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opus · 01-31-2021, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

I’m talking about the one with Svenfan and TVFactFan constantly bickering and arguing.

I just found and read that one. I won’t bump or link it, but yeah, that’s the best one

TVLegend · 01-31-2021, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

I just found and read that one. I won’t bump or link it, but yeah, that’s the best one

There was TOO much drama in that one for me. LOL. From people questioning whether Good Times is a spinoff or not to people denying that it’s a spinoff to people saying that it IS a spinoff to people claiming that Florida never appeared on Maude and actually that was a whole other character to…Svenfan and TVFactFan constantly bickering and arguing.

TVLegend · 02-01-2021, 10:38 PM

Here’s the lyrics to the rare original CBS Good Times pilot intro.

As you can see the intro describes the concept and overall synopsis of Good Times in a nutshell as it begins with Henry and Florida saying goodbye to Maude, Walter, Carol, Arthur, and Vivian and then shows The Evans Family or James, Florida, J.J., Thelma, and Michael being relocated to Chicago by Cousin Wilbert as he eases the custom wagon down the streets. You can see things like the Empire State Building and the Madison Square Garden and later the Sears Tower (now referred to as Willis Tower), the Chicago Theater, various Chicago interstates in the background, and the unemployment office, where The Evans Family would often pay a visit to as they move on down into Chicago. The intro ends with Cousin Wilbert dropping off the family at the projects and The Evans Family getting their belongings and suitcases, getting out the wagon and saying goodbye to Cousin Wilbert and entering the projects, being approached by large groups of thugs and gangsters. James, looking depressed is slouched over, walking very slowly while Florida, with a smile on her face, is trying to cheer James on into the projects.

Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down)
To the southside
To a dumpy apartment
In the Chi
Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down)
To the southside
We never got a piece of the pie
Bein’ poor and living in a ghetto
Ain’t that much of a thrill
If we had done more tryin
We might’ve gotten up that hill
Now we’re down in the Low Leagues
Gettin’ our turn at unemployment
As long as we live, it’s you and me baby
And they ain’t nothin’ wrong with that
Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down)
To the southside
To a dumpy apartment
In the Chi
Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down)
To the southside
We NEVER got a piece of the pie-hi-ie-hi-ie-ie

Sung by Marla Gibbs who portrayed Helena Williams in the big Good Times sendoff on Maude.

LOL.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 10:47 PM

I have to look and see if the complete DVD mentions Good times as a spinoff

TVLegend · 02-01-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

I have to look and see if the complete DVD mentions Good times as a spinoff

8/10 yes.

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 10:58 PM

They made a poor attempt in trying to connect it to Maude by having florida said........."And when I was a maid" Instead of

"you remember when I worked for Maude

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 11:13 PM

Well here is the back of the DVD, nothing about a spinoff.

TVLegend · 02-01-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

They made a poor attempt in trying to connect it to Maude by having florida said........."And when I was a maid" Instead of

"you remember when I worked for Maude

Now I agree on you with that it should’ve been “when I was a maid, working for Maude Findlay in NYC, I was the best damn maid there was”. She also should’ve mentioned how Cousin Wilbert relocated them from NYC to Chicago by custom wagon.

TVLegend · 02-01-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Well here is the back of the DVD, nothing about a spinoff.

Does the DVD include the lost original CBS Good Times Pilot theme song “Movin’ on Down”?

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

Does the DVD include the lost original CBS Good Times Pilot theme song “Movin’ on Down”?

No Sony didnt it include as a bonus feature

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

Does the DVD include the lost original CBS Good Times Pilot theme song “Movin’ on Down”?

BTW: after buying this DVD I never watched it because I found it was edited

TVLegend · 02-01-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

No Sony didnt it include as a bonus feature

That’s okay, the Good Times sendoff on Maude with J.J., Thelma, Michael, Mother Evans, Janet, Terry and Helena Williams was good enough.

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

BTW: after buying this DVD I never watched it because I found it was edited

So basically you wasted your money lol

TVFactFan · 02-01-2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

That’s okay, the Good Times sendoff on Maude with J.J., Thelma, Michael, Mother Evans, Janet, Terry and Helena Williams was good enough.

So basically you wasted your money lol

Yes it pisses me off they try and scam the fans

BestTVever · 02-03-2021, 01:43 PM

LOL why would a DVD cover mention anything about it being a spin off. Talk about grasping at straws.
Yet you don't care the creators of the show say it was a spin off. The actors were told it was a spin off.
Its obvious that even if theme song and script they said it was spin off over and over, still you would not believe. Nothing will make you believe it. Its a commentary of today. Facts dont matter and everyone lives in an alternate world where they want to believe whatever they want. You can have your opinion it was not a spin off but you dont have the facts that it was not a spin off. You have no right to discard the creators of the show who worked to give Florida Evans, the popular house keeper on Maude her own show.
Sorry. Not today. Not ever.

TVFactFan · 02-03-2021, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BestTVever

LOL why would a DVD cover mention anything about it being a spin off. Talk about grasping at straws.
Yet you don't care the creators of the show say it was a spin off. The actors were told it was a spin off.
Its obvious that even if theme song and script they said it was spin off over and over, still you would not believe. Nothing will make you believe it. Its a commentary of today. Facts dont matter and everyone lives in an alternate world where they want to believe whatever they want. You can have your opinion it was not a spin off but you dont have the facts that it was not a spin off. You have no right to discard the creators of the show who worked to give Florida Evans, the popular house keeper on Maude her own show.
Sorry. Not today. Not ever.

Ok maybe the DVD point was weak because I checked the back of the Maude and Jeffersons DVD and there was no mention of being spinned off from All in the family

02-01-2021, 11:13 PM	#127
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,955	Well here is the back of the DVD, nothing about a spinoff. Attached Images

02-01-2021, 10:38 PM	#123
TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	Here’s the lyrics to the rare original CBS Good Times pilot intro. As you can see the intro describes the concept and overall synopsis of Good Times in a nutshell as it begins with Henry and Florida saying goodbye to Maude, Walter, Carol, Arthur, and Vivian and then shows The Evans Family or James, Florida, J.J., Thelma, and Michael being relocated to Chicago by Cousin Wilbert as he eases the custom wagon down the streets. You can see things like the Empire State Building and the Madison Square Garden and later the Sears Tower (now referred to as Willis Tower), the Chicago Theater, various Chicago interstates in the background, and the unemployment office, where The Evans Family would often pay a visit to as they move on down into Chicago. The intro ends with Cousin Wilbert dropping off the family at the projects and The Evans Family getting their belongings and suitcases, getting out the wagon and saying goodbye to Cousin Wilbert and entering the projects, being approached by large groups of thugs and gangsters. James, looking depressed is slouched over, walking very slowly while Florida, with a smile on her face, is trying to cheer James on into the projects. Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down) To the southside To a dumpy apartment In the Chi Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down) To the southside We never got a piece of the pie Bein’ poor and living in a ghetto Ain’t that much of a thrill If we had done more tryin We might’ve gotten up that hill Now we’re down in the Low Leagues Gettin’ our turn at unemployment As long as we live, it’s you and me baby And they ain’t nothin’ wrong with that Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down) To the southside To a dumpy apartment In the Chi Well we movin’ on down (movin’ on down) To the southside We NEVER got a piece of the pie-hi-ie-hi-ie-ie Sung by Marla Gibbs who portrayed Helena Williams in the big Good Times sendoff on Maude. LOL.

02-01-2021, 10:47 PM	#124
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,955	I have to look and see if the complete DVD mentions Good times as a spinoff

02-01-2021, 10:58 PM	#126
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,955	They made a poor attempt in trying to connect it to Maude by having florida said........."And when I was a maid" Instead of "you remember when I worked for Maude

02-03-2021, 01:43 PM	#134
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,874	LOL why would a DVD cover mention anything about it being a spin off. Talk about grasping at straws. Yet you don't care the creators of the show say it was a spin off. The actors were told it was a spin off. Its obvious that even if theme song and script they said it was spin off over and over, still you would not believe. Nothing will make you believe it. Its a commentary of today. Facts dont matter and everyone lives in an alternate world where they want to believe whatever they want. You can have your opinion it was not a spin off but you dont have the facts that it was not a spin off. You have no right to discard the creators of the show who worked to give Florida Evans, the popular house keeper on Maude her own show. Sorry. Not today. Not ever.