Hey GeeBee, just came across something else that states Good Times is not a spinoff

[TVFactFan]

I'm watching the Good Times DVD, and i'm currently watching the episode-Sex and the Evans Family-and Florida makes a statement,

Thelma: Momma are you pressing my dress yet?

Florida: You know someday when I want a vacation i'm going to take a job as a maid.



She didn't say i'm going to become a maid again. So what does that tell YOU????

[GeeBee]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I'm watching the Good Times DVD, and i'm currently watching the episode-Sex and the Evans Family-and Florida makes a statement,

Thelma: Momma are you pressing my dress yet?

Florida: You know someday when I want a vacation i'm going to take a job as a maid.



She didn't say i'm going to become a maid again. So what does that tell YOU????

So what? Wasn't there also an episode where she referred to a past profession as a maid, and a darn good one? Which episode is right?

In any case, if you're trying to prove that Good Times was not a spin-off because of inconsistencies, you're barking up the wrong tree. As I've pointed out to you before, numerous times, inconsistencies even exist among episodes in a series. Now do you understand?

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by GeeBee
So what? Wasn't there also an episode where she referred to a past profession as a maid, and a darn good one? Which episode is right?

In any case, if you're trying to prove that Good Times was not a spin-off because of inconsistencies, you're barking up the wrong tree. As I've pointed out to you before, numerous times, inconsistencies even exist among episodes in a series. Now do you understand?

Do you want a copy of the article and i can highlight the statements that support my argument?

[GeeBee]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Do you want a copy of the article and i can highlight the statements that support my argument?

No, I think you've spoken about it enough. From previous debates, it seems like different people involved with the show have said different things and I doubt if one line of an interview can be the deciding vote. I also remember your quoting it as saying, "Good Times is not really a spin-off". If that's the quote, the key word is REALLY. People often use that word when they are not completely sure of a statement and think that there could be another point of view. I think that guy was just shooting from the hip and not saying anything that was meant to be taken as gospel. It's like when Carol O'Connor once said that All In The Family is not a sitcom. Everyone knows it is, but it's interesting to put a new spin on things for publicity once in a while.

[boechsner]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Do you want a copy of the article and i can highlight the statements that support my argument?

Get over it. What are you trying to prove? Good Times will forever be a spinoff of Maude. It seems to me that Florida is making fun of the fact that she was once a maid in another life or in this case, another sitcom.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by boechsner
Get over it. What are you trying to prove? Good Times will forever be a spinoff of Maude. It seems to me that Florida is making fun of the fact that she was once a maid in another life or in this case, another sitcom.

Do you hae episodes of Maude in your collection? If so i will send you email.

[Brian Damage]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
She didn't say i'm going to become a maid again. So what does that tell YOU????

It tells me that you are desperately looking for anything to prove that you're right and countless other people are wrong. I've seen plenty of interviews from Good Times writers and creators that state that GT was a spinoff. You're basing your arguement on one little blurb in an interview that REALLY doesn't sound like he's sure of himself.

"Good Times wasn't really a spinoff" meaning that it kinda is even though they try for it not to be.

[freakazoidfan]

Oh, I Got "Good Times" on DVD.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by freakazoidfan
Oh, I Got "Good Times" on DVD.

What does that mean?

[Brian]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
What does that mean?

It's John Wiley under a new name. Nothing he says makes sense.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Brian Damage
It tells me that you are desperately looking for anything to prove that you're right and countless other people are wrong. I've seen plenty of interviews from Good Times writers and creators that state that GT was a spinoff. You're basing your arguement on one little blurb in an interview that REALLY doesn't sound like he's sure of himself.

"Good Times wasn't really a spinoff" meaning that it kinda is even though they try for it not to be.

I just don't understand why they didn't give Florida a new name if they game the husband a new name. Everything was different on Good Times except Florida's name. The state was different, husband was different, and the wife keeps the name she had on Maude.

[GeeBee]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I just don't understand why they didn't give Florida a new name if they game the husband a new name. Everything was different on Good Times except Florida's name. The state was different, husband was different, and the wife keeps the name she had on Maude.

It was the same husband with a different name. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed his name to James so they could have the name James Junior (J.J.). His character was the real star anyhow.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by GeeBee
It was the same husband with a different name. I wouldn't be surprised if they changed his name to James so they could have the name James Junior (J.J.). His character was the real star anyhow.

He wasn't a star, he was a BUFOON

[Brian Damage]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
He wasn't a star, he was a BUFOON

As much as you hate that character, J.J. put Good Times on the map. Jimmy Walker became a TV icon in the 70's.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Brian Damage
As much as you hate that character, J.J. put Good Times on the map. Jimmy Walker became a TV icon in the 70's.

Yeah he became famous for being CRAZY