Good Times Reunion

[nlearfan]

There may be a Good Times reunion before you know it! BernNadette Stanis' agent told me today they are negotiating with CBS for a Good Times reunion and a Good Times tour. No dates are set yet - negotiations have been going on for a while. I will let you know about the tour. They told me they want to include me in their tour! I may meet the cast!

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Dear Norman . . .
www.dear-norman.com

[hch]

Not if Jimmie Walker won't cooperate. No J.J. No reunion. Just like Mary Wilson and Diana Ross. If they can mend whatvere difference they have between each other which is not likely, there would be a reunion. But you can file that one under "NEVER".

[nlearfan]

Walker is quite stubborn. It's something I thought about. But I feel his biggest nemesis, Rolle won't be there obviously, and he did talk about the controversy on the 100 Most Memorable Moments last year. We'll see. I still should get to meet BernNadette Stanis if things dont work out with CBS.

Reunions have been done without all important cast members (Lisa Bonet did not attend the Cosby Show reunion)

So its not yet under NEVER.

[Trishalla]

wow that would be great

but if jj does not come on the show
then who do they have left

thelma
Mike
Penny
keith
bookman
janet du bois
carl

sometimes it makes me wish that they didn't kill james out of the show
because john amos is still alive

however
Jimmie Walker is a appearing on a MTV reality tv show based on the seventys

so he may
but I don't know
he seems to be kinda backwards on the whole Good Times show
and thats the show that gave him his fame

so he is a wild card
because after all
when the show ended

Ester Rolle was still alive and now she is not

I don't know
but I think a tour and a stage version of goodtimes would be good

because it would shop around the possibility if a Good Times Movie would really work

but who knows

there I gave my gabs worth on this thread

[nlearfan]

Amos would probably do the reunion. He does talk about it on interviews, talks to the cast, attended Rolle's funeral with the cast (except for Walker, another minus), and made up with Lear. I do not think he's a problem.

And Carl (Moses Gunn) is dead.

[Trishalla]

Amos would probably do the reunion. He does talk about it on interviews, talks to the cast, attended Rolle's funeral with the cast (except for Walker, another minus), and made up with Lear. I do not think he's a problem.

And Carl (Moses Gunn) is dead.

now I can understand if it just was a reunion and not a show with a script then that would make sense because James Evans is dead

but a reunion with surviving cast would be cool
I can only hope Jimmy Walker can drop his ego and do it for the long time fans and new fans
that is making Good Times one of the best top selling DVD season sets

[nlearfan]

now I can understand if it just was a reunion and not a show with a script then that would make sense because James Evans is dead

but a reunion with surviving cast would be cool
I can only hope Jimmy Walker can drop his ego and do it for the long time fans and new fans
that is making Good Times one of the best top selling DVD season sets

Walker definitely has an ego problem - and he hasnt done much on television since. When he was doing stand-up in my area, I contacted his agent to see for an interview, and I was arrogantly declined.

[Trishalla]

Walker definitely has an ego problem - and he hasnt done much on television since. When he was doing stand-up in my area, I contacted his agent to see for an interview, and I was arrogantly declined.


well I guess that answered my question and probably everyone else's question to if Walker would appear

you know what
I never thought I would say this
but if Walker is going to be this way with his fans
and the Sitcom "Good Times"
He should not get paid from reruns
if he hates the show so much
because that is disrespectful towards the fans of Walker who loved in the role as JJ and the Legacey of "Good Times"
(which I will add has been born again thru the birth of TV on DVD)

It was "Good Times" and the catch phrase "Dynomite"
that gave him his fame other wise he would really not even been known
Look on the IMDB and see
if it were not for "Good Times" he would not have anything and be broke
what a jerk

ps
if you look on the web site this is the only metion of "Good Times"

The flush of success gave Walker the confidence to give up his day job in 1972. Jimmie was now working regularly in clubs. Spotted by Norman Lear's casting director, Jimmie accepted a part in a new comedy series, "Good Times". "Dyn-o-mite!" was the phrase and it was made famous nationwide. Time Magazine named him Comedian of the Decade.


and then the items he is selling are hum?
Lets say "Good Times Related"
a t-shirt with him on it that says "Dynomite"
a Piture with him as the Charactor JJ from Good Times
and another t-shirt with him as the charactor JJ from Good Times

what a mixed bag of nuts

[nlearfan]

Well I got word today - a huge update. The contract will be signed this week for sure. Everybody living today will be there! They are touring in six cities. Everybody, yes Walker, except Janet Jackson. She will only be in Chicago. I was invited to the taping in New York and they are going to give me a date ASAP. I will be sitting in a room with the entire cast, and am going to explain my project and ask questions, or ask if I can call at another time.

If anybody has questions they would like me to ask the cast, please let me know. I'll see what I can do. Plus the questions might be good for the book.

[James"Thunder"Early]

Well I got word today - a huge update. The contract will be signed this week for sure. Everybody living today will be there! They are touring in six cities. Everybody, yes Walker, except Janet Jackson. She will only be in Chicago. I was invited to the taping in New York and they are going to give me a date ASAP. I will be sitting in a room with the entire cast, and am going to explain my project and ask questions, or ask if I can call at another time.

If anybody has questions they would like me to ask the cast, please let me know. I'll see what I can do. Plus the questions might be good for the book.Great News! I can't wait

[Trishalla]

Well I got word today - a huge update. The contract will be signed this week for sure. Everybody living today will be there! They are touring in six cities. Everybody, yes Walker, except Janet Jackson. She will only be in Chicago. I was invited to the taping in New York and they are going to give me a date ASAP. I will be sitting in a room with the entire cast, and am going to explain my project and ask questions, or ask if I can call at another time.

If anybody has questions they would like me to ask the cast, please let me know. I'll see what I can do. Plus the questions might be good for the book.


Wow thats great
I'm glad walker has dropped his ego for the sake of the fans
I really don't have any questions that I would want to ask
I'm just really excited
they need to know what impact they have had on TV
and how good they were
and how powerful the show was
and how the fan base for the show has grown since the birth of TV on DVD
My kids love the show know as much as I do
they know what good tv shows are now becasue of shows like Good Times and others

Hey here is a question
did they think alot of the issues covered in the show
would be so revolent today
alot of the issues in the show are still happening now
so when they talk about many things that were happening back then
it rings true now

[alienkattuk]

They are touring in six cities.

what are the SIX cities?

Hopefully, the tour will come to Los Angeles.

I lived in LA over ten years now.

I will love to see the GOOD TIMES TOUR!

[James"Thunder"Early]

If the tour comes close enough to where I am, I might go myself.

[amatthias]

Hi, I'm new to the board. I was wondering if you had anymore news regarding the reunion. I saw Jimmie Walker on David Letterman earlier tonight and nothing was mentioned. Thanks for your time.

Aaron

[Brian Damage]

What is exactly is this reunion and how do you get to meet the cast and talk to agents? What do you do?

[Scoobiedoo30]

I would love to see a Good Times Reunion on Televison

[amatthias]

Hello,
I was wondering if you had any more news about the reunion. I'm sure we're all very interested in hearing more about it. Thanks for your time.

Aaron

[Brian Damage]

I don't think this is true at all.

[amatthias]

That would be really disappointing if this reunion is a hoax. Hopefully nlearfan is just keeping the details hush hush.

Aaron

[nlearfan]

Sorry I haven't given you details. I just moved and haven't posted in a month. For those of you who wanted to know how I talk to the agents, I am writing a book called Dear Norman. It is about Norman Lear, his sitcoms, and their effects on American culture. I try to interview the casts from these shows for the book. I've talked to Bill Macy, Rue McClanahan, Marla Gibbs, Franklin Cover, and Lou Richards (of the short lived show, Gloria). For more details, visit my website www.dear-norman.com (which needs to be updated - that was my original idea, but now I am focusing on politics). I have been very busy writing that, so thats why I havent posted new info on this. If this publisher that I am writing it for likes it, then I hope the book will be on the shelves in late 2006, although I am not making promises. That is what I hope.

The agent of BernNadette Stanis told me that a contract was signed during the middle of July for a Good Times reunion. Now you know how things take a while, and so I havent heard anything in the last month. I was assured by Stanis's people that I would be the first to know of the details when it comes to New York.

IT IS VERY EARLY. Dates have not even been set up. I am going to their hotel in New York City, where I will meet the cast (except for Janet Jackson, who will only be there when the tour goes to Chicago).

I would not make this up. It bothers me that some people out there figure I made this up. I have better things to do than spread false rumors. I am very, very serious about what I am doing. I will provide you with more information once I have it. After all, I want to share it. :)

By the way, today I spoke with Eric Monte, creator of Good Times, who is currently answering questions for me via email. He will be in there.

Sean

www.dear-norman.com

[James"Thunder"Early]

Sorry I haven't given you details. I just moved and haven't posted in a month. For those of you who wanted to know how I talk to the agents, I am writing a book called Dear Norman. It is about Norman Lear, his sitcoms, and their effects on American culture. I try to interview the casts from these shows for the book. I've talked to Bill Macy, Rue McClanahan, Marla Gibbs, Franklin Cover, and Lou Richards (of the short lived show, Gloria). For more details, visit my website www.dear-norman.com (http://www.dear-norman.com) (which needs to be updated - that was my original idea, but now I am focusing on politics). I have been very busy writing that, so thats why I havent posted new info on this. If this publisher that I am writing it for likes it, then I hope the book will be on the shelves in late 2006, although I am not making promises. That is what I hope.

The agent of BernNadette Stanis told me that a contract was signed during the middle of July for a Good Times reunion. Now you know how things take a while, and so I havent heard anything in the last month. I was assured by Stanis's people that I would be the first to know of the details when it comes to New York.

IT IS VERY EARLY. Dates have not even been set up. I am going to their hotel in New York City, where I will meet the cast (except for Janet Jackson, who will only be there when the tour goes to Chicago).

I would not make this up. It bothers me that some people out there figure I made this up. I have better things to do than spread false rumors. I am very, very serious about what I am doing. I will provide you with more information once I have it. After all, I want to share it. :)

By the way, today I spoke with Eric Monte, creator of Good Times, who is currently answering questions for me via email. He will be in there.

Sean

www.dear-norman.com (http://www.dear-norman.com)Thank you for posting this

[nlearfan]

No problem . . . I apologize for the delay . . . I'm sorry if I left anybody hanging.

[Brian Damage]

I apologize for doubting you. Could you do everybody a favor and ask Monte, Norman Lear and anybody else associated with Good Times if it was a spinoff or not? Believe me, you'd be doing a HUGE service to us ALL! :lol:

[nlearfan]

Brian -

No problem. Dont worry about it.

I can help you out. In my research, I found a 1974 Washington Post article that has a quote from Lear saying it was NOT a spinoff.

Here's the quote:

February 8, 1974
Tom Shales
The Washington Post

'Good Times' is Coming and It's All in the Family

Norman Lear: "In the first place, this is not really a 'spin-off' from the 'Maude' show. I got the idea for this show 2 1/2 years ago, before there ever was a Maude, from Michael Evans, who plays Lionel on "All in the Family". We'd never seen a black family on the tube and it sounded like a good idea. It's taken two years to develop it; we went through 30 drafts of the story for the first episode."

I will also ask Monte what he thinks. He is supposed to be sending me an email tomorrow. By the way, check out Monte's website on www.awpublisher.com. He really bashes the writers, and praises John Amos. The guy also smoked a lot of pot in his life.

If you have any other questions, let me know and I will try to get them answered.

[Brian Damage]

OOOh Boy

[Brian Damage]

I just read your article about Good Times on your website and in it you said Norman Lear wanted a spinoff of Florida Evans.

[Ireneparalegal]

I apologize for doubting you. Could you do everybody a favor and ask Monte, Norman Lear and anybody else associated with Good Times if it was a spinoff or not? Believe me, you'd be doing a HUGE service to us ALL! :lol:
oh man Brian. What do you think will happen when he says IT IS A SPIN-OFF??????? LOL :lol:

[Brian Damage]

Chaos...utter chaos! ;)

[Ireneparalegal]

:lol: :D :crazy: Chaos...utter chaos! ;)

[amatthias]

Hi, Sean,
I'm so glad this reunion is not a hoax, and I also apologize for doubting you. Sorry if this is redundant, but one question I think everyone wants to know is: What is the cast doing now? From reading the posts on these boards, there is a lot of curiosity about what Ralph Carter has been up to. Thanks for your time.

Aaron

P.S. Here's to the long overdue Good Times Reunion! :-)

[nlearfan]

You did get me there. I wrote that before I found that article, and I have to update it. Thanks for pointing that out.

By the way, my book is focusing on the impact of the shows now, also.

PS Monte just emailed me, and it appears he won't be in the book. In order for him to sign the release form (legal stuff), he wanted me to buy 10 copies of his book, each at $30, and I'm sorry, but I wont dish out $300 to buy 10 of the same thing, which I wouldn't buy in the first place. I talk to people who want to help out a fan and an aspiring writer. You'd think he'd be generous since he came out of the ghetto and scratched for money before going to Hollywood. He said he is sick of getting ripped off.

[James"Thunder"Early]

Writers and producers sometimes have a problem with continuity and change their minds alot and that sounds like what Norman Lear did when talking about Good Times being a spinoff.