Interesting Good Times Facts

[CliffClavin]

A spin-off of "Maude" (1972), itself a spin-off "All in the Family" (1971).


'Amos, John' was fired from the series after the second season after comments he made about the backstage fights in an interview. His character was one of the first comedy sitcom characters to ever be killed off.


The first African American family sitcom.


Jimmie Walker's expression "DY-NO-MITE!" became a mid-'70s catchphrase.


Esther Rolle left the after the 1976-1977 season due to her displeasure with the what she saw as the character of J.J. being a bad role model for young blacks. She returned at the beginning of the 1978-1979 season after the producers guaranteed that they would make J.J. a more respectable character.


At the end of the 1976-1977 season, Florida was written out by having her marry the character of Carl Dixon. However, when she returned, Carl was nowhere to be seen and was never mentioned again.


Both Jay Leno and David Letterman were writers for the show


In the final episode, all the characters had happy endings. Keith found out that his knee had gotten better and he was able to play football again, he also announced that he had purchased a house and that he and Thelma (who announced that she was pregnant) were moving out and that Florida would move in with them. Also, J.J. announced that he finally sold a comic book character he had been working on and used Thelma as a model. Finally, Willona announced that she had gotten a promotion at her job and that she was moving and the house she was moving to was next door to where Florida was moving to.


James always referred to his daughter, Thelma as "Baby Girl".


James always referred to his son, Michael as "Militant Midget".


During the first season, J.J. would answer the phone by saying "Heloooooooo", but in later years he would answer it by saying "Cello".


During the series, Bookman was often referred to as "Buffalo Butt", although Willona called him "Booger".


Willona's pet name for Michael was Gramps.


The name of the gang that J.J. was briefly a member of was the Satan's Knights. Michael was also briefly a gang member when he was forced into joining the Junior Warlords.


The name of the school that Keith attended was never mentioned.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by CliffClavin
A spin-off of "Maude" (1972), itself a spin-off "All in the Family" (1971).


'Amos, John' was fired from the series after the second season after comments he made about the backstage fights in an interview. His character was one of the first comedy sitcom characters to ever be killed off.


The first African American family sitcom.


Jimmie Walker's expression "DY-NO-MITE!" became a mid-'70s catchphrase.


Esther Rolle left the after the 1976-1977 season due to her displeasure with the what she saw as the character of J.J. being a bad role model for young blacks. She returned at the beginning of the 1978-1979 season after the producers guaranteed that they would make J.J. a more respectable character.


At the end of the 1976-1977 season, Florida was written out by having her marry the character of Carl Dixon. However, when she returned, Carl was nowhere to be seen and was never mentioned again.


Both Jay Leno and David Letterman were writers for the show


In the final episode, all the characters had happy endings. Keith found out that his knee had gotten better and he was able to play football again, he also announced that he had purchased a house and that he and Thelma (who announced that she was pregnant) were moving out and that Florida would move in with them. Also, J.J. announced that he finally sold a comic book character he had been working on and used Thelma as a model. Finally, Willona announced that she had gotten a promotion at her job and that she was moving and the house she was moving to was next door to where Florida was moving to.


James always referred to his daughter, Thelma as "Baby Girl".


James always referred to his son, Michael as "Militant Midget".


During the first season, J.J. would answer the phone by saying "Heloooooooo", but in later years he would answer it by saying "Cello".


During the series, Bookman was often referred to as "Buffalo Butt", although Willona called him "Booger".


Willona's pet name for Michael was Gramps.


The name of the gang that J.J. was briefly a member of was the Satan's Knights. Michael was also briefly a gang member when he was forced into joining the Junior Warlords.


The name of the school that Keith attended was never mentioned.

GT was not a spinoff. If you need more Info send on pm on why it's not a spinoff.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by CliffClavin
A spin-off of "Maude" (1972), itself a spin-off "All in the Family" (1971).


'Amos, John' was fired from the series after the second season after comments he made about the backstage fights in an interview. His character was one of the first comedy sitcom characters to ever be killed off.


The first African American family sitcom.


Jimmie Walker's expression "DY-NO-MITE!" became a mid-'70s catchphrase.


Esther Rolle left the after the 1976-1977 season due to her displeasure with the what she saw as the character of J.J. being a bad role model for young blacks. She returned at the beginning of the 1978-1979 season after the producers guaranteed that they would make J.J. a more respectable character.


At the end of the 1976-1977 season, Florida was written out by having her marry the character of Carl Dixon. However, when she returned, Carl was nowhere to be seen and was never mentioned again.


Both Jay Leno and David Letterman were writers for the show


In the final episode, all the characters had happy endings. Keith found out that his knee had gotten better and he was able to play football again, he also announced that he had purchased a house and that he and Thelma (who announced that she was pregnant) were moving out and that Florida would move in with them. Also, J.J. announced that he finally sold a comic book character he had been working on and used Thelma as a model. Finally, Willona announced that she had gotten a promotion at her job and that she was moving and the house she was moving to was next door to where Florida was moving to.


James always referred to his daughter, Thelma as "Baby Girl".


James always referred to his son, Michael as "Militant Midget".


During the first season, J.J. would answer the phone by saying "Heloooooooo", but in later years he would answer it by saying "Cello".


During the series, Bookman was often referred to as "Buffalo Butt", although Willona called him "Booger".


Willona's pet name for Michael was Gramps.


The name of the gang that J.J. was briefly a member of was the Satan's Knights. Michael was also briefly a gang member when he was forced into joining the Junior Warlords.


The name of the school that Keith attended was never mentioned.

Where was the John Amos interview published that got him fired? In Jet? In Ebony?

[GeeBee]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
GT was not a spinoff. If you need more Info send on pm on why it's not a spinoff.

[James"Thunder"Early]

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
GT was not a spinoff. If you need more Info send on pm on why it's not a spinoff.

it is a spinoff Norman Lear has said it was.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by CoolCounty
it is a spinoff Norman Lear has said it was.

When did he say that?
What Magazine was it in?
Did he say it in a TV interview?

[Jrnygrl]

Originally posted by GeeBee

DITTO!!!

[Lady T]

Originally posted by Jrnygrl


DITTO!!!

Come one you guys..Leave Solomon ALONE; it is his own perogative, if he wants to believe that Good Times is not a spin off from Maude...

[Jrnygrl]

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
Come one you guys..Leave Solomon ALONE; it is his own perogative, if he wants to believe that Good Times is not a spin off from Maude...

I know and I respect that, but it was so funny.

[Lady T]

Originally posted by Jrnygrl
I know and I respect that, but it was so funny.

Hey Girl, I agree, but Solomon has always been cool with me, so I decided it was time someone stood up for him

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by CliffClavin
A spin-off of "Maude" (1972), itself a spin-off "All in the Family" (1971).


'Amos, John' was fired from the series after the second season after comments he made about the backstage fights in an interview. His character was one of the first comedy sitcom characters to ever be killed off.


The first African American family sitcom.


Jimmie Walker's expression "DY-NO-MITE!" became a mid-'70s catchphrase.


Esther Rolle left the after the 1976-1977 season due to her displeasure with the what she saw as the character of J.J. being a bad role model for young blacks. She returned at the beginning of the 1978-1979 season after the producers guaranteed that they would make J.J. a more respectable character.


At the end of the 1976-1977 season, Florida was written out by having her marry the character of Carl Dixon. However, when she returned, Carl was nowhere to be seen and was never mentioned again.


Both Jay Leno and David Letterman were writers for the show


In the final episode, all the characters had happy endings. Keith found out that his knee had gotten better and he was able to play football again, he also announced that he had purchased a house and that he and Thelma (who announced that she was pregnant) were moving out and that Florida would move in with them. Also, J.J. announced that he finally sold a comic book character he had been working on and used Thelma as a model. Finally, Willona announced that she had gotten a promotion at her job and that she was moving and the house she was moving to was next door to where Florida was moving to.


James always referred to his daughter, Thelma as "Baby Girl".


James always referred to his son, Michael as "Militant Midget".


During the first season, J.J. would answer the phone by saying "Heloooooooo", but in later years he would answer it by saying "Cello".


During the series, Bookman was often referred to as "Buffalo Butt", although Willona called him "Booger".


Willona's pet name for Michael was Gramps.


The name of the gang that J.J. was briefly a member of was the Satan's Knights. Michael was also briefly a gang member when he was forced into joining the Junior Warlords.


The name of the school that Keith attended was never mentioned.

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