Archive Find: 1983 ABC "At Ease" Jimmie Walker sitcom! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TeeVeeCloset · 05-19-2008, 11:48 AM

I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

TeeVeeCloset · 05-19-2008, 11:50 AM

I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

Ireneparalegal · 05-19-2008, 12:09 PM

I can't even remember that show.

Paul, you hit on gold there.

Do you ever transfer your Vhs into DVD?

This would be a good post to put on the Good Times board.

Jude The Obscure · 05-19-2008, 03:51 PM

Yep, I remember watching "At Ease" for its entire run. It had a good theme song if I remember correctly. I enjoyed it and I think Jimmie Walker was actually good in his role here. I was sad that ABC canceled it, I thought for sure it would have gotten a second season.

TeeVeeCloset · 05-19-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I can't even remember that show.

Paul, you hit on gold there.

Do you ever transfer your Vhs into DVD?

Yes that has been part of the reason I have been going through the archives and transferring old 3/4 umatic tapes, reel to reel tapes and VHS tapes to DVD so as TV Land used to say when they cared "I am preserving our television heritage" Good to always here from you lovely Irene!

TVFactFan · 05-19-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

I have one episode from May of 83, Finally had a chance to see it 3 years ago for the first time. Let us know when you find checking In-lol

Ireneparalegal · 05-19-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

Yes that has been part of the reason I have been going through the archives and transferring old 3/4 umatic tapes, reel to reel tapes and VHS tapes to DVD so as TV Land used to say when they cared "I am preserving our television heritage" Good to always here from you lovely Irene!

Paul!!!

I would love to do a trade for the Best of the West episodes.

TeeVeeCloset · 05-20-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Paul!!!

I would love to do a trade for the Best of the West episodes.

Never have heard what you have?, we're always so busy discussing other things.....drop me an email when you can......

plaidman76 · 05-20-2008, 09:57 AM

Wow, that is an awesome find. LEt me know if you get it copied to DVD and would be interested in making a trade!

TeeVeeCloset · 05-20-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by plaidman76

Wow, that is an awesome find. LEt me know if you get it copied to DVD and would be interested in making a trade!

already on dvd...feel free to email me at teeveecloset@aol.com

70s show watcher · 05-23-2008, 03:10 AM

i remember it the theme song was great and the show itself was pretty good

ThomasE · 06-02-2008, 07:28 PM

I wish that I could help but I don't know. Sorry.

TVFactFan · 06-03-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

I wish that I could help but I don't know. Sorry.

he plays a supporting role in that show so it's not really centered around him, that's what happened to him by 83-lol

Ireneparalegal · 06-03-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

he plays a supporting role in that show so it's not really centered around him, that's what happened to him by 83-lol

He may not have had the success he found on Good Times, but he was honored as the Comedian of the Decade (probably the 70's) and he makes a living as a speaker and not bashing Good Times. He is not bitter like some other kid from the 70's.

Brieannas21 · 06-03-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

He may not have had the success he found on Good Times, but he was honored as the Comedian of the Decade (probably the 70's) and he makes a living as a speaker and not bashing Good Times. He is not bitter like some other kid from the 70's.

I think it’s because he was a grown man when he did GT and he was actually grateful for what became of his success. He knows what it is like to really struggle to make a living. He didn't grow up rich like some of the others people

05-19-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Archive Find: Jimmy Walker '83 ABC "At Ease" I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

05-19-2008, 11:50 AM	#2
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Archive Find: 1983 ABC "At Ease" Jimmie Walker sitcom! I love hearing if anyone remembers watching long forgotten and never to be seen again shows and this one fits the bill! My archive find this weekend was an episode of the one season sitcom wonder "AT EASE" with a favorite Jimmy "JJ" Walker. This one aired Friday nights at 8:30PM...It is a military comedy... the episode I found is from March 18, 1983 and centers around the gang starting a dating service, the title is "Computer Dating". A subject being approached way ahead of its time! Does anyone remember watching this one?

05-19-2008, 12:09 PM	#3
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06-02-2008, 07:28 PM	#12
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05-19-2008, 03:51 PM	#4
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Yep, I remember watching "At Ease" for its entire run. It had a good theme song if I remember correctly. I enjoyed it and I think Jimmie Walker was actually good in his role here. I was sad that ABC canceled it, I thought for sure it would have gotten a second season.

05-20-2008, 09:57 AM	#9
plaidman76 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 07, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 109	Wow, that is an awesome find. LEt me know if you get it copied to DVD and would be interested in making a trade!

05-23-2008, 03:10 AM	#11
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i remember it the theme song was great and the show itself was pretty good