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John Amos, Ralph Carter, Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis, and Jimmie 'JJ' Walker in Good Times (1974)

Johnny Brown: Nathan Bookman • Mr. Bookman

Good Times

Johnny Brown credited as playing...

Nathan Bookman • Mr. Bookman

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  • Bookman: I don't believe it. Y'all done tricked me again.
  • Willona: No, we didn't trick you, honey.
  • [under her breath]
  • Willona: Thank you for the dollar, sucker.
  • Nathan Bookman: I'm appalled. I mean, the thought of a Christmas bonus never entered my mind.
  • Willona Evans: Oh, I'm glad, honey, 'cause it never entered our minds, either.
  • Bookman: Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute. Now, this ticket says "Come in costume". What am I supposed to do about a costume?
  • J.J.: Hey, Bookman, just grab a basketball, and you can come as the Harlem Globetrotters.

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