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TVFactFan · 06-21-2003, 02:02 PM

I recently found that the characters were fired from the TV station in the last episode. I was just wondering why since I never seen the Last episode.

IamGGFan · 06-21-2003, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I recently found that the characters were fired from the TV station in the last episode. I was just wondering why since I never seen the Last episode.

Hmmm good question. I wonder why too.

I just started watching this show myself, so I don't know why.

Kristen · 06-21-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I recently found that the characters were fired from the TV station in the last episode. I was just wondering why since I never seen the Last episode.

Basically, a new owner takes over WJM and decides to "improve" the news. Unfortunately, he fires everybody else, and keeps Ted!!

That irony is pretty much what makes the finale so great. I think the writers chose that route so they could do a "farewell" episode, and bring back Rhoda and Phyllis too.

Hope that helps,
Kristen

TVFactFan · 06-21-2003, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen
Basically, a new owner takes over WJM and decides to "improve" the news. Unfortunately, he fires everybody else, and keeps Ted!! That irony is pretty much what makes the finale so great. I think the writers chose that route so they could do a "farewell" episode, and bring back Rhoda and Phyllis too.

Hope that helps,
Kristen

Why did he keep Ted?

Kristen · 06-21-2003, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Why did he keep Ted?

He said something about the problem with the WJM news being "behind the camera." It's definitely worth seeing. Let me know if you want a copy of it.

Kristen

TVFactFan · 06-21-2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen
He said something about the problem with the WJM news being "behind the camera." It's definitely worth seeing. Let me know if you want a copy of it.

Kristen

Yes i would be interested in a copy and I have lots to trade. Is Gordy in the last episode?

Kristen · 06-21-2003, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
Yes i would be interested in a copy and I have lots to trade. Is Gordy in the last episode?

No, he left the show when Good Times started. He did make one more guest appearance after that, though, in "Hail the Conquering Gordy."

Kristen
PS-Sitcom Analyzer, e-mail me about the tape.

TVFactFan · 06-21-2003, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by Kristen
No, he left the show when Good Times started. He did make one more guest appearance after that, though, in "Hail the Conquering Gordy."

Kristen
PS-Sitcom Analyzer, e-mail me about the tape.

i emailed you-let me know did u receive it. I had problems sending the email.

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