Ernie Barnes was a painter/visual artist who was well known for his unique style of etonation and movement. Ernie, who was also a former professional football player, also acted as well; he appeared as one of the hoods of "Marion "Sweet Daddy" Williams in the episode "Sweet Daddy Williams" in Season 3 of Good Times. He also appeared as an armed hoodlum in the Season 2 episode "The Houseguest". Ernie painted all of the artwork which was used in the series, which included all of the artwork of J.J. Evans. His now famous painting "Sugar Shack", was used as the opening screenshot of Good Times in Seasons 4 and 5.