Good Times
The Black Shows Norman Lear Changed TV Culture With
The highly respected television producer and writer Norman Lear died at the age of 101 earlier this week, leaving behind a storied body of work which includes prominent Black sitcoms such as "Good Times" & "The Jeffersons".
‘Good Times’ Actor Johnny Brown Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Merritt / Getty Johnny Brown made his mark in the industry via his role as building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the hit series Good Times after establishing himself as a singer. According to one of his children, Brown suddenly passed away after going into the hospital for a routine checkup. The Hollywood Reporter shared details of Brown’s passing after listing an Instagram post from Brown’s daughter, Sharon Catherine Brown, along with a statement that we’ll share below. From Instagram: Johnny Brown June 11, 1937 – March 2, 2022 Our family is devastated. Devastated. Devastated. Beyond heartbroken. Barely able to breathe. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time because we need a minute to process the unthinkable. To articulate the depths of ...
