🎥 BlackTree TV Saturday Morning Feature: Let’s Do It Again (1975) Starring Sidney Poitier & Bill Cosby 🎥
This week’s Saturday Morning Feature brings you the 1975 comedy classic Let’s Do It Again, starring Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, and Jimmie Walker. Directed by Sidney Poitier himself, this fun-filled film combines comedy, crime, and Blaxploitation elements in an entertaining story of hypnosis, high-stakes gambling, and brotherhood.
Poitier and Cosby star as two everyday men who get caught up in a wild adventure when they use hypnosis to turn an underdog boxer (played by Jimmie Walker) into an unexpected champion. With plenty of laughs, action, and unforgettable performances, Let’s Do It Again is a must-watch classic that remains just as enjoyable today.
Notable Cast & Director:
🔹 Sidney Poitier (Director & Star) – A Hollywood legend and the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor (Lilies of the Field), Poitier not only stars but also directs this hilarious film.
🔹 Bill Cosby – Known for I Spy, Fat Albert, and The Cosby Show, Cosby brings his signature charm and humor to the role of Clyde Williams.
🔹 Jimmie Walker – Best known as J.J. Evans on Good Times, Walker delivers a memorable performance as the hypnotized boxer Bootney Farnsworth.
🔹 John Amos – Another Good Times alum, Amos appears in a supporting role, adding to the film’s stellar lineup.
🔹 Calvin Lockhart – A familiar face in Blaxploitation cinema, Lockhart plays Kansas City Mack, bringing intensity to the film’s villainous subplot.
We’ve chosen Let’s Do It Again for our Saturday Morning Feature because of its comedic brilliance, nostalgic appeal, and cultural impact. It’s a film that perfectly balances humor, action, and heart—making it a timeless favorite.
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Detailed Chapter Marks:
(00:00) – BlackTree TV intro 🎬
(01:38) – Setting the scene: Friendly banter and trip to New Orleans 🏙️
(03:35) – Heated exchange: Billy and his friend’s playful argument 🥊
(05:20) – Billy reveals his plan: Selling the car for an anniversary trip 💍
(07:16) – Lodge meeting: Urgent financial crisis discussed 💰
(08:54) – The Kingdom of Taka speech: Inspirational rallying of members 📢
(09:54) – The financial reality: Urging members to contribute more 💸
(10:36) – Final fundraising push: The need to raise $55,000 🏛️
(12:57) – Hypnotism plan is hatched: Turning Bootney into a champion 🌀
(13:41) – Hiding the truth: Keeping their wives unaware 🤫
(15:28) – Lighthearted relationship banter: Preparing for the big event ❤️
(17:11) – Restaurant talk: Humor and reflections on relationships 🍽️
(19:09) – Enter Kansas City Mack: Rising gambling tensions 🎲
(20:48) – Introducing Bootney Farnsworth: The underdog boxer 🥊
(24:14) – Bootney’s training: Hypnosis in full effect 🔮
(27:19) – The hypnotic suggestion: Bootney will become invincible 💪
(28:32) – Escape plan: Avoiding unwanted attention 🏃
(37:14) – Confrontation: The scheme starts to unravel 🕵️
(40:09) – Big bets placed: The gamble of a lifetime 💵
(44:18) – The championship fight: Bootney vs. 40th Street Black 🥊🔥
(49:05) – Bootney wins: The hilarious aftermath 🎉
(56:11) – Wives get suspicious: The truth starts to surface 👀
(59:02) – Covering their tracks: Quick thinking to escape trouble 🚪
(1:03:24) – Biggy Smalls’ revenge: Tensions rise in the gambling world 😡
(1:08:29) – The double cross: A high-stakes showdown 🤜🤛
(1:12:07) – Bootney’s reputation: The new champion’s impact 🏆
(1:20:06) – Out of trouble? The authorities close in 🚔
(1:22:44) – The final trick: Smooth talking their way out of trouble 🎭
(1:30:27) – The chase: The bad guys realize they’ve been had 🏃♂️
(1:35:55) – The grand escape: A last-minute save 🛫
(1:40:19) – Kansas City Mack’s defeat: The tables turn 🔄
(1:42:39) – The police wrap it up: A comedic resolution 🎭
(1:48:20) – The donation: Giving back to the community 🤝
(1:51:03) – The final joke: A hilarious boxing match idea 🤣
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