Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.
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Ja'net DuBois
- Willona Woods
- (as Ja'net Du Bois)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
- James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.
- (as Jimmie Walker)
BernNadette Stanis
- Thelma Evans
- (as Bern Nadette)
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
- Monty
- (as Stymie Beard)
Storyline
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- TriviaJames is looking to make $4.25/hr. In 1974, or approximately $20.40 in 2016.
- Quotes
Willona Woods: Oooeee. The hawk is really bitin' out there this morning. It's so cold out in that hallway I rubbed my face and cut my finger on my eyelashes.
[after a pause and receiving cold stares from James and Florida]
Willona Woods: I can get a warmer welcome at a Klan meeting.
- Crazy creditsRalph Carter courtesy of the Broadway musical "Raisin". (Closing credits. This original Broadway production ran from October 1973 to December 1975.)
- ConnectionsReferences The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
- SoundtracksGood Times
Music by Dave Grusin
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Performed by James Gilstrap and Blinky (as Blinky Williams)
Featured review
Start of the iconic show
Good Times kicks off with James offered a chance to finally advance in a career. This episode is sometimes listed as both the 3rd and 1st episode. We see some early character development; JJ is initially cast as a delinquent that enjoys shoplifting, Michael as the Black power and truth teller. It has been noted the show was supposed to revolve around Michael but JJ's character quickly overshadowed everyone. Wilona is the hip, stylish next door neighbor. Wilona opening lines insults JJ and calls him a thief (Rodney Allan Ripoff). That line seems out of place a few episodes later. Florida is very protective of anyone insulting her children. Wilona also mentions her ex-husband Alvin who will later be renamed Ray that returns in season 4 and becomes inappropriate with Thelma. A reoccurring theme starts, the Evans family has high hopes then, dreams are smashed. Florida smiles and everything appears okay until next week.
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Too Old Blues (1974) in Australia?
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