Redd Foxx was mentioned on Good Times.... - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-18-2005, 10:16 PM

.....at least 5 times that I know of. His name came out of all that shows cast members mouth. I guess that was showing him respect as an actor and a comedian. Also, a black comedian on a sitcom at that time, it gave the Evans family someone who they could identify with.

TVFactFan · 02-19-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

.....at least 5 times that I know of. His name came out of all that shows cast members mouth. I guess that was showing him respect as an actor and a comedian. Also, a black comedian on a sitcom at that time, it gave the Evans family someone who they could identify with.

Redd Foxx was mentioned on Good Times three times.

The episode-"TV Commercial" in season 1
The episode-"There no Bottom in the Bottle" in season 2
The episode-"Operation Florida" in season 3.

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-19-2005, 03:24 PM

Are you sure? I know you are a TVShowAnalyzer (no pun intended) but I know for a fact I heard his name five times. I can't think off hand Willona and J.J. mentioned his name.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Are you sure? I know you are a TVShowAnalyzer (no pun intended) but I know for a fact I heard his name five times. I can't think off hand Willona and J.J. mentioned his name.

Willona and J.J never mentioned Redd Foxx. These were the characters on Good Times that mentioned Redd Foxx

James
Florida
Thelma

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-20-2005, 06:39 PM

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Willona and J.J never mentioned Redd Foxx. These were the characters on Good Times that mentioned Redd Foxx

James
Florida
Thelma

Willona and J.J. did mention Redd Foxx. I know it for a fact. I can't remember the episodes, but they did mention him. If you have every episode of Good Times like I do, whether on vhs or dvd, I suggest you go back and research.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2005, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Willona and J.J. did mention Redd Foxx. I know it for a fact. I can't remember the episodes, but they did mention him. If you have every episode of Good Times like I do, whether on vhs or dvd, I suggest you go back and research.

I do know that Redd Foxx was only mentioned during the James Evans era. And I just can;t think of when Willona or J.J mentioned him. Wait I think J.J may have said this TV set is so old that Redd Foxx comes out white. I think.

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-20-2005, 07:05 PM

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I do know that Redd Foxx was only mentioned during the James Evans era. And I just can;t think of when Willona or J.J mentioned him. Wait I think J.J may have said this TV set is so old that Redd Foxx comes out white. I think.

I told you. Willona mentioned him too. I just can't think right now.

Jefffalan · 02-20-2005, 07:13 PM

YES! Willona did mention Redd Foxx. I remember now it was the Reverend Sam episode("God's Business Is Good Business"-Season 1). She said, "I know You. You're the dude on T.V. who makes more money than BOB HOPE and REDD FOXX put TOGETHER!!!"

TVFactFan · 02-20-2005, 07:18 PM

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I told you. Willona mentioned him too. I just can't think right now.

I know Willona or J.J said the TV is so old Redd Foxx comes out White. I can't think of which one said it.

Jefffalan · 02-20-2005, 07:23 PM

I'm pretty sure it was J.J. who said that about the television set. He was always making cracks about how bad it worked. I think that was the episode where James(John Amos) was going to be on TV to get a reward. Back in the Good Ole Days of Good Times.
BTW How do you like Season 4? It's not quite as bad as I remember. There are some good eps. Still not the same without James . . .

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-20-2005, 07:23 PM

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YES! Willona did mention Redd Foxx. I remember now it was the Reverend Sam episode("God's Business Is Good Business"-Season 1). She said, "I know You. You're the dude on T.V. who makes more money than BOB HOPE and REDD FOXX put TOGETHER!!!"

That's the episode! Thanks Jeffalan.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2005, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefffalan

YES! Willona did mention Redd Foxx. I remember now it was the Reverend Sam episode("God's Business Is Good Business"-Season 1). She said, "I know You. You're the dude on T.V. who makes more money than BOB HOPE and REDD FOXX put TOGETHER!!!"

Yeah I remember that. Now I have to think if J.J ever made a reference to him

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-20-2005, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefffalan

I'm pretty sure it was J.J. who said that about the television set. He was always making cracks about how bad it worked. I think that was the episode where James(John Amos) was going to be on TV to get a reward. Back in the Good Ole Days of Good Times.
BTW How do you like Season 4? It's not quite as bad as I remember. There are some good eps. Still not the same without James . . .

I do like a bunch of the episodes from season 4. But, like you said, no James. Damn, Damn, Damn!!! (Ha ha ha)

TVFactFan · 02-20-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jefffalan

I'm pretty sure it was J.J. who said that about the television set. He was always making cracks about how bad it worked. I think that was the episode where James(John Amos) was going to be on TV to get a reward. Back in the Good Ole Days of Good Times.
BTW How do you like Season 4? It's not quite as bad as I remember. There are some good eps. Still not the same without James . . .

No that's the ep.-That episode was-"windfall" and J.J statement about the Old TV set was-"THe set is so old that it still shows Jackie Gleason on Saturday night"

02-18-2005, 10:16 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Redd Foxx was mentioned on Good Times.... .....at least 5 times that I know of. His name came out of all that shows cast members mouth. I guess that was showing him respect as an actor and a comedian. Also, a black comedian on a sitcom at that time, it gave the Evans family someone who they could identify with.

02-20-2005, 07:13 PM	#8
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	YES! Willona did mention Redd Foxx. I remember now it was the Reverend Sam episode("God's Business Is Good Business"-Season 1). She said, "I know You. You're the dude on T.V. who makes more money than BOB HOPE and REDD FOXX put TOGETHER!!!"
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02-19-2005, 03:24 PM	#3
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Are you sure? I know you are a TVShowAnalyzer (no pun intended) but I know for a fact I heard his name five times. I can't think off hand Willona and J.J. mentioned his name.

02-20-2005, 07:23 PM	#10
Jefffalan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 16, 2001 Location: Villa Rica, GA United States Posts: 184	I'm pretty sure it was J.J. who said that about the television set. He was always making cracks about how bad it worked. I think that was the episode where James(John Amos) was going to be on TV to get a reward. Back in the Good Ole Days of Good Times. BTW How do you like Season 4? It's not quite as bad as I remember. There are some good eps. Still not the same without James . . .