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Don't let her fool you, she knew. She's just being modest.
This is not true.
The casting for the Good Times episode will be interesting..
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ABC’s Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience is returning December 18 with a re-creation of classic episodes from Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin’s All In the Family and groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, created by Mike Evans, Eric Monte and developed by Lear. Additionally, Kerry Washington, who portrayed Helen Willis of The Jeffersons in the original special in the spring, will join as an executive producer.
The holiday-inspired live event produced by Sony Pictures Television, will reunite executive producers Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, along with Washington.
ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’’was nominated for three Emmy Awards, and took home the prize for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). The May 22 premiere averaged 14.29 million Total Viewers and a 2.86 rating in Adults 18-49 across all platforms after 35 days of TV playback and reached 23.5 million Total Viewers for its original Wednesday broadcast and two encore airings on Saturday, May 25, and Saturday, Aug. 17.
“The holiday season is the perfect time for families to come together and enjoy another ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ special on ABC,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. “Only Jimmy and Norman can top what they accomplished the first time. From the superstar talent to the unforgettable music and the richly deserved Emmy win, their collective vision has introduced a whole new generation of people to these groundbreaking and timeless stories – and now with ‘Good Times’ as part of the lineup, this will surely be another can’t-miss television event.”
“Being a part of Norman Lear’s world was a career highlight; and working with great actors on these great shows was so much fun, we couldn’t resist tackling a holiday episode of ‘All in the Family’ and one of my favorites, ‘Good Times,’” said Kimmel.
Added Lear, “I don’t know which is greater – bringing back ‘Good Times’ or co-hosting with Jimmy Kimmel?”
“We are so thrilled to be working with this brilliant team again to bring another groundbreaking special featuring Norman’s timeless and prolific works. The themes are as relevant today as when they were first presented,” said Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television.
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times’ will be produced by Kimmelot, ACT III Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions, D’Arconville, Simpson Street, and Sony Pictures Television. Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Kerry Washington, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux will executive produce.
‘All In The Family’ & ‘Good Times’ Set As ABC’s Next ‘Live’ Special, With Kerry Washington Executive Producing
ABC's Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience is returning December 18 with All In the Family and Good Times.
deadline.com
ABC
ABC’s Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience is returning December 18 with a re-creation of classic episodes from Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin’s All In the Family and groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, created by Mike Evans, Eric Monte and developed by Lear. Additionally, Kerry Washington, who portrayed Helen Willis of The Jeffersons in the original special in the spring, will join as an executive producer.
The holiday-inspired live event produced by Sony Pictures Television, will reunite executive producers Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, along with Washington.
ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’’was nominated for three Emmy Awards, and took home the prize for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). The May 22 premiere averaged 14.29 million Total Viewers and a 2.86 rating in Adults 18-49 across all platforms after 35 days of TV playback and reached 23.5 million Total Viewers for its original Wednesday broadcast and two encore airings on Saturday, May 25, and Saturday, Aug. 17.
“The holiday season is the perfect time for families to come together and enjoy another ‘Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ special on ABC,” said Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. “Only Jimmy and Norman can top what they accomplished the first time. From the superstar talent to the unforgettable music and the richly deserved Emmy win, their collective vision has introduced a whole new generation of people to these groundbreaking and timeless stories – and now with ‘Good Times’ as part of the lineup, this will surely be another can’t-miss television event.”
“Being a part of Norman Lear’s world was a career highlight; and working with great actors on these great shows was so much fun, we couldn’t resist tackling a holiday episode of ‘All in the Family’ and one of my favorites, ‘Good Times,’” said Kimmel.
Added Lear, “I don’t know which is greater – bringing back ‘Good Times’ or co-hosting with Jimmy Kimmel?”
“We are so thrilled to be working with this brilliant team again to bring another groundbreaking special featuring Norman’s timeless and prolific works. The themes are as relevant today as when they were first presented,” said Jeff Frost, president of Sony Pictures Television.
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times’ will be produced by Kimmelot, ACT III Productions, Gary Sanchez Productions, D’Arconville, Simpson Street, and Sony Pictures Television. Norman Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Kerry Washington, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux will executive produce.
Classic Good Times Gets “Live In Front Of A Studio Audience” Production
When "The Jeffersons" and "All In The Family" received a live production on ABC, it was a smash hit with viewers. Many people pondered on what would be next in
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John Brown (June 11, 1937 – March 2, 2022) was an American actor and singer. Brown was most famous, however, for his role as building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the 1970s CBS sitcom, Good Times. Brown portrayed Bookman until the series was cancelled in 1979.
One of the fascinating things about trading cards is that, over time, they become small cardboard time capsules. Let a few years pass and there's likely something about them that feels off as trends have changed. Let a few decades pass and you might notice a cultural shift. Such is the case with 1975 Topps Good Times trading cards. On the one hand, it's a look back at one of the most popular shows of the 1970s. On the other, it shows just how pop culture is evolved. While it's possible the show still might be made today (in an updated form), there's likely no way a series of bubble gum cards aimed largely at kids would have spawned from it.
1975 Topps Good Times is based on the show that ran for six seasons in the mid-1970s. Set in the Chicago projects, it's an unlikely setup for a sitcom that would have mass appeal. But it did. Jimmie Walker's "Dyn-o-mite!" became part of the pop culture vernacular.
The trading card set has 55 cards to go alongside 22 stickers.
Cards use stills from the show along with speech bubbles. This allows for lots of jokes and one-liners. Backs take on a couple of different forms. Some are puzzle pieces that have abbreviated write-ups. Other cards have a TV icon and more lengthy text talking about the show and its stars.
Stickers, which are inserted one per pack, take on a very familiar design. They're die-cut with a thick red border around the image. Unlike many of Topps' other stickers from the decade that had background designs, Good Times stickers are white. Stickers are not numbered.
1975 Topps Good Times trading cards are a good reflection of the show. They also show their time. Today, it's unlikely such a show would make it to air, at least as something targeting families. As a result, some may be taken aback by the humor. It might not be politically correct today, but times were different in the 1970s and these cards show that.
wow never knew why james left.. i always thought he left to film Roots
half truth= they killed good times by moving it around and they main fanbase could not stay up and watch. jimmie was still popular with albums and t shirts and movies. they did the same thing to whats happening and the Jeffersons. john and esther were jealous of the attention jimmie was getting and acted out. keep in mind, there were a lot of white people in power in hollywood who did not want blacks on tv like that. look at blaxplotation, whites use various black folks to speak out against it and killed the movement