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TVFactFan · 10-04-2004, 07:34 PM

want to know your reason for choosing the Jeffersons as the better show. My reason is that the jeffersons was a show that stayed away from serious topics and was very fun to watch. Good Times dealt with far too many serious issues and was depressing at times. Jeffersons was always a FUN show. OK Jeffersons fans, where are you?

James"Thunder"Early · 10-04-2004, 07:53 PM

I am a Good Times fan, but The Jeffersons is at the top of my list as one of the greatest sitcoms ever. I really think the writing was good and the actors and actresses delivered it great. also The Jeffersons dealt with dramatic issues really good. the episodes that really show it's greatness are, They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore and The Doorknobs shined liked Diamonds.

TVFactFan · 10-04-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by King Forrester
I am a Good Times fan, but The Jeffersons is at the top of my list as one of the greatest sitcoms ever. I really think the writing was good and the actors and actresses delivered it great. also The Jeffersons dealt with dramatic issues really good. the episodes that really show it's greatness are, They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore and The Doorknobs shined liked Diamonds.

The Jeffersons dealt with serious topics every once in a while but with Good Times it was every other episode-lol

James"Thunder"Early · 10-04-2004, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
The Jeffersons dealt with serious topics every once in a while but with Good Times it was every other episode-lol

I think Good Times wanted to have harsh realism with lots of comedy. it was like that to show the way it really was in Chicago.

bronxgirl · 10-04-2004, 08:44 PM

I go with The Jeffersons, while i like both for what they were, Good Times could be depressing at times.

barwars · 10-05-2004, 03:46 PM

The Jeffersons -- because like you said, it was (and is) a FUN show. Not necessarily the funniest show of all time.... but it is FUN.

JT · 10-05-2004, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
want to know your reason for choosing the Jeffersons as the better show. My reason is that the jeffersons was a show that stayed away from serious topics and was very fun to watch. Good Times dealt with far too many serious issues and was depressing at times. Jeffersons was always a FUN show. OK Jeffersons fans, where are you?

Good God!

I'm agreeing with you!

*dies*

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-06-2004, 10:54 AM

I like them both. But I'm a Good Times fan. The Jeffersons was more consistant and had better writing though.

Janice · 10-08-2004, 12:15 AM

I haven't seen too many episodes of Good Times, which is a spin-off of Maude.

I just love The Jeffersons. Any chance they'll be back on tv in the future I wonder?

TVFactFan · 10-08-2004, 12:21 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
I haven't seen too many episodes of Good Times, which is a spin-off of Maude.

I just love The Jeffersons. Any chance they'll be back on tv in the future I wonder?

The Jeffersons is airing in the NYC area every Saturday Night on WPIX. That's the only area it's airing in i think.

jamesanthony · 10-08-2004, 11:06 AM

Good Times was one of the 70s' best sitcoms IMO, but it fell off when John Amos left. Year 5 was the worst and as has been pointed out on the board for this series there were all kinds of holes in the writing. Jeffersons held up better to me, even though it had its own share of problems (it ran too long, for one thing). But Jeffersons even though it wasn't out to make some deep social statement, had a lot of heart and was a very entertaining show even at its worst. I vote for the Jeffersons by a nose.

Jack Be Quick 101 · 10-10-2004, 05:27 PM

i like the jeffersons so my vote goes to it. i have never seen good times before. what's it about?

TVFactFan · 10-10-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by Jack Be Quick 101
i like the jeffersons so my vote goes to it. i have never seen good times before. what's it about?

Good Times was a sitcom based on the life of Eric Monte, the creator of the Show which dealt with the struggles of a poor Black Family living in a Chicago Ghetto. Lot of the Good Times episodes is based on Eric Monte's real life experiences growing up in Chicago area. This show was the complete opposite of the Jeffersons which is why I compared both shows.

Jack Be Quick 101 · 10-10-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
This show was the complete opposite of the Jeffersons which is why I compared both shows.

i'm no expert but i just don't understand one thing - how can jeffersons and good times be opposites when both feature black families? aren't they the same in that respect? lol, you are confusing me. i'm no chrissy snow!

TVFactFan · 10-10-2004, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by Jack Be Quick 101
i'm no expert but i just don't understand one thing - how can jeffersons and good times be opposites when both feature black families? aren't they the same in that respect? lol, you are confusing me. i'm no chrissy snow!

The Jeffersons was a show about (rich Black Family) and Good Times was a show about a (poor Black Family)

10-04-2004, 07:34 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	Jeffersons vs Good Times. Only respond if you like the Jeffersons better because i want to know your reason for choosing the Jeffersons as the better show. My reason is that the jeffersons was a show that stayed away from serious topics and was very fun to watch. Good Times dealt with far too many serious issues and was depressing at times. Jeffersons was always a FUN show. OK Jeffersons fans, where are you?

10-04-2004, 07:53 PM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I am a Good Times fan, but The Jeffersons is at the top of my list as one of the greatest sitcoms ever. I really think the writing was good and the actors and actresses delivered it great. also The Jeffersons dealt with dramatic issues really good. the episodes that really show it's greatness are, They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore and The Doorknobs shined liked Diamonds.

10-04-2004, 08:44 PM	#5
bronxgirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2004 Location: Oakland CA physically, NYC in spirit Posts: 141	I go with The Jeffersons, while i like both for what they were, Good Times could be depressing at times.

10-05-2004, 03:46 PM	#6
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	The Jeffersons -- because like you said, it was (and is) a FUN show. Not necessarily the funniest show of all time.... but it is FUN.

10-06-2004, 10:54 AM	#8
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I like them both. But I'm a Good Times fan. The Jeffersons was more consistant and had better writing though.

10-08-2004, 12:15 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I haven't seen too many episodes of Good Times, which is a spin-off of Maude. I just love The Jeffersons. Any chance they'll be back on tv in the future I wonder?

10-08-2004, 11:06 AM	#11
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	Good Times was one of the 70s' best sitcoms IMO, but it fell off when John Amos left. Year 5 was the worst and as has been pointed out on the board for this series there were all kinds of holes in the writing. Jeffersons held up better to me, even though it had its own share of problems (it ran too long, for one thing). But Jeffersons even though it wasn't out to make some deep social statement, had a lot of heart and was a very entertaining show even at its worst. I vote for the Jeffersons by a nose.

10-10-2004, 05:27 PM	#12
Jack Be Quick 101 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2004 Location: hollywood, california Posts: 148	i like the jeffersons so my vote goes to it. i have never seen good times before. what's it about?