Janet Jackson joined the hit sitcom Good Times in its fifth season (1977–1979) when she was just 10 years old. She played Penny Gordon Woods, a quiet and sweet girl who becomes the adopted daughter of Willona Woods, one of the show’s main characters (played by Ja’net DuBois). Penny’s storyline was powerful and emotional—it tackled child abuse, a rare and serious topic for sitcoms at the time. Penny’s mother, played by Chip Fields, was physically abusive, and her arc focused on the difficult but
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Janet Jackson joined the hit sitcom Good Times in its fifth season (1977–1979) when she was just 10 years old. She played Penny Gordon Woods, a quiet and sweet girl who becomes the adopted daughter of Willona Woods, one of the show’s main characters (played by Ja’net DuBois). Penny’s storyline was powerful and emotional—it tackled child abuse, a rare and serious topic for sitcoms at the time. Penny’s mother, played by Chip Fields, was physically abusive, and her arc focused on the difficult but
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It’s Janet Jackson Appreciation Day, so we’re showing love with a throwback of her as Penny in “Good Times.” Watch now: https://bit.ly/blackhistorymonth2022ctr | Good Times
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It’s Janet Jackson Appreciation Day, so we’re showing love with a throwback of her as Penny in “Good Times.” Watch now: https://bit.ly/blackhistorymonth2022ctr | Good Times
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#BernNadetteStanis recalls what it was like working with Janet Jackson on the set of Good Times! 📺 We're recalling Penny Gordon's most memorable moments in our #GoodTimes: Best of Penny marathon, this Saturday at 12p/11c on TV One. | TV One
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#BernNadetteStanis recalls what it was like working with Janet Jackson on the set of Good Times! 📺 We're recalling Penny Gordon's most memorable moments in our #GoodTimes: Best of Penny marathon, this Saturday at 12p/11c on TV One. | TV One
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Janet Jackson played Penny Gordon on “Good Times” from 1977 to 1979 during the show’s last two seasons. (🎥: @kimfieldsofficial) | Golden Era Stories
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Janet Jackson played Penny Gordon on “Good Times” from 1977 to 1979 during the show’s last two seasons. (🎥: @kimfieldsofficial) | Golden Era Stories
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With Penny's (Janet Jackson) adoption at risk, Willona (Ja'net DuBois) realizes that the best Christmas gift she could ask for is to keep the little girl with her. From Season 5, Episode 12 'Penny's Christmas' - Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her. Wat
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With Penny's (Janet Jackson) adoption at risk, Willona (Ja'net DuBois) realizes that the best Christmas gift she could ask for is to keep the little girl with her. From Season 5, Episode 12 'Penny's Christmas' - Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her. Wat
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Good Times | Penny Comes Down With A Bad Flu | Classic TV Rewind
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Good Times | Penny Comes Down With A Bad Flu | Classic TV Rewind
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Good Times | Penny Goes Missing | Classic TV Rewind
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Good Times: Penny's Abuse Episode - Janet Jackson's Powerful Performance
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Good Times | The Best Christmas Present For Willona | Classic TV Rewind
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Good Times | Willona Adopts Penny | Classic TV Rewind
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'He Definitely Looks Different Now': Janet Jackson Reunites with 'Good Times' Actor Ralph Carter, Who Played Michael
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Good Times Penny's Mother Came Back? HD #pennygoodtimes5ive #michealjackson
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Janet Jackson Revived Her “Good Times” Role in This SNL Sketch with Maya Rudolph
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It's official: Penny (Janet Jackson) is moving in with Willona (Ja'Net DuBois). From Season 5, Episode 4 'The Evans Get Involved: Part 4' - Willona tries to adopt Penny, but learns she can't because she is single. So, Bookman offers to pose as Willona's husband. Watch more 'Good Times': https://bit.ly/2CQ1MBm Subscribe: youtube.com/c/ClassicTVRewind Watch all seasons now on the Starz app: https://starz.tv/302Eqkv About Good Times: Life in the Chicago projects is never easy, however, the Evans fa
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Written By Raymildo on Instagram: "The first appearance of Penny, played by an 11-year-old Janet Jackson on "Good Times." (1977-1979) Who remember this sad scene? 💔😢 "Penny’s adoptive mother, Wilona’s friend “Mrs. Woods,” is secretly abusive. In one of the most shocking moments of the series, it’s revealed that Penny has been burned with a hot iron as punishment. The abuse is uncovered when Penny comes to Wilona’s apartment injured and terrified, leading Wilona (Ja’Net DuBois) to confront the
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When a strong snow storm hits Chicago, Florida (Esther Rolle) has to take Penny (Janet Jackson) and the other kids on her bus (Kim Fields and Anthony Thompkins) to a safe place. From Season 6, Episode 11 'The Snow Storm': Florida is called to work as a substitute driver for the school bus because the regular drivers are called off due to a snow storm. Florida makes the rounds & picks up children, but then everyone has to abandon the bus when it gets stuck in the snow. Watch more Good Times: http
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Penny's Struggle in Good Times with Janet Jackson
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Willona (Ja'net DuBois) is out of town when Penny (Janet Jackson) comes down with a bad cold and Florida (Esther Rolle) has to take her to the doctor. From Season 6, Episode 17 'Where Have All the Doctors Gone?' - While Willona is out of town, Florida is taking care of Penny. Just about everyone in the apartment is sick with the flu. Florida takes Penny to the clinic, but doctors are scarce, and the remaining doctor has plans to close the practice. Watch more 'Good Times': https://bit.ly/2CQ1MBm
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Good Times (1977) Penny's Christmas
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Katherine Jackson | Janet Jackson appeared as Penny Gordon Woods in Season 5, Episode 6 of Good Times, titled “The Evans Get Involved: Part 1.”* This was the... | Instagram
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When Penny's (Janet Jackson) schoolmate gets pregnant, Willona (Ja'Net DuBois) gets very worked up about how to talk with her daughter. From Season 6, Episode 6 'Stomach Mumps': When Willona learns that one of Penny's friends is pregnant, she explains the situation to the 11-year-old - that her friend has a case of the 'stomach mumps'. Florida urges Willona to tell Penny the truth, putting a strain on the rekindled friendship. Stream all seasons now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/3JQ4zIY Subscribe t
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Katherine Jackson on Instagram: "In Good Times Season 6, Episode 7, “J.J. and the Teacher,” Penny (played by Janet Jackson) is present in the Evans household as part of the family dynamic Penny mainly appears in scenes with Willona and the Evans family, reacting to the drama unfolding around J.J.’s romance. She often provides her signature sass and charm, adding lighthearted moments to the episode. #JanetJackson #jimmiewalker #jj #janetdubois #goodtimes #comedy #tvshows #funny #farrahfawcett #jo
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Good Times | Best Of Penny | The Norman Lear Effect
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Good Times: Episode2 season5 Penny gets burned (Janet Jackson)
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When Willona's (Ja'Net DuBois) old boyfriend Frank (Adam Wade) proposes to her, she rejects him because she wants to stay with Penny (Janet Jackson). From Season 5, Episode 14 'Willona's Mr. Right': Willona's former boyfriend calls her. He is back in town from Alaska and wants to marry Willona. She turns him down because she now has Penny to consider. When Penny finds out, she runs away because she thinks she is ruining Willona's life. Watch more Good Times: https://bit.ly/3fMOdly Subscribe: htt
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Good Times | Penny Needs A Doctor! | The Norman Lear Effect
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Good Times: Willona Stands Up for Penny 💔🔥
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'Good Times' Stars Janet Jackson, Ralph Carter And BernNadette Stanis Reunite At Jackson's California Show - Blavity
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