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sling · 01-17-2001, 07:06 AM

the setting of good times is in Chicago, but they make references to Harlem.. why is this... is there a section of chicago called harlem??

03-24-2001, 03:32 PM

Harlem represents "the ghetto" to most people (not a racial point; just a financial one).

Good Times is set in the ghetto.

So that's why they refer to Harlem.

06-12-2001, 01:01 PM

FYI...The Apartment buildings that are representd in the show are still standing in Chicago Illinois today...FYI
P.S. Not much to see though.

Robert Tilton · 06-16-2001, 04:49 AM

Based in Cabrini Green in Chicago I believe. Amen.

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Kalen Q! · 06-17-2001, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by Dionne:
FYI...The Apartment buildings that are representd in the show are still standing in Chicago Illinois today...FYI
P.S. Not much to see though.

Hmm...If I ever go to Chicago one day, I'd want to see those buildings...I always get a kick out of watching the opening credits, because 1970s Chicago looked like a fun place. All those people walking around the ghetto wearing afros. heheh.

08-06-2001, 04:59 AM

I was born and raised in Chicago, and yes, the show was based in the Cabrini-Green projects on the West side of Chicago. Not too far from Cooley High. They tore down most of the buildings, but there are a few left. You wouldn't believe that there are $1 Million+ homes a couple blocks away from there, called the Gold Coast.

CCH · 09-23-2003, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by Kalen Q!
Hmm...If I ever go to Chicago one day, I'd want to see those buildings...I always get a kick out of watching the opening credits, because 1970s Chicago looked like a fun place. All those people walking around the ghetto wearing afros. heheh.

I also always got that good feeling seeing the opening credits hey If you go take me

marvin g · 09-23-2003, 10:27 PM

I used to go to a cooking school near those buildings and gentrification (spelling) is taking over that area. The buildings are more near north side than west side. North of Chicago Ave and Sedgewick walking distance from the Magnificent Mile.

01-17-2001, 07:06 AM	#1
sling Member First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 17, 2001 Location: morris.il..usa Posts: 1	Good Times location the setting of good times is in Chicago, but they make references to Harlem.. why is this... is there a section of chicago called harlem??

03-24-2001, 03:32 PM	#2
Jeff of NC Guest Posts: n/a	Harlem represents "the ghetto" to most people (not a racial point; just a financial one). Good Times is set in the ghetto. So that's why they refer to Harlem.
Jeff of NC Guest Posts: n/a

06-12-2001, 01:01 PM	#3
Dionne Guest Posts: n/a	FYI...The Apartment buildings that are representd in the show are still standing in Chicago Illinois today...FYI P.S. Not much to see though.
Dionne Guest Posts: n/a

08-06-2001, 04:59 AM	#6
RobNAtl Guest Posts: n/a	I was born and raised in Chicago, and yes, the show was based in the Cabrini-Green projects on the West side of Chicago. Not too far from Cooley High. They tore down most of the buildings, but there are a few left. You wouldn't believe that there are $1 Million+ homes a couple blocks away from there, called the Gold Coast.
RobNAtl Guest Posts: n/a

06-16-2001, 04:49 AM	#4
Robert Tilton Man of Barnes Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 437	Based in Cabrini Green in Chicago I believe. Amen. ------------------ Riches & Glory are in the vow of faith! Send a check or money order for at least $1000, preferably to my account in Zurich; I have a ski lodge up there!

09-23-2003, 10:27 PM	#8
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I used to go to a cooking school near those buildings and gentrification (spelling) is taking over that area. The buildings are more near north side than west side. North of Chicago Ave and Sedgewick walking distance from the Magnificent Mile.