It looks like J.J. will be held back a grade.It looks like J.J. will be held back a grade.It looks like J.J. will be held back a grade.
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- TriviaIn the next episode "The Visitor" Thelma is wearing the same exact clothes as in this episode towards the end. (Same yellow shirt and jeans w/color patterns)
- GoofsWhile the closing credits listed Frank Campanella's character as Mr. "Kirkwood", the name on his office door was Principal "Kirkman".
- Quotes
Mr. Kirkman: James it's up to you now. If you want to move along in the senior year with your classmates, our school is right behind you.
James Evans, Sr.: Now they're just pushing you though here. Them grades you got, you didn't deserve them, Junior. They just gave them to you to get rid of you.
Florida Evans: But we told Mr. Kirkman our son came to school to learn, not to just get pushed around.
James Evans, Sr.: [smacking JJ on the cheek] 'Cause he's got pride.
Florida Evans: Just like his Daddy, and nobody's gonna push him through school without putting something into his head.
James Evans, Sr.: [smacking JJ on the cheek, looking at him sternly] 'Cause he's got *pride*.
Florida Evans: So Mr. Kirkman is giving you a choice. Now either you do the smart thing and stay in the 11th grade, or let them push you through to the 12th grade like a big jackass. Now, make up your mind, son.
James Evans, Sr.: And remember Junior,
[smacking JJ on the cheek]
James Evans, Sr.: you got *pride*!
Mr. Kirkman: Well, what do you say, Junior?
James Evans, Sr.: Go ahead.
James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.: [steps up to Mr. Kirkman. James and Florida look at JJ with pride, in anticipation of his answer] Well, Mr. Kirkman...
[He looks back at his parents, nods, then addresses Mr. Kirkman]
James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.: I'm proud to go along with your quota system and take my place in the senior class!
[James moves to hit JJ, Florida pulls him back]
- Crazy creditsRalph Carter courtesy of the Broadway musical "Raisin". (Closing credits. This original Broadway production ran from October 1973 to December 1975.)
- ConnectionsReferences The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
- SoundtracksGood Times
Music by Dave Grusin
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Performed by James Gilstrap and Blinky (as Blinky Williams)
- kevinolzak
- Dec 15, 2016
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