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seventies_sitcoms · 07-27-2005, 12:55 PM

I think Pam Grier and Jayne Kennedy should've guest starred.

They could've played streetwise trouble making girls in the projects causing havoc for everybody. Could you see one of them flirting with J.J. and causing problems in the Evans household?

Both actresses would've been at their prime and would've made great special appearances!

Who else could've been a good guest star at the time?

nerrad · 07-27-2005, 01:12 PM

Pam Grier should've played the part of the older woman JJ was dating. She would've blown his mind

Richard Roundtree could've played James' brother, if he had any. Was that ever mentioned? About his family.

seventies_sitcoms · 07-27-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

Pam Grier should've played the part of the older woman JJ was dating. She would've blown his mind

Richard Roundtree could've played James' brother, if he had any. Was that ever mentioned? About his family.

The only person I can remember from James' side of the family was the long lost father. Florida had different relatives stay over at the apartment.

Pam Grier would've been a ratings breakthrough if she was a guest. J.J. and the Older Woman would've been a true classic!!

nerrad · 07-27-2005, 01:18 PM

I remember his father saying that "walking out on his family was the hardest thing he ever did". Maybe there were more siblings.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2005, 01:25 PM

The Jeffersons could have been the rich cousins in season 3

seventies_sitcoms · 07-27-2005, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

The Jeffersons could have been the rich cousins in season 3

James and George would've been at each other's throats!

MikeLutton · 07-27-2005, 01:37 PM

how about Redd Foxx and Aunt Esther they could of been ol friends.or better yet Archie Bunker and Edith they could of been like passing through chicago for some reason and run by the evans.

or Nell Cartor from Gimmie a Break would been awesome could see her chasing J J around lol.

seventies_sitcoms · 07-27-2005, 01:50 PM

Vanity (Denise Matthews- Prince starlet) could've been Michael's girlfriend. I think she wasn't in show business yet. She could've showed up for the 78-79 season maybe.

TVFactFan · 07-27-2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by seventies_sitcoms

James and George would've been at each other's throats!

I don't think so, they both had the same personality only difference was One had money and the other one didn't

seventies_sitcoms · 07-27-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

I don't think so, they both had the same personality only difference was One had money and the other one didn't

I think the money factor would've done them in. Couldn't you see James screaming at Florida "I'm tired of that little pipsqueak going around and strutting his rich attitude in our faces. I'm gonna show him a lesson, and don't you try stopping me, baby!"

nerrad · 07-27-2005, 02:21 PM

Hey, George and Weezie should've been Betty and Edgar. They were well off.

MikeLutton · 07-27-2005, 03:25 PM

good think Al and Peg Bundy wasnt around at that time im sure that be a Intresting family visit lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-27-2005, 07:09 PM

It would have been nice to maybe see Bea Arthur drop by, maybe during James' funeral episode. Since Florida worked for "Maude" I would think she would give her respects. By the way, I met Percy Rodrigues about ten years ago. He played Florida's rich cousin, whom Florida wanted to borrow $$$ from, but he told her he himself was out of work and barely making ends meet. He and his wife were eating at a seafood place that seats outdoors. It's a very casual place, laid back, all the bikers eat here on the weekends. It's right across the beach in Malibu. He was so nice and very excited that I recognized him. He gave me an autograph and told me the entire cast and crew of "Good Times" were very special people. We talked for awhile. He is a very very nice man, as was his wife. Just thought you would like to know this little bit of info.

Jinxey · 07-27-2005, 08:12 PM

How about Florence Henderson as a con artist or John Ritter as a reverend????

TVFactFan · 07-27-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

It would have been nice to maybe see Bea Arthur drop by, maybe during James' funeral episode. Since Florida worked for "Maude" I would think she would give her respects. By the way, I met Percy Rodrigues about ten years ago. He played Florida's rich cousin, whom Florida wanted to borrow $$$ from, but he told her he himself was out of work and barely making ends meet. He and his wife were eating at a seafood place that seats outdoors. It's a very casual place, laid back, all the bikers eat here on the weekends. It's right across the beach in Malibu. He was so nice and very excited that I recognized him. He gave me an autograph and told me the entire cast and crew of "Good Times" were very special people. We talked for awhile. He is a very very nice man, as was his wife. Just thought you would like to know this little bit of info.

Maude didn't know James Evans. She only knew Henry Evans

07-27-2005, 12:55 PM	#1
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Who could've been good guest stars on Good Times? I think Pam Grier and Jayne Kennedy should've guest starred. They could've played streetwise trouble making girls in the projects causing havoc for everybody. Could you see one of them flirting with J.J. and causing problems in the Evans household? Both actresses would've been at their prime and would've made great special appearances! Who else could've been a good guest star at the time?

07-27-2005, 01:37 PM	#7
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	i got a few how about Redd Foxx and Aunt Esther they could of been ol friends.or better yet Archie Bunker and Edith they could of been like passing through chicago for some reason and run by the evans. or Nell Cartor from Gimmie a Break would been awesome could see her chasing J J around lol.

07-27-2005, 03:25 PM	#12
MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,887	reply good think Al and Peg Bundy wasnt around at that time im sure that be a Intresting family visit lol

07-27-2005, 01:12 PM	#2
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Pam Grier should've played the part of the older woman JJ was dating. She would've blown his mind Richard Roundtree could've played James' brother, if he had any. Was that ever mentioned? About his family.

07-27-2005, 01:18 PM	#4
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	I remember his father saying that "walking out on his family was the hardest thing he ever did". Maybe there were more siblings.

07-27-2005, 01:25 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,067	The Jeffersons could have been the rich cousins in season 3

07-27-2005, 01:50 PM	#8
seventies_sitcoms * Senior Member Join Date: Jan 09, 2005 Posts: 2,244	Vanity (Denise Matthews- Prince starlet) could've been Michael's girlfriend. I think she wasn't in show business yet. She could've showed up for the 78-79 season maybe.

07-27-2005, 02:21 PM	#11
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Hey, George and Weezie should've been Betty and Edgar. They were well off.

07-27-2005, 07:09 PM	#13
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	It would have been nice to maybe see Bea Arthur drop by, maybe during James' funeral episode. Since Florida worked for "Maude" I would think she would give her respects. By the way, I met Percy Rodrigues about ten years ago. He played Florida's rich cousin, whom Florida wanted to borrow $$$ from, but he told her he himself was out of work and barely making ends meet. He and his wife were eating at a seafood place that seats outdoors. It's a very casual place, laid back, all the bikers eat here on the weekends. It's right across the beach in Malibu. He was so nice and very excited that I recognized him. He gave me an autograph and told me the entire cast and crew of "Good Times" were very special people. We talked for awhile. He is a very very nice man, as was his wife. Just thought you would like to know this little bit of info.

07-27-2005, 08:12 PM	#14
Jinxey Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 27, 2005 Posts: 554	How about Florence Henderson as a con artist or John Ritter as a reverend????