Henry Evans (Maude) & James Evans (Good Times) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

alienkattuk · 08-01-2005, 03:32 PM

John Amos played them both on Maude and Good Times

my question - do u feel like that Henry was the same character on Good Times as James?

The only differance was the name change of the first name.

Ireneparalegal · 08-01-2005, 04:09 PM

Exactly. Oh yeah, and the baldness. LOL

TVFactFan · 08-01-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alienkattuk

John Amos played them both on Maude and Good Times

my question - do u feel like that Henry was the same character on Good Times as James?

The only differance was the name change of the first name.

He was pretty much the same, Florida wasn't

ThomasE · 08-01-2005, 10:18 PM

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He was pretty much the same, Florida wasn't

Florida was the same to me, James/Henry softened a little when I comapare both shows.

Ireneparalegal · 08-01-2005, 11:21 PM

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Florida was the same to me, James/Henry softened a little when I comapare both shows.

same here.

Brian Damage · 08-02-2005, 12:06 AM

The only big difference, is Henry had a steady job. (a fireman) while James worked two or three jobs at a time just to make ends meat.

Ireneparalegal · 08-02-2005, 12:08 AM

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The only big difference, is Henry had a steady job. (a fireman) while James worked two or three jobs at a time just to make ends meat.

True, so true.

Will Dockery · 02-14-2016, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

The only big difference, is Henry had a steady job. (a fireman) while James worked two or three jobs at a time just to make ends meat.

It may be similar to David Banner in The Hulk. For years, in the original Marvel Comics, he was Bruce Banner, then suddenly David Banner in the television version... then it was said he was David Bruce Banner.

Perhaps he's Henry James Evans... or James Henry Evans.

Bonniegirl · 02-14-2016, 12:35 PM

Maybe they changed his name to James so his son could be called JJ ( James Jr.) !

TVFactFan · 02-14-2016, 01:28 PM

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Maybe they changed his name to James so his son could be called JJ ( James Jr.) !

Changed his name and not the location to Harlem

Will Dockery · 02-17-2016, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Maybe they changed his name to James so his son could be called JJ ( James Jr.) !

Yeah, H.J. or "Little Henry" is just not as funny.

frankred · 02-23-2016, 06:19 PM

This always confused me too. It was the same guy Florida and Henry-James. Also how did they get from NYC to Chicago. Does anyone remember after John Amos left the show there was an episode were a few firefighters uncredited in gear came into the apartment and one of them was John Amos. Anybody?

Bonniegirl · 02-23-2016, 09:40 PM

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This always confused me too. It was the same guy Florida and Henry-James. Also how did they get from NYC to Chicago. Does anyone remember after John Amos left the show there was an episode were a few firefighters uncredited in gear came into the apartment and one of them was John Amos. Anybody?

Really? One of them was John Amos?

frankred · 02-23-2016, 09:49 PM

I am not an expert on this show so I could not tell you an exact episode or airdate. I recall it was not long after he left the show. Also I understand the living members I believe only Esther Rolle is deceased are in the process or negotiating a movie. It would feature the originals. John Amos James was killed in a car accident so how would that shake out.

TVFactFan · 02-23-2016, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by frankred

This always confused me too. It was the same guy Florida and Henry-James. Also how did they get from NYC to Chicago. Does anyone remember after John Amos left the show there was an episode were a few firefighters uncredited in gear came into the apartment and one of them was John Amos. Anybody?

The two shows are not connected. GT was based in Chicago because it was developed by Eric Monte and based on his life growing up in the 60's

So it's no need to wonder how the Evans got to chicago because the two shows are not connected like the ones below

All in the Family.......Maude

All in the Family.........The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons.........Checking In

All in the Family.............Gloria

08-01-2005, 03:32 PM	#1
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08-01-2005, 04:09 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Exactly. Oh yeah, and the baldness. LOL

08-02-2005, 12:06 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The only big difference, is Henry had a steady job. (a fireman) while James worked two or three jobs at a time just to make ends meat.

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Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,747	Maybe they changed his name to James so his son could be called JJ ( James Jr.) !

02-23-2016, 06:19 PM	#12
frankred Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 27, 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	This always confused me too. It was the same guy Florida and Henry-James. Also how did they get from NYC to Chicago. Does anyone remember after John Amos left the show there was an episode were a few firefighters uncredited in gear came into the apartment and one of them was John Amos. Anybody?

02-23-2016, 09:49 PM	#14
frankred Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 27, 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 86	I am not an expert on this show so I could not tell you an exact episode or airdate. I recall it was not long after he left the show. Also I understand the living members I believe only Esther Rolle is deceased are in the process or negotiating a movie. It would feature the originals. John Amos James was killed in a car accident so how would that shake out.