In the past, I said Good Times was not connected to Maude but after seeing eps of

[TVFactFan]

Maude, These two sitcoms have a LOT in Common. Both shows dealt with similar topics. Even Though GT is not a spinoff, LOL These were the similarities between the two shows.

Walter's Drinking Problem/Keith Drinking Problem

Maude and Thelma smacked by their husbands

Both shows had eps dealing with Drug Use

Maude Mood swings/Florida Mood swing

Walter was laid off/James was laid off

Both shows had eps dealing with Pregnancy

Findlays were Robbed/Evans were robbed

Walter/Maude and James/Florida spend romantic weekend at Cabin

Walter and James both had a sudden passion for Religion

Maude and Florida's Nephew caused problems when they came to Visit and were asked to Leave

[Lady T]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Maude, These two sitcoms have a LOT in Common. Both shows dealt with similar topics. Even Though GT is not a spinoff, LOL These were the topics both shows dealt with.

Alcoholism
Abortion
Rage

In what episode was there abortion mentioned on Good Times?

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
In what episode was there abortion mentioned on Good Times?

I didn't mean to say abortion. I made a mistake.

[Lady T]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I didn't mean to say abortion. I made a mistake.

Oh, I thought there was an un-aired episode where JJ accidently knocks some chick up, like that actress Ta-Tanisha..Ta-Tanisha and Jimmie Walker..What beautiful Babies they would make....

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
Oh, I thought there was an un-aired episode where JJ accidently knocks some chick up, like that actress Ta-Tanisha..Ta-Tanisha and Jimmie Walker..What beautiful Babies they would make....

I forgot to mention that Ron Glass also guest starred on Maude and Good Times

[sitcomfan1]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Maude, These two sitcoms have a LOT in Common. Both shows dealt with similar topics. Even Though GT is not a spinoff,

Actually Good Times was a Spin off of Maude, Florida was Maude's maid. James name on Maude was Henry and was changed on Good Times. They did a show on Maude where Florida quits to stay at home to be with the kids. Both shows were also created by Norman Lear.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by sitcomfan1
Actually Good Times was a Spin off of Maude, Florida was Maude's maid. James name on Maude was Henry and was changed on Good Times. They did a show on Maude where Florida quits to stay at home to be with the kids. Both shows were also created by Norman Lear.

No Good Times was not a spinoff of Maude. I will be happy to explain in a private message.

[sitcomfan1]

Okay, explain away.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by sitcomfan1
Okay, explain away.

Best Explanation.

Esther Rolle's and John Amos characters on Maude were written off so they both could star in a NEW TYPE OF SITCOM-called Good Times. If you knew further explanation I will send you a PM

[GeeBee]

Actually, Good Times was a spin-off from Maude. This is just some kind of a game that TVShow likes to play with us.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by GeeBee
Actually, Good Times was a spin-off from Maude. This is just some kind of a game that TVShow likes to play with us.

Believe me, it's no game.

[GeeBee]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Believe me, it's no game.

There he goes again....What a cut up...Okay, TAG, TVShow...You're IT again!

[Moonlight Lady]

Originally posted by sitcomfan1
Actually Good Times was a Spin off of Maude, Florida was Maude's maid. James name on Maude was Henry and was changed on Good Times. They did a show on Maude where Florida quits to stay at home to be with the kids. Both shows were also created by Norman Lear.

Yeah, there's been alot of controversy about this, there always will be, I'm sure. I've always thought that too, until lately.

I've been watching lots of Maude episodes lately and replaying some of Good Times episodes over in my head trying to remember if Maude characters were ever referred to on GT.
There were none. Personally, I think that if The Evans family had stayed in Harlem, and they kept Mr. Evans' first name Henry and they did crossovers with Maude, then yes, it would be a spinoff.

You are right, both shows are created by Norman Lear, but that doesn't always make them spin-offs. Too bad they aren't, I would've loved the occasional Maude/Good Times crossover.

So, I'm going to go with TVshow Analyzer on this one.






*Did any of that make sense?*

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Katie
Yeah, there's been alot of controversy about this, there always will be, I'm sure. I've always thought that too, until lately.

I've been watching lots of Maude episodes lately and replaying some of Good Times episodes over in my head trying to remember if Maude characters were ever referred to on GT.
There were none. Personally, I think that if The Evans family had stayed in Harlem, and they kept Mr. Evans' first name Henry and they did crossovers with Maude, then yes, it would be a spinoff.

You are right, both shows are created by Norman Lear, but that doesn't always make them spin-offs. Too bad they aren't, I would've loved the occasional Maude/Good Times crossover.

So, I'm going to go with TVshow Analyzer on this one.






*Did any of that make sense?*

Exactly, plus the Show Good Times is about the experience of Eric Monte's life when he grew up in Chicago. So how could GT be a spinoff of Maude? So Katie I'm glad you see my point.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by Katie
Yeah, there's been alot of controversy about this, there always will be, I'm sure. I've always thought that too, until lately.

I've been watching lots of Maude episodes lately and replaying some of Good Times episodes over in my head trying to remember if Maude characters were ever referred to on GT.
There were none. Personally, I think that if The Evans family had stayed in Harlem, and they kept Mr. Evans' first name Henry and they did crossovers with Maude, then yes, it would be a spinoff.

You are right, both shows are created by Norman Lear, but that doesn't always make them spin-offs. Too bad they aren't, I would've loved the occasional Maude/Good Times crossover.

So, I'm going to go with TVshow Analyzer on this one.






*Did any of that make sense?*

PLus CBS sent camera crews to Chicago because it was a show created by Eric Monte. If it was a spinoff, CBS would have sent a camera crew to the Harlem section of NYC. Some people can't seem to understand that.LOL