Good Times or The Jeffersons? Pick one and state your reason - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 03-29-2003, 09:38 AM

I would have to say Good Times over the Jeffersons because the Good Times episodes including more interesting topics. Such as unemploymemnt, gangs, and the family receiving eviction notices every once in a while. On the other hand the Jeffersons had the potential to be one of the greatest sitcoms ever after the first season but there was too many changes before season 2. So basically that's one good season versus 3 good seasons which means Good Times WINS!!!

*PinkLady* · 03-29-2003, 11:53 AM

The Jeffersons had a lot of changes, but it stayed funny. Good Times wasn't funny because they played off J.J. too much, and he got really old after awhile.

TVFactFan · 03-29-2003, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmiegirl48
The Jeffersons had a lot of changes, but it stayed funny. Good Times wasn't funny because they played off J.J. too much, and he got really old after awhile.

The Jeffersons stayed funny but the characters Louise and George Jeffersons were not the same as they were on All in the Family. George and Louise were like two different people 4th or 5th season of the Jeffersons. Especially George. On the other hand, Florida and James were the same on Good Times as they were on Maude. They never changed.

TVgen62 · 04-03-2003, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SOLOMON

The Jeffersons stayed funny but the characters Louise and George Jeffersons were not the same as they were on All in the Family. George and Louise were like two different people 4th or 5th season of the Jeffersons. Especially George. On the other hand, Florida and James were the same on Good Times as they were on Maude. They never changed.

My pick: The Jeffersons
My reasons: (1) Less preachy; (2) I like Isabel Sanford much more than Esther Rolle; and (3) NO Jimmie Walker!! (Sorry, but I cannot stand him.)

By the way, Solomon, the character of James Evans didn't appear on Maude.

boechsner · 04-03-2003, 05:31 PM

I like the Jeffersons better.

1. Better cast of characters.

2. Funnier stories. They dealt with controversial subjects in a less serious and preachy way than Good Times did.

3. An absence of a character who took over the show (which was the case with J.J.). I don't feel George totally eclipsed the show like J.J. did on Good Times.

4. The Jeffersons is also better because I don't see any major changes during the first seven or eight years. The show evolved and with this came the toning down of George and one cast change (Mike Evans/Damon Evans) but that didn't really effect the show since it was obvious that Lionel wasn't the main character.

However, Good Times had major cast changes, with John Amos leaving and Esther Rolle leaving and coming back. Not to mention the introduction of characters that weren't really necessary like Bookman, Keith, Carl and Penny.

TVFactFan · 04-03-2003, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TVgen62

My pick: The Jeffersons
My reasons: (1) Less preachy; (2) I like Isabel Sanford much more than Esther Rolle; and (3) NO Jimmie Walker!! (Sorry, but I cannot stand him.)

By the way, Solomon, the character of James Evans didn't appear on Maude.

He appeared as Henry-the character was still the same as James Evans

Sitcomwriter · 04-04-2003, 03:01 AM

I don't really liked either but if I HAD to choose then it would be "The Jeffersons".

Penny Lane · 04-04-2003, 08:02 PM

The Jeffersons because it was much funnier. Good Times is too preachy! It gets on my nerves.

LucyFan · 04-04-2003, 09:20 PM

The Jeffersons is my selection. The show was just plain out funnier and endured longer than Good Times. The cast of Good Times weren't near as good as cast of The Jeffersons and the chemistry between the characters was definitely better on The Jeffersons.

TVFactFan · 04-04-2003, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LucyFan
The Jeffersons is my selection. The show was just plain out funnier and endured longer than Good Times. The cast of Good Times weren't near as good as cast of The Jeffersons and the chemistry between the characters was definitely better on The Jeffersons.

IMO, Florida Evans was MUCH funnier than Louise Jefferson.

Dude111 · 05-20-2025, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SOLOMON

The Jeffersons stayed funny but the characters Louise and George Jeffersons were not the same as they were on All in the Family. George and Louise were like two different people 4th or 5th season of the Jeffersons. Especially George. On the other hand, Florida and James were the same on Good Times as they were on Maude. They never changed.

Yea thats true isnt it?

I dunno why they didnt play the exact same characters they did on thier show which made it so good!

I havent seen enough of Good times to make a determination...

Jeffersons was good thruout its time though..

franciis · 08-19-2025, 06:32 PM

Good Times and The Jefferson ..tied.Both shows were superb and real..feel good tv..vibes....makes one 4get .......bad times...The chemistry of both cast on both shows show love,warmth and closeness or darn good acting.Florida and James neighbor was superb !! Graet actress/character.

opus · 08-19-2025, 10:13 PM

The Jeffersons I guess. 100% less JJ.

Unless you love JJ. In which case forget I said that.

icecream · 08-20-2025, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

On the other hand, Florida and James were the same on Good Times as they were on Maude. They never changed.

Then why are you so insistent Good Times is not a spin-off of Maude?

TVFactFan · 08-30-2025, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opus

The Jeffersons I guess. 100% less JJ.

Unless you love JJ. In which case forget I said that.

Esther Rolle said in a interview the JJ character was more suited for Jeffersons or Sanford and Son

I think he would have been a better Lamont because he looked more like a dummy

03-29-2003, 09:38 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,950	Good Times or The Jeffersons? Pick one and state your reason I would have to say Good Times over the Jeffersons because the Good Times episodes including more interesting topics. Such as unemploymemnt, gangs, and the family receiving eviction notices every once in a while. On the other hand the Jeffersons had the potential to be one of the greatest sitcoms ever after the first season but there was too many changes before season 2. So basically that's one good season versus 3 good seasons which means Good Times WINS!!!

04-04-2003, 08:02 PM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 50,940	The Jeffersons because it was much funnier. Good Times is too preachy! It gets on my nerves.
	__________________ Vulgarity is no substitute for wit- Lady Violet Crawley

04-04-2003, 09:20 PM	#9
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	THE JEFFERSONS! The Jeffersons is my selection. The show was just plain out funnier and endured longer than Good Times. The cast of Good Times weren't near as good as cast of The Jeffersons and the chemistry between the characters was definitely better on The Jeffersons.

03-29-2003, 11:53 AM	#2
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	The Jeffersons had a lot of changes, but it stayed funny. Good Times wasn't funny because they played off J.J. too much, and he got really old after awhile.

04-03-2003, 05:31 PM	#5
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	I like the Jeffersons better. 1. Better cast of characters. 2. Funnier stories. They dealt with controversial subjects in a less serious and preachy way than Good Times did. 3. An absence of a character who took over the show (which was the case with J.J.). I don't feel George totally eclipsed the show like J.J. did on Good Times. 4. The Jeffersons is also better because I don't see any major changes during the first seven or eight years. The show evolved and with this came the toning down of George and one cast change (Mike Evans/Damon Evans) but that didn't really effect the show since it was obvious that Lionel wasn't the main character. However, Good Times had major cast changes, with John Amos leaving and Esther Rolle leaving and coming back. Not to mention the introduction of characters that weren't really necessary like Bookman, Keith, Carl and Penny.

04-04-2003, 03:01 AM	#7
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	I don't really liked either but if I HAD to choose then it would be "The Jeffersons".

08-19-2025, 06:32 PM	#12
franciis Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 09, 2021 Location: tn Posts: 466	Good Times and The Jefferson ..tied.Both shows were superb and real..feel good tv..vibes....makes one 4get .......bad times...The chemistry of both cast on both shows show love,warmth and closeness or darn good acting.Florida and James neighbor was superb !! Graet actress/character.

08-19-2025, 10:13 PM	#13
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,061	The Jeffersons I guess. 100% less JJ. Unless you love JJ. In which case forget I said that.