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TMC · 09-28-2013, 01:45 AM

http://www.bonethefish.com/viewtopics.php?1691

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Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Michael Evans and produced by Norman Lear. Good Times was a spin-off of Maude, which was itself a spin-off of All in the Family.

Mr. Television · 10-05-2013, 02:57 PM

When John Amos left. The show lost it's heart. It was still watchable though....at least until Ben Powers showed up.

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TVFactFan · 10-05-2013, 03:26 PM

For me it jumped in season 3 when the show had too many serious episodes

The show seemed like it didn't piggy back off of season 2

So I think it jumped while Amos was still there

Retro4Life · 10-05-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

When John Amos left. The show lost it's heart. It was still watchable though....at least until Ben Powers showed up.

uke:

Agreed, the show never recovered from that. I followed it as you did, but I missed James a lot.

Tap Dancer · 10-10-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

When John Amos left. The show lost it's heart.

Rookielove · 11-11-2013, 12:05 AM

I loved James, but the show never boned, in my opinion.

It was great, from the beginning to the end.

TVFactFan · 11-11-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rookielove

I loved James, but the show never boned, in my opinion.

It was great, from the beginning to the end.

What do you mean it never boned? do you have 20/20 vision? lol

Will Dockery · 12-31-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rookielove

I loved James, but the show never boned, in my opinion.

It was great, from the beginning to the end.

I have to agree, Good Times is one of those shows that to me is always a pleasure to watch, like looking at a scrapbook of old friends from the 1970s.

SitcomsOffline · 01-01-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

When John Amos left. The show lost it's heart. It was still watchable though....at least until Ben Powers showed up.

uke:

Agreed.

I actually liked the Penny story arc (and her addition).

But yeah, it was definitely over once Ben Powers came along.

Sonny Carson · 01-04-2014, 10:15 PM

John Amos was missed but I still thought the show was good without him! They slipped up every now and than(some of the season five and six episodes), but it was still good!

hatwink · 02-10-2014, 06:52 PM

When John Amos left.In many ways, the heart and soul of the show.

TVFactFan · 02-10-2014, 09:01 PM

it jumped the shark in season 3 when the show became too serious

Retro4Life · 02-10-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

it jumped the shark in season 3 when the show became too serious

Matter of taste, I guess. For me, having a serious undertone was one of the things that made the show unique and enjoyable. I personally like it when sitcoms mix some drama in, it adds depth.

And to be honest, the show was founded on some serious ground. You don't think the episodes with James, by and large, had some serious themes?

TVFactFan · 02-10-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Matter of taste, I guess. For me, having a serious undertone was one of the things that made the show unique and enjoyable. I personally like it when sitcoms mix some drama in, it adds depth.

And to be honest, the show was founded on some serious ground. You don't think the episodes with James, by and large, had some serious themes?

Yes but in season 3 it was too many of them. One or two are fine but not 12

ThomasE · 02-11-2014, 01:41 AM

Solomon, also remember that Eric Monte left the show after season one or two. That could have to do with the show "boning" of "JTS".

View Poll Results: Boned When...
The Dad Died - Bad Times	8	66.67%
Florida leaves, the kids run it - Willona kinda takes over	2	16.67%
The "Fonzie Effect" - It became the JJ Dyn-O-Mite Show	0	0%
Never Boned	1	8.33%
Day 1	0	0%
New kid in town - Penny	0	0%
New Kid in town - Ben Powers	1	8.33%
Voters: 12. You may not vote on this poll

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ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Solomon, also remember that Eric Monte left the show after season one or two. That could have to do with the show "boning" of "JTS".
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10-05-2013, 03:26 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,946	For me it jumped in season 3 when the show had too many serious episodes The show seemed like it didn't piggy back off of season 2 So I think it jumped while Amos was still there

11-11-2013, 12:05 AM	#6
Rookielove Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2011 Location: America Posts: 235	I loved James, but the show never boned, in my opinion. It was great, from the beginning to the end.

01-04-2014, 10:15 PM	#10
Sonny Carson Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 26, 2012 Location: Southfield, Michigan Posts: 395	John Amos was missed but I still thought the show was good without him! They slipped up every now and than(some of the season five and six episodes), but it was still good!

02-10-2014, 06:52 PM	#11
hatwink Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 773	When John Amos left.In many ways, the heart and soul of the show.

02-10-2014, 09:01 PM	#12
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,946	it jumped the shark in season 3 when the show became too serious