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TVFactFan · 07-21-2004, 05:28 PM

why?

I thought the Jeffersons would always be selected over Good Times because it wasn't depressing like Good Times. GT is a good show but i never thought it was better than the Jeffersons.

Dean Winchester · 07-21-2004, 07:47 PM

I think Jeffersons was the superior show, but there might be people who liked Jimmy Walker more than Sherman Hemsley

TVFactFan · 07-21-2004, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
I think Jeffersons was the superior show, but there might be people who liked Jimmy Walker more than Sherman Hemsley

i just don't see how that can be possible

barwars · 07-21-2004, 10:54 PM

I have both.... but got The Jeffersons first.

Because The Jeffersons is one of my favorites of all time.... while Good Times is a good series that I like.... but wouldnt call a favorite.

The Jeffersons is better in every way, IMO.

Classic TV Fanatic · 07-22-2004, 08:18 PM

I have The Jeffersons on DVD ... plan to buy rest of the seasons. I haven't bought any of the Good Times DVDs and I don't plan on it. The Jeffersons, I think, is a MUCH better show than Good Times.

vashti1999 · 07-22-2004, 10:04 PM

I like both shows, grew up watching them both. But I have more affection for Good Times, maybe because it seemed more realistic to me as a child. They dealt with topics I wasn't used to seeing on sitcoms, and watching it as a young child, GT made more of a lasting impression. I think people consider the Jeffersons a better show because its' appeal is more mainstream than Good Times. They're two very different shows, so I won't say one is better than the other. But they're both favorites of mine, and I'd buy all dvds released for each series.

Adamantium · 07-22-2004, 10:33 PM

I personally would rather buy "Good Times." I'm not saying it was the better show, although I like it more than "The Jeffersons."

Moonlit_Suburb · 07-23-2004, 12:39 AM

I don't particularly care for either show, but I'd buy Jeffersons first, for sure.

TVFactFan · 07-23-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Moonlit_Suburb
I don't particularly care for either show, but I'd buy Jeffersons first, for sure.

YOu would be making the right choice

AKA · 07-23-2004, 07:56 PM

I don't really like Good Times very much. I like The Jeffersons, but I'm not sure if I've seen enough episodes to like it enough to purchase it on DVD.

TVFactFan · 07-23-2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
I don't really like Good Times very much. I like The Jeffersons, but I'm not sure if I've seen enough episodes to like it enough to purchase it on DVD.

When was the last time the Jeffersons aired in your area?

AKA · 07-23-2004, 08:06 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
When was the last time the Jeffersons aired in your area?

In local syndication? Probably four years ago. It was part of Sony's "Screen Gems" package.

TVFactFan · 07-23-2004, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by AKA
In local syndication? Probably four years ago. It was part of Sony's "Screen Gems" package.

Yeah the same for me. I think it was 2000 when it aired as part of the Screen Gems Package in Philly

07-21-2004, 05:28 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,091	I need to know how many people would buy a Good Times DVD before the Jeffersons and why? I thought the Jeffersons would always be selected over Good Times because it wasn't depressing like Good Times. GT is a good show but i never thought it was better than the Jeffersons.

07-22-2004, 10:04 PM	#6
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I like both shows, grew up watching them both. But I have more affection for Good Times, maybe because it seemed more realistic to me as a child. They dealt with topics I wasn't used to seeing on sitcoms, and watching it as a young child, GT made more of a lasting impression. I think people consider the Jeffersons a better show because its' appeal is more mainstream than Good Times. They're two very different shows, so I won't say one is better than the other. But they're both favorites of mine, and I'd buy all dvds released for each series.
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07-21-2004, 07:47 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I think Jeffersons was the superior show, but there might be people who liked Jimmy Walker more than Sherman Hemsley

07-21-2004, 10:54 PM	#4
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I have both.... but got The Jeffersons first. Because The Jeffersons is one of my favorites of all time.... while Good Times is a good series that I like.... but wouldnt call a favorite. The Jeffersons is better in every way, IMO.

07-22-2004, 08:18 PM	#5
Classic TV Fanatic Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 08, 2004 Location: Its none of your business Posts: 204	I have The Jeffersons on DVD ... plan to buy rest of the seasons. I haven't bought any of the Good Times DVDs and I don't plan on it. The Jeffersons, I think, is a MUCH better show than Good Times.

07-22-2004, 10:33 PM	#7
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,838	I personally would rather buy "Good Times." I'm not saying it was the better show, although I like it more than "The Jeffersons."

07-23-2004, 12:39 AM	#8
Moonlit_Suburb Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 20, 2004 Location: Location Location Posts: 644	I don't particularly care for either show, but I'd buy Jeffersons first, for sure.

07-23-2004, 07:56 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I don't really like Good Times very much. I like The Jeffersons, but I'm not sure if I've seen enough episodes to like it enough to purchase it on DVD.