Am I the only Good Times Fan who felt Keith was a Breath of Fresh Air in Season 6? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 11-28-2006, 03:35 PM

I mean the man was just funny as hell to me. I think he was a great compliment to J.J and had singing talents and voice impersonsation skills. I just don;t understand why so many Fans dislike Keith. He had some of the funniest lines in season 6 and the Evans House IMO was more LIVELY when he moved in. His Quote to start off the sixth season was classic and laugh everytime I hear it because he made the statement while he was in a BAD MOOD

"I thought I was going to be living in the penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, now look at my view, Bookman's underwear on a clothesline"

LOL. Keith was the man

Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2006, 03:38 PM

I highly preferred Keith to Penny. I mean, back then, I didn't care. Watching GT in syndication and being older and wiser, I realize how the Penny character was so not needed. It was nice seeing the family get involved in helping her, but Willona adopting her was a bit too much.

Brian Damage · 11-28-2006, 03:39 PM

Keith and his corny impressions annoyed me.

Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2006, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Keith and his corny impressions annoyed me.

I agree with you on the impressions. I hated that. I still do. And what was it with Good Times having two characters (Keith and Bookman) doing impressions????? Is that how they got "discovered"?

SitcomGyrl1955 · 11-28-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Keith and his corny impressions annoyed me.

I agree. He just never fit in, in my opinion. Even now, if they show an ep with him in it, I flip the channel. I don't particularly care for the Penny character either, but I can watch her better than I can Keith. I just loved the older eps when there was just Florida, James, Wilona, and the kids.

TVFactFan · 11-28-2006, 03:48 PM

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I agree. He just never fit in, in my opinion. Even now, if they show an ep with him in it, I flip the channel. I don't particularly care for the Penny character either, but I can watch her better than I can Keith. I just loved the older eps when there was just Florida, James, Wilona, and the kids.

Another Classic keith scene

Keith: i'm not job hunting today

J.J: Huh?

Keith: read my lips totem pole, I said I'm not going

lol

frani · 11-28-2006, 06:28 PM

I think the problem with Keith was that, like Penny, he was just stuck in the show in a jump the shark move. Sure, it was good that Thelma got married, but they really didn't seem to have any chemistry like she did with Ebe or Larry. Keith felt like a stand up doing bits and impressions on the show and never felt really organic to the show. Bookman, on the other hand, did. He had a likeability factor (imo) that kept him interesting.

I think that he was funny in a way, though i didn't think he was a particularly good actor and always seemed very stiff and out of place.

Ireneparalegal · 11-28-2006, 06:50 PM

I really liked Larry. I hated seeing him go. Imagine if he had come back succesful and dated Thelma again? Ibe was HORRIBLE. Thelma jumping into marriage without thinking.

frani · 11-28-2006, 06:53 PM

I agree that Ibe was horrible, but there was a chemistry between him and Thelma. She and Keith had zero chemistry.

GARFIELDKOOL · 11-28-2006, 08:08 PM

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I mean the man was just funny as hell to me. I think he was a great compliment to J.J and had singing talents and voice impersonsation skills. I just don;t understand why so many Fans dislike Keith. He had some of the funniest lines in season 6 and the Evans House IMO was more LIVELY when he moved in. His Quote to start off the sixth season was classic and laugh everytime I hear it because he made the statement while he was in a BAD MOOD

"I thought I was going to be living in the penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, now look at my view, Bookman's underwear on a clothesline"

LOL. Keith was the man

That's your opinion. Keith sucked ass in every aspect including singing and voice talent.

GCW · 11-29-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Keith and his corny impressions annoyed me.

I agree those impressions was what annoyed me the most about the Keith character although not the only thing.

TVFactFan · 11-29-2006, 05:39 PM

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I agree those impressions was what annoyed me the most about the Keith character although not the only thing.

I only remember him doing the impressions at a Talent Show

Brieannas21 · 11-29-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I mean the man was just funny as hell to me. I think he was a great compliment to J.J and had singing talents and voice impersonsation skills. I just don;t understand why so many Fans dislike Keith. He had some of the funniest lines in season 6 and the Evans House IMO was more LIVELY when he moved in. His Quote to start off the sixth season was classic and laugh everytime I hear it because he made the statement while he was in a BAD MOOD

"I thought I was going to be living in the penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, now look at my view, Bookman's underwear on a clothesline"

LOL. Keith was the man

I thought you didn't like Keith

TVFactFan · 11-29-2006, 05:49 PM

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I thought you didn't like Keith

The only addition I didn't like was PENNY. I liked Keith and Carl

Brieannas21 · 11-29-2006, 05:52 PM

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The only addition I didn't like was PENNY. I liked Keith and Carl

CARL???? You liked Carl? He was the worst addition.

11-28-2006, 03:35 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	Am I the only Good Times Fan who felt Keith was a Breath of Fresh Air in Season 6? I mean the man was just funny as hell to me. I think he was a great compliment to J.J and had singing talents and voice impersonsation skills. I just don;t understand why so many Fans dislike Keith. He had some of the funniest lines in season 6 and the Evans House IMO was more LIVELY when he moved in. His Quote to start off the sixth season was classic and laugh everytime I hear it because he made the statement while he was in a BAD MOOD "I thought I was going to be living in the penthouse overlooking Lake Michigan, now look at my view, Bookman's underwear on a clothesline" LOL. Keith was the man

11-28-2006, 03:38 PM	#2
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11-28-2006, 03:39 PM	#3
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11-28-2006, 06:28 PM	#7
frani Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 445	I think the problem with Keith was that, like Penny, he was just stuck in the show in a jump the shark move. Sure, it was good that Thelma got married, but they really didn't seem to have any chemistry like she did with Ebe or Larry. Keith felt like a stand up doing bits and impressions on the show and never felt really organic to the show. Bookman, on the other hand, did. He had a likeability factor (imo) that kept him interesting. I think that he was funny in a way, though i didn't think he was a particularly good actor and always seemed very stiff and out of place.

11-28-2006, 06:50 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I really liked Larry. I hated seeing him go. Imagine if he had come back succesful and dated Thelma again? Ibe was HORRIBLE. Thelma jumping into marriage without thinking.

11-28-2006, 06:53 PM	#9
frani Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 445	I agree that Ibe was horrible, but there was a chemistry between him and Thelma. She and Keith had zero chemistry.