was growing up, and I still do😊
Me too bernadette is beautiful and multitalented she has been on love boat/the parent hood and much more she's an author a mother a wife she's just amazing and blessed hard to believe she's the age she is she looks in her 30s!!!