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Janice Johnson · 01-08-2022, 05:54 AM

So, a long time ago, I watched," The Big Move Part 1," and I knew that The Big Move Part 1 is the episode that James died in. MOST of The Big Move Part 1 is a feel good, festive, happy episode. I kept thinking,"Isn't this episode the one James died in?

It feels weird that this episode is so happy, festive, and feel good.

At the final moment (s) it is revealed that James died in a car accident and the mood instantly shifts to depression, shock, and grief. I was like," I knew this was the episode James died in. " It definitely would have shocked me hard had I been born in say 1954 and not 1984 and had no idea James died when this episode aired in 1976. I was spoiled by being born late and already knowing the shocking twist when I saw the rerun.

TVFactFan · 01-08-2022, 06:54 PM

I would like to find out from people who watched at the time and how they felt when they had no clue james would be killed

GrtGzu · 01-18-2022, 10:13 AM

I sat in front of the TV in utter shock and disbelief... even felt a chill run down my spine.. watching the show was never quite the same since, and eventually stopped watching on the reg...
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01-08-2022, 05:54 AM	#1
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,739	Curse me being born way after Good Times! It spoiled me! So, a long time ago, I watched," The Big Move Part 1," and I knew that The Big Move Part 1 is the episode that James died in. MOST of The Big Move Part 1 is a feel good, festive, happy episode. I kept thinking,"Isn't this episode the one James died in? It feels weird that this episode is so happy, festive, and feel good. At the final moment (s) it is revealed that James died in a car accident and the mood instantly shifts to depression, shock, and grief. I was like," I knew this was the episode James died in. " It definitely would have shocked me hard had I been born in say 1954 and not 1984 and had no idea James died when this episode aired in 1976. I was spoiled by being born late and already knowing the shocking twist when I saw the rerun.

01-08-2022, 06:54 PM	#2
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,063	I would like to find out from people who watched at the time and how they felt when they had no clue james would be killed

01-18-2022, 10:13 AM	#3
GrtGzu Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 05, 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 203	I sat in front of the TV in utter shock and disbelief... even felt a chill run down my spine.. watching the show was never quite the same since, and eventually stopped watching on the reg... [/COLO