Jimmie had the entire nation rocking with laughter at his character j. It also inspired a top 10 single, dynomite, by one. Raised in the south bronx projects, jimmie walker made his way out of the. Dyn omite good times, bad times, our times by walker, jimmie author 20 compact disc on. He has penned a memoir titled, you guessed it, dynomite.
Walker was the breakout star, and his catchphrase, dyn omite which lear dismissed as a non sequitur propelled the show into a hit. Jimmie walker talking about his new book dynomite at barnes. Performing in small clubs alongside friends such as richard pryor, freddie prinze, david brenner, and richard lewis. In 2010, walker made a cameo appearance in the movie big money rustlas.
Jimmie walker was raised in a violent and abusive home in the bronx. Walker was the first successful young black sitcom star, and his catchphrase dyn omite. He saw sudden and enormous fame in everything from comic. Who couldnt remember jimmie walkers famous character on the popular 70s sitcom, j.
Good times, bad times, our times a memoir, was published. Let me just say i laughed my as off reading this book. Dynomite good times, bad times, our timesa memoir by. Walker has written a book about his life and career. He eventually released one standup comedy album during the height of his good times popularity. Good times jimmie walker on 70s racial humor and hanging with letterman and leno when they were friends. In 2012, walker announced the release of his official app developed by monty goulet for ios.
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