Ernie Barnes "Sugar Shack" painting featured in the opening and closing credits sold for $15.2 million! Marvin Gaye had the original painting augmented for his "I Want You" album, so Ernie Barnes painted a duplicate in 1976 "Good Times" made legendary.
@@davehoward22 The original has Marvin Gaye's album title banner, but the duplicate was made famous by "Good Times" is missing that "I Want You" banner. I wonder which one is truly worth the most.
They were all terrific, weren't they? BTW, Johnny Brown was also on "Laugh-In". He was supposed to play Lamont on "Sanford and Son" but couldn't get out of his "Laugh-In" contract, so they cast Demond Wilson as Lamont.
What about the recurring characters? We lost the actors and actresses who played Sweet Daddy, Wanda, Grandpa Evans and Lena, Ned the Wino, Alderman Davis, Carl, and Mrs. Bookman.
@@frankieseward8667 A proper reboot with the surviving actors, not that Netflix cartoon, starring John Amos would’ve been great. They could’ve done it like The Conners where Dan is still alive
@@iamdonnietaeA reboot with James wouldn't make sense. In the original, his character died. Being him back would open up Pandora's Box and a lot of explaining would have to be done. They would have to explain that if he was not dead where was he at from the time it was established he was dead until he returned to his family. If he remained in Mississippi, that would mean he abandoned his family just like his father did to him, and l couldn't see JJ, Thelma, and Micheal forgiving him and welcoming him back in their lives, and plus Florida's marriage to Carl would have been invalid, cause he would still be alive and he and Florida would have still been legally married.
The building shown at the start of the end credits 00:57 is the notorious Cabrini-Green public housing project on the north side of Chicago. Google it if you don't know the history and especially the poverty and violence of the area at the time.
The show was never the same without John Amos. Losing James hurt the show badly that 4th season. I understand why Esther left because she felt it was a horrible decision to kill off a powerful Black father figure, she never wanted to play a single mother who didn't have a strong father in the house. That said, I think Janet Jackson as Penny and Johnny Brown as Bookman helped the show stay afloat for two more seasons along with great character development for Willona. But I still think the show could've gone on much longer if James was still on the show.
I always wanted to know what happened to Carl during this season. Florida mentioned him once. It was in episode 2, "Floridas Homecoming: Part 2". She said her and Carl brought Micheal a book about Black History. That was the only time Carl's name was mentioned.
Seasons 4-6 feel like a spinoff continuation rather than the same series as the James era seasons 1-3. Kinda like the present day there’s ’The Conners’, which is basically the same show as ‘Roseanne’ but without her in it
Ernie Barnes "Sugar Shack" painting featured in the opening and closing credits sold for $15.2 million! Marvin Gaye had the original painting augmented for his "I Want You" album, so Ernie Barnes painted a duplicate in 1976 "Good Times" made legendary.
The work of millions wow 🤩
Eddie Murphy owns the original
@@davehoward22 The original has Marvin Gaye's album title banner, but the duplicate was made famous by "Good Times" is missing that "I Want You" banner. I wonder which one is truly worth the most.
Eddie Murphy Now own's Marvin Gayes Sugar Shack Prtrait.❤❤
0:04 the legend herself Esther Rolle
"Good Times is videotaped before a studio audience" I feel so old hearing that
Rest In Peace both Esther Rolle, Ja’Net DuBois, Johnny Brown and Ben Powers.
They were all terrific, weren't they? BTW, Johnny Brown was also on "Laugh-In". He was supposed to play Lamont on "Sanford and Son" but couldn't get out of his "Laugh-In" contract, so they cast Demond Wilson as Lamont.
And recently we lost Norman Lear the creator
What about the recurring characters? We lost the actors and actresses who played Sweet Daddy, Wanda, Grandpa Evans and Lena, Ned the Wino, Alderman Davis, Carl, and Mrs. Bookman.
@@josephclegg3562 I don't know about them.
John Amos too
These credits never gets old.
Same my grandparents used to love watching good times when they were kids
Good Question: I Wonder How They Make The Credits Appear On Screen?
It's a damn shame bringing Florida back couldn't stop the show sliding in the ratings, but it was so wonderful having Esther Rolle return.
I think only John Amos could've saved it.
@@frankieseward8667 A proper reboot with the surviving actors, not that Netflix cartoon, starring John Amos would’ve been great. They could’ve done it like The Conners where Dan is still alive
@@iamdonnietaeA reboot with James wouldn't make sense. In the original, his character died. Being him back would open up Pandora's Box and a lot of explaining would have to be done. They would have to explain that if he was not dead where was he at from the time it was established he was dead until he returned to his family. If he remained in Mississippi, that would mean he abandoned his family just like his father did to him, and l couldn't see JJ, Thelma, and Micheal forgiving him and welcoming him back in their lives, and plus Florida's marriage to Carl would have been invalid, cause he would still be alive and he and Florida would have still been legally married.
The building shown at the start of the end credits 00:57 is the notorious Cabrini-Green public housing project on the north side of Chicago. Google it if you don't know the history and especially the poverty and violence of the area at the time.
Being so thankful for the good times
People Purely Turn On Good Times When James Evans Left
Esther Rolle ...what class!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
The show was never the same without John Amos. Losing James hurt the show badly that 4th season. I understand why Esther left because she felt it was a horrible decision to kill off a powerful Black father figure, she never wanted to play a single mother who didn't have a strong father in the house. That said, I think Janet Jackson as Penny and Johnny Brown as Bookman helped the show stay afloat for two more seasons along with great character development for Willona. But I still think the show could've gone on much longer if James was still on the show.
I love this show
Season 6 saw the ratings plummet from 55th (17.4 rating) the previous season, to 91st (13.0/23 rating/share).
1978-the year I came to existence! 🍼
Great show yall be safe out
I always wanted to know what happened to Carl during this season. Florida mentioned him once. It was in episode 2, "Floridas Homecoming: Part 2". She said her and Carl brought Micheal a book about Black History. That was the only time Carl's name was mentioned.
Directed by Gerren Keith
Written by Michael G. Moye
Story Edtiors Joe Bonduce, Bruce Howard and Gene Farmer
Associate Producer Ken Stump
Joe Bonaduce is actually the father of actor Danny Bonaduce of "The Partridge Family" notability.
Good Times Tv Show Sitcoms
I was just a couple of months old
0:22 Sadly and strangely Janet will be Esther's age next year when they worked together back in 1978.
Wow
She died 2 years ago.
@@superstarreviews9937I think they mean Janet Jackson.
Esther wasn't that much older than Janet Dubois.
Thank god Esther came back.
Seasons 4-6 feel like a spinoff continuation rather than the same series as the James era seasons 1-3. Kinda like the present day there’s ’The Conners’, which is basically the same show as ‘Roseanne’ but without her in it
Seasons 5 and 6 definitely feel that way to me
My name is Florida. Florida! That's the name of a state! Why is my name Florida?
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DYN-O-MITE!!
rip Esther Rolle 1920 - 1998 old age 78 Diabetes
❤ Esther Rolle
My mom was born in 1980
And in 1985 my mom was in kindergarten
:15. Thelma WOW😊
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Season 6 Episode 5
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Archie Eats and Runs
#RIPJohnnyBrown
thelma looks good in that leotard
Jietrie Charoubneau
When dave Chappelle does the painting pose😅😅😅😅
I never realized Janet Jackson was in that show. I assume that's Michaels's sister.
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