Tim Reid should be embarassed at the character he played when he watches this show

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

That was Venus shtick. Johnny Fever and Venus were my two favorites. Like someone else said, wait until you see the episode about him being a deserter. I think that episode is in the first season.

The show only comes on Sundays I think. They need to replace Good Times with the show

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

The show only comes on Sundays I think. They need to replace Good Times with the show

Well it only had like 4 seasons. So having it come on everyday, the seasons would go by quick and then the show would get old quick and people would get sick of watching it.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

Well it only had like 4 seasons. So having it come on everyday, the seasons would go by quick and then the show would get old quick and people would get sick of watching it.

Sanford and Son has 5 seasons and no one has gotten tired of that show LOL

[catlover79]

Brieannas is right - the episode "Who is Gordon Sims?", which delves into Venus' past as a deserter, aired in the first season. It is the 18th episode, and it is indeed a good one. Here is the synopsis:

"After Venus refuses to pose for a publicity photo, the truth about his past is revealed: He's wanted by the law as a deserter from the United States army."

Original airdate: April 2, 1979

[TVFactFan]

I guess a JIVE TALKING black character to take when there is another normal black person on the show. So I was hoping that this man wasn't protrayed as a fool being the only black on a white show. You definitely didn't see that when it came to shows like BENSON so that's why I wanted to know does the character continue to act crazy or later becomes normal-lol

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I guess a JIVE TALKING black character to take when there is another normal black person on the show. So I was hoping that this man wasn't protrayed as a fool being the only black on a white show. You definitely didn't see that when it came to shows like BENSON so that's why I wanted to know does the character continue to act crazy or later becomes normal-lol

Watch at least the whole first season, things change.

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Sanford and Son has 5 seasons and no one has gotten tired of that show LOL

I have along with The Jeffersons and Good Times.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I have along with The Jeffersons and Good Times.

How did you get tired of the Jeffersons and it's never on?-lol

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

How did you get tired of the Jeffersons and it's never on?-lol

It comes on TV One and on my local station that plays "classic" TV shows.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

It comes on TV One and on my local station that plays "classic" TV shows.

Well maybe it's because of your local station because the Jeffersons comes on at 7am and 7:30am. At that time you should either be sleep or getting ready for work. lol

[brettfan]

I wish WKRP in Cincinnati had lasted longer. That's why I was excited by The New WKRP on Vh-1 in the early 90s but it didn't last long.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by brettfan

I wish WKRP in Cincinnati had lasted longer. That's why I was excited by The New WKRP on Vh-1 in the early 90s but it didn't last long.

Yeah, our local (then-) CBS affiliate in Cleveland would run the new show on Saturday evenings and I'd watch. Great times.

[biffbronson]

I remember that now! I had pretty much forgotten that I watched VH-1 back then, and WKRP was on there.

[catlover79]

[MickeyMac]

I disagree totally. I find that Venus Flytrap was a bright and very articulate character. He came off as being very real, spiritual and funny. One of the best characters on the show.