Good Times Appreciation thread

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50th Anniversary of Groundbreaking Sitcom ‘Good Times’
The Program Premiered on CBS on February 8th, 1974.
TV One invites all fans of laughter, love and the Evans family to join in the celebration of 50 years of the iconic series “Good Times.” Starting Friday, February 9 at 8/7c and continuing through Sunday, February 11, the “Good Times 50 Still Golden” marathon extravaganza features exclusively curated content by TV One, including interviews with series stars Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis and Ralph Carter.


“Good Times” transcended the label of a mere sitcom; it became a cultural phenomenon resonating across generations. Created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, the show authentically depicted the struggles and triumphs of a Black family in Chicago, breaking barriers and paving the way for diverse storytelling on television. From moments filled with laughter to poignant reflections, “Good Times” broke new ground in portraying the African American experience with nuance and dignity, remaining a touchstone of African American culture and inspiration.


TV One’s “Good Times” 50th-anniversary celebration kicks off on Friday, February 9 at 8/7c with two episodes of “Maude,” introducing the character of Florida Evans, played by Esther Rolle. The marathon continues throughout the weekend with episodes spanning all six seasons of “Good Times.”


Alongside the marathon, TV One has planned special content features, including interviews with ”Good Times” cast members Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, and Ralph Carter. Each shares behind behind-the-scenes glimpses of the series that offer viewers a unique perspective on the series and its cultural impact on television history. To schedule an interview with select members of the cast please reach out to tvone@cr8agency.com.

 

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One of my favorite shows ever.

 

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https://www.bgol.us/forum/threads/favorite-recurring-character-on-good-times.1245114/

 

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One of my favorite series ever!

RIP to all those from the show.

 

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The Debutante Ball is the eighteenth episode of Season 2 of Good Times and the thirty-first episode overall.
J.J. (Jimmie Walker) is on Cloud Nine when wealthy young Clarissa Robinson (Rosanne Katon) asks him to escort her to a debutante ball.

 

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https://genius.com/Jim-gilstrap-and-blinky-williams-good-times-theme-song-lyrics

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The Gang: Part 2 is the tenth episode of Season 2 and the twenty-third episode overall. It is one-half of an episode.
James witnesses a heated argument between Mad Dog and his mother, who expresses how fed up she is with her son, and disowns him. James almost takes pity on Mad Dog's who's been broken by his mother's hate-filled words which did much more damage than anything James or the law could've done, and can't bring himself to take any further action against him.

 

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To bring some much needed money into the Evans household, J.J. begins giving art lessons in his living room. Curious as to why his student Earl (Ernest Harden, Jr.) is acting so strangely, J.J. soon learns the terrible truth. Earl's father (Hal Williams) is dead set against his son becoming an artist -- and he's willing to use violence to exert his authority.

J.J. the Teacher is the seventh episode of Season 6 of Good Times, and the 116th episode overall. Written by Mark Fink, the episode, which was directed by Gerren Keith, premiered on CBS-TV, originally airing on October 21, 1978.

 

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James “Jim” Gilstrap, member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove and co-vocalist on the “Good Times” theme song, has passed away at the age of 79 - Gilstrap was born in Texas, and following a brief military stint and music career, became a feature vocalist in Stevie Wonder’s backing band and vocal group Wonderlove. As a Wonderlove member, he helped contribute to many of Stevie’s classic period albums including “Talking Book” and “Innervisions.” His perhaps most notable appearance is on the opening lines of the 1972 Stevie classic “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.”

In 1974, Gilstrap was a co-lead for the theme song to the beloved television sitcom “Good Times.” He followed with a solo career in the mid 70s, releasing multiple studio albums that included the hits “Swing Your Daddy” and “I’m On Fire.”

Throughout his career, he lent background vocals to a number of celebrated artists including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, and Bill Withers.

 

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James “Jim” Gilstrap, member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove and co-vocalist on the “Good Times” theme song, has passed away at the age of 79 - Gilstrap was born in Texas, and following a brief military stint and music career, became a feature vocalist in Stevie Wonder’s backing band and vocal group Wonderlove. As a Wonderlove member, he helped contribute to many of Stevie’s classic period albums including “Talking Book” and “Innervisions.” His perhaps most notable appearance is on the opening lines of the 1972 Stevie classic “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life.”

In 1974, Gilstrap was a co-lead for the theme song to the beloved television sitcom “Good Times.” He followed with a solo career in the mid 70s, releasing multiple studio albums that included the hits “Swing Your Daddy” and “I’m On Fire.”

Throughout his career, he lent background vocals to a number of celebrated artists including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, and Bill Withers.

Rest In Peace

 

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