When the ratings fell in season 5 way below 30, do you think the cause was.. - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 09-15-2005, 01:15 PM

A) Florida's Depature from the show

B)Addition of Penny

C)Larger Role for Bookman

D) All the Above

My choice is A and B, 40%-(A) and 60%-(B)-lol

mstewart · 09-15-2005, 11:01 PM

Florida's departure from the show.

It was bad enough when John Amos' character was killed off. Esther Rolle was the heart and soul of Good Times and watching those episodes without her is like watching Petticoat Junction without Bea Benaderet. After getting Esther back the damage was done and there was nothing to repair it.

Living In a '70's Dream · 09-15-2005, 11:11 PM

I am almost completed with the DVD of the 5th season; and I think the reason why Good Times fell in the ratings was a combination of a lot of "things". But, I think the main reason why the show ratings were poor was because majority of the episodes were STALE and not do very enjoyable, especially that one particular ep where JJ dreamt that he white..that is got to be the WORST Good Times episode EVER !!!...Lord, it was horrendous. It was sooo bloody bad, that I felt like taking the DVD and throwing it in the trash can...What an INSULT to my intelligence; also, some of the worst acting..I have ever seen on any Good Times episode as well...Just Plain TERRIBLE

"Give me a double dose of Keith eps anyday"

TVFactFan · 09-15-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

Florida's departure from the show.

It was bad enough when John Amos' character was killed off. Esther Rolle was the heart and soul of Good Times and watching those episodes without her is like watching Petticoat Junction without Bea Benaderet. After getting Esther back the damage was done and there was nothing to repair it.

I could never handled willona EXPANDED ROLE. I should have added that to the list-lol

Brieannas21 · 09-16-2005, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Living In a '70's Dream

I am almost completed with the DVD of the 5th season; and I think the reason why Good Times fell in the ratings was a combination of a lot of "things". But, I think the main reason why the show ratings were poor was because majority of the episodes were STALE and not do very enjoyable, especially that one particular ep where JJ dreamt that he white..that is got to be the WORST Good Times episode EVER !!!...Lord, it was horrendous. It was sooo bloody bad, that I felt like taking the DVD and throwing it in the trash can...What an INSULT to my intelligence; also, some of the worst acting..I have ever seen on any Good Times episode as well...Just Plain TERRIBLE

"Give me a double dose of Keith eps anyday"

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Originally Posted by mstewart

It was bad enough when John Amos' character was killed off. Esther Rolle was the heart and soul of Good Times and watching those episodes without her is like watching Petticoat Junction without Bea Benaderet. After getting Esther back the damage was done and there was nothing to repair it.

I totally agree with the both of you, it just wasn't the same after John left and then Esther left. I think Season 6 was sooooooooooooo much better then season 5. There were a few good episodes but all in all season 5 sucked.

Living In a '70's Dream · 09-16-2005, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

I could never handled willona EXPANDED ROLE. I should have added that to the list-lol

Awwww, I really like Willona. I truly felt she added a lot to the 5th season of the show...

craftman · 09-16-2005, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

A) Florida's Depature from the show

B)Addition of Penny

C)Larger Role for Bookman

D) All the Above

My choice is A and B, 40%-(A) and 60%-(B)-lol

I think it was A) Florida's Departure from the show, and

E) Ran out of ideas for episodes

Jinxey · 09-16-2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Living In a '70's Dream

especially that one particular ep where JJ dreamt that he white..that is got to be the WORST Good Times episode EVER !!!...Lord, it was horrendous. It was sooo bloody bad, that I felt like taking the DVD and throwing it in the trash can...

I disagree The Judith Cohen Story was the worst ever. At least the JJ episode dealt with someone from the cast and not a one-miss blunder like Judy Cohen.

craftman · 09-16-2005, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Living In a '70's Dream

I am almost completed with the DVD of the 5th season; and I think the reason why Good Times fell in the ratings was a combination of a lot of "things". But, I think the main reason why the show ratings were poor was because majority of the episodes were STALE and not do very enjoyable, especially that one particular ep where JJ dreamt that he white..that is got to be the WORST Good Times episode EVER !!!...Lord, it was horrendous. It was sooo bloody bad, that I felt like taking the DVD and throwing it in the trash can...What an INSULT to my intelligence; also, some of the worst acting..I have ever seen on any Good Times episode as well...Just Plain TERRIBLE

"Give me a double dose of Keith eps anyday"

I'm glad to hear what you think about season 5 70's. That's what I felt, the first 4 seasons had good topics they dealt with, but after the 4 part Penny eps, it's like they ran out of ideas for episodes and just wrote any ole stale show.

I did like when JJ dreamt he was white tho.

TVFactFan · 09-16-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by craftman

I think it was A) Florida's Departure from the show, and

E) Ran out of ideas for episodes

And they ran out of story ideas because both stars left. You could always think of something for the James Evans character

Brian Damage · 09-17-2005, 12:30 PM

They had ideas, it's just that they couldn't be utelized to there fullest potential without James or Florida around.

Living In a '70's Dream · 09-17-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxey

I disagree The Judith Cohen Story was the worst ever. At least the JJ episode dealt with someone from the cast and not a one-miss blunder like Judy Cohen.

I always thought that the Judith Cohen Story was the worst episode til I saw the caucasian version of JJ ep..

JeffRuss1972 · 09-17-2005, 07:02 PM

Yeah, the I Had a Dream ep was pretty horrible. It actually started out good, but ended up being a bit one-dimensional and cartoonish. JMO

GCW · 09-19-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

A) Florida's Depature from the show

B)Addition of Penny

C)Larger Role for Bookman

D) All the Above

My choice is A and B, 40%-(A) and 60%-(B)-lol

My choice is A - Florida's departure from the show.

Jinxey · 09-19-2005, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRuss1972

Yeah, the I Had a Dream ep was pretty horrible. It actually started out good, but ended up being a bit one-dimensional and cartoonish. JMO

I'm black...take me back.....LOL

09-15-2005, 01:15 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	When the ratings fell in season 5 way below 30, do you think the cause was.. A) Florida's Depature from the show B)Addition of Penny C)Larger Role for Bookman D) All the Above My choice is A and B, 40%-(A) and 60%-(B)-lol

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09-15-2005, 11:01 PM	#2
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Florida's departure from the show. It was bad enough when John Amos' character was killed off. Esther Rolle was the heart and soul of Good Times and watching those episodes without her is like watching Petticoat Junction without Bea Benaderet. After getting Esther back the damage was done and there was nothing to repair it.

09-15-2005, 11:11 PM	#3
Living In a '70's Dream Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 3,427	I am almost completed with the DVD of the 5th season; and I think the reason why Good Times fell in the ratings was a combination of a lot of "things". But, I think the main reason why the show ratings were poor was because majority of the episodes were STALE and not do very enjoyable, especially that one particular ep where JJ dreamt that he white..that is got to be the WORST Good Times episode EVER !!!...Lord, it was horrendous. It was sooo bloody bad, that I felt like taking the DVD and throwing it in the trash can...What an INSULT to my intelligence; also, some of the worst acting..I have ever seen on any Good Times episode as well...Just Plain TERRIBLE "Give me a double dose of Keith eps anyday"