Esther Rolle Florida Evans Actor Jimmie Walker James Evans, Jr. Actor Ja'net DuBois Willona Woods Actor Ralph Carter Michael Evans Actor Bern Nadette Stanis Thelma Evans Anderson Actor Johnny Brown Nathan Bookman Actor Janet Jackson Millicent 'Penny' Woods Actor Ben Powers Keith Anderson Actor Bebe Drake Mrs. Baker Guest Star Derek Wells Larry Baker Guest Star Paul Savior Doctor Harvey Casey Guest Star Dap Sugar Willie Looting Lenny Guest Star Ebony Wright The woman Guest Star Sibyl Motley The Nurse Guest Star Michael G. Moye Writer Gerren Keith Director