New Debate, Was it the James or J.J character that was the MAIN reason you watched GT - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 06:51 PM

James was the star of this show to me and was the most entertaining when he was upset about something. His character was very REAL, and not buffoonish and he is one of the most underrated Sitcom characters in TV history. To me J.J was the Co-star.

Brian Damage · 05-01-2006, 07:04 PM

Solomon, you didn't pose the question right. I tune in to see James now, but initially, it was JJ that got me hooked. The question should be, was JJ a star of Good Times during the 70's?

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Solomon, you didn't pose the question right. I tune in to see James now, but initially, it was JJ that got me hooked. The question should be, was JJ a star of Good Times during the 70's?

Well James got me hooked, even as a KID-lol

Mr. Television · 05-01-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Solomon, you didn't pose the question right. I tune in to see James now, but initially, it was JJ that got me hooked. The question should be, was JJ a star of Good Times during the 70's?

That is correct. When I first started watching Good Times, it was because of JJ. He was a major star in the 1970's and if he left the show I don't thing Good Times would have lasted as long as it did. Watching the shows now, I still like JJ but I really do enjoy James and the shows after he left are just not as good.

Brian Damage · 05-01-2006, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

That is correct. When I first started watching Good Times, it was because of JJ. He was a major star in the 1970's and if he left the show I don't thing Good Times would have lasted as long as it did. Watching the shows now, I still like JJ but I really do enjoy James and the shows after he left are just not as good.

Agreed

Brieannas21 · 05-01-2006, 10:05 PM

When I first started to watch GT James was already killed off. Janet jackson got me hooked on the show, when I first tuned in "The Evans get involved" were the first episodes I saw.

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

When I first started to watch GT James was already killed off. Janet jackson got me hooked on the show, when I first tuned in "The Evans get involved" were the first episodes I saw.

awww, that's a shame-lol

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChic0424

James, and those tights pants that he wore...

Besides James tight pants, what was it that you like about the character?

Brieannas21 · 05-01-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

awww, that's a shame-lol

It's not a shame, I like those episodes.

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChic0424

I thought James Evans was an exceptional passionate character; he gave a lot of depth to the show Good Times; also I loved the chemistry between him and Florida Evans, they blended well together; also his straight man routine with JJ's goofiness was hilarious and beautifully acted. And Solomon, I was just being facetious about the (tight pants) remark.."I was just being silly"

Tara?

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RockChic0424

Yeah yeah yeah, it is me; I had to re-register after someone hacked into my computer and literally erased vital information (like passcodes, and emails, it is a long story) but I am back under this new name.

I had to to think for a second and say, "a new user is calling me Solomon?-lo Who is this?l

Pitooey · 05-01-2006, 11:03 PM

I watched it for JJ. I enjoyed the banter between JJ and John Amos.

Mr. Television · 05-01-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

I watched it for JJ. I enjoyed the banter between JJ and John Amos.

That's another thing that was lost when John Amos left the show. They really were great together.

Ireneparalegal · 05-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Neither. It was everyone and the quality of the show and the laughs.

Mikado · 05-01-2006, 11:43 PM

I think i watched cause the TV was pretty much ALWAYS set on CBS back in those days

05-01-2006, 06:51 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	New Debate, Was it the James or J.J character that was the MAIN reason you watched GT James was the star of this show to me and was the most entertaining when he was upset about something. His character was very REAL, and not buffoonish and he is one of the most underrated Sitcom characters in TV history. To me J.J was the Co-star.

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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I watched it for JJ. I enjoyed the banter between JJ and John Amos.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Neither. It was everyone and the quality of the show and the laughs.
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05-01-2006, 10:05 PM	#6
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	When I first started to watch GT James was already killed off. Janet jackson got me hooked on the show, when I first tuned in "The Evans get involved" were the first episodes I saw.

05-01-2006, 11:43 PM	#15
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I think i watched cause the TV was pretty much ALWAYS set on CBS back in those days