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James"Thunder"Early · 03-11-2004, 11:00 AM

I see there has been a lot of arguing on rather Good Times was spinoff of Maude. It is in fact a pinoff of Maude. Florida was Maude's maid and friend. In 1974 a mid-season replacement was needed and Good Times was chosen to be the replacement. It was decided it would be spun-off Maude, because it was such a popular show and to give it a link to another popular show All in the Family. Henry Evans became James Evans. As for them being in Chicago and Maude being in Tuckahoe, the script for Good Times was set in Chicago, but the producers decided to give the show a head start by tying it to Maude. Hopefully, this will clear up the dispute.

TVFactFan · 03-12-2004, 02:00 AM

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Originally posted by CoolCounty
I see there has been a lot of arguing on rather Good Times was spinoff of Maude. It is in fact a pinoff of Maude. Florida was Maude's maid and friend. In 1974 a mid-season replacement was needed and Good Times was chosen to be the replacement. It was decided it would be spun-off Maude, because it was such a popular show and to give it a link to another popular show All in the Family. Henry Evans became James Evans. As for them being in Chicago and Maude being in Tuckahoe, the script for Good Times was set in Chicago, but the producers decided to give the show a head start by tying it to Maude. Hopefully, this will clear up the dispute.

Can you give an intelligent answer as to how Good Times was connected to Maude?

boechsner · 03-12-2004, 02:13 AM

Why has this stupidity been rehashed???????????

TVFactFan · 03-12-2004, 02:18 AM

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Originally posted by boechsner
Why has this stupidity been rehashed???????????

Because there will always be NEW NON-BELIEVERS that GT is a spinoff and I have to correct them.

boechsner · 03-12-2004, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Because there will always be NEW NON-BELIEVERS that GT is a spinoff and I have to correct them.

Well, sorry, but you know what, Good Times is and forever will be a spin-off of Maude. Why is it that you have a hard time grasping/handling this?

Lady T · 03-12-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Because there will always be NEW NON-BELIEVERS that GT is a spinoff and I have to correct them.

Good Times is NOT a Spin Off of Maude...Good Times got it's inspiriation from Maude

TVFactFan · 03-12-2004, 02:26 AM

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Originally posted by boechsner
Well, sorry, but you know what, Good Times is and forever will be a spin-off of Maude. Why is it that you have a hard time grasping/handling this?

Because you or Norman Lear still have not given me a intelligent answer as to why The Evans were in Chicago and not NY or why John Amos character name was changed.

treky · 03-12-2004, 03:07 AM

allright, allright, calm down! It's JUST a sitcom with fictional tv characters, for god sakes!!!

TVFactFan · 03-12-2004, 03:19 AM

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Originally posted by treky
allright, allright, calm down! It's JUST a sitcom with fictional tv characters, for god sakes!!!

I'm calm-LOL

Lady T · 03-12-2004, 03:25 AM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I'm calm-LOL

ThomasE · 03-13-2004, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by Mrs. R.N.HARRIS
Good Times is NOT a Spin Off of Maude...Good Times got it's inspiriation from Maude

Actually you saying "inspiration" does reference to spinoff. It is a spinoff. LOL. I am laughing because of the statement that SitcomAnalyzer made. "It is up to me to correct them ." That struck me as funny. I see nothing changes. LOL. I hope everyone is well. From what I have been reading, it seems everything has been business as usual. It seems to me that the majority says spinoff.

Brian Damage · 03-13-2004, 09:37 PM

Thank you for your input CoolCounty. Good Times will always be a spinoff until an intelligent answer can be given as to why Esther Rolle's character was called Florida Evans in both sitcoms.

ThomasE · 03-13-2004, 09:41 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
Thank you for your input CoolCounty. Good Times will always be a spinoff until an intelligent answer can be given as to why Esther Rolle's character was called Florida Evans in both sitcoms.

OMG!

(ThomasE laughs hysterically)

TVFactFan · 03-13-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
Thank you for your input CoolCounty. Good Times will always be a spinoff until an intelligent answer can be given as to why Esther Rolle's character was called Florida Evans in both sitcoms.

LMAO!!!!!

Brian Damage · 03-13-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally posted by ThomasE

OMG!

(ThomasE laughs hysterically)

Why do you find that funny?

03-11-2004, 11:00 AM	#1
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,087	Spinoff of Maude I see there has been a lot of arguing on rather Good Times was spinoff of Maude. It is in fact a pinoff of Maude. Florida was Maude's maid and friend. In 1974 a mid-season replacement was needed and Good Times was chosen to be the replacement. It was decided it would be spun-off Maude, because it was such a popular show and to give it a link to another popular show All in the Family. Henry Evans became James Evans. As for them being in Chicago and Maude being in Tuckahoe, the script for Good Times was set in Chicago, but the producers decided to give the show a head start by tying it to Maude. Hopefully, this will clear up the dispute.
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03-12-2004, 03:07 AM	#8
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	allright, allright, calm down! It's JUST a sitcom with fictional tv characters, for god sakes!!!
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03-12-2004, 02:13 AM	#3
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Why has this stupidity been rehashed???????????

03-13-2004, 09:37 PM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Thank you for your input CoolCounty. Good Times will always be a spinoff until an intelligent answer can be given as to why Esther Rolle's character was called Florida Evans in both sitcoms.