Archive Find: 1983 ABC "At Ease" Jimmie Walker sitcom!

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I think it’s because he was a grown man when he did GT and he was actually grateful for what became of his success. He knows what it is like to really struggle to make a living. He didn't grow up rich like some of the others people

Good point brie, He was 27 when he got starrted, gary was 7-lol

[Brieannas21]

Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Good point brie, He was 27 when he got starrted, gary was 7-lol

I know that if I were to make it big at the age that I'm at now I would be very grateful for the blessings that came from that. I know how it feels to work 2 jobs and to struggle to pay bills. So I personally think that's why Jimmy didn't turn into a drug addicted ungrateful person like so many others.

[Jude The Obscure]

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

Actually, Bewitched covered computer dating in the episode where Serena decides to find a mortal companion.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

He may not have had the success he found on Good Times, but he was honored as the Comedian of the Decade (probably the 70's) and he makes a living as a speaker and not bashing Good Times. He is not bitter like some other kid from the 70's.

Gee, I wonder which kid you mean, Irene...

[Ireneparalegal]

Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Good point brie, He was 27 when he got starrted, gary was 7-lol

Gary is now of age (for quite some time now) to know that berating and being bitter doesn't pay the bills. Either embrace the show that helped him earn the money he fought to retain in the courtroom or do something else but whining.