Crossings brings: Jimmie Walker – “J.J.” from television’s “Good Times,” is set to detonate some laughs at the State Theatre. Comic, magician and juggler Brad Reeder joins Walker for this “Evening of Laughs.” Comedy legend Walker is best known for his role as the broadly strutting, wisecracking J.J. Evans on the 1970s show, “Good Times,” and his catchphrase, “Dyn-o-mite!” but his first love is stand-up comedy, and he continues to tour and play at comedy clubs across the country. “Good Times,” ran from 1974-1979 and launched Walker into television superstardom., though he had already made appearances on “Laugh In,” and the “Jack Paar Show.” Rising from the streets of New York's Bronx ghettos to television superstardom, Walker personifies the great American success story. His catchphrase “Dyn-o-mite!” is part of the modern vernacular, and he became such a major celebrity in the 1970s that Time Magazine named him “Comedian of the Decade.” As “Good Times” enjoyed a six year run, Walker’s fame grew exponentially. He was the first winner of the NAACP Image Award, and won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Even with his demanding schedule, Walker continued to appear as the headliner at top comedy clubs, including the world famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His joke writing team included a young David Letterman, Jay Leno and Byron Allen. Walker's television work would lead to movie roles, including in, “Airplane!” He also released a smash comedy album, “Dyn-o-mite!” that went gold. He was a regular on television shows like “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island.” In recent years he’s made scene-stealing appearances on “The George Lopez Show,” “Everybody Hates Chris,” with Chris Rock, and “Scrubs.” Reeder combines magic and juggling with original comedy to offer a truly unique show. He has performed at top comedy clubs nationwide, including The Comedy Store and The Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, Dangerfield’s in New York City and Rascal’s Comedy Club in New Jersey. He is a regular in Las Vegas at The Riviera Hotel and Casino, The Four Queens and The Maxim Hotel and Casino. Reeder has opened for celebrities including Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Rosie O’Donnell, Phyllis Diller, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmie Walker, and Wynonna. He’s appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, America’s Funniest People, Night Shift with Kevin Ferguson and Canadian TV.

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