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(Read: 'Jaleel White: 'Family Matters' Star Accused of Domestic Violence.')
TMZ is reporting that the LAPD will not move forward with charges against the actor, best known for playing Steve Urkel, because of insufficient evidence.
He described the situation as "a child support stickup gone wrong" on his Twitter page, but celebrated the fact that he had be reunited with his daughter after not seeing her for 18 days.
White's attorney Philip Cohen told TMZ that there were questions about Hardy's "credibility and timing" in this matter -- partly because she waited several weeks to report the incident.
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Black Families On TV
'227'
Seasons: Five
Notable Cast Members: Marla Gibbs, Alaina Reed Hall, Jackée Harry, Helen Martin, Hal Williams, Regina King, Curtis Baldwin, Kia Goodwin, Reynaldo Rey, Countess Vaughn
Storyline: Taking place in a Washington D.C. apartment building, numbered 227, the show's characters would be found sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs (aka the stoop), in which a discussion would lead into the weekly plot line.
Sidenote: Former 'Moesha' and 'Celebrity Fit Club' star Countess Vaughn received her big break in Hollywood by simply asking. Vaughn mentioned her dream of appearing on '227' following her 1988 appearance on the talent show series 'Star Search.'
'My Wife & Kids'
Seasons: Five
Notable Cast Members: Damon Wayans, Jennifer Freeman, Tisha Campbell-Martin, George O. Gore II
Storyline: Damon Wayans portrays Michael Kyle, a loving husband who maintains his household by teaching his family some valuable wisdom and knowledge, and learning some himself.
Sidenote: The show's co-creator, Damon Wayans, may have regretted the original storyline of Claire Kyle following the loss of cast member Jazz Raycole. Raycole's mother disapproved of the actress' storyline for season two, which led to her being pulled from the show.
'Good Times'
Seasons: Six
Notable Cast Members: John Amos, Esther Rolle, Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, Ralph Carter, Ja'net DuBois, Janet Jackson
Storyline: The quintessential sitcom depicting the trials and tribulations of a poor, black living family in the Chicago projects.
Sidenote: Produced by Norman Lear, 'Good Times' was a spin-off of 'Maude,' which was also a spin-off of 'All in the Family.' Ironically, Florida Evans (Esther Rolle) was a maid for Maude Findaley (Bea Arthur of 'Maude'), who was the cousin of Edith Bunker on 'All in the Family.' George and Louise Jefferson (of 'The Jeffersons') was neighbor of The Bunkers, before moving on up to the east side.
The Cosby Show
Seasons: Eight
Notable Cast Members: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet, Raven-Symoné
Storyline: Popular comedy television series based on a happily married couple raising their children in Brooklyn, New York.
Sidenote: Throughout the course of eight seasons The Huxtable family helped set the stage for black families on prime time television. Bill Cosby's character, Cliff Huxtable was such a role model that he topped TV Guide's 2004 list of "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time."
'Family Matters'
Seasons: Nine
Notable Cast Members: Reginald Vel Johnson, Darius McCrary, Kellie Shanygne Williams, JoMarie Payton, Jaleel White, Telma Hopkins
Storyline: Based on middle-class suburban Chicago black family, the Winslows.
Sidenote: Spinning off it's sister show 'Perfect Strangers,' the hit sitcom spawned off one of the most popular characters in sitcom history, Steve Urkel. America's favorite nerd was so popular that he established a merchandising empire, which included a talking doll, trading cards, posters, books, lunchboxes and a limited edition cereal.
'Lincoln Heights'
Seasons: Three
Notable Cast Members: Russell Hornsby, Nicki Micheaux, Erica Hubbard, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Mishon Ratliff, Michael Reilly Burke, Robert Adamson, William Stanford Davis
Storyline: A drama revolving around the life of LAPD officer Eddie Sutton, who is in pursuit of a better life for his family. Ironically, Sutton moves his family into his old neighborhood which is known for its violence.
Sidenote: In 2008 the series was nominated for four NAACP Image Awards including Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series, Outstanding Drama Series, and Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series.
'Soul Food'
Seasons: Five
Notable Cast Members: Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa A. Williams, Malinda Williams, Rockmond Dunbar, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Aaron Meeks, Boris Kodjoe
Storyline: The critically-acclaimed series follows the triumphs, struggles and rivalries of a tight-knit family residing in Chicago.
Sidenote: Based on the 1997 flick produced by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds and Tracey Edmonds, 'Soul Food: The Series' premiered on Showtime in June of 2000. Following in the vein of the original storyline, the series picked up five months later from the film's storyline.
'Everybody Hates Chris'
Seasons: Four
Notable Cast Members: Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, Vincent Martella
Storyline: Emmy Award-winning funnyman Chris Rock narrates viewers through a the life a 13-year-old teenager growing up in Brooklyn, New York -- loosely based on his Bedford Stuyvesant upbringing.
Sidenote: Chris Rock's involvement with the show and a massive marketing campaign helped push the series to being the highest rating for a comedy premiere on UPN. After some scheduling shuffling, the popular series now airs on The CW network on Fridays.
The Jeffersons
Seasons: 11
Notable Cast Members: Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford, Marla Gibbs, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Paul Benedict
Storyline: Entrepreneur George Jefferson hits the ticket with his successful dry-cleaning business, which leads him to move into a ritzy New York City high-rise.
Sidenote: America can thank fellow 'Good Times' actress Ja'Net DuBois for helping George Jefferson's family move up to the east side. The Emmy Award-winner co-wrote and sang the show's opening and closing theme song 'Movin' On Up.'
'What's Happening!!'
Seasons: Three
Notable Cast Members: Ernest Lee Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Danielle Spencer, Mabel King, Shirley Hemphill, David Hollander, John Welsh, Earl Billings, Leland Smith
Storyline: Loosely based on the motion picture 'Cooley High' a trio of friends go through the trials and tribulations of young adulthood.
Sidenote: Fred Berry's character Rerun almost didn't turn out as we may remember him today. Originally the role was reportedly written to fit the description of a skinny white kid.
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By: OOOZZZZZ on 7/15/2010 9:40AM
Just another terrible example where the baby momma purposely uses the innocent child as a deal maker, a bargaining chip and made up a bogus domestic violence claim as a means to controlling the man in the relationship.....and what was she pissed about? Probably nothing at all but wanting more money and regarding the health and welfare of the child? Not the reason at all but for her own scheming selfish needs.
Jaleel White pays the mandatory court ordered child support payments approved by the judge so the fact that she is broke at the end of every month and can't provide for the child properly because of her lack of money management skills and selfish spending on herself instead of the baby's needs is not his problem.
She lives a high lifestyle, probably has gotten herself in deep debt spending the child support money like a drunken sailor buying bullshit for her self and not the child. THAT IS NOT THE REASON FOR CHILD SUPPORT LADIES!! THE MONEY IS FOR THE THE CHILD, NOT YOU!!..taking the money and spending it on yourself. If you need additional/extra money, GET OFF YOUR LAZY TIRED SCHEMING AZZ, GET A GODDAM JOB AND QUIT MILKING THE SYSTEM!!!!!
She kept his son away from him for 18 days and for what? Some stupid shit (to piss him off) that she wanted from him and we all know that thing she wanted was MORE MONEY.
How do you think that he would react or feel? Of course he was pissed and she wanted him to do something stupid (put his shands on her or hit her with the baby in the house) to get him in trouble in order to put him in jail and head back to court to increase the child support payments.
More money and as Jaleel White noted "He described the situation as "a child support stickup gone wrong".....she only wanted more money not for the benefit of the child, but for her needs to go out with her girls; shop, eat, travel, party, pamper and buy shyt for herself that has nothing to do with the child's needs. All the child gets is the bare mimimum from the money: food. clothes, roof, medical but the mom? expensive cars, bling, cruises, big house, shooping sprees etc and the hyprocity? Mom claims that this IS ALL for the child and the lifestyle THAAT THE CHILD NEEDS IN ORDER TO LIVE. LADIES PLEASE!!!! Did the baby tell you that's what she/he wanted? NO!!
That's the lie you tell.
Ladies, y'all need to stop spreading your legs, gettin' pregeant on purpose and stop trapping these guys doing this bullshyt and the reason for these babies? Women know that once they get pregeant and have a child, they know that the United States court system is 100% behind them and set up to ensure that they get automatic monthly money payments for that child so "planning" these pregancies with all the crying & hurt feeling and "you got me pregeant" bullshyt (knowing that's what you wanted all along, especially with the rich brothers) is just a trick to trap, lay on your backs and live off someone else's back and their hard work.
Sorry azz mother fyckers.
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By: puhlease on 7/15/2010 11:11AM
u need 2 get a grip.. this was his tweet and because he said it - it must be so?! how bout men need to keep their dick n their pants and if they can't cover it w/a damn condom.. how bout that.. women are always 2 blame.. their wouldn't be any blame if both parties accepted responsibility and just be the best parent they can be to their child.. everyone wants 2 hit it than scram.. he didn't wife her - he just knocked her up.. talk about that.. both are 2 blame not just the ladies..
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By: justifyed on 7/15/2010 12:41PM
OOOZZZ, tell that to your daughters when they are old enough to "spread their legs" OK.
While there are some women, who do use the baby as bait, there are some that don't. Just like there are some men who actually take care of their kids...but we NEVER hear about those ppl, because they are not "news worthy".
So, please don't be so one sided in your comments, "baby daddies" are on the rise, it truly takes two to make a baby! Wrap it up!
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By: mystia2004 on 7/16/2010 1:19PM
OOOZZZZ maybe a little wrong for how he said this, but as women we have to be more responsible for ourselves. There is way to many things on the market for women not to get pregnant plus she can make him strap up. Hell you can't get in between my legs with out one and i'm on birth control. There are some women who are after these men money. So it's not like they don't know what they are doing also.
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By: Eugene on 7/15/2010 3:56PM
It is time to start prosecuting women as well as men who manipulate the time of law enforcement officers as well as that of the court system because they seek financial gain and/or revenge of some kind.
Case loads of police officers as well as case loads in the court systems are just backed too far up because of incidents like these.
It makes it pretty much impossible for REAL VICTIMS (female or male) to get the justice that they are seeking and deserve.
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By: OOOZZZZZ on 7/15/2010 4:05PM
You don't have to give up the p*ssy ladies but many of you can't seem to control your emotions (he said that he lovs me, that he will take care of me and all that other b.s. just to get the coochie), that itch that needs to be scratched on a regular and women keep giving into the bullshyt and keep getting pregeant, dropping babies and having drama!!!!
This is not rocket science ladies.
YOU (NOT HIM) ARE IN TOTAL & COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR BODY....NOT HIM...you don't have to give up anything.... and women keep on failing time and time again to realize that simple fact of everyday life.
You continue to fall prey to the "game" that he's running and if you're not a women like Jaleel Whites' baby momma money snatcher, then the life time problem does not exist.
If you're lonely and need companionship in the form of a significiant other to fill your materinal and motherly needs, buy a dog or cat.
Quit thinking between your legs, stop thinking about dick all the time and stop chasing these broke ass or well off guys hoping to trap them or change them in order for them to do what you want to do so you can live lavish life, tryin' to get paid by the system or directly by him for the next 18+ years.
WOMEN, YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF YOURSELVES AND THE SITUATION....NOT HIM......YOU DON'T HAVE TO FYCK HIM....YOU DON'T OWE HIM SHYT.... NO MATTER HOW MUCH OR HOW HE BEGS......AND IF YOU DO.... PROTECT YOURSELF AND CONTROL THE SITUATION.......REMEMBER THAT!!!
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By: mieshelj on 7/15/2010 7:19PM
she tried to milk the brother....simple as that...now she carries a black eye..."OOps did I do that!!...LOL
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By: Ip218 on 1/29/2011 12:25AM
lol. that was a good one.
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By: Larryhorse on 7/15/2010 10:08PM
She waited several weeks to make a report? Men are always at a disadvantage in these cases. My son's mother was very abusive (physical and verbal) for many years and one day I caught myself about to retaliate. Instead I called the police and after she'd punched me several times, the first thing they did was ask for my ID and tell me to leave.
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By: mzdowhatitdo on 7/19/2010 1:43PM
See that is why I don't have any bothers cause i would have whipped that arse. For everything she put my brother through. Some women are just plain trifiling.
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