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wezzyfan · 01-26-2007, 12:44 AM

a debate been going on for months on the good times board. so my question is is Good Times A Spinoff of maude?

wezzyfan · 01-26-2007, 12:47 AM

it have said all over the internet that good times is a spinoff of maude and books have said so and norman lear have said it was once.

OnTheMarkTexas · 05-05-2008, 09:47 PM

I voted "no" and here's why:

1.) Florida's husband's name was Henry on "Maude", yet he was named James on "Good Times."

2.) There was never any mention of Florida ever being Maude's maid, nor of Florida and James (Henry) ever living in Harlem. "Good Times" firmly established that the Evans family had lived in Chicago without ever having lived elsewhere.

3.) Calling "Good Times" a spin-off of "Maude" is not incorrect, but technically, they took a character from another series and created an entirely new backstory without regard for how it would contradict what had been establised on "Maude."

4.) In an interview I read about the creation of the series, Eric Monte and Mike Evans (yes, Lionel from "The Jeffersons") had not conceived the show as a starring vehicle for Esther Rolle. They took their spec script to Norman Lear and he gave it back to them with some notes and ideas of his own. It was Lear's idea to structure the series around the character of Florida.

Zoneboy · 05-05-2008, 09:51 PM

NOT AGAIN!

Ireneparalegal · 05-05-2008, 09:52 PM

There are at least 5 threads of this same topic.

And those 5 threads are the most posted ones on GOOD TIMES.

Jude The Obscure · 05-06-2008, 12:22 AM

and pleeaaaaaaaaaaaase for the love of God, don't let Sol chime in on this one!!!!

Ireneparalegal · 05-06-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

and pleeaaaaaaaaaaaase for the love of God, don't let Sol chime in on this one!!!!

ThomasE · 05-06-2008, 02:22 PM

LOL. I still think "YES" and I will probably think that until my grave.

ThomasE · 05-06-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

and pleeaaaaaaaaaaaase for the love of God, don't let Sol chime in on this one!!!!

I wonder who will be the one to spill the beans? You are saying everything that the rest of us are thinking.

Jude The Obscure · 05-06-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

I wonder who will be the one to spill the beans? You are saying everything that the rest of us are thinking.

i'll never tell!

Ireneparalegal · 05-06-2008, 07:35 PM

I think he knows of this thread.

ThomasE · 05-06-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

i'll never tell!

Thank You, Irene, just because he was seen lurking around this board this afternoon does not meant that he knows...nah. I didn't by my bull either.

He knows!

TVFactFan · 05-11-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wezzyfan

it have said all over the internet that good times is a spinoff of maude and books have said so and norman lear have said it was once.

Someone asking you your opinion on whether Good Times is a spinoff of Maude is like asking a 14 year old Girl who has the the best NBA player in the last 10 years.

ThomasE · 05-11-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Someone asking you your opinion on whether Good Times is a spinoff of Maude is like asking a 14 year old Girl who has the the best NBA player in the last 10 years.

Solomon, there is no need to say that. That is her opinion. You can't make people agree with you. If you want to continue to think that the show is not, then you can. I respect the fact that you don't get influenced by others, but you stand on something that you believe and for that, I will not insult you. I just say let this be bro.

Jude The Obscure · 05-12-2008, 11:49 AM

Hey now Sol, that was kinda rude......

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01-26-2007, 12:44 AM	#1
wezzyfan Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2007 Location: Kalispell Posts: 73	is Good Times A Spinoff of Maude? a debate been going on for months on the good times board. so my question is is Good Times A Spinoff of maude?

01-26-2007, 12:47 AM	#2
wezzyfan Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 22, 2007 Location: Kalispell Posts: 73	Good Times Spinoff of maude it have said all over the internet that good times is a spinoff of maude and books have said so and norman lear have said it was once.

05-05-2008, 09:47 PM	#3
OnTheMarkTexas Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 05, 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 61	I voted "no" and here's why: 1.) Florida's husband's name was Henry on "Maude", yet he was named James on "Good Times." 2.) There was never any mention of Florida ever being Maude's maid, nor of Florida and James (Henry) ever living in Harlem. "Good Times" firmly established that the Evans family had lived in Chicago without ever having lived elsewhere. 3.) Calling "Good Times" a spin-off of "Maude" is not incorrect, but technically, they took a character from another series and created an entirely new backstory without regard for how it would contradict what had been establised on "Maude." 4.) In an interview I read about the creation of the series, Eric Monte and Mike Evans (yes, Lionel from "The Jeffersons") had not conceived the show as a starring vehicle for Esther Rolle. They took their spec script to Norman Lear and he gave it back to them with some notes and ideas of his own. It was Lear's idea to structure the series around the character of Florida.
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05-05-2008, 09:51 PM	#4
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	NOT AGAIN!
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05-05-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
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05-06-2008, 12:22 AM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	and pleeaaaaaaaaaaaase for the love of God, don't let Sol chime in on this one!!!!

05-06-2008, 02:22 PM	#8
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	LOL. I still think "YES" and I will probably think that until my grave.
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05-06-2008, 07:35 PM	#11
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	I think he knows of this thread.

05-12-2008, 11:49 AM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	Hey now Sol, that was kinda rude......