When you watch Family Matters reruns and realize how much work he had to do, it's crazy. He played multiple characters, had to wear uncomfortable clothing, and do that voice from teenager to adulthood. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@GalaxyNexus1

3 жыл бұрын

You only realized that in reruns?

@711g

3 жыл бұрын

@@GalaxyNexus1 yes, I was how old when it aired. When you're older, you are more aware of more things.

@goaheadtagmeIknowyoumadbitch

3 жыл бұрын

@@GalaxyNexus1 💀 his brain just clicked

@KayRob9116

3 жыл бұрын

I love that show and the powerful actors on it. But we all know who really carried that show.

@miawoodsmm

3 жыл бұрын

This young man should have won something for the show!!! He was so talented and the industry did a disservice to him! I hear that the cast didn't get along but if it wasn't for him we wouldn't have had Family Matters! FLATOUT!

This is why I get pissed when anyone tries to downplay the importance of a great dad. Thank you Poppa White. Poppa White is a successful dentist and a bomb ass Dad! Give him his flowers while he's here.

@jpalmz

3 жыл бұрын

Amen Sis.🌹

@alyciacooper2

3 жыл бұрын

@Slim Jim “in prison?” The father knows his child and knows that his child is an amazing character actor. They discussed this, and his son, a child, felt like he could knock this acting role out of the park, which he did. You sound extremely ignorant. No child’s sexuality is determined by an acting role that has nothing to do with sex. His son was not doing a sex scene. It was a network comedy with hundreds of cast and crew on set, including his father. These are two people secure in their sexuality. This isn’t a case of a dad co-signing a rape or a molestation. THAT would be worth serving prison time over. Not Mertyl Urkel. He killed that role. He’s a character actor. Y’all act like Flip Wilson, a grown man, wasn’t Geraldine for YEARS on network tv. Was Flip gay? Exactly. Is Jaleel gay? Exactly. Sounds like your real issue stems from homophobia, not Jaleel or Dr. White. 🤷🏽‍♀️

@alyciacooper2

3 жыл бұрын

@Slim Jim and the other kid on the show is dating a transgender because that’s his preference. I don’t even know who you’re talking about. Name him.

@NajSinghs

3 жыл бұрын

💕💕💕

@mansamussa1552

3 жыл бұрын

He gets no respect from me he watched his son act like a girl in a dress for money

It's nice to hear a story out of Hollywood about a parent standing up for their kid and doing what's right.

@lexkanyima2195

Жыл бұрын

But Jaleel didn't suffer

@kylemartin3746

Жыл бұрын

@@lexkanyima2195 true. But more often then not we hear about the kids parents taking advantage of them financially and screwing their kids over

@lexkanyima2195

Жыл бұрын

@@kylemartin3746 true

@3rdeyep9

Жыл бұрын

@@kylemartin3746 i.e. Gary Coleman....and a bunch of others I'm sure but he's the only one I can think of at the top of my head.

@Rudunn51

Жыл бұрын

It's awesome to hear his Father stood up for him But it still bothers me at the fact that the Myrtle Urkel character didn't die that day.

Jaleel White as Urkel is one of the all-time great performances from a child actor. Dude was flexing like Jim Carrey or Eddie Murphy in that role, just off the charts inhabiting the character, so much dedication to craft and incredible screen presence.

@BlankCanvas88

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Well said! I hate that it didn't translate into much of a career later. But that seems common for the mega-famous child stars (look at Shirley Temple for a prime example). People don't want them to grow up.

@daxramdac7194

8 ай бұрын

Damn, that's so true. Dude was performing like on Jim Carey level, but as a kid basically. Enormous talent.

@Dustin_Frost

8 ай бұрын

I always remember him as Sonic the Hedgehog. Hell, he'll always be THE Sonic the Hedgehog.

@PressPauseProductions

8 ай бұрын

​@@Dustin_Frostyup but even then they took the Sonic role away from him. I can understand not using him for the movies as his name isn't big today but they could've used him in games and the newer Sonic shows

@Kai0nTheMoon

6 ай бұрын

He would have made for a fun host of SNL at that time. It's a good place for young multifaceted actors to shine.

He should’ve been awarded so many Emmys for his work. What a genius Jaleel was for creating all those timeless characters. He’s actually a legend who needs to be uplifted and celebrated. I still watch Family Matters like it’s a new show. 🥰

@TheArtofBeingReacts

3 жыл бұрын

This is an example of why I do not support these major award shows at all because it's all politics instead of actually awarding those that deserve recognition for their good hard work.

@goodmooneung

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtofBeingReacts I don't mind most award shows but I despise the Golden Globes. Their voter system is suspect to corruption.

@AC-87

2 жыл бұрын

Just started the series as an adult. Literally haven't watched it in decades but grew up watching it (along with Full House, The Fresh Prince, Saved By The Bell etc.). It's pretty dang cool to enjoy it all over again.

@tyeishaleisure

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. He was actually told that trying to get an emmy would be a waste of his time.

@marklandhenry4688

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

Point is, when he needed protection, his dad protected him and said he wouldn’t play that character again until it’s on Jaleel’s terms. When he played the character again, it was his choice.

@iamtracywilson

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if he wanted to play the character the 1st time or if it was just put in the script? I missed how Myrtle Urkel originally came about... thank you

@rui5421

3 жыл бұрын

@@iamtracywilson by all of the implications he made, he was committed to his role and was fired up until he started to worry about if his classmates would make fun of him. He cried after, and his dad stood up for him, but he said he found that people loved it, and it wasn't as bad as he thought it would be after that episode ended...it doesn't seem like anyone ever tried to force him to do the character again. He's said that he told the writers years later that if they wanted to do it again, he would be for it, and they did.

@TheBizeediva

3 жыл бұрын

Protection from WHAT, the wisdom of two black elder adults who was giving him a heads-up on Hollywood's low-key attack his young Black masculinity???? The dad was only protecting that💰 which might've been stopped if he didn't put on that dress.

@rui5421

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBizeediva in most other accounts of the episode, he says he was worried more about what people would think...but whether it be this character or Urkel, he made his own choices about what he would do with his career and which characters he would embrace or discard. Ownership of his own legacy.

@iamtracywilson

3 жыл бұрын

@@rui5421 yes, he was definitely committed and it showed in all of his performances. That can be a lot of pressure at such a young age so I'm glad he was mature and could handle it and had others to help guide him along his path.

Glad his Dad spoke up for him. That’s important in a child’s life.

@anthonyhayden

6 ай бұрын

I was at Warner at the time his show was filming. Every day after they finished an episode or two he’d hop into his brown Range Rover and head to college. I met his father. You could tell he controlled the environment and kept his son on track.

@jasonito23

2 ай бұрын

Seeing your son cry...all fun and games is over. When his dad out his foot down, everyone fell in line too.

My father was an alcoholic, but there were plenty of times when he took on the world on my behalf. He wasn't perfect but I always felt like I had someone behind me. Jaleel was fortunate to have such a father. The world sure could use more good men like that.

@no-bozos

Жыл бұрын

@Bussiness Name Well, seeing as how my father ADMITTED HE WAS AN ALCOHOLIC and attended AA meeting until he died, I'd say that a pretty good indicator.

@kantabahizi9569

Жыл бұрын

@Bussiness Name 😂😂how can you blame a child that didn’t ask to be born for the reason you became an alcoholic lol. Then don’t have kids idiot. You can’t blame anyone else for your addiction. His dad was an alcoholic and a good dad and he’s allowed to say that. Go be hurt somewhere else.

@Br99klynINg24_8

Жыл бұрын

@bussinessname7717 bro u big mad 🤣U probably an alcoholic clown. U missed the message acting like a scorned guilty alcoholic bitch.

@no-bozos

Жыл бұрын

@@Br99klynINg24_8 - What in the world are you talking about? Did you actually comprehend my post at all?

@mushypeas9411

Жыл бұрын

​@@bussinessname7717tf is wrong with u? Get some help

THIS is why fathers are important!! EDIT: WOW! Glad many see the value of FATHERS in families! THANK YOU!❤💥

@erica1537

3 жыл бұрын

Yes ma’am 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯

@Vee316

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!!!

@LEGENDPantherJennings

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@kayshawnsimmons6822

3 жыл бұрын

They act like they don't know this FACTS

@blueswallowtail4628

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

I dont remember Jaleel for playing a girl. I remember him for playing tv first black super genius nerd. Who loved cheese & polka and most importantly helped pushing out stereotypes of black men & people. 90s black sitcoms really were one of the best moment for us in pop culture.

@TheJadedJames

2 жыл бұрын

I remember him as the first black incel

@bettyahlheitt8812

2 жыл бұрын

wrong

@Starinthesky826

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheJadedJames How was he an incel. He dated Mayra and got married to Laura.

@avantikashaha7959

2 жыл бұрын

@@Starinthesky826 exactly. I might have to rewatch the series (and skip over the first handful of episodes because Urkel was supposed to be a 1 episode character that no one intended to bring back at the time) but while he was very aggressive in showering Laura with affection (save when he dated Myra, but he was still super thoughtful to his friend) I can't recall him ever getting mad at her for rejecting him or dating other guys. He'd hold grudges against those guys, but not Laura from what I remember. Incels do get mad at men for getting laid, but they lay the blame on women for sleeping with anyone else besides them. Steve wanted Laura's affections, but I think it was rare, if at all, he was written as though he felt owed them. Steve Urkel wasn't a Nice Guy™ but he did his best to be a good guy.

@noutheticcounseling5447

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, many people I live/d around in Kansas City and now Tacoma WA dont really understand me when I enjoyed black sitcoms in the 70's and 80's as a white guy. But it truly has nothing to do with color or race. Its about sharing those ethnic cultures with each other (especially around the meals) and being able to understand one another in context. For me in my experiences black culture has changed. Where I grew up in Philly, there were solid white and black families where the father was there raising and disciplining his children. In today's culture not so much, unfortunately!

The show was failing and destined to be cancelled until Jaleel's one-off appearance as Urkel. The Urkel character becoming not only permanent, but a primary focus, saved the show. There's plenty of documented interviews and writings about the other cast member's jealousy. They considered themselves the stars. Well, they were. They were the stars of a failing show that would have never been renewed. It took a real star coming on board, one that committed himself to his performances at that level, to save the whole ship from sinking.

@jay-day

5 ай бұрын

Urkel: "Oh! Did I do that?"😉

@PollyO_YT44

3 ай бұрын

So true Rhys Urkel role was only meant for one episode but people loved the character so much they wrote him in & yrs he did save the show. I was glad that when they decided to end the show that Steve Urkel finally got his Laura Love & they got married!

@jay-day

3 ай бұрын

"Oh! Did I do that?" (The same thing about Jonathan Harris's portrayal of Dr Smith on Lost in Space. It took over the show and possibly saved the series. However, fellow actors resented him for it!)

@venomdank965

3 ай бұрын

yup was going to comment this too. It was urkel who made the show... I even looked it up as urkel show when returning to watch the series cause I was curios watching my child hood show again. Bring backs memoeries watching it with my brothers lol one of the few things we do together.

If you are an adult cast member, and you have a problem with a part that a child actor is GIVEN, go to the writers and directors. You don’t go to the child and basically tell him about your feelings. You don’t put the honor of his entire race on his shoulders versus getting fired, while you keep your job. if what he is saying happened this way, I am so disappointed in them.

@phillystyle445

8 ай бұрын

I'm with you. BUT this is also Jaleel's impression of that those adults were saying and how they were saying it. It's possible they were giving him some historical perspective on black men in dresses and some of the buffoonery that went along with that. Plus, Jaleel was the undisputed star of the show, right? Nobody would have had a stronger voice "against" the producers than if that kid had been the one saying "I'm not doing that". Yup, it's a lot of pressure for a kid and it's not totally fair to say "Yeah, but he got the big paycheck"...but he did get the big paycheck.

@hosephotographer9630

8 ай бұрын

That wouldn't help crap, they'd be looking for a new job right after that taping LMAO

@brandyyolidio4213

8 ай бұрын

They knew that clearly they wanted to squeeze the easier target.

@darylcarr8283

8 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!! These grown-ass adults did THEMSELVES and their community a disservice by choosing a "soft target" for their convictions instead of the rightful targets! If they felt so strongly against White wearing a dress, they should've risked their jobs by refusing to act in those scenes; otherwise STFU and continue cashing their checks!

@Bro_Joe

8 ай бұрын

You are SOO wrong! This is the purpose of being an adult. We should know better, especially if you're a black adult male. Jaleel's adult cast members were correct. He's just a kid and don't know the evils of Hollywood yet. Money is NOT everything! Maybe for some. Honor, respect, dignity is much more important and should rank as #1 compared to fame and money. The TV show "Good Times" is a good example of how Hollywood and its writers interfere with its black cast members and a black show. John Amos is probably one of the best black male father figures ever to hit television. He stood his ground before being fired. Dave Chappelle and Denzel Washington talk about this all the time.

When you think of Family Matters you’re first thought is Steve Urkel he was the heart of the show

@williemcdowell79

3 жыл бұрын

@Onyi Ononye you’re right

@williemcdowell79

3 жыл бұрын

@@SODMGGOKU where does urkel fit in

@whooelse9444

3 жыл бұрын

@@SODMGGOKU carl was originally supposed to be the star of the show until steve showed up.

@dr.trichome6419

3 жыл бұрын

@@SODMGGOKU it also was its downfall i think it would have been far better with less urkel still a great show but Everyone was really good on it and deserved more imo

@skeglar

3 жыл бұрын

Your*

Dad was absolutely right. It’s one thing to have that conversation with another adult performer, but that responsibility should not be put on a child. If Jaleel’s cast mates had an issue, they should’ve talked to his parents.

@jasonh.2439

2 жыл бұрын

Or, at minimum, the writers/producers.

@pensiveczar2239

Жыл бұрын

They should have talked to the writers. He was just an actor who was told what to do by the producers and directors. He didn't write the script and probably didn't even have the luxury of saying no if that's what they wanted him to do. Jo Marie was the star of the show. If she had a problem with this character on HER show, she should have had some clout to stop it from happening.

@scetchmonkey007

Жыл бұрын

no if the cast had issues they should of talked to the writers that were putting him in a dress in the first place. It's funny, back then that was culturally insensitive. Now it is cultural insensitive to not let men dress as women if they want. The world is messed up, I wonder what new BS we will be seeing in 20 years.

@chrisd7439

Жыл бұрын

His dad wasn't haven't that talk with him so they did... It takes a village

@pla6ue

Жыл бұрын

No, they should have spoke up against the creaters of the show.

Urkel was the only character as a child when I used to watch this show that I used to care about and was excited to watch. That performance of him turning Bruce Lee against bullies was one of the most memorable performances in the comedy echelon and never forgot even after 30+ years

@elgatofelix8917

8 ай бұрын

This is just another example of Hollyweird's abhorrent gay agenda.

@blackonblack...9244

27 күн бұрын

Ngl, I was rooting for Urkel.

@GenGamesUniverse

25 күн бұрын

you know you got good acting skills when even Steve Urkel can go toe to toe with the Green/White Ranger!

I remember seeing interviews with Jo Marie and Reginald saying Jaleel was hard to work with. After seeing this, I realize Jaleel was doing more work than anyone in that cast.

@shiningjewel4034

8 ай бұрын

I'm sure Michael Jordan's teammates would say he was difficult too.

@noble604

5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure *how they expressed their opinions to a kid about yet another Black boy/man in a dress but *that they held that opinion wasn’t wrong (imo.) With all the countless white fanily sitcoms of the 90s to today, we can’t name even a handful of them where the white boy/man is in a dress .... yet it’s a constant for Black males (and it grew to be an even bigger constant since then, if they thought it was a big thing then.)

@LJHines1991

5 ай бұрын

I agree and He was a kid at the time them saying that could ruin his career

@TightyWhiteyTrash

5 ай бұрын

@@noble604it’s quite ironic that Jo Marie would make several appearances on *Will & Grace* later on in the 90s/early 00s. One of the 1st successful gay sitcom shows ever. It’s quite interesting she had a problem w/ a blk straight man in a dress, but had no issue being on a different show with 2 white males (one straight & one gay in real life) playing gay characters. Take what u will w/ that, but that’s what i thought about when i saw this…

@TightyWhiteyTrash

5 ай бұрын

@@LJHines1991yeaaaa idk if you’ll find what i posted above interesting, but it’s strange to me ^

Clearly Jaleel's father was an exceptional dad who stood by his son . Thats when " family matters" most ! 💯🙏

@pialavish8725

Жыл бұрын

@Anees Ackbarali This comment made the most sense love your word play

@angeladunn9764

Жыл бұрын

Anees Ackbarali

@Kingvegeta33

Жыл бұрын

If he was a real father he wouldn’t even allow his son to wear a dress he will say something like this I have a standard for My Son not the way it would pertains to a woman so I think it’s best for you to find some girl to play this part if you want her to favor my son I can get a cousin of his to do it but thinking about them firing his son and all he was thinking about was that money The reality is he pimp the son out for the money to lower his standard to have his son put on a dress

@lfbaez

Жыл бұрын

@@Kingvegeta33 he allowed his son to follow his dreams of being an actor, he wasn’t wearing dress for fun, he was acting

@mrbigg151

Жыл бұрын

I like what you did there

I really hope Jaleel is getting most the money from syndicating that show on tv with re runs because he literally carried that show...ON HIS BACK.

@MelissaStill1184

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!!!!!

@3000wizkid

2 жыл бұрын

I do know that he has a weed strain out called purple urkel that is selling and has been reviewed by people like snoop and wiz, and a whole bunch more in the smoking community

@TC-mg3ug

2 жыл бұрын

TVOne need to go back to playing this show for 4 hours a day! Warms my heart so much to be to watch it again as an adult.

@alansands256

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I think the youngest sister carried the show

@brich2712

2 жыл бұрын

@@alansands256 stfu

"Do you crumble, do you wilt under pressure? Or do you rise and surprise?" That is a great quote! I lived this show so much growing up! Still do.

They were jealous AF of Urkel. They were probably trying to gaslight him because that show was on the brink of cancellation before he took over. That cast owed EVERYTHING to Urkel.

@Shawn-Leider

2 ай бұрын

If you paid attention to what the other characters all said the issue was his ego. And your kinda proving there point

@RaiceGeriko

2 ай бұрын

Nah. They were trying to protect him. Chapelle brought this up about all Black Comedians do the man in a dress bit. He was a child, and this shouldn't have been a thing. The show would have survived without the character.

@randyrosko7348

2 ай бұрын

The show was about to get cancelled before they made urkel a main character.

Met Jaleel at the airport in Phoenix while I was in college . One of the coolest guys ever we had about a 15 minute conversation and it made me an even bigger fan of his. He definitely didn’t have to be that cool and accessible.

@LambentLark

2 жыл бұрын

It's so good to hear that. I know I shouldn't invest emotion in people on the screen. But, damn. I have grown up with these people. Invited them into my home. Taken meals with them. You get to know and understand the characters they portray better than you understand most the people in your life. Then you find out how many are just awful human beings. It's like someone dumped a bag of moldy dog poop on your childhood memories. Hearing Jaleel is a nice man, well it's kind of like a little hug, reminding me some of those actors were worthy of my adoration and sharing my meals with.

@hoche27

2 жыл бұрын

@@LambentLark family matters, fresh prince, baywatch, saved by the bell ... those were the times....

@redfordreddington8834

2 жыл бұрын

LambentLark Therapy would be good for you.

@LambentLark

2 жыл бұрын

@@redfordreddington8834 Thanks, no. Why would I go to some pill pushing squirrels because people are disappointing? That would be a waist of my time and energy.

@redfordreddington8834

2 жыл бұрын

@@LambentLark you've got them confused.

Shout out to Jaleel White. Family Matters forever apart of my childhood.

@GeneralRefinement7

3 жыл бұрын

Shot out to him but most importantly his POPS!!!

@bossjean6685

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@mikea.4477

3 жыл бұрын

Facts! 💯

@bigmex8794

3 жыл бұрын

Same bruh

@rayzor5289

3 жыл бұрын

In all fairness, anything that was part of your childhood is forever part of your childhood

I've been watching Family Matters reruns lately (big fan when I was a kid) and as an adult, it really strikes me how talented Jaleel White actually was, and how amazing of a job he did on the show. He was (/is) deserving of much more recognition than he ever got, and fully deserved Emmys/Golden Globes for his performances.

@kathrinekathrine

9 ай бұрын

I watched family matters as kid growing up and he did such an amazing job as Steve Urkel and that voice he did. Michelle Thomas who played Myra really nailed the part of Myra

I can't believe his co-stars were mean to him! Couldn't they have taken it up with the screenwriters, and any other ADULTS involved? How inappropriate! Love Jaleel's supportive dad!

@vashthestampede8940

3 ай бұрын

Who was mean?

Props to your Dad. We need more people like him in the industry.

@kds84riley86

3 жыл бұрын

He played him again sellout

@TheBizeediva

3 жыл бұрын

More dad's co-signing with this Hollywood nonsense of putting our boys in dresses???

@mocancer8485

3 жыл бұрын

@Michael Davis reallly?

@nik-at-nite

3 жыл бұрын

@@mocancer8485 I watched the show and must’ve missed that whole segment. I didn’t hear anything regarding sexual abuse

@jenb7084

3 жыл бұрын

No way! Dressing our little boys in dresses and as a girl is disgusting and perverted.

Pops knew the psychological war games being played and protected his son and kept him out of it⚡🔥

@loretta2372

2 жыл бұрын

Wish other Hollywood parents or parents did that ❤ Great father raised a great son

@truthspeaker5884

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It's always been a psychology warfare and also a spiritual one.

@payableondeath9091

2 жыл бұрын

@@truthspeaker5884 😇🙏

@truthspeaker5884

2 жыл бұрын

@@payableondeath9091 much respect 🙌

@Arthurian.

2 жыл бұрын

So much this!

I wish there were more Dads like Jaleel's Dad.. A Dads Love and support means the world to a kid.

He was absolutely essential to that television series. He is incredibly talented 🙌🏼🙌🏼

The importance of why the Father needs to be in his child's life.

@EB-gt1pq

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm. Great statement but your name doesn’t align with what you said. Or does it?

@freedommgtow4996

3 жыл бұрын

@@EB-gt1pq Your not fully informed about MGTOW or its Philosophy, it's nothing about abandoning self responsibility like being a parent towards your own child like a Father taking care of his "HIS" blood "Son or Daughter".. Redpill, IBMOR, SYSBM, MGTOW & HERBIVORE is about self improvement and no longer being shamed/lied too about men sacrifices that aren't appreciated in today's society or being used for our resources for selfish/entitled females that bring nothing too the table. The Manosphere is growing each day, and all Men must control the narrative of how influential a good Father/Dad must be in that child's life, and the sacrifices we do for that child's development.

@taylorthenatural5509

3 жыл бұрын

@@freedommgtow4996 Don't have children if you believe in those movements. The majority of men that follow them don't respect women, including good women. Dating a red pill man or sybdsm man is the quickest way for a woman to get her heart broken or end up a single mother. The immense hatred for women is outnumbered by the very few balanced minds in those spaces.

@freedommgtow4996

3 жыл бұрын

@@taylorthenatural5509 🤔No your wrong. Women are being held "Accountable" and that's why Modern Black Women hate "MANOSPHERE : Redpill/SYSBM/IBMOR/MGTOW". I don't hate/dislike Females, but Feminist are my enemy,Traditional Black Men are gonna hold Women feet to the fire and make sure they are "Accountable".. Accountability is a Black Women's "Kryptonite"..

@phylliskumi4355

3 жыл бұрын

Good fathers are needed.

Love Jaleel White. Never hear gossip of him, hes humble, articulate and talented!! Give him his flowers now!

@sunnilightfoot7156

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@UltimateWarrior84

2 жыл бұрын

2012 he admitted to domestic violence allegations. Just sayin' might want to hold them flowers.

@anonymousperson531

2 жыл бұрын

@@UltimateWarrior84 No he didn't admit to no domestic violence allegations, nothing but lies and those was false rumors spreaded by his ex wife because she sought to extort money from him because he was getting paid for Dancing with the stars and still collecting an income coming in from his sitcom Family Matters after their break up/Divorce. Stop believing everything thing you hear.... He was cleared/acquitted of those Domestic abuse or violence charges of accusations against him! SMDH! She wanted to collect an income "His own money" that she couldn't get and so she cooked up the lie like half of these female do for some clout and fame from making false allegations.

@JustinMacri007

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousperson531 some pepole are so sick in the head..

@kimfirst8696

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousperson531 Ur absolutely correct word for word... I remember when he was going thru this at that time too...

Being a kid at the time myself, looking back now, I can really appreciate how great of an actor he is!

Jaleel did absolutely hilarious drag that episode. He totally committed. If memory serves he was afraid of his classmates reaction but they loved him for it. He really deserves credit for carrying a lot of unnecessary burdens on the show but in the end it was very clean family fun that entertained so many people.

He did a good job playing Urkel and all the other characters. 🥰

The fact that he committed to the role is a testament to his skills as an actor. And his pops deserves kudos for not folding when he saw his child being pressured by other cast members about things he really didn’t understand

@adamdavis539

Жыл бұрын

Bruh u really said folding XD this ain't a laundry fight u know?

@chitownbroiler

Жыл бұрын

@@adamdavis539 womp womp

@Sharpshooter10234

Жыл бұрын

Naw that’s a sellout my son wouldn’t be doing that hoe ass shit

@angelalove_

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing positive or good about a young black man forced into drag by old white perverts to satisfy they’re disgusting homosexual pedophile desires.

@gen-xboomer9489

Жыл бұрын

His dad should have said no before he made to play the part.

I think it was hard for Jo Marie to accept the popularity of Jaleel on the show. It was created for her character first and Steve Erkle just took over with his nerd character and personality. I love them all and continue to keep these on my dvr for my grandkids.

@sharker102s

Жыл бұрын

am with you on your comment and urkel character on show was supposed to be one off and wasn't supposed to continue the way it continued and when that happened it's what the others couldn't stand because Urkel went from being one off character to being solo character but now days year later they look back and respect why things happened the way they did because him being a solo character helped the show from being taken off air and helped give them more air time on the show

@warmcozy

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I agree that they couldn’t handle Urkel’s popularity and that’s where their issues were rooted.

@Heyu7her3

8 ай бұрын

​​@@warmcozy well the show is called "Family Matters. Harriet left similar to Aunt Viv on "Fresh Prince" and Mel on "Moesha". difference here is that at least the show's focus was originally the family dynamic and not a title character.

I'm watching this now in reruns and what a talent he was! Playing so many characters... this show was truly hilarious. I'm glad he eventually played Myrtle again.

In a different interview he said he was worried about the reaction of his friends at school after the airing of the episode. But everyone really liked it and was supportive. He did a great job in all his roles.

@rolandofgilead43

Жыл бұрын

i can see that, it was nice that his dad did that for him though they later did bring the character back a number of times if i recall she was in the last season as well.

@kingbrahma5005

Жыл бұрын

Yea said soon he went to school all his friends was happy about his performance as Myrtle

@briangregory8223

Жыл бұрын

"At school" lol... where? This dude wasn't going to a school in between shoots.

@aznnp77

Жыл бұрын

@@briangregory8223 He was going to school while the show was airing. And he knew when the episode would be coming out, and was afraid of his schoolmates reaction afterwards. But they thought it was funny. A man dressing as a woman in the early 90s was a lot less common than it is now.

@briangregory8223

Жыл бұрын

LOL such bullshit.... men are dressing as women and hiding in the RESTROOMS!

Man, got so much love for Jaleel. He has turned into such a honorable, respectable person. You always hear about child actors using drugs, committing suicide etc. but I love how Jaleel turned out. Nobody’s perfect but props to him.

@laurendaryani4893

2 жыл бұрын

That was my thought too. In his adult years, Jaleel White has always seemed so grounded and just an all-around nice, normal guy.

@geedee1264

2 жыл бұрын

Child actors are often exploited by the adults and the pressure of massive fame on top of it can crumble their young minds before they have a chance to develop

@DocMicrowave

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Many child actors don't fair as well emotionally and mentally going into adulthood.

@amkow89

2 жыл бұрын

Fortunately it seems like he had great parents that helped keep him protected and grounded.

@blueskye6372

2 жыл бұрын

He was blessed to have parents who protected and taught him. 🙏✌️👌💜

He plays so many characters & is amazingly talented...along w the rest of the cast,he's brilliant. They cover so many topics & issues & always ends on a positive note. We could all learn from Steve Erkel. Everyone on show is so gifted & they will go far in the future. The show always makes me laugh & w my medical situation I need all the laughter I can get,that's why I wait each a.m. to see show.BRAVO Jaleel

Respect to the OGs and Pops for putting him up on game.. I met Jaleel at a club.. super chill guy

I’m so glad that Jaleel is getting and smelling his flowers while he is still here 💐

So glad Jaleel had his dad to step in. Seems that Jaleel has his father's wisdom and strength of character. Thanks for sharing this. much love......

I love this show its so funny even to the day. I hope Jaleel realizes how much his fans appreciate his hard work.

you did a tremendous job with all of the character on the show!

Pity that the adults on these shows had to bully or guilt trip these young actors. I realize that most of these experienced actors were Broadway veterans where they didn't make much money despite their great talents. When they got their chance to make money on TV, they seemed to want to dim the light of the child actors who rose to the top. I agree with the posters who acknowledged that love or hate the character, Jaleel White killed that role. He was a child genius to play all those characters and his parents kept him in line. A very underrated actor.

@escandersanchez65

2 жыл бұрын

They knew what ..Jamals dad didn't.. there's some creepy studio executive in the 80, 90 and 2000's that just insisted in putting black me into dress.. name a famous black person there is a photo or video or snl sketch with them in a dress it's like a right of passage and I believe they tried telling him this and The STaR of the show just wasn't hearing it all he heard was jealous coworkers

@CM-sm2pk

2 жыл бұрын

The adults needed a talking to. These guys had their own issues.

@stickmanbw

2 жыл бұрын

That money is gone, Jaleel in a dress is forever.

@eps3154

2 жыл бұрын

If they didn't like it they should have taken it up with the writers, NOT A CHILD! What a horrible experience for him :(

@diva70smusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@eps3154 Great point!!

He was an amazing actor. He carried that entire show.

@bfsgman

Жыл бұрын

Not really. He was good in small doses, but the show really suffered when it became all about him and his wacky sci-fi inventions. Talk about becoming a completely different show. It also did a disservice to the other actors who were talented in their own right. It's not Jaleel's fault. Rather, it's the fault of the producers who exploited him.

@naufrage0

Жыл бұрын

@@bfsgman I do agree that near the end the show was incredibly wacky but that’s the fault of the writers and directors. They obviously were running out of steam as the ratings fell.

@heydeanie

Жыл бұрын

That's exactly why the so called adults gave him such grief, jealousy. They knew he was why we were tuning in

@bobbyshaw2419

Жыл бұрын

He didn't carry the show, he changed the whole dynamic of what it was supposed to be

@bobbyshaw2419

Жыл бұрын

@@heydeanie for the goofy azz, did I do that? Really?

I had the pleasure of meeting this young man at a weddind years ago. He struck me as very respectful and respectable. On the show he was funnier than hell and a good comedic actor.

No matter what character he played, he always impressed me. This man is an amazing actor and a legend.

There was one episode where Reginald put on a dress as Carl working undercover.

@shareewilliams7007

3 жыл бұрын

@Angel Johnson yes indeed

@myckalaross8973

3 жыл бұрын

I remember that and Harriett was teaching him how to walk like a woman

@Cas82958

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. The following season

@still730bf

3 жыл бұрын

... And don't 4get Eddie dressed up as a Nun

@myckalaross8973

3 жыл бұрын

@@still730bf that’s true

This is what a superior father does to keep his child’s mental health in tack. I applaud him for his insight and protection over his family!! Excellent job, well done!

*As a single young 33yr old full time black dad to a son i love this very much. Totally would be my reaction/response as a parent*

Jaleel carried that show on his back. You are one of the greats! Thank you for the memories.

I love Unsung but every time I watch there’s like 30 commercials between each segment of the show! It’s crazy . There’s only about 15 minutes of actual show . It’s CRAZY!!!

@diallo1347

3 жыл бұрын

I pay for KZread premium and haven't seen a commercial in 3 years, no regrets

@novalove4790

3 жыл бұрын

@@diallo1347 I think they're referring to watching it on regular television. I love my premium account too. I make sure I faithfully pay that lol

@ot1040

3 жыл бұрын

I swear all the shows on that channel are 15 min with 100 commercials!

@katiepop3442

3 жыл бұрын

Record and watch later, and FF all the commercials😁😁😁😁

@regenianeal-mckinney8942

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, and some of the UTube channels you watch has multiple commercials, some as long as an hour or more. What's going on with that? Annoying to say the least, I sure do skip when I can.

I did not know for a long time that he was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon back in 93!

@kurtdewittphoto

2 жыл бұрын

I was the age I am today when I found out.

@TC-mg3ug

2 жыл бұрын

There were 2 versions of the show at the same time on different networks. His version was so much better! But his only lasted a season 😭

@DXKramer

2 жыл бұрын

@@TC-mg3ug He actually played Sonic in all three cartoons that came out.

@KentPetersonmoney

2 жыл бұрын

Wait he was. Used to watch it back in 94 every morning right before power rangers

@TC-mg3ug

2 жыл бұрын

@@DXKramer 🤯🤯🤯

Sounds Like His Father Agreed With Reginald & Jo Marie. 🤷🏽‍♂️

@Figs3

2 ай бұрын

He did. The people complaining are white. Nothing wrong with that, but they don't understand the dehumanization that our cultures have had to deal with.

@maureennjerin.5552

2 ай бұрын

No...he cried because of the pressure that's what dad defended

I still watch this show every morning before i go to work! Legendary actor of those times. Jaleel White!

I'm 40 and watched every family matters. Would tape TGIF every Friday and watch it again through the week. My moms always said how talented Jaleel was.

@roejogan1341

3 жыл бұрын

What year did you feel like TGIF ended for you?

@seymourmaupin6395

3 жыл бұрын

@@roejogan1341 shoot, I think the year they did the Beatles songs at the beginning of the episodes. Maybe early 96? When they were pushing the Anthology stuff. Huge fan as a kid, perfect strangers, step by step, boy meets world, hanging with mr. Cooper, full house, family matters.TGIF and the Simpson's before the 4th season was my jam and of course Nickelodeon plus saved by the bell and California dreams on Saturday morning. Thanks for asking reminded me of good times in front of a big old wood tv with my nes and snes hooked up to it.

@JS-dh1qg

3 жыл бұрын

@@seymourmaupin6395 You nailed this! Gives me goosebumps.

@yesyup9111

2 жыл бұрын

@@seymourmaupin6395 With a plate of ego waffles and nestle bunny chocolate milk 😢

@gregbailey8253

2 жыл бұрын

@@seymourmaupin6395 Damn man, sounds like we lived the same childhood! I watched all of those shows, with Perfect Strangers being my favorite but Family Matters was a really close second. Never missed TGIF on Friday nights, and then Saturday mornings was some sugary cereal (Fruity Pebbles, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Cookie Crisp, Honey Smacks) or pop tarts (grape was always my favorite) watching Muppet Babies, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Gummi Bears, The Smurfs, Garfield and Friends, The Real Ghostbusters, Scooby Doo, Mr. T, Hulk Hogan's Rock n Wrestling, and Pee Wee's Playhouse. Then it was a scary movie with either Commander USA on the USA network, or Grandpa Munster hosting Super Scary Saturday on TBS. Man, those were good times.

What a stand-up dad! You can tell how good to this day he felt being backed by such a superb father!

@christianwestling2019

Жыл бұрын

Yes, more dads should make sure kids don't do disservices to their race.

Jaleel was great in Family Matters. He was very lucky to have a great real life Father. I didn't have a father that stood up for me like that. I wish I could have had one like that. Family Matters was and still is a great show. Thanks 👍.

It's a shame when adults throw their insecurities onto a child. I knew that Jaleel and JoMarie and Reginald had issues and it sounds like this is where it came from. But it's awesome when a parent steps up and comforts their child and explains that some adults quite frankly aren't adults.

@saugabwoy

5 ай бұрын

It's not about insecurities, they were looking out for him. You wouldn't understand. White men put black men in dresses to emasculate them. Hollywood has been obsessed with that. No need to put a teenage boy in a dress

In 1992 when I was 5, my mother met Jaleel and she told him how much my two sisters and I were big fans of the show and how we loved his character. He thanked her and gave her a hug. She came home that evening and was like “you’ll never guess who I saw” and told us all about it. Thank you brother

Jaleel is amazing as an actor. What is most incredible about the characters that he creates is their undeniable intelligence and sophistication. He never resorts to buffoonery. When he played Myrtle I did not see Jaleel in a dress. I saw Myrtle, Steve's look-alike cousin.

@angelalove_

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing positive or good about a young black man forced into drag by old white perverts to satisfy they’re disgusting homosexual pedophile desires.

@nikki623

Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! Well said👏🏾!

@lyndellrobinson3611

Жыл бұрын

Same.

@19Reese87

11 ай бұрын

Urkel was buffoonery, though.

I actually saw that episode for the first time a few months ago and I couldn’t stop laughing it was one of the funniest things I have seen. It was so hilarious because he played it so perfect.

That's a wonderful story Ann's his father deserves praise. I loved this show and s loved Jaleel no matter what he was doing. He's a great actor.

Hell, Jaleel was carrying the show and doing them a "service" by keeping their asses employed.

@danielstack4158

2 жыл бұрын

They both crabbed and complained about him all the time. He talked about it in his podcast. Like you said though, Jaleel kept the show on the air.

@redfordreddington8834

2 жыл бұрын

Because they made Urkel the central character. And they were just background noise.

All that did was reveal that Jaleel had some serious acting chops,plus it opened up the opportunity to play more characters than just Steve Urkel on the show

He was the most iconic actors when I was growing up! Always bringing the laughs

It's amazing to hear stories behind the cast of sitcoms. The audience and TV viewers would never suspect any tension going on behind the scenes

I can't tell you how impressed I am with the amount of character and self worth Jaleel had to stand up to two adults that he probably held in some esteem. The young man handled that situation like the professional he was/is. His dad raised a good man.

@angelalove_

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing positive or good about a young black man forced into drag by old white perverts to satisfy they’re disgusting homosexual pedophile desires.

@LambentLark

Жыл бұрын

@@angelalove_ stop propagating hate. Your arguments are week and founded on sand. I looked, I couldn't find any articles where Jaleel called out the produceres or director for perving on him. I did find quiet a few that also, like this one, talked about how the other cast members were when his character became popular and their roles diminished. Also there is the fact that males of all ages and races have been dressing as women for entertainment value, often comedic, since the beginning of theater. Shakespeare even must have been a right ol perv too, The 2 gentlemen of Verona. Why do you have this compulsion to make black people into victims in every scenario? Stop adding to the hate in the world. Jaleel standing up to people he disagrees with, no matter who they are, is what a strong black man looks like. Even if he wore or might still wears a dress.

Jaleel White did an amazing job on the show with his characters. I'm glad that his dad stepped up and protected his son from more emotional damage.

@littlesongbird1

Жыл бұрын

And his character was not suppose to be a regular he was just going to be an occasional character like Carl's boss Lt. Murtock but he amazed the directors so much with his first appearance they started using him more and more.

@MrVariant

Жыл бұрын

​​@littlesongbird1b ecause lazy writing and milking things; he sold out. I thought it was stupid when he pursued Laura for years over taking more attractive and engaging Myra. RIP for that actress. If you don't believe me, they went back to the well with Bruce Lee (which some may see as cultural appropriation) and emphasis with Stefan or whatever personality of the week machine had. But sure, make Myrtle the "memorable" one.

I hear "Did I do that?" in that trademark voice. He is an amazing actor. He should have a stack of Emmys.

@grant1739

Жыл бұрын

No he shouldn't lol

I love my father so much. May he Rest In Peace. My father taught me so much and he helped me look at the world from a logical standpoint. Much love to fathers. 💕

@BasedRedemption

Жыл бұрын

A woman without a father is a broken one, glad to see you have an adoring, loving father. This country needs a lot more fathers, too many single mothers making moral less children.

I love your dad for his protection of your tender spirit. He is a great dad.

Good for that father! Imagine coming down on a child just doing a job and following orders. That's cowardly as hell. If you have a problem, go tell who's in charge.

I am a mixed girl in a white family and Family Matters gave me a home. It gave me a feeling of family and home that my family couldn’t give me. I am so thankful for that! Jaleel, you are an amazing actor and no matter what you were doing, you were an idol to so many people ❤ “Did I do that?!?” Yes, you did!!👍🏾

@PlannedObsolescence

Жыл бұрын

🙄

@mike2865

Жыл бұрын

Wow racist against your own family!

@narutosan1377

9 ай бұрын

I can tell by your comment that you're liberal. Everything is always about race with these people.

@noble604

5 ай бұрын

I understand your comment. Peace

I’m reading the comments lol... i think ppl missed the point. Jaleel’s dad wasn’t standing up against him wearing the dress. He was standing up to the contempt of Jaleel’s own cast mates. Y’all WANTED his dad to be against the character so thas what Y’ALL heard lol....

@khabaled

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm not sure the people in the comments are actually getting what happened

@larryschnellope80

3 жыл бұрын

Yea exactly. I don’t think the father took a stance on the issue, he just didn’t want his son being at the center of that debate between adults. Men shouldn’t portray women, women shouldn’t portray men, just like races shouldnt portray other races. Hollywood has an influence we all still don’t fully understand.

@rexsmithehiggins

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Perfect example of "hearing what you want to hear". Its disgusting that there are people in the comments supporting Jo Marie and Reginald's misdirected inappropriate actions towards a CHILD. It doesn't matter what their personal feelings were about "men in dresses and the disservice it does to our race"....he was child and they should have been responsible enough to take that up with the adults in charge. They dropped the ball on that and Jaleel's father did what any real parent would do...protect his child. They were wrong. Period. It sickens me that there are people out there who have more loyalty to an execution of philosophy (no matter how reckless) than to the well being of child who hasn't reached a post conventional level of thinking.

@simonsez1787

3 жыл бұрын

@@rexsmithehiggins well said.

@simonsez1787

3 жыл бұрын

@@larryschnellope80 right. He didn’t want his son being at the center of debate between adults. Thas a perfect violation of a child NOT “staying in a child’s place” lol, which I’m sure they espoused back in that day. I don’t know if I have a hard line of “shouldn’t portray” the opposite gender... but I’ll concede to your point on not fully understanding how Hollywood influences us. When I think about the majority of men who have portrayed women, it has always been one-sided. The women portrayals are always less demure, masculinized, “ugly”, fat (in a negative connotation), unsightly or unwanted. Sheneneh, Wanda, Myrtle, Jazz’s sister played by Chris Rock on The Fresh Prince, Big Mama’s House, The Clumps... it has always served to disparage dark skinned Black women. So to that I guess I would say Black men should not portray Black women...?? But we need Black men to understand the way it impacts Black women as well and not just Black masculinity. Black men be real crickety quiet on that part.

Jaleel really doesn't get enough credit for being a physical actor. I think of guys like Martin Lawrence, Lucille Ball, Jim Carey. I really think you have to throw Jaleel in that conversation. He was absolutely great at that slapstick physical comedy and had incredible timing, especially for his age.

@JohnMoog-ug6bk

3 ай бұрын

John Ritter too

Dude played the hell out of that roll great actor one of my favorite shows as a kid talented and gifted dude god bless 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯👌🏾👌🏾

Great on the dads behalf and thank you Jaleel for the laughter u gave us u put in so much work on that show even as to the different characters u played.

FATHERS MUST BE IN THEIR CHILDREN’S LIVES!!!! THEY ARE IMPORTANT!!!!!

I think Reg and Jo Marie were only concerned with the image becomin bufoonery. Like John Amos on GOOD TIMES. im sure it was not personal to Jaleel.

@ahlupenya4564

3 жыл бұрын

And both they asez were fired while J.J. never missed a check.

@tphallana27

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahlupenya4564 Yea & he still stuck in Jj mode too while the others went on to do other things. Don't ever cheat yourself. R.I.L Esther Rolle.

@miss__monique

3 жыл бұрын

Did they talk to Jaleel personally about how they felt or did they go to the production? He's a child at the time. Talking to him was pointless. If they went to him they were dumb for that. If you don't like the was a person is being protrayed on the show go to the people that make the show. Or Jaleel's dad. Not Jaleel, dont make a child feel bad for doing their job.

@nicklovell2348

3 жыл бұрын

@@miss__monique people are not perfect and they do and say stupid shit all the time . Jaleel has since reunited with all them and it seemed to be all love.

@user-gx5hf2fn9j

3 жыл бұрын

Tiffy LALA this 💯!!

I love this show than and now family matters one of my favorite TV sitcom.

reginald hated Jaleel. He hated him because a 10 year old outshined this man who believed he was gonna be the next Mr. Jefferson with family matters and this kid obliterated that with his talent. And reginald was not quiet about it. The irony was that his anger and rage at jaleel made reginalds interactions with him so utterly realistic, that it amped up the humor to levels no other actor duo could have accomplished. It worked so well BECAUSE reginald HATED jaleel so completely.... but it came off as some of the greatest comedic acting ever put to film. Reginald owes his legacy to Jaleel White.... and I'm sure it despises that. Oh well.

Jaleel’s performance on FM is one of the greatest in TV history. Never felt like he or the rest of the cast got the credit they deserved for the ground that FM broke.

Loved Family Matters. The only one who loved Steve was mother Winslow played by the late Rosetta Lenoire.

@holyexperience1976

3 жыл бұрын

I say not tolerate. She seemed to genuinely love him.

@justinmckenzie4276

3 жыл бұрын

@@holyexperience1976 right I will change that word to love. Thank you.

@WilliamBrown-vb5ws

3 жыл бұрын

None of the seasoned vets liked Jaleel. That’s just the honest truth. He was smart enough to know that a character like that would make it easy for White people to laugh at African-Americans.

@jakimsingletary164

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Little Richie who also loved Steve with him referring to Steve as "Uncle Steve" while analyzing him..

@justinmckenzie4276

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakimsingletary164 yes, that's right.

Every Sunday evening in the 90s….too much nostalgia

This dude is underrated. I hope he starts making films, like action movies and dramas. I would definitely watch them!

1. I agree with the people who said not to wear it maybe their delivery was off. You should never break down a child. 2. Dad should have shut it down from the beginning.

@Shavier777

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, dad was there for them checks and should have shut it down from jump.

@Yukia76

3 жыл бұрын

Yea was to busy wanted that Paper 💵💵💵💵

@Estelle738l

3 жыл бұрын

yes. He should have never played that role!!!

@WilliamBrown-vb5ws

3 жыл бұрын

He should have never agreed to play a character that could be used as a way to make it funny to laugh at African Americans. Jaleel’s parents were told this by the seasoned actors and they didn’t listen. Then, when Jaleel started to be rude to all of the cast members, the producers told him it was because he was the star of the show. If white people love a black show, it’s usually because you are catering to their perception of African-Americans.

@creating1_c1999

3 жыл бұрын

@@viciouscykl You do realize that Jaleel was a child actor and his career virtually ended when the series finale credits rolled. A few roles here and there, but he is essentially a child actor. He even resented the character once he realized how much it stifled him and no one could see him as a adult actor because of it.

I love him. He literally carried the show for them. Wow. And that is the thanks he gets. I love his demeanor and his stories. What a legend.

@misterj3133

2 жыл бұрын

Not literally....shows are not physical objects that can be carried. You mean figuratively.

@achildnamedhotchick1739

Жыл бұрын

@@misterj3133 eww

@Hinokami777

Жыл бұрын

@@misterj3133 yes… literally carried.

@terrylong8894

Жыл бұрын

@@Hinokami777 He was supposed to be a one-off character and wound up appearing in practically every episode.

@terrylong8894

Жыл бұрын

@Burke Gerald No, I get the point, which that Jaleel White was subjected to abusive behaviour, and yes I would a readily agree that that’s unacceptable, but the there’s more to the story. Urkel proved to be such a popular character that the producers of Family Matters successfully did with Urkel what the producers of Happy Days tried to do with Richie Cunningham and the Fonz. The character of Judy Winslow was written out of the show and Jaime Foxworth was fired so that the writers could write more episodes about Urkel. The Winslows basically became secondary characters in their own show, which was the actual source of the animosity from some members of the cast.

Amen, that is what a real father does!

I love what was said here! 👍👍👍

Jaleel has not gotten the credit he deserves. He played so many roles on that show & if it wasn't for him they probably wouldn't of had the long run like they did...

@razorraysolarsavings72

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, he was the star of the show.

You can understand both sides of this, but they really should have taken this up with the producers. He was just a kid, and didn't need to have that put on him. There's already a alot pressure on him because he was basically carrying the show on his shoulders at such a young age, he didn't need more added to it.

@PlayaP69

2 жыл бұрын

To their defense, they probably felt they were armouring him before he made a life threatening decision. Probably thought they were teaching him something out of fear it would be worse for him following suit. I mean, I'm an adult gay Black male. My mom was ignorant growing up. Not being mean but honest. Being yourself was taught on TV shows, but really was it actually for the Black community? White people would be themselves. But what it was really saying was Black people be like white folks. I disagree with the criticising towards Jaleel from the adults, but I think I may understand that they thought they may have been protecting him. I've only come to this realization after growing up, realizing I was hurt, seeing where the hurt came from, and then understanding that my mother LOVES me and that she (from the world shown to her) thought she was doing something good. Not just right, but good. I think that is a main issue with the "righteous" thinkers. Because they think it is right AND good they are emboldened to believe that they are justified in the actions of trying to mold you in what they believe is what should be. Or not be.

@valereebraz198

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, there is no defense of adults making fun of a child. It wasn’t their kid to give opinions on life to.

@PlayaP69

2 жыл бұрын

@@valereebraz198 It's almost like you're saying, if it had to of been their kid it would've been okay. Then, that even if it is warranted advice that an adult, that isn't their parent, should not give good advice too. . . To just ignore and positive information that child could receive, because it's not their own?

@valereebraz198

2 жыл бұрын

@@PlayaP69 it wouldn’t have been okay. But I can’t stop you from parenting your kid badly. I can only stop you from giving advice to my kids.

I appreciate this

White needs his flowers. He put everything into that role. Now we see how many awards he should have won for his work.

Family matters was so refreshing as a child

His dad basically was saying “I agree with Reginald & Jo don’t put my son in this dress again but my son did a great performance”

@realjohnlove

3 жыл бұрын

viciouscykl I seriously doubt his dad was okay with his son putting a dress on. Based on Jaleel’s wording, he didn’t disagree with Carl & Harriet actors point, he just didn’t like how it made his son feel. He did Myrtle again but that doesn’t mean it was on his “own terms”. Theres no indication that it was. Jaleel was having funs, Myrtle was written by writers. Myrtle came back because the writers brought the character back not because Jaleel wanted it

@truthbearer7891

3 жыл бұрын

@@realjohnlove No he clearly was ok with it because he allowed them to do it so often that Myrtle Urkel became a recurring member of the show. So he basically co-signed it.

@realjohnlove

3 жыл бұрын

Truth Bearer yall just being oblivious to how Hollywood works. He did whatever the job asked him to do. If they wanted him a dress, they wanted him in a dress.

@realjohnlove

3 жыл бұрын

Tam I’m looking at it from knowing & experiencing the entertainment industry firsthand. We won’t agree on this but doesn’t sound like his dad was too thrilled with these white writers & producers turning Jaleel into a minstrel show. Jaleel was on Family Matters until he was 22 & we saw less of that character the older he got.

@bemindful724

3 жыл бұрын

They wearing dresses in prison. If not them, then somebody they know there is.

I loved Family Matters when I was a kid!! It was surprisingly one of the very few things that me and my brother (my only sibling) who was only two years older so we liked most of the same tv shows. When you hear (or read on YT) people talk about watching tv back in the 80’s and 90’s and they joke about during commercials one sibling would run to get drinks or snacks and the other sibling stayed by the tv to yell that the show was coming back on so neither missed a moment. For kids that didn’t grow up back then, there were no repeats, if you missed an episode, you missed it, the last episode wasn’t on right before the new one like they do now. One of your friends that saw the episode had to tell you what happened. There was no recording it aka DVR and there definitely wasn’t any fast forward or rewind. “Steve Urkel” was the outcast but he was everyone’s favorite, I’ll never forget when they started using his formula and machine to bring “Stephon” out! No one could believe that was really what Jaleel really looked and most importantly sounded like!! Jaleel White is absolutely an icon and should’ve won every single award possible for all the characters he played and how well he played them!!! We love you Jaleel!!!!

Excellent and sober testimony! You did your thing to the umph degree and moved on, just like it should be done. While doing biblical research for my spiritual books, I would take a break and watch t.v., and Family Matters was my favorite show. You stole that show, my brother! Urkel was such a beautiful, noble and funny character, he made me cry a couple times, and made me laugh all the time. Jaleel, you are a genius. Peace and Blessings from Brooklyn!

Shoutout to his dad for having his back. And putting his son mental health first. Jaheel is an amazing actor he made family matters an absolutely success.