Was James a fool for giving back that money? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

nerrad · 08-02-2005, 01:22 PM

YES YES YES.. I personally would've called the Evanses myself, much like everyone else who watched the news did. I don't know what those obscene callers were saying, but I agree 100 percent.

Footnote: Florida asking James "what was he doing home when he was on television" ranks as one of the dummest comments ever on sitcom TV.

Brian Damage · 08-02-2005, 02:43 PM

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Footnote: Florida asking James "what was he doing home when he was on television" ranks as one of the dummest comments ever on sitcom TV.

Why was that a dumb comment? Florida was no expert on TV making.

nerrad · 08-02-2005, 03:49 PM

It just didn't seem right to ask James a question like that. And james acted liked he some kind of an expert: "Oh that's what they call a delayed tape". Think about it Brian. They are watching him on TV and he walks thru the door. And she asks him, "What are you doing here when you suppose to be on television".

Brieannas21 · 08-02-2005, 04:45 PM

Edith asked Archie the same question on All in the Family.

Ireneparalegal · 08-02-2005, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Why was that a dumb comment? Florida was no expert on TV making.

I agree. One time when I was younger and my sister was driving we saw Bob Barker driving. I thought, how could he be driving around when he was supposed to be at the Price is Right???? LOL
Florida wouldn't have known abt tape delays. she assumed it was live

Ireneparalegal · 08-02-2005, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

It just didn't seem right to ask James a question like that. And james acted liked he some kind of an expert: "Oh that's what they call a delayed tape". Think about it Brian. They are watching him on TV and he walks thru the door. And she asks him, "What are you doing here when you suppose to be on television".

I am sure James would have been told by the news anchor/caster to watch himself on the news at a certain time. James probably asked how is that, and it was then he was told abt the delayed tape. I don't see what the problem is.

Ireneparalegal · 08-02-2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

YES YES YES.. I personally would've called the Evanses myself, much like everyone else who watched the news did. I don't know what those obscene callers were saying, but I agree 100 percent.

Footnote: Florida asking James "what was he doing home when he was on television" ranks as one of the dummest comments ever on sitcom TV.

Was he a fool? I guess so. I would have kept the money. I have found $$ and kept it. One time when I was 15 I found a wallet with credit cards and $$$ and believe me I was tempted but I decided to mail it back to the man. I received a call two days later and the gratitude in that man's voice is something I remember to this day. I am glad I returned that wallet. He was glad too. He wanted to give me a reward but I declined. Again, about six months ago I found a purse in the shopping lot and i could easily see it had alot of bills in there but I immediately took it into the store so they could find the rightful owner. Just times when I would keep $$$, and other times I wouldn't. Just depends on the situation.

GeeBee · 08-02-2005, 09:14 PM

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YES YES YES.. I personally would've called the Evanses myself, much like everyone else who watched the news did. I don't know what those obscene callers were saying, but I agree 100 percent.

I disagree. Wrong is wrong even if it helps you.

Zions Mother · 08-02-2005, 09:15 PM

I would have kept all the money. But they did the good thing. The show portrayed honesty and integrity. Can you imagine what the haters of Good Times would have been saying if the episode were written as them keeping the money. I can hear them now, "look at them portraying black people as dishonest people or even thieves." The haters will never look at the positive side of anything.

Ireneparalegal · 08-02-2005, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zions Mother

I would have kept all the money. But they did the good thing. The show portrayed honesty and integrity. Can you imagine what the haters of Good Times would have been saying if the episode were written as them keeping the money. I can hear them now, "look at them portraying black people as dishonest people or even thieves." The haters will never look at the positive side of anything.

Got that straight!!!!!

GeeBee · 08-02-2005, 09:21 PM

I wouldn't have even thought of keeping money that wasn't mine. No matter how you look at it, it's stealing. They couldn't quite decide whether they wanted James to be crooked like Archie Bunker or an honest character. In another episode, someone said that he always was "Honest James" and he refused to get involved in a crooked deal that would ruin the kids.

Zions Mother · 08-02-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeBee

I wouldn't have even thought of keeping money that wasn't mine. No matter how you look at it, it's stealing. They couldn't quite decide whether they wanted James to be crooked like Archie Bunker or an honest character. In another episode, someone said that he always was "Honest James" and he refused to get involved in a crooked deal that would ruin the kids.

Archie Bunker would have definitely kept the money

Edith would have been a nervous wreck. That's wonderful that you would have returned all of the money and I'm being serious not sarcastic

TVFactFan · 08-02-2005, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

YES YES YES.. I personally would've called the Evanses myself, much like everyone else who watched the news did. I don't know what those obscene callers were saying, but I agree 100 percent.

Footnote: Florida asking James "what was he doing home when he was on television" ranks as one of the dummest comments ever on sitcom TV.

Here is my question, Why did James even have to announce that he kept the money? He could have just stashed it somewhere and used it for food, bills, and etc. Kind like he what he did when he didn't tell Florida in "Getting Up the Rent" that he didn't win the money from playing pool. Why say anything?

Brian Damage · 08-02-2005, 10:04 PM

He said it in a moment of anger.

TVFactFan · 08-02-2005, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeBee

I wouldn't have even thought of keeping money that wasn't mine. No matter how you look at it, it's stealing. They couldn't quite decide whether they wanted James to be crooked like Archie Bunker or an honest character. In another episode, someone said that he always was "Honest James" and he refused to get involved in a crooked deal that would ruin the kids.

WELCOME BACK GEE BEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-02-2005, 01:22 PM	#1
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	Was James a fool for giving back that money? YES YES YES.. I personally would've called the Evanses myself, much like everyone else who watched the news did. I don't know what those obscene callers were saying, but I agree 100 percent. Footnote: Florida asking James "what was he doing home when he was on television" ranks as one of the dummest comments ever on sitcom TV.

08-02-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	It just didn't seem right to ask James a question like that. And james acted liked he some kind of an expert: "Oh that's what they call a delayed tape". Think about it Brian. They are watching him on TV and he walks thru the door. And she asks him, "What are you doing here when you suppose to be on television".

08-02-2005, 04:45 PM	#4
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	Edith asked Archie the same question on All in the Family.

08-02-2005, 09:15 PM	#9
Zions Mother Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 423	I would have kept all the money. But they did the good thing. The show portrayed honesty and integrity. Can you imagine what the haters of Good Times would have been saying if the episode were written as them keeping the money. I can hear them now, "look at them portraying black people as dishonest people or even thieves." The haters will never look at the positive side of anything.

08-02-2005, 09:21 PM	#11
GeeBee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2003 Posts: 1,578	I wouldn't have even thought of keeping money that wasn't mine. No matter how you look at it, it's stealing. They couldn't quite decide whether they wanted James to be crooked like Archie Bunker or an honest character. In another episode, someone said that he always was "Honest James" and he refused to get involved in a crooked deal that would ruin the kids.

08-02-2005, 10:04 PM	#14
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	He said it in a moment of anger.