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TVFactFan · 12-08-2002, 02:32 PM

When I was introduced to Good Times as child, I think it was a mistake because there were several episodes that scared me. Which is why I think children shouldn't watch this show. Here are the episodes that may not be easy to watch for a child

1.When james snaps outs and throws the chair against the wall.
2.When J.J gets shot by Mad Dog
3.When Debbie Allen is using drugs and ties the band around her arm
4.When Penny is abused by her mother
5.When Cousin Naomi gets drunk and collaspes
6.When the Old man dies at the end of the episode
7.When Florida slams the punch bowl and screams Damm Damm Damm
8.When James grabs Cousin Cleatus away from Michael.
9.When Michael was a junior warlord and was trying to get away.

So as a young child, Good Times was a little too real for me.

Moonlight Lady · 12-08-2002, 05:03 PM

Good Times was not a show designed for children, It's up to the parents to use discretion and send the kids out of the room during scenes that were not suitable.

TVFactFan · 12-08-2002, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by Lil Kelso
Good Times was not a show designed for children, It's up to the parents to use discretion and send the kids out of the room during scenes that were not suitable. Not You. Where were your parents.

Well i had a TV in my room and i turned to the channel Good Times was on at my risk. So most of the time parents cannot control watch you on your TV.

Pitooey · 12-08-2002, 08:27 PM

You know Solomon I never realized that children would be afraid of Good Times but, it can happen. Wow..... I know I was scared about Penny's abuse and the Debbie Allen drug thing, Plus alot of what you mentioned. I will use caution if I'm around children when I see the show.

TVFactFan · 12-08-2002, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by JennyLee22
You know Solomon I never realized that children would be afraid of Good Times but, it can happen. Wow..... I know I was scared about Penny's abuse and the Debbie Allen drug thing, Plus alot of what you mentioned. I will use caution if I'm around children when I see the show.

I know i was very shook up-when James slammed that chair against the wall-now i look at it and laugh-Couldn't say that years ago.

Brian Damage · 12-09-2002, 02:14 PM

I know when I was a child watching Good Times, I was shocked by Penny's child abuse and the drug addiction. As far as children not watching the show, I think it's up to the individual parents. I think it's OK, as long as parents are aware of what their kids are watching and are willing to talk about these issues after the show.

W.J. Griffin · 12-09-2002, 11:45 PM

Actually, this is a perfect opportunity for families to discuss important matters in the world today, i.e. poverty, racism, gang violence, drug abuse, child abuse, alcoholism and other problems still present 25 years later.

If parents use these situations to discuss with their children about the ways of the world, maybe these kids will grow up knowing how to make their own decisions about right and wrong...and maybe start on the road to a better tomorrow.

Awfully big task for a sitcom, eh?

ThomasE · 12-10-2002, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
When I was introduced to Good Times as child, I think it was a mistake because there were several episodes that scared me. Which is why I think children shouldn't watch this show. Here are the episodes that may not be easy to watch for a child

1.When james snaps outs and throws the chair against the wall.
2.When J.J gets shot by Mad Dog
3.When Debbie Allen is using drugs and ties the band around her arm
4.When Penny is abused by her mother
5.When Cousin Naomi gets drunk and collaspes
6.When the Old man dies at the end of the episode
7.When Florida slams the punch bowl and screams Damm Damm Damm
8.When James grabs Cousin Cleatus away from Michael.
9.When Michael was a junior warlord and was trying to get away.

So as a young child, Good Times was a little too real for me.

the iron, Debbie Allen shooting up and Naomi's drunkedness are the things that still shake me a little bit till this day.

Sweetbabygirl · 06-24-2004, 12:45 AM

There is also one in which I related to, when Ray (Willona's ex) made a pass at Thelma.

nerrad · 06-24-2004, 09:57 AM

A couple on your lists affected me in a way.

Florida slamming the bowl- the whole episode was something. The kids are feeling the effects of losing their dad, especially the youngest one. Florida is trying to remain strong in front of everyone then it hits her. "Thelma I said NO"

Old man dying there- no way. I was a youngan back then and didn't really understand death. I went to my uncle's funeral in '75 and it didn't bother me then. I guess because I was only 8. If somebody is talking with me and walking with me one minute, then suddenly sits down and die right in front of you in a matter of seconds is something. And on top of it, the old man saying that he came there to die.

Penny- OK we joked about it on another thread, but when the iron incident first occurred, it scared me. A parent doing that to their child. I used to hear about child abuse, but actually watching an example of it. It also showed that no matter how much Penny was abused , she was always upstairs, looking for JJ particularly. It was also sad because she was hiding the fact the her mother was doing that to her.

Lady T · 06-25-2004, 01:34 AM

I was not effected by the incindents that occured on Good Times, even though I was a child when the show was aired on CBS; first, there was a lot of violence on the local and national news during these time period...

TVFactFan · 06-25-2004, 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by nerrad
A couple on your lists affected me in a way.

Florida slamming the bowl- the whole episode was something. The kids are feeling the effects of losing their dad, especially the youngest one. Florida is trying to remain strong in front of everyone then it hits her. "Thelma I said NO"

Old man dying there- no way. I was a youngan back then and didn't really understand death. I went to my uncle's funeral in '75 and it didn't bother me then. I guess because I was only 8. If somebody is talking with me and walking with me one minute, then suddenly sits down and die right in front of you in a matter of seconds is something. And on top of it, the old man saying that he came there to die.

Penny- OK we joked about it on another thread, but when the iron incident first occurred, it scared me. A parent doing that to their child. I used to hear about child abuse, but actually watching an example of it. It also showed that no matter how much Penny was abused , she was always upstairs, looking for JJ particularly. It was also sad because she was hiding the fact the her mother was doing that to her.

Not that it's my favorite episode, but since i'm an adult now i was looking forward to seeing that Old Man dying in the apt episode again because the last time i saw it in was a child. But For some reason TV ONE skips it. Maybe the network felt it was too depressing to air.

vashti1999 · 06-25-2004, 09:54 AM

JJ getting shot was the incident that scared me the most, I saw it as a little kid and had a hard time because I wasn't used to seeing stuff like that on tv. Debbie Allen tying the hose around her arm also had an affect, though I really didn't know anything about methods of taking drugs like that. By the time Penny's abuse storyline came along, I was older so it didn't affect me as much but it was an incident I remembered years after seeing it. Those are all reasons why GT is one of my favorite shows, all the serious issues made it more real to life for me, and memorable.

TVFactFan · 06-25-2004, 04:31 PM

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Originally posted by vashti1999
JJ getting shot was the incident that scared me the most, I saw it as a little kid and had a hard time because I wasn't used to seeing stuff like that on tv. Debbie Allen tying the hose around her arm also had an affect, though I really didn't know anything about methods of taking drugs like that. By the time Penny's abuse storyline came along, I was older so it didn't affect me as much but it was an incident I remembered years after seeing it. Those are all reasons why GT is one of my favorite shows, all the serious issues made it more real to life for me, and memorable.

Would believe Studio members were laughing during the debbie allen scene and when J.J got shot.

Moonlight Lady · 06-25-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Would believe Studio members were laughing during the debbie allen scene and when J.J got shot.

What's the matter with them. Those were not funny scenes.

12-08-2002, 02:32 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,055	Some of the Good Times episodes that may have an affect on children When I was introduced to Good Times as child, I think it was a mistake because there were several episodes that scared me. Which is why I think children shouldn't watch this show. Here are the episodes that may not be easy to watch for a child 1.When james snaps outs and throws the chair against the wall. 2.When J.J gets shot by Mad Dog 3.When Debbie Allen is using drugs and ties the band around her arm 4.When Penny is abused by her mother 5.When Cousin Naomi gets drunk and collaspes 6.When the Old man dies at the end of the episode 7.When Florida slams the punch bowl and screams Damm Damm Damm 8.When James grabs Cousin Cleatus away from Michael. 9.When Michael was a junior warlord and was trying to get away. So as a young child, Good Times was a little too real for me.

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Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	You know Solomon I never realized that children would be afraid of Good Times but, it can happen. Wow..... I know I was scared about Penny's abuse and the Debbie Allen drug thing, Plus alot of what you mentioned. I will use caution if I'm around children when I see the show.
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12-09-2002, 11:45 PM	#7
W.J. Griffin Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 29, 2002 Posts: 527	Actually, this is a perfect opportunity for families to discuss important matters in the world today, i.e. poverty, racism, gang violence, drug abuse, child abuse, alcoholism and other problems still present 25 years later. If parents use these situations to discuss with their children about the ways of the world, maybe these kids will grow up knowing how to make their own decisions about right and wrong...and maybe start on the road to a better tomorrow. Awfully big task for a sitcom, eh?
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06-24-2004, 12:45 AM	#9
Sweetbabygirl Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 23, 2004 Posts: 62	There is also one in which I related to, when Ray (Willona's ex) made a pass at Thelma.

06-24-2004, 09:57 AM	#10
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	A couple on your lists affected me in a way. Florida slamming the bowl- the whole episode was something. The kids are feeling the effects of losing their dad, especially the youngest one. Florida is trying to remain strong in front of everyone then it hits her. "Thelma I said NO" Old man dying there- no way. I was a youngan back then and didn't really understand death. I went to my uncle's funeral in '75 and it didn't bother me then. I guess because I was only 8. If somebody is talking with me and walking with me one minute, then suddenly sits down and die right in front of you in a matter of seconds is something. And on top of it, the old man saying that he came there to die. Penny- OK we joked about it on another thread, but when the iron incident first occurred, it scared me. A parent doing that to their child. I used to hear about child abuse, but actually watching an example of it. It also showed that no matter how much Penny was abused , she was always upstairs, looking for JJ particularly. It was also sad because she was hiding the fact the her mother was doing that to her.

06-25-2004, 01:34 AM	#11
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I was not effected by the incindents that occured on Good Times, even though I was a child when the show was aired on CBS; first, there was a lot of violence on the local and national news during these time period...

06-25-2004, 09:54 AM	#13
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	JJ getting shot was the incident that scared me the most, I saw it as a little kid and had a hard time because I wasn't used to seeing stuff like that on tv. Debbie Allen tying the hose around her arm also had an affect, though I really didn't know anything about methods of taking drugs like that. By the time Penny's abuse storyline came along, I was older so it didn't affect me as much but it was an incident I remembered years after seeing it. Those are all reasons why GT is one of my favorite shows, all the serious issues made it more real to life for me, and memorable.
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