Whoopi Goldberg played Buckwheat’s mother, giving the movie another big name in its cast, along with Daryl Hannah. The veteran actress has been the recipient of Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards.
In one scene where Whoopi appeared, Buckwheat turned to his best buddy, Porky, and said to him, “Hey, look, my mom’s here,” to which the latter boringly replied with the epic pun: “Whoopee.” Judging by their appearances, Whoopi Goldberg and Ross Bagley could have been easily mistaken for a real mother-and-son tandem.
Reba McEntire as A.J. Ferguson
Reba McEntire played the role of A.J. Ferguson, a character that plays a curious part in the overall theme of the movie. Presumed to be a man, she was an Indy race car driver whom the members of the He-Man Women Haters Club idolized, only to be shocked to learn at the end that “the best driver there is” was actually a woman.
A.J. Ferguson was the guest host of Greenpoint’s 73rd Annual Go-Cart Races in which the boys competed. Spanky, the club’s president, idolized her the most and got a kiss on both cheeks that made him happy.
Reba McEntire's Career
Reba McEntire started her career as a singer in 1975. Her second album, "My Kind of Country" is considered her first major breakthrough. She is referred to as “The Queen of Country.”
To date, Reba McEntire has sold more than 95 million records worldwide, with songs such as "How Blue" and "Somebody Should Leave." She’s one of the best-selling artists of all time and has made numerous appearances on television and in films. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her sitcom, Reba.
Whoopi Goldberg's Career
Those who follow show business already know how famous Whoopi Goldberg is. She is lively and fun to watch, and she was famous even before the making of "The Little Rascals." Some of her works include "Sister Act", "The Lion King", "How Stella Got Her Groove Back", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Goldberg’s success continued to roll after the beloved Rascals movie. She loves kids a lot, and has authored many children’s books, like "Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners."
Mel Brooks as Mr. Welling
Mel Brooks is probably one of the funniest guys you’ll ever see on screen, and his own hilarious personality was muddled (like the perfect cocktail) with the role of Mr. Welling, a cranky loan officer connected with the Greenpoint Bank. Mr. Welling intentionally stemmed the flow of loan applications, often grunting and meticulously finding ways to reject as many applications as possible.
Mr. Welling found himself dealing with the in-disguise Spanky and Stymie, who both tried to con him into lending them the funds they needed to rebuild their burned-down clubhouse.