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TVFactFan
01-01-2026, 03:13 PM
Julie was so over the top for a opening episode:lol:

opus
01-01-2026, 04:45 PM
Yup, today’s the day. Good luck with AntennaTV.

TVFactFan
01-01-2026, 05:28 PM
Yup, today’s the day. Good luck with AntennaTV.

I been letting it run all day on the lap top so I can get ready for 8pm. Hopefully no issues

Bonniegirl
01-01-2026, 05:41 PM
I thought it was the 8th for some reason but I see the new schedule starts today.

I was thinking it started on the 5th, Monday. Because usually TV schedule changes start at the beginning of the week. Very cool it starts today . Glad Opus reminded me or I'd be waiting till Monday. :crazy:

TVFactFan
01-01-2026, 06:01 PM
I was thinking it started on the 5th, Monday. Because usually TV schedule changes start at the beginning of the week. Very cool it starts today . Glad Opus reminded me or I'd be waiting till Monday. :crazy:

If it wasnt for that New Years Marathon today I would have been thinking monday too lol

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 12:00 AM
I was watching Chicago Rendezvous and I wonder did Bonnie and Richard break character when he was trying to open the door and couldnt and they looked at each other and started laughing

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 12:02 AM
Did Ann really think she could tell her teenage daughters she was going to Chicago with a man to just watch a show and have dinner?:lol:

she was talking to them like they was 4 and 5

opus
01-02-2026, 05:27 PM
Did Ann really think she could tell her teenage daughters she was going to Chicago with a man to just watch a show and have dinner?:lol:

she was talking to them like they was 4 and 5

It’s a good scene though….

“You got drunk and picked up”

“Everyone says divorcees are hot to trot”

Julie and Barbara nail Ann good.

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 05:36 PM
It’s a good scene though….

“You got drunk and picked up”

“Everyone says divorcees are hot to trot”

Julie and Barbara nail Ann good.

so the tag scene is always in the closing credits without us being able to hear it?

Bonniegirl
01-02-2026, 06:55 PM
In Chicago rendezvous Schneider threatening the cab driver at the end for beeping the horn . Poor cab driver going there wasting his time and Ann not even going out to the cab saying " Sorry I don't need a cab after all".or Schneider could have just waved the cab driver off, not yell at him for beeping the horn!

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 07:04 PM
In Chicago rendezvous Schneider threatening the cab driver at the end for beeping the horn . Poor cab driver going there wasting his time and Ann not even going out to the cab saying " Sorry I don't need a cab after all".or Schneider could have just waved the cab driver off, not yell at him for beeping the horn!

I know what the hell did the cab driver do wrong:lol: And I wanted to see her interaction with the girls when she decided to come back but it was shown during the closing credits

opus
01-02-2026, 07:58 PM
so the tag scene is always in the closing credits without us being able to hear it?

In the very early days they had a dialogueless tag scene continuing the story in the closing credits music, but that eventually disappears and for the rest of the series no tag scenes. Clips from the episode play over the closing credits.

By the way, it looks like ODAAT is complete on Tubi again

opus
01-02-2026, 07:58 PM
In Chicago rendezvous Schneider threatening the cab driver at the end for beeping the horn . Poor cab driver going there wasting his time and Ann not even going out to the cab saying " Sorry I don't need a cab after all".or Schneider could have just waved the cab driver off, not yell at him for beeping the horn!

Maybe it was Julie’s cabdriver.

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 08:42 PM
In the very early days they had a dialogueless tag scene continuing the story in the closing credits music, but that eventually disappears and for the rest of the series no tag scenes. Clips from the episode play over the closing credits.

By the way, it looks like ODAAT is complete on Tubi again

Looks like 3 maybe missing from season 5 and 7. Can you confirm?


When was the last time it was complete on Tubi?

DJM77
01-02-2026, 09:12 PM
Julie was so over the top for a opening episode:lol:

That was mild compared to how she was in the original pilot! It used to be on YouTube, but I can't find it there now. It was called "Three To Get Ready" and Valerie Bertinelli wasn't in it.

opus
01-02-2026, 10:00 PM
Looks like 3 maybe missing from season 5 and 7. Can you confirm?

It’s tricky to tell. They might be all there but mixed up. Like for example Tubi has the ‘Airport’ episode in season 6 but the box set has it in season 7.


When was the last time it was complete on Tubi?

I’m not sure. Maybe DJM77 can answer that one.

opus
01-02-2026, 10:02 PM
That was mild compared to how she was in the original pilot! It used to be on YouTube, but I can't find it there now. It was called "Three To Get Ready"

I still remember the night I posted it here. It was so exciting.

and Valerie Bertinelli wasn't in it.

Thank God Norman Lear came to his senses :)

TVFactFan
01-02-2026, 10:09 PM
That was mild compared to how she was in the original pilot! It used to be on YouTube, but I can't find it there now. It was called "Three To Get Ready" and Valerie Bertinelli wasn't in it.

Her A$$$ would be kicked out in real life lol

DJM77
01-03-2026, 08:40 PM
When was the last time it was complete on Tubi?

It's been complete on there for a while now. It was supposed to leave there at the beginning of the year, but it must have gotten extended because I see that it's still there.

TVFactFan
01-07-2026, 01:55 AM
Do we see Schneider's apt again after episode "Super Blues"?

Also in the episode "All the way" it looked like Mckenzie Phillips and Bonnie Franklin was trying not to break character when they were sitting on the sofa talking serious about sex

DJM77
01-07-2026, 09:08 PM
Do we see Schneider's apt again after episode "Super Blues"?


Yes. Quite a few times.

TVFactFan
01-07-2026, 09:13 PM
This guy who played secret service in Fighting City Hall also appeared on Good Times as a Detective lol His face annoys me

TVFactFan
01-07-2026, 10:09 PM
Denny was a hottie and looked 7 years older than Ann. Ann saw she had some competition:lol:

Bonniegirl
01-08-2026, 01:28 AM
Denny was a hottie and looked 7 years older than Ann. Ann saw she had some competition:lol:

Yes. That was a fun episode.

Bonniegirl
01-08-2026, 01:30 AM
Do we see Schneider's apt again after episode "Super Blues"?

Also in the episode "All the way" it looked like Mckenzie Phillips and Bonnie Franklin was trying not to break character when they were sitting on the sofa talking serious about sex

Schneider's apt looks like Mel's apt on Alice. Maybe it's the same set. Both shows were on CBS.

Is it just me or do you guys think the apts.are alot alike?

Bonniegirl
01-08-2026, 01:32 AM
Yes. Quite a few times.

The funniest was in Schneider the model when he and Max got really drunk together in Schneider's apt. :D

TVFactFan
01-09-2026, 11:49 AM
Schneider's apt looks like Mel's apt on Alice. Maybe it's the same set. Both shows were on CBS.

Is it just me or do you guys think the apts.are alot alike?

Yeah it sure did and probably because it was CBS shows

TVFactFan
01-09-2026, 11:52 AM
Why would Julie wanna work in that dirty a$$$ truck stop:lol:


I noticed this show and Good times had similar situations during 75-76 tv season. Like Ann doing the Hustle with Julie's Date lol

TVFactFan
01-09-2026, 11:54 AM
Yes. That was a fun episode.

Did Ann and David become a couple after that episode once she went up to his apt after the show went off?

opus
01-09-2026, 03:18 PM
Did Ann and David become a couple after that episode once she went up to his apt after the show went off?

Well, early season 2 she does reluctantly accept his marriage proposal. But……

opus
01-09-2026, 03:33 PM
Why would Julie wanna work in that dirty a$$$ truck stop:lol:


Suzanne Somers reunion. They were both in the movie American Graffiti.

TVFactFan
01-09-2026, 05:00 PM
Well, early season 2 she does reluctantly accept his marriage proposal. But……

ok so they were basically together from that point and then......I will see:lol:

TVFactFan
01-09-2026, 05:10 PM
Suzanne Somers reunion. They were both in the movie American Graffiti.

I see Cindy williams and Ron Howard was in it too

opus
01-09-2026, 07:55 PM
I see Cindy williams and Ron Howard was in it too

And then Mack, Ron, and Cindy went back for the sequel in 1979 (More American Graffiti) but Suzanne didn’t do it. Maybe she asked for too much money.

opus
01-10-2026, 12:22 AM
Tonight was the best season one episode. Hope everyone saw it.

TVFactFan
01-10-2026, 01:37 AM
Tonight was the best season one episode. Hope everyone saw it.

The one with the ED, the voice of CBS newsman or the one with the party and beer? lol

I thought Mad Dog from Good times was at the party for a sec:lol:

opus
01-10-2026, 03:05 PM
The one with the ED, the voice of CBS newsman or the one with the party and beer? lol

I thought Mad Dog from Good times was at the party for a sec:lol:

The party one. Drunk Barbara.


Unfortunately I don’t know Mad Dog from Good Times.

TVFactFan
01-10-2026, 05:57 PM
The party one. Drunk Barbara.


Unfortunately I don’t know Mad Dog from Good Times.

Yeah that was a good one with the kids splashing David with Beer. lol

Bonniegirl
01-13-2026, 07:22 AM
Very good 4 parter that started earlier today. Julie runs away. Really good episodes !

Good start for Season 2!

TVFactFan
01-13-2026, 11:22 AM
Very good 4 parter that started earlier today. Julie runs away. Really good episodes !

Good start for Season 2!

I started the season 2 thread talking about wacko chuck lol

Bonniegirl
05-28-2026, 10:46 PM
I noticed a discrepancy in one of tonight's episodes. Schneider said he had been divorced for 10 years. It was 1976 , so that would mean he was divorced in 1966. So in Season 3, Schneider's kid episode they didn't keep up with the divorced 10 years, (by that time it would be about 12 years) because Schneider's Son wasn't 12 years old. So he was divorced alot longer than 10 years.:cool:

TVFactFan
05-28-2026, 11:56 PM
I noticed a discrepancy in one of tonight's episodes. Schneider said he had been divorced for 10 years. It was 1976 , so that would mean he was divorced in 1966. So in Season 2, Schneider's kid episode they didn't keep up with the divorced 10 years, (by that time it would be about 12 years) because Schneider's Son wasn't 12 years old. So he was divorced alot longer than 10 years.:cool:

the same way they did his age in season 9 lol Ann mentioned he was 43 in season 7 or 8 and then bamm he is 50

Bonniegirl
05-29-2026, 02:03 PM
the same way they did his age in season 9 lol Ann mentioned he was 43 in season 7 or 8 and then bamm he is 50

Yeah. :D And in the very first episode Schneider was supposed to be married. I guess they changed that real quick cause it would be really creepy for a married man to always be barging into an apt. Of a divorced woman with 2 teenage Daughters . Bad enough a single man doing that.

opus
05-29-2026, 06:58 PM
Yeah. :D And in the very first episode Schneider was supposed to be married. I guess they changed that real quick cause it would be really creepy for a married man to always be barging into an apt. Of a divorced woman with 2 teenage Daughters . Bad enough a single man doing that.

Schneider went from sleazeball to loving caring (albeit occasionally annoying) close family friend.

And even though all the whining about the passkey bit still exists, Ann could have stopped that any time she wanted, so l lay the blame for that one on her. Plus the door also had a chain lock if needed.

TVFactFan
05-29-2026, 08:19 PM
Yeah. :D And in the very first episode Schneider was supposed to be married. I guess they changed that real quick cause it would be really creepy for a married man to always be barging into an apt. Of a divorced woman with 2 teenage Daughters . Bad enough a single man doing that.

Really? I have to watch that again I dont remember

opus
05-29-2026, 09:08 PM
Really? I have to watch that again I dont remember

Yeah, he says he has a wife downstairs. We never see her though.

TVFactFan
05-29-2026, 11:07 PM
Yeah, he says he has a wife downstairs. We never see her though.

Ann said to him......."dont you have a wife downstairs?

opus
05-29-2026, 11:13 PM
Ann said to him......."dont you have a wife downstairs?

Fair enough. I mis-attributed the line. And then he says he adores his wife. As he’s hitting on Ann :rolleyes:

TVFactFan
05-29-2026, 11:24 PM
Fair enough. I mis-attributed the line. And then he says he adores his wife. As he’s hitting on Ann :rolleyes:

I forgot he was trying to come at her and only remember her saying

"you really think you hot stuff dont you schneider?

Bonniegirl
06-02-2026, 11:17 PM
The other day rewatched David cheating with Denny ( the new hot neighbor lady who disappeared after that one episode), Julie's job, with Suzanne Somers guest starring. And today College man, Ann stealing Julie's date . And Father David, Barbara getting drunk , or did she just get a bad urnge ? :D

4 good Season 1 episides.:cool:

TVFactFan
06-03-2026, 12:18 AM
The other day rewatched David cheating with Denny ( the new hot neighbor lady who disappeared after that one episode), Julie's job, with Suzanne Somers guest starring. And today College man, Ann stealing Julie's date . And Father David, Barbara getting drunk , or did she just get a bad urnge ? :D

4 good Season 1 episides.:cool:

I think College Man was my favorite of season 1

Bonniegirl
06-03-2026, 06:37 AM
I think College Man was my favorite of season 1

Ann dancing to The Hustle with that young guy that was Julie's date . Right in front of Julie and David who was Ann's boyfriend. It really was like WTF Ann??!! :eek::lol:

TVFactFan
06-03-2026, 07:47 PM
Ann dancing to The Hustle with that young guy that was Julie's date . Right in front of Julie and David who was Ann's boyfriend. It really was like WTF Ann??!! :eek::lol:

Yup the highlight of the episode. That must have really been a popular song at the time because it was featured on Good Times and ODDAT between

Dec 30 1975 and March 9 1975, Makes me wonder if it was heard on any other shows in 1976

Bonniegirl
06-05-2026, 11:47 PM
Yup the highlight of the episode. That must have really been a popular song at the time because it was featured on Good Times and ODDAT between

Dec 30 1975 and March 9 1975, Makes me wonder if it was heard on any other shows in 1976

Oh yeah for sure " DO THE HUSTLE" . That was the song, the jam! Even if you weren't a disco fan back in the day , everyone liked that song and tried to dance to it! :):cool: