Ralph Carter Talks Journey to Television | Good Times 50: Still Golden
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- In a digital-exclusive interview with TV One to celebrate the 50th anniversary of GOOD TIMES, veteran actor Ralph Carter (Michael Evans) discusses everything from his Brooklyn childhood to his early theatre days, and how he landed his role on the iconic 70’s sitcom. WATCH our Good Times 3-day mega anniversary marathon starting Friday, Feb. 9 at 9p/8c only on TV One! Visit tvone.tv/ for more.
My mother and Ralph's mother went to the same church in Brooklyn and became friends (both named Sis. Carter). When my mother passed away, at her funeral, Ralph sang her favorite song, Precious Lord and it was so beautiful. 40 years later, I want to say Ralph, thank you, thank you, thank you.
That's wonderful
Awesome memory ☺️ thanks so much for sharing ❤️ it made me smile 😊 past is Always bittersweet..... Eitherway best life positive wishes continuing from DuuuuuuvvvvvvvvaaaaaLLLLLLLL county jax fl USA
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U looks bad
I didn’t realize that he was such an accomplished young actor at that time.
Me either
Right
Yea they had to borrow him broadway the early years of Good Times. He was in "The Raisin in the Sun" Broadway play.
Would love to see him in Raisin😊
He was also a talented singer.
Ralph (Michael) broke down so much about his life, that I didn't even know, in 3 minutes. That's why he my main man, good job brother! 🤛🏽
completely agree!
A lot of people have no idea how accomplished he was BEFORE he got to Good Times. There are videos of him performing as a child on CZcams.
I loved listening to Ralph’s story. He really turned out to be quite the classy gentleman.
He looks pretty old here and he was the youngest
@@deloresredman4792???🤔🤔
I still see young Michael in his eyes.
That will never go away.
No frr micheal was fine ash 😭
Cap and cope. He looks sick.
How did this guy wind up looking like a homeless drug user?
Sad.
Haha FACTS. He still looks like a kid by the eyes
My first thought 💯
I see bloodshot😂
I met Mr. Carter a few years ago in Harlem. He's one of the nicest, most approachable people.
He is one of the most hilarious as well!!!
I L0VE hearing him speak. Hes so eloquent and regale.
I'm so glad to have found this comment and didn't have to go far seeking it. I could listen to him speak all day.
"Thelma! Boy, is a white racist word!"😃😁
I was going to say the same thing. I know he has so many wonderful stories to tell. 🙂
Very much so.
Seems so peaceful ❤
The way he speaks, its like poetry, extremely eloquent and leaves you wanting to hear more of his wisdom
Glad to see him again. Love his Character Michael Evens, Smart, Intelligent and proud. Amen.❤❤❤❤
I met Mr. Carter on a flight when I was a flight attendant about 17 years ago. He was the most humble, kind and friendly person! It was truly a pleasure to meet and serve him on that long flight from LA to NY. I still have his autograph on my flight manifest lol.
YOUR flight manifest?
@@HardCold-Alquan meaning the paperwork that is given to a FA by the gate agent letting you know who's on the flight by name and seat number, the breakdown of the number children and adults on board, the flight time, gate number at the next airport, etc., so yes, it's MY flight manifest. The information is not able to be used for any other flight again in the future because of the chances of those exact people, exact weather conditions, and/or anything else that would be the exact same as the original and that's MUCH less than the one percent.
@@Nille0212 YOURS suggests that you own it.
@@HardCold-Alquan it's in my possession so I do own it. It's typically thrown away or recycled after each flight so it's not something that I stole. Out of everything I said about how much I enjoyed the experience of meeting him, THAT'S what you're talking about?😂😂😂 Boy people can be petty. 😂😂😂 Would you prefer that I say "...the flight manifest that's given to the lead flight attendant before the door is closed and is thrown away after that leg of the day, so it wasn't a problem that I had him autograph it for me..."? Or was the REAL reason for that question because of my profile picture; because I couldn't possibly own a plane, could I? Even though there's plenty of people who look like me who do. 🙄🙄🙄
Were you working on a jumbo jet?😂
Well spoken brotha. Thanks for the memories brotha Ralph.
Indeed ☑️
Yes, he's well spoken.
Bernadette aged extremely well. You can tell she took very good care of herself.
For 70, i would agree....She was in S4 of "The Family Business".....i like her in the role..
Miss bernadette is In her 60s but she looks in her 30s!!!!
@@AngelHoll She's actually in her 70s. She's older than Ralph but looks younger
@@hardren101 Right. She's always been a beauty
@AngelHoll She looks nice, but I don't know about her looking like she's in her 30s lol maybe 50s
Ralph is one of the nicest celebrities I've met. He's very kind and down-to-earth. I always speak to him at the NBTF in Winston-Salem, NC.
That's where I met him, too!!! He was such a nice guy.
Ralph Carter is such a well-spoken brother. I'd love to see a longer interview of his. He looks like he's doing well.😊
Man Ralph worked with some Giants good to see him as an OG Original Gentleman
Ralph has family in VA and I had the honor of meeting him twice. Once in 86 when he came to my hs. The second was when I was a server at a wedding reception and he was a cousin of the bride. He sung You and I. It was beautiful 😊😊
Kennedy HS Suffolk?
@@DeepCover757 Yes, John F. Kennedy
Good times is an iconic show
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Much respect to you Mr. Ralph Carter!!
Very interesting to find out that he was good friends with Haywood Nelson & Laurence Fishburne; how ironic that Haywood screen tested and was hired for the role of Michael originally but was replaced by Ralph, who was at the time a cast member in the Broadway musical “Raisin”. Norman Lear offered to buy out his contract so he could be available to take the part, but while his contract was being negotiated, Laurence Fishburne temporarily filled the role of Michael during initial rehearsals for “Good Times”.
Wow 😍 Amazing info ℹ️💯
Wow! It’s fascinating to imagine what Haywood & Laurence would’ve done with the role of Michael. I love the sense of community he had with all his fellow actors.
It's really fun as an actor to be in a situation where your friends act also and yall can all fit in the same available roles, audition together, travel together, etc.
But what if Fishburne had played Michael. Would he have been a better militant midget?
I remember Laurence Fishburne in Cornbread Earl and Me
One thing I always loved about Helen Martin and Albert Reed: they were both hilarious on Good Times. I loved Helen Martin's "Weeping Wanda" and Mr. Reed's "absolutely honest Alderman Fred C. Davis."
Yes, and you too Wyomia lol
@@lecuyerdooley1084I swear he used every W name in the book! How about when he called her Wyoming? 😂 What made it so funny was that he always said it with such conviction and a straight face too! 😂😂😂😂
Wanda could weep over anything! She was so wonderful. Alderman Davis could really screw up the name of Willette, Waggoneer, I mean, Willona. @@hotgritz4sho
Boy, Alderman Davis could really botch Willona's name. I remember him calling her Winnecta, Winifred, and even Waldorf-Astoria! @@lecuyerdooley1084
@@lecuyerdooley1084😂😂😂😂😂
Such a Talented actor.
Good Times was must see tv. 😊
Wow...My Life! Ralph Carter came to my 25th Birthday party. I'll never forget it!
Hey! I recognized your name from your comments on Bewitched. When did Ralph Carter go to your 25th birthday party? Did you get to talk to him? Inquiring minds want to know!
I attended Los Angeles City College with Ralph. He is a very well studied historian. A great person🎉
I always thought he went to Pratt Institute.
I met Mike also not at LACC but in that area and he was such a nice person. I also saw him again in LA but he was visiting my neighbor I have nothing but great memories of him.
Laurence Fishburne lived in my bldg in the late 70s n one day Ralph Carter came over to visit him. I spoke to Larry casually from time to time. He was also my brothers friend. So I knocked on Larry’s door n got a picture with Ralph that Larry took. Then Ralph took one of me n Larry. Ralph was about 16. I was 13.
Post it!
Awesome story! 😎💯✌🏽
Ha ha Larry. He got mad when Camron called him Larry.
@hatshepsutiv informally we all called him Larry., friends, neighbors, etc. Professionally he uses Laurence .
@SteelerzReignSupremeII idgaf if you believe me or not. Go ask Ralph or Larry about Patio Gardens, Brooklyn NY if u want. Larry lived there n Ralph visited him.
It's good to see Ralph doing well 😊
I met him when young. I was in shock, I couldn't speak. Full Force told me all day that Ralph Carter will be here. I didn't believe them. I waited all day and finally "Michael from Good Times" was there shaking my hand. One of the best days of my life.
Was amazed at Ralph's acting ability at such a young age. Hope your well Ralph at thanks for all the great TV memories..
I thought he was so cute when I was growing up watching Good Times 💛
I always thought he was gay
@@cauliflowerpower41Ralph Carter has a wife and several children.
So cute 🥰
And if he was, What difference would it matter? He was an amazing actor! It's 2024, why are people so caught up in other people's sexual preference? @@cauliflowerpower41
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc- wife and children🤔. Really??
He certainly was the cutest “Mike Evans” child actor.
I spent a day in Harlem with Ralph back in the 1990s. What a smart, classy, and gentle man he is. Much respect for this profile.
He was always very well spoken. Glad to see he's still around. I always do a Good Times Up All Nite marathon every now and then.
Yeah he was always well spoken..Even as a kid
I love Ralph! Such a great person! One of the kindest and nicest people I have ever met and knew!
I never felt alone with Good Times...it was like they were my family as well as a lot of other African American shows. Seems as if all brothers and sisters should feel the same way!
Thank you for sharing your talents, Ralph. Still enjoy seeing young Michael Evans on the screen on nightly broadcasts.
This ALMOST brings Me to Tears. 50 Years, and I'm 50 Years Old and This Show was my Childhood. So Glad to See Ralph is STILL with US...J.J. and Thelma, Too.
He’s only 4 years older than me. I’m glad he still alive and I pray he’s doing OK. I love his jacket💞🙏🏾💐
He like 30 years older than me & same glad he's still alive & well. Had to Google how old he is I thought he was older
He's not poor by any imagination. He just dresses with an eccentric flair. 😃 🍀 💐
Yeah he is 4 years older than me as well . He a cool dude but he is not aging well . Let’s keep it 100 . I hope it’s not a illness
He's alive but he does not look well! In his 60s, the brother looks like he's in his 80s. I'm not trying to be unkind; I'm being real. I DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIM.
@@lw5592 Let’s pray for him . I turn 59 in April so he is only a few years older than me
Love you Happy 50 th Añniversary. Met you many times U am a Brookynite. What I like about you most is , you are so approachable , intelligent and down to earth .
They still look great!
No he doesn’t
@@TheloniousJackson🤣🤣🤣🤣
@TheloniousJackson am sure you have not aged well so be nice.
I heard that Michael has aids.Altho he's been married,I also heard he was gay.@@TheloniousJackson
@@TheloniousJackson You don’t know a person’s life. Their struggles. Their pain. Their triumphs. Their medical history. Everyone ages differently. I’d rather celebrate his remarkable talent and the fact that he’s STILL with us and speaking in his clear mind. The visuals are irrelevant.
Michael Evans singing You and I @keith&thelma's wedding was one of the most beautiful and nostalgic moments in tv... and he sung the mess outta that song 🎶
Thank you for the fond memories
Very Articulate, very well spoken and very confident. Mr. Ralph was a great actor and seems to be an even greater human being.
He Looks Good! Always looked forward to watching the show! Thank you for all the memories!
***I love Ralph Carter, he is full of wit and is extremely well spoken. Great interview!!***
Ralph grew up near me in Brooklyn..although we never met, I was proud to say he was a neighbor..
Happy 50th Anniversary Good Times …one of my favorite sitcoms of all time….still watch the reruns today!
Wow, glad to see him still around!
He has a soothing speaking voice.
He has a beautiful spirit.
We’re so used to seeing him as a child. A lot of time has passed. He looks good.
He is a Treasure, glad he is young and alive to give us more memories. Thank you..
Ralph was so talented!!! Michael was such a important character of Black Empowerment Good Times. Thank you Ralph for playing him so brilliantly I learned a lot of Black History because of him.
Wow I didn't know that Ralph Carter was that busy in the entertainment business keep up the good work Mr Carter
Wow! Talk about small world! Mr. Carter has worked with some of the greats/ giants! I'm glad that the man is doing well.
Love you Mr Carter, thank you so very much for the great memories of your work on "Good Times." God Bless you Sir
I still almost see him everyday, very good man.
God Bless Ralph Carter He Was Great On Good Times. Life Has A Lot of Twists And Turns...So Glad He's Still Here.
Met Ralph Carter at a subway after my mom died. He hugged me and said a prayer for my mom. Just a kind and generous soul.
💙💙💙💙💙💙
Thanks for sharing! 50 years is a great accomplishment from great actors!❤
Wow!! It’s so wild seeing him as an older adult when I’ve watched him for years as a child in good times!
Ralph carter is a together brother very down to earth. Respect and appreciate
Ralph, thank you so much for the knowledge. All I can say is Wow.
I can listen to these interviews for hours good times will always be one my favorite shows❤️❤️❤️
I enjoyed this short interview so much that I would like Tvone to put him on Unsung. I can listen to him all day.
So happy he made it so far while so many didn’t, and DON’T! Looks Great!❤
This was so good to hear. I didnt know this information
Still watch "Goodtimes"...love it..
I love his voice. If Mr. Carter not, he needs to get into Movies, Commercials, & Documentaries voiceover.
I wanna hear more from Ralph carter❤
I met Ralph and Bern'nadette Stanis at Comic Con last fall. I was so star struck, and they couldn't have been nicer. Ralph especially had a great sense of humor, and they were both so gracious.
He was such a great child actor. He is now a sharp-as-a-tack, articulate reflective gentleman. Good to see him.
I absolutely love this show till this day. He was a fantastic as a young actor and seems like a genuinely nice man. Many blessings to him and his family.🙏🏾🙏🏾
Always Michael to us😊❤
I truly hope there is more to this interview, I have always enjoyed him on “ Goodtimes” more Ralph!😊
Thankyou Ralph for all the great childhood memories. Your voice is so soothing and inspiring. So great seeing you are well.
I enjoyed this video very much. Thank You ❤
"Spring's in the air..... there's magic everywhere. When you're young and love" Thank you Ralph..you made watching Good Times even more enjoyable. Respect.
I knew Michael and his brother because his brother lived near a coffee shop I worked at in bed stuy. Great people , very supportive as well. You would never guess that Michael was so famous based on how he interacted with me.
Hi Ralph Carter!! I admired your role!! Great minds think alike!!
MUCH RESPECT Mr Ralph Carter ♥️💗💓♥️💗💓♥️
Met him in real life & he's a really nice guy 🙏🏾
When and where did you meet Ralph Carter?
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc I'm from Brooklyn, but I worked at a pharmacy in Manhattan back in 2003. He used to come in all the time to buy 🚬 Before he passed me his I.D. on the 1st day, I asked if he was "Michael from Good Times"? He said, "Yes, but these days, I just go by Ralph". I said, "Understood, Mr. Carter". After that, he used to come in my line every time he came in. He was very soft spoken & really sweet.
@@La-Toya0488 😊
@@La-Toya0488 You're so lucky to cross paths with him. Jimmie Walker, who played JJ, lives in Las Vegas and his refuses to acknowledge his fans.
@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Wow 😳
That was Awesome👍👍
This man is absolutely brilliant I loved him in the show he was so smart and intelligent
He is a true legend in television in my book him and others legends are the only reason I view television today
I had the biggest crush on him. Wish he would have done more acting after Good Times❤
Very interesting and very informative 👍🏾
LOVE HIM!
Fascinating! This explains how Michael was musical on Good Times.
I Loved Good Times ❤️
You have a wonderful legacy
Thanks for giving us your time DuuuuuuvvvvvvvvaaaaaLLLLLLLL county jax fl USA 😊
Great video and nice interview.
Wow Michael❤
What a great interview by Ralph Carter! Thanks, sir, for a peek into your amazing legacy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
🎵🎶 when you're young and in loveeeeee 🎶🎵
❤️🔥❤️🔥
Wonderful interview, man and career! Happy to see him!
Mr. Carter has such a nice way of telling things.
I am glad I heard this.
So nice to read so many nice things about Ralph Carter!!!
My favorite TV show ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love him on Good Times, such a great actor! Glad he is sharing his journey in acting.❤❤
These young men being on Broadway together...wow! Never knew his backstory. A Raisin in the Sun as a musical sounds amazing.
The entire cast of Good Times were already very experienced actors & Artists in their own right especially from the theatre. Not 1 of them was a Novice in front of an audience...and they were GOOD; they could do more than just ACT...the Old Skool actors actually BECAME THE CHARACTERS THEY PLAYED. They had a Talent, Skill, & a Work Ethic so many lack today. Thank you so much for this Upload: Ralph/Michael we still love you!
A real gentleman. So nice to see him. I always felt he seemed invisible because the lives and careers of his co-stars appeared to overshadow him, but he has an impressive body of work to his credit.