RECESSION SPECIAL!!! THELMA FROM GOOD TIMES OFFERS TO PERSONALLY SPEAK TO FANS FOR $1 A MINUTE!!!


 







December 29, 2008. To all you washed up celebs out there … you may have a new source of income. MediaTakeOut.com just found out that actress Bernadette Stanis (AKA Thelma from Good Times) just came up with an innovative way to make a few coins.

You see, she’s charging fans $1 a minute to talk with them one-on-one on the telephone. Here’s how she described the set up in an interview with CYinterview.com.
A lot of times people would call me up and they wanted me to speak to their family members or friends and their friend was so happy to speak to me. They would say oh my gosh! I don't think I've ever had the opportunity to talk to a celebrity, to speak to a star and I am so happy.

That kind of stuck with me because I would hear that all the time. I said you know what? I wonder if it is possible that I could do something to give my fans an opportunity to actually speak with me and I came up with that.

If they just wanted to say hi, $13 would be fine. If they just wanted to talk for about a half hour, $30 would be fine

Call us crazy, but it sounds like a BRILLIANT IDEA!! We can think of a number of washed up celebrities that we’d like to speak to….

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COMMENTS:

    NeXplicableP
    She still looks awesome.
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    Keeping the status quo.

    stayhigh317
    i wouldn't buy that for a dollar
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    What the hand say to the face?

    phineinphilly
    SHE'S STILL CUTE, BUT UMMMM..NO!
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    Hatin on me won‘t make you pretty!

    keepingitreal
    Talk about what? NO THANKS THELMA.
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    Justice for Nova & Ava...

    ThatBKChick
    Child...wouldn't it be better if they did a movie like they did on the Brady Bunch or even better a Good Times reality show....all of them including J.J. is all washed up. That would be more decent than resorting to these types of desperate measures....while they at it, they need to do one on the Cosby Show too!!! SMDH!!!!
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    Send Cheney/Bush 2 the Hague 4 war Crime

    frankie_dolo
    I GOT A COUPLE DOLLARS THEMA HOLLA AT ME
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    i wish i could fk every gurl in da world

    tjtrae1
    Well she hasn't worked steadily since Jimmy CARTER was in office so no surprise her-

    She can still get it though i'll lev a tip-
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    Stop following and become a leader..

    tweetie
    wateva, y would anybody want to talk to her?....next
     

    tjtrae1
    typo-here
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    Stop following and become a leader..

    stayoutmybusiness
    she still looks great
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    Jealousy Keeps The Hataz Talking

    DheeKiddMarcus
    she still looks good.
      ---------------
    [GetLykeMehWhyDontcha?]

    Selector
    SMDH, Cyaan Look Inna Mi Eye
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    Excuse me while I light my spliff

    VicSage
    mONEY tALKS...Think it don't?" Real Talk.
      ---------------
    "Ponder the ? not the answer."

    yummers
    SHId...
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    myspace.com/bigbeautifullady

    poetical
    I think a lot of people will be spending a few dollars. Just remember she is married.

    Blackpeoplemeet.us

    Datingtipsandadvice.net
     

    lefteee
    She looks great to be in her fifties. Donatella is about the same age as her and she looks like she could be Thelma's grandmother.
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    Howard Rules!

    carraf
    OKAY! BUT I DON'T THINK I WOULD PAY ISH TO TALK TO HER
     

    cHaRmiSsOlUcKi
    ANYWHO...SHOUT OUT 2 ALL DA BI AND LESBIAN CHICKS OUT THERE!!!!!
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    PuErTo RiCaNz..R..My..WeAkNeSS!!

    diamondbaby23
    she's gorgeous but um She ain't nobody better than the other.....
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    Nukee...www.myspace.com/budda723

    sassygold
    Thelma still looks nice, and it is a innovative idea just watch the many celeb's who are washed up or not jump on this brilliant idea!
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    Black Love 2009

    She_So_Fly
    Keeping your head above water....Making a way when you can!

    LMAO


    Thelma still look good.


    ebonycity.heavenforum.com
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    I make MTO look good!

    1205
    What will we talk about? Good times?...that was 30 plus years ago....get outta here!!!!!
     

    TEASE08
    GOTTA MAKE THAT PAPER$$$

    WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIZ_678

    >>ADD ME<<
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    I LOVE U BOW WOW

    TEASE08
    GOTTA MAKE THAT PAPER$$$

    WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIZ_678

    >>ADD ME<<
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    I LOVE U BOW WOW

    Kristofer
    wow
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    Missouri Guy Living In Memphis Now!

    Alterior09
    I absolutely LOVE HER. Make that money honey:-)
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    Soror 2 Fast of Sigma Beta Xi Sorority

    CourtneyPriceRocks
    I don't think this reflects the recession, it's not like Bernadette Stanis has been doing high paid job's since good times wrapped. I think it's great that's she's still able to make money and stay semi-relevant. I also saw her on a commercial the other week so she's still working.
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    http://www.myspace.com/courtney_price

    TheOriginal
    Ooooo poor Thelma.
     

    Chastity
    @ tjtrae1, lol. She looks lovely as ever. Next time just give'em a flat rate.
     

    LADIVA9
    Thats funny as hell.
     

    Tiff2fresh
    I don't think so
     

    klauze
    Hey whatever keeps da gwop comin I ain't mad at cha love
    She still Fiiine as a Muh...like a fine wine that getz better wit age
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    "I‘m jus‘ sayin‘ though"

    lilprince84
    THELMA STILL LOOKS GOOD....
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    MYSPACE.COM/LILPRINCE84

    Inmybag
    that is too damn funny if it's true
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    I still luv my birds

    Sexymom
    Why would I pay to talk to you when I can watch her for free on Good Times? I'm just sayin
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    TWINKIE ARRIVED 9/14/08 WHAT A BLESSING!

    Unladylike94
    SHE HAS ALWAYS KEPT HER FIGURE UP!
    GO AHEAD THELMA, TELL IBE I HAD HELLO!
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    ~I KNOW RIGHT?~

    Sexymom
    Meant to say watch you for free
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    TWINKIE ARRIVED 9/14/08 WHAT A BLESSING!

    HersheyDiva
    Hey she got to do what she got to do. It is a recession!

    Temporary lay offs. - Good Times.
    Easy credit rip offs. - Good Times.
    Scratchin’ and surviving. - Good Times.
    Hangin in a chow line - Good Times.
    Ain’t we lucky we got ‘em - Good Times.
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    NY Finest....

    muffin24
    hell naw...she still look good though
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    Boss in charge!!

    OnlyEyEaLonE
    I MUST AGREE W/ Sexymom~

    WOULDN'T BERNADETTE STANIS RECEIVE SOME INCENTIVES (ROYALTIES) OR WHATEVER IT IS THEY GET WHEN GOOD TIMES ARE BEING AIRED AS RERUNS?

    N-E WHO...THELMA WAS THE ISH BACK THEN! WORD!
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    ~OnlyEyEaLonE can do bad by myself~

    Drac
    She's a dancer, always stays in shape! I always had a crush on her on Good Times. But, a stamp is cheaper...
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    Everybody want heaven, nobody wants dead

    blackchinadoll4life
    I Love Bernadette (no homo)
    I think she is Beautiful woman , that aged gracefully..
    and people should look into spending money more positively than spending it on crazy stuff.. And at least she is looking to spend time talking to people, a dollar is not much to ask for. Girl gotta hustle too!
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    www.tarrjinc.com

    carterreid
    try me , thats crazy
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    myspace.com/chrissyccr

    whatididhesay
    I met her in 2007. She and her husband are nice people...stop it...
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    GET BACK TO GOD! STAY connected!

    tjtrae1
    @hersheydiva why you post that got me singing that shyt now-lol!
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    Stop following and become a leader..

    cameronangel
    Wow. Umm she still looks great.

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    www.myspace.com/prepboy7
    www.cameronangel.blogspot.com
     

    princedarrell
    THELMA CAN STILL GET THE BUSINESS. SHE LOOKS GREEEAAAATTTT! SHE HAS NOT AGED AT ALL. U GO THELMA!
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    BROTHERS LETS DO BETTER.

    cameronangel
    -Goes and watches Good Times on TV1-

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    www.myspace.com/prepboy7
    www.cameronangel.blogspot.com
     

    tempertease
    tricks do that
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    South bend,Merrillville, indiana

    louisiana1-4life
    damm she still looking good!*$20 in my hand*
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    I got HIGH as fucc, last night!

    2sexy4sho2
    lmao,but in that last pic she looks like a hooker
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    whats your fantasy?

    derekdee
    this ugly ho would have to pay me to talk she sure can't tLk about her new movies THERE are now crack kills
     

    getreal01
    sad
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    Michelle Obama my hero!!!

    KEEYSHAJ50
    SHE STILL LOOKS PRETTY GO HEAD THELMA...
    ANYWAY ASLONG AS SHE GETTIN MONEY IN A POSITIVE WAY ITS ALL GOOD...
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    ...BISD-09-09...

    DallasDyamond
    BERNADETTE AKA THELMA EVANS STILL LOOKS GOOD AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!!!!


    <<-----STILL WATCHES GOOD TIMES EVERYDAY ON TV1
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    ~It‘s ME, Biotches~ LoL!

    chitownbaby
    wtf would we talk about thelma? OH OK I WANT TO KNOW WHY EVERY GOD DARN TIME JAMES HAD A GET RICH QUICK SCHEME FLORIDA DENIED HIM! REMEMBER THAT CARD GAME HE HAD THAT MONEY AND SHE DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE THAT MONEY? ANSWER ME THAT. WHY DID JAMES KEEP WEARING THEM NUT GRIPPER PANTS ERR EPISODE? WHY WAS GIRLS REALLY LIKING JJ?
     

    NoElleNo2
    Easy-Credit rip off...strugglin and survivin...hangin on a chow line.
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    And yet they remain ignorant...

    MochaDLight
    Didn't she write a book about her past experiences? If so this could be a good ideal she could give relationship advise!
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    A new calling

    mszmoss
    HER EYES IS KIND OF SCARY
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    BOW WOWS WIFEY

    ClassicBlackness
    *waiting for my damn free Nintendo Wii* Dammit!
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    I SAID what I came to SAY!

    iLuvYelloBoyz
    Sexymom Flag post
    Why would I pay to talk to you when I can watch her for free on Good Times? I'm just sayin

    ^^^^^
    So u can say: "oh my gosh! I don't think I've ever had the opportunity to talk to a celebrity".

    She can't be serious.
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    GhettoFabulous = Oxymoron

    TexasGlamourChic
    Talk to her about what?!? She looks great but if she aint reading tarot cards what are we paying her $1 a min for?!?
     

    Shaloka
    What fans?? Who da hell wanna talk to her azz?? WTF is she thinking??
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    Code 10, A Man Down Situation

    Lexia
    She has fans. And I'm one of them, but I'm not calling her.lol She still looks great.
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    Actions have consequences...

    huhduh10
    wig looks just as cheap as the dress
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    seeanferneejosephrun.blogspot.com

    Shaloka
    LOL, @ Lexia you not a fan or else you'd call!!
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    Code 10, A Man Down Situation

    SovietNam
    I would pay a dollar a minute to talk to Penny from good times!
     

    cutenkinky
    lmao @ my former manager for telling me I look like Thelma from Good Times.

    No comment on her $$$ making plan.
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    LOVE, TRUTH, PEACE, FREEDOM, and JUSTICE

    Tiff2fresh
    @chitownbaby
    Don't forget about penny getting burnt with the iron, that was so dramatic.
     

    Divaproud
    She still look's good!!!
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    www.myspace.com/divaproud

    canabrothalive
    Thelma can get it. I got a dollar a minute but not to talk.
     

    chitownbaby
    @TIFF2FRESH! RIGHT GIRL.. LMAO!
     

    mythangBIG
    she still look good. but a dollar a min? kiss my as.s florida evans jr.
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    My Shaft....will block out the SUN...

    AKeysWannabee
    She still looks good..
     

    stormhoe
    @KEEYSHJ50, I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THE SAME THING!

    THELMA, I GOT 50 CENT, WHAT CAN YOU SAY TO ME?

    LMAO, I KID, I KID! SHE A SMART COOKIE FOR THAT CONCEPT! GO THELMA!
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    2009 IS MY YEAR!

    rsun
    thelma on tha grind... gotta luv tha hustle, dnt hate
     

    dzbootz
    i mean what could she
    possibly tell me
    is she gonna tell me
    my future or something
    i'm lost
    i don't understand
    $1.
    i think i'll just buy me a
    twix.
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    they pay me 2 visit this site

    sexcess1
    SOUNDS DESPERATE BUT HEY MAKE YOUR MONEY GIRL.
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    www.myspace.com/sexcess1

    PrettyCapricorn
    sad...
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    TEXAS STAND UP! WHAT YOU KNOW BOUT THAT!

    takeitorleaveit
    Are Friday's prices premium or what?
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    Handle your business

    blackbeautyanddiva
    GET YOUR MONEY GIRL!!!!!

    YOU STIL ARE A CERTIFIED BANGER IN MY BOOK (no homo)
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    jesus love me yes i know

    MTOhoee
    IM IN LOVE WITH HER PRETTY AZZ! I GOT A $1. COME TALK TO ME THELMA! MIC CHECK
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    yes yes yessssss heal me Beysus!

    versache530
    she ain't gonna end up with no dough, cuz don't nobody wanna see her anyway.
     

    daughtercreole
    Loser! Why not go on one of the thousands of reality tv shows and get lunch money
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    Oooh! Why so serious?

    Sinocent
    She STILL looks great!!!
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    What? Me Worry?

    msfoxxy
    Ummm...ok. I like you Thelma but do I want to talk to you? NOPE! Please find another hustle. I got a feeling this one won't quite work out for you.
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    1st Off F^ck Ur Bish & Da Click U Claim

    L-Storm
    If I want to hear your voice, I'll just catch you on TV Land oooookkkk??!!!
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    2008 MTO COMMENTATOR OF THE YEAR

    TDR25
    Hey I won't knock anyones hustle in times like these, all I do know is Beradette/Thelma is one fine woman! Always has been...probably always will be. Scratch that last comment...I forgot I saw her on TV a few months back and she still looked good, but not stunning!
     

    TDR25
    By the way Good Times still comes on...doesn't she get, you know, "royalty checks"?
     

    AmberRay
    SHE SEEM PLEASANT TO BE AROUND



    OVER 1 MILLION ITEMS SOLD! OPEN YOUR OWN ONLINE JEWELRY STORE AND START MAKING MONEY TODAY!!
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    www.myposhjewels.com 90%OFF

    IMSONEGATIVE
    SHE HAS TO DO WHAT SHE GOT TO DO! SHE NEEDS TO TRY TO GET INTO COMMERICALS AND MOVIES OR SOMETHANG! DONT GIVE UP U CAN DO IT THELMA! I MEAN BERNADETTE!MAKE YOUR PAPER!
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    www.myspace.com/thesquadmusic1

    QTBROWN1
    oh well, since there are people out there who are willing to pay a dollar a minute just to talk with thelma, i see nothing wrong with it. im a fan of thelma but i know i wont be calling her for that price, i will just continue watching good times....she still looks great...
     

    plumpolicious
    She's better off by having her own talkshow and getting some ratings. Who would want to pay a phone charge to talk to her? No Way!!
     

    JaeCe
    Telephone trickin huh.....I'd rather pay a dollar to see her in person.
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    No City Has Swagger Like US!!

    1ofdabest
    I DONT WANT 2 TALK 2 HER ASS BUT SHE WAS DA BIZZ ON DA SHOW AND SHE LOOK LIKE A HOT MILF IN THAT PIC AT DA TOP
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    I PLAY TO WIN!!!myspace.com/layoungdiddy

    trackmack
    fluck the the phone call, I want a date
     

    allahuakbar
    Hey she got to do what she got to do. It is a recession!

    Temporary lay offs. - Good Times.
    Easy credit rip offs. - Good Times.
    Scratchin’ and surviving. - Good Times.
    Hangin in a chow line - Good Times.
    Ain’t we lucky we got ‘em - Good Times.
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    LMAO, This right here is why I love MTO, some of yall be having me in tears over here!
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    Physical attractiveness is not Beauty!

    McLovin08
    I used to love me some Thelma back in the day.....
     

    barinasexymama23
    hey thelma is a good actor and i loved to watch good times.
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    barinasexymama23
    i think what she is doing to make money is for a great cause themla make dat money girl anything u do for money is a great cause but selling yourself body bad choice but make your money as a actor
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    love

    atlstud25
    yeah times are hard but not that hard..no thanks thelma..
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    redatlstud1@yahoo.com...d.y.k.e down

    SuzyieQ
    Well, look at Thelma from Good Times.. LOL. She still look nice (no homo). Hope she does well in this endeavor.
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    WWW.CONSULTWEMS.COM

    MadamePC
    ... paying $ to talk to Thelma??? ... COVER-UP Alert ... sounds like early signs of solicitation to me ... she ain't fooling nobody!!! ... lol
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    ~* www.madamethejourney.com *~

    SisterSallieWalker
    Amazing! Bernadette actually looks younger here than she did when on Goodtimes! Amazing genes there.


    Hey ... Bernadette ever do any movies???
     

    amarefan
    Who in their right damn mind would pay to talk to a celebrity. Times are hard, ain't nobody got extra cash like that. Well, I take some of that back b/c if I knew I could talk to Amare but had to pay for it, I'd do it if it's reasonable. LOL. I guess I'm crazy too. Go head Thelma, do your thang. You could run a special with the first minute free.

    She has aged so beautifully.
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    OUT FOR THE SEASON...

    brownie901
    LMAO!!!@chitownbaby

    Anyways,I'll think I will pass on that call but she still looks pretty though
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    DAT AIN‘T NO DAMN PUPPY!!!!

    starr84
    wow thats crazy....i wonder how much she charge for fone sex?????!!!!...damn da economy is killin all of us!!!!
     

    chicagofinest1
    THELMA HAVE BEEN IN A LOT OF BROADWAY PLAYS SO SHE ALREADY HAS MONEY BUT, I DON'T BLAME HER. IF WEIRDOS WANT TO CALL AT LEAST MAKE THEM PAY.
     

    IMEANREALLYNOW
    LOL @CHITOWNBABY!
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    WHATS HOOD WITH IT.

    TexasGlamourChic
    I still wanna know what we're paying her a $1 a min for when we can say hi to her ass on the street? Is she on a psychic network or what?!?
     

    clarkthink
    I got $20 dollars but I don't want to talk...what other kind of tricks can you do????
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    Betterman is a Chinese Uighur!!

    focus
    LOL, sounds like Latoya Jackson's and Dionne Warwick's hot psychic lines!!!

    I remember Dionne was asked to be the celeb at a charity event (AIDS, I believe) and she charged them with first class airfare plus 5 star hotel and associated costs. The public was outraged over that. After that is when people started scrutinizing how much money charities actually donate.
     

    bashmentyard
    this is where a college degree comes in handy
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    http://bashmentyard.com

    NimNum2012
    Man Yall can say what yall wanna say I'll give her some change to kick with me, she is still beautiful and i cant get them jeans from the show out my head!!!!

    After that she can make some more money off of me by writing a "superhead" tell all book about how I paid her rent and took care of her and her son!
     

    addorable4u
    She still looks great for a 50 plus year old woman.
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    "BE SOMETHING OR STAND FOR NOTHING

    keeno2
    Wow, I think it's a great idea if it works for her. Love Thelma...why do people think they will always be making the same $$ that they make today? Time will come when their 60k will only be work half that...meaning you better plan WELL, and I betcha most of ya'll don't.
     

    Ajalyn
    We all love Thelma but Thelma needs to come clean...."I needed to do something to give my fans an opportunity to speak with me"....NOOOOO...you needed to do something to pay that damn light bill...
     

    queen_pin
    she looks amazing what the hell is she on i need to start that now
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    myspace.com/sexiness291

    queen_pin
    she looks amazing what the hell is she on i need to start that now
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    myspace.com/sexiness291

    QueenOfStars
    its a recession damn lol
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    619 STAND UP !!

    MrsIDontGiveAFuc
    SHE KNOWS ALL ABOUT HARD TIMES

    SHE PLAYED ON GOOD TIMES!!
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    Bitch I‘ll Bite You!!!

    istaywet_08
    so sad
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    Fuk You Pathetic H@es

    choclatdrop
    That is a shame. what the hell can she really tell anybody that is worth a dollar? Unless she handing out phone numbers of industry connects, I'm not interested.
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    www.myspace.com/choclatdrop

    NAEEM
    THELMA,THELMA,THELMA...DAMN TIMES ARE HARD,BUT SHE STILL GOT IT!
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    I‘M A CHEF IN HELLS KITCHEN

    Mrs_Diva
    Dang it seems like can't nobody from there can get a break
     

    fiftynine
    @TJTREA.....I GOTTA CRUSH ON YOU BABY...WITH YOUR SEXY A$$.....IM GOING TO PUT A PIC ON HERE ONEDAY JUST FOR YOU....CAN I HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS?????.....PLEAAAASSSSS
     

    fiftynine
    I AM NOT PLAYING TREA1....I AM DEAD SERIOUS.....
     

    choklitgyrrl
    ummm....what could we talk about....
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    don‘t be dumb all ur life!!!!

    SoldieressChronicles
    This is a great idea. She will be successful with it.
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    www.SoldieressChronicles.com

    ling-a-ling
    I always thought Thelma was a beauty!..ROTF....@ The comments yall craze...as Florida Evans would say DAMN ...DAMN...DAMN..
     

    OriginalBabyGirl
    POINT OF CLARIFICATION. NOT done for recession or financial needs.Done to accomadate all of the wonderful people whom I have met over the years. To give THEM the opportunity if they like,to speak to their girl. Love you guys BernNadette Stanis. P.S. To all of my invited guests and celebs in Los Angeles, I will see you at my home on New Year's Eve. We are going to bring 2009 in "Hollywood Style". For all who have read my book thank you. For all who have not had the opportunity to read my book, Situations 101, Relationships...The Good, The Bad...and The Ugly.
    Please visit my web site.
    www.thelmaofgoodtimes.com Happy New Year.
     

    sxylitenig
    10 bucks for ten minutes is not bad, I wonder if she is funny and witty like she was on good times
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    caligirl09
    LOL...THAT'S WHAT IM TALKN BOUT I CHARGE FOR MY CONVO ALSO GIRL..GET IT
     

    VerbalWarQueen6
    At least she's not wearing those coochie cutters like she did in the show.
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