Good Times Cast – Multi-Signed Framed Display

Featuring Esther Rolle, John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis & Ralph Carter
Authenticated by JSA – Full Letter of Authenticity (#BB93735)

This large-format framed display pays homage to the iconic 1970s sitcom Good Times, featuring a vibrant photo of the Evans family in a heartfelt embrace — one of the show’s most memorable promotional stills. The image is hand-signed by five principal cast members:

• John Amos – “James Evans Sr.”

• Esther Rolle – “Florida Evans” (signature on separate cut insert, “Sincerely, Esther Rolle”)

• Jimmie Walker – “JJ” (inscribed “JJ”)

• Bern Nadette Stanis – “Thelma”

• Ralph Carter – “Michael”

Each autograph is signed boldly in black or blue ink, placed cleanly across the characters’ respective positions in the photo. Rolle’s signature, obtained separately and matted in the lower section, is displayed between two additional color stills from the show and flanked by the Good Times logo graphics.

Item Details:

• Series: Good Times (CBS, 1974–1979)

• Autographs: 5 total — Esther Rolle, John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, Ralph Carter

• Authentication:

  • James Spence Authentication (JSA) Full Letter of Authenticity – Cert. #BB93735

  • LOA affixed to back of frame (dated Feb. 22, 2021)

• Medium: Color 11x14 photo signed directly; Esther Rolle cut signature matted

• Display Size: Approx. 26" × 26" framed

• Matting: Dual-tone beige and silver mats with crisp black wood frame

• Condition: Mint overall; signatures strong and well-preserved; archival framing intact

Cultural Significance:

Good Times broke ground as one of the first sitcoms to portray a Black family in an authentic, loving, and working-class light. Its powerful performances by John Amos and Esther Rolle, along with Jimmie Walker’s iconic catchphrase “Dy-no-mite!”, made it a pop-culture phenomenon still celebrated decades later.

Collector’s Notes:

• Esther Rolle passed away in 1998, making her signature increasingly scarce.

• Complete five-signature cast pieces like this one are exceedingly uncommon, particularly with matching authentication and Rolle’s autograph professionally integrated into the display.

• Professionally assembled with museum-quality framing and matting.