Good Times | James, Michael, And J.J. Share The Couch | The Norman Lear Effect

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @thenormanleareffect
    @thenormanleareffect  2 года назад +68

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  • @Louis275
    @Louis275 2 года назад +341

    James Evans was without a doubt one of the strongest father figures on television

    • @mitzithompson6585
      @mitzithompson6585 2 года назад +15

      Yes he was!!! I ❤️ him

    • @tylerb3023
      @tylerb3023 2 года назад +3

      Not was but IS

    • @wdhubb
      @wdhubb Год назад +6

      My father was VERY similar to James Evans, and for that, I'm VERY grateful for him (along with my mother) raising me and my brothers proper!

    • @larhonda567
      @larhonda567 Год назад +3

      Absolutely True 💯💯💯💯

    • @maxbedo9645
      @maxbedo9645 Год назад +3

      he reminded me of one of my uncles , strong but full of love for his family.......RIP Uncle Al.

  • @buicklincoln
    @buicklincoln 2 года назад +527

    If we had more fathers like James Evans out there, all these "mass shootings," and other foolishness would be gone. Boys need a strong man in their lives to teach them right from wrong.

  • @MrDarkmarius
    @MrDarkmarius 2 года назад +131

    I grew up watching Good Times. That show was NEVER THE SAME without James Evans. It was a wonderful show in its prime

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +128

    James Evans best television dad kept the entire family in check and on point

  • @chowoods
    @chowoods 2 года назад +160

    I had a dad like James. He didnt play and always kept me in line.

  • @80schild47
    @80schild47 2 года назад +178

    The Show was never the same without James. He was the Best!

    • @mitzithompson6585
      @mitzithompson6585 2 года назад +13

      He was the best. I didn't like it after he left. I wasn't that funny anymore

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 2 года назад +5

      True..

    • @squonk86
      @squonk86 Год назад +4

      Couldn't agree more and don't watch it after James is gone

    • @MisterB2eternity
      @MisterB2eternity Год назад +5

      And word on the Grapevine is that Norman Lear finally admitted this.

    • @Sapphire586
      @Sapphire586 Год назад

      @80schild47, That's why they had to bring on recurring characters like Lenny & Sweet Daddy.

  • @randall7004
    @randall7004 2 года назад +102

    JJ may have been the star but the dad was the heart of the show.
    That's why the show hit rock bottom after Norman Lear dismissed him.

  • @ItsVolsnLions
    @ItsVolsnLions 2 года назад +97

    James was a real one 💯💯

    • @mitzithompson6585
      @mitzithompson6585 2 года назад +7

      Yes he was 💯

    • @ja2415
      @ja2415 2 года назад +4

      @@mitzithompson6585 Carl Winslow from family matters

  • @youngphillip2000
    @youngphillip2000 2 года назад +47

    Junior If I Had Said My Prayers I Swear You Wouldn't Be Here Right Now 😂😂😭😭

  • @Cynthia-ht8ld
    @Cynthia-ht8ld Год назад +51

    James is the glue that held this family together. I only watch the episodes with James in them.

  • @zamp6969
    @zamp6969 Год назад +27

    This show was and will always be my favorite sitcom. It was one of the most realistic portrayals of black social issues in the 70s

  • @jasoncagle9862
    @jasoncagle9862 2 года назад +43

    I swear I rewinded this scene so many times 😂😂😂😂😂 goodnight John boy😂😂😂😂😂

  • @hazemcdanill8336
    @hazemcdanill8336 2 года назад +107

    Junior if I had said my prayers I swear you wouldn't be here right now
    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @TheMiuToo
    @TheMiuToo Год назад +19

    James was one of my favorite sitcom fathers because he reminds me a lot of my own father.

  • @tylerzorn6152
    @tylerzorn6152 2 года назад +28

    May God bless that entire cast they were wonderful it was a one-of-a-kind show.

  • @citizenken7069
    @citizenken7069 2 года назад +93

    You left out the funniest part. They said a series of "goodnights" to each other. Things got quiet for a couple of seconds, and then J.J. said, "Goodnight, John-Boy!" Fans of "The Waltons" will understand.

    • @midnyte6195
      @midnyte6195 2 года назад +6

      Who's John boy?

    • @citizenken7069
      @citizenken7069 2 года назад +7

      @@midnyte6195 Watch some of the early episodes of "The Waltons" and you'll get it.

    • @Sukiipod
      @Sukiipod 2 года назад +2

      Oh no you left out the best part good night John boy lol

    • @wesleyjackson4290
      @wesleyjackson4290 7 месяцев назад +2

      I'm pretty sure John Amos said something after J.J says, "Good night, John Boy". It looked like they muted whatever John Amos said when he snapped 😂

  • @paulstokes1831
    @paulstokes1831 2 года назад +41

    What a great comedy team! They were epic!

  • @g.period1658
    @g.period1658 2 года назад +10

    First time watching good times,
    “Junior if I had said my prayers I swear you wouldn’t be here right now” lol that’s great

  • @jbo6096
    @jbo6096 2 года назад +51

    So this why Martin said Cole and Tommy was looking like JJ and Michael 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Bloombaby99
      @Bloombaby99 Год назад +6

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Lyndalue4561
      @Lyndalue4561 10 месяцев назад +6

      Yes! When Martin said it, I was crying laughing 😅

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +42

    He's looking in the mirror he hates to say goodbye to himself 🤣😂

  • @brandonharris8111
    @brandonharris8111 2 года назад +36

    I respected John Amos. He was the best TV dad, ever. I don't think he was mean. I think he just meant business when it came to his kids. He felt sorry for that dude in the Warlords gang that shot J.J. I think if there were more fathers out there like James Evans there would not be a lot of this foolishness going on and mass shootings and drug use.

    • @brandonharris8111
      @brandonharris8111 2 года назад +7

      I want to add that he was a parent. He meant business and he did not go our of his way to be friends with his children. You have to be parents. You cannot be friends with your children. When you are just the parents you show love and discipline and the children respect you.

    • @blainedavis1603
      @blainedavis1603 2 года назад +5

      The show went down when they took John Amos off the show.

    • @SouthSideLadyWright
      @SouthSideLadyWright Год назад +1

      3:59 John Amos got tired of Jimmy Walker’s goofy and immature character. And also the way the writers wrote how Thelma so spoiled that she disrespected her parents telling them what she gonna do when she dating Larry.

    • @darrellm250
      @darrellm250 10 месяцев назад +1

      That was the Satan’s Knights gang leader. And yeah he felt sorry for him after watching his mom disown him

  • @clamshell6863
    @clamshell6863 2 года назад +17

    😂😂😂😂The last line was savage. I miss James. It wasn't the same after he died.

  • @nataliemscrzysxycoolharris
    @nataliemscrzysxycoolharris 2 года назад +35

    My fave family. I always wished James was my Father. 💗💗💗💗💗💯

    • @glenrushing5361
      @glenrushing5361 2 года назад +5

      My father was a lot like James Evans. When we did wrong we paid the price.

    • @williejameshampton2825
      @williejameshampton2825 2 года назад +4

      My dad was really tall and strict like James Evans I miss my pops most definitely

  • @weneedareset
    @weneedareset 10 месяцев назад +4

    Ah the beautiful struggle, God bless this experience, it'll keep you humble and ambitious, but definitely grateful 🙌😎

  • @ireneallen6879
    @ireneallen6879 2 года назад +13

    Love me some "Good Times". Still watching this In '2022. 😃🤣😁

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +43

    James has his way with his adoring wife Florida

  • @Sheba386
    @Sheba386 Год назад +9

    I love JJs energy ❤😂

  • @KingMe725
    @KingMe725 2 года назад +14

    Goodnight Johnboy 😂

  • @TRPost
    @TRPost Год назад +10

    If I recall correctly, the three went on to say good night to each other and then J. J. said, "Good night, John Boy" (from the Waltons). That was funny!

  • @reecemannsays
    @reecemannsays 6 месяцев назад +3

    JJ "Hey wait a minute now Im inda middle?"
    James "YOU GONE STAY THERE TOO, see we runnin a wishbone formation and Tonight YOU THE BONE" 😭😂😂😂

  • @jerseytomato100
    @jerseytomato100 2 года назад +13

    If it were my house, Ernie would be sleeping on that sofa bed. Especially since he’ll be out all night on “business” I’m not giving up my bed!

  • @rsg-ow8nm
    @rsg-ow8nm 2 года назад +36

    Wheres the rest?? The part JJ and Michael was messin' with James when they kept sayin' Good Nite to each other

    • @jordanbass705
      @jordanbass705 2 года назад +1

      That’s what I’m saying and another thing why is jj was wearing them hot red shirt and pants and still where the hat off

    • @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
      @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 года назад +2

      For real. That's probably what everyone came for

    • @tom11zz884
      @tom11zz884 2 года назад +4

      The clown who uploaded this didn't feel that it was important enough.

  • @devanshepard9118
    @devanshepard9118 3 месяца назад +2

    RIP MR AMOS THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE EPISODES

  • @beverlydavis1854
    @beverlydavis1854 3 месяца назад +1

    Godspeed Mr Amos🌠🌠🙏🙏...Your portrayal of a strong Husband and Father is LEGENDARY!!!!

  • @k-dogg9086
    @k-dogg9086 2 года назад +2

    Loved this series, right in all the right places. Miss it.

  • @curiouslymavismade
    @curiouslymavismade 2 года назад +13

    Man, I miss this show!!

    • @lindamcleod1647
      @lindamcleod1647 2 года назад +2

      ME TOO Those were the goodold days

    • @lindamcleod1647
      @lindamcleod1647 2 года назад

      Good time still comes on late at night. Set your DVR like I did that way you will have them 😍😍

  • @nancyhey1012
    @nancyhey1012 Год назад +5

    James Senior was a strong father who kept his family together and on the right track. JJ was the one who found humor in even the bleakest of situations, so he kept the family sane.

  • @mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854
    @mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854 2 года назад +20

    Jimmy Walker once said that he based the manorisms of the JJ character off of Ed Norton from _The Honeymooners..._

    • @k-dogg9086
      @k-dogg9086 2 года назад

      Don't remember Norton ever being so vain

  • @dontehaymon5437
    @dontehaymon5437 2 года назад +3

    Good times my all favorite when I used to be in elementary I just come home from school change my clothes eat my vegetables and sat in front of TV and watch all my old time shows 😀

  • @Longliveevolution170
    @Longliveevolution170 3 месяца назад +1

    "BONEY ELBOW" That sure is FUNNY! LOL

  • @christianarias7078
    @christianarias7078 3 месяца назад +4

    R.I.P John Amos. You will be missed 🙏🙏🦅🦅

  • @shaynaryan6498
    @shaynaryan6498 Год назад +1

    I sure loved all these older sit coms ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jdeezy1200
    @jdeezy1200 2 года назад +9

    They need to add this show to a streaming service

  • @sunnyninja8043
    @sunnyninja8043 2 года назад +6

    I love this video because it's so funny 🤣 😂 its makes me to 😢

  • @bullitts
    @bullitts 3 месяца назад +1

    John Amos!! Greatest TV Dad EVER!! RIP Sir!!

  • @muddmiller9200
    @muddmiller9200 3 месяца назад +4

    R.I.P john Amos 🕊🙏🏿

  • @cherishedoneofgod2046
    @cherishedoneofgod2046 Год назад +1

    Good Times was a riot. It was such a funny show.

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +19

    During my childhood I slept on one of those folding couches turned it into a bed didn't have nobody to share it with

    • @oholm09
      @oholm09 2 года назад +2

      That what we had back in the day

    • @sheimellwells7371
      @sheimellwells7371 2 года назад +3

      I did had to share it with my sisters

  • @Denise-ob8dk
    @Denise-ob8dk 7 месяцев назад +2

    Despite living in the projects, that apartment sure did look cozy and restful at night.

  • @tirellv4938
    @tirellv4938 2 года назад +3

    Alltime classic

  • @tylerb3023
    @tylerb3023 10 месяцев назад +7

    James best TV dad of all time. Knew how to discipline his kids but at the same time be a great father that was loved

  • @mynameischucky.charlesleer4363
    @mynameischucky.charlesleer4363 2 года назад +5

    James Evans is a strong father for his kids on the TV show strong black wife by his side holding the family together

  • @jeffreyprather5834
    @jeffreyprather5834 Год назад +2

    CLASDIC HILARIOUS

  • @aedwards7045
    @aedwards7045 Год назад +5

    James was a strict firm and fair dad but funny also

  • @alyzu4755
    @alyzu4755 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved James and Florida's relationship. 🥰
    (I may also have a longtime crush on John Amos. Possibly. Maybe.)

  • @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu
    @MrWolfchamp-xi3cu 2 года назад +41

    One of the best scenes they ever shot. That moment where James pops up shaking his head in anger is Gold. 😁
    Edit: Great they didn't show that part with the whole good night bit
    If you're gonna upload these clips why skimp out on the stuff people probably came for? The good night bit it probably the most memorable part of this scene.

    • @scw8735
      @scw8735 2 года назад +2

      That is the part I was waiting for! 😅

  • @SamuelGriffin-zt1ze
    @SamuelGriffin-zt1ze Месяц назад

    Good Times my all time favorite show on Saturdays TV ONE

  • @roberttrepagnier9149
    @roberttrepagnier9149 Год назад +1

    This was a great show.

  • @rhondaartz5398
    @rhondaartz5398 Год назад

    Alway loved GoodTimes❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bendavidson7122
    @bendavidson7122 7 месяцев назад

    GREAT SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jarrodbarkley9061
    @jarrodbarkley9061 2 года назад +6

    Damn, damn, damn!

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +4

    Out of every TV dad I grew up watching James Evans is the best one tied to the spot is Fred Sanford

  • @SorayaEsfandiary_
    @SorayaEsfandiary_ Месяц назад

    The world would be a better place if we had more fathers like James Evans around.

  • @Cas82958
    @Cas82958 2 года назад +17

    One of my favorite scenes. Sadly you didn't show the best part of the scene

  • @mrsTraveller64
    @mrsTraveller64 2 года назад

    It looks so cozy😍

  • @samuelgriffin4167
    @samuelgriffin4167 2 года назад +9

    We're running a wishbone information and tonight you're the bone James nudged his son Junior

  • @tonyray1105
    @tonyray1105 2 года назад +4

    Imagine sleeping like that into your teenage years.

  • @zoolanderfred
    @zoolanderfred 5 месяцев назад +1

    Classic 😆

  • @beautifulmeterva2784
    @beautifulmeterva2784 2 года назад +4

    I REMEMBER NORMAN LEAR NOT GETTING THE CREDIT HE DESERVED...HOW HE WASN'T CRAZY ABOUT GOING TO SCHOOL ..AND FOUND HIMSELF GOING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION.

  • @edwinkirkland8856
    @edwinkirkland8856 2 года назад +2

    More fathers like James yall already know, my w father was one of those fathers

  • @cheryl8156
    @cheryl8156 7 месяцев назад

    I love that show

  • @shirleyg1838
    @shirleyg1838 Год назад

    He plays a good father God Bless him I love good times p

  • @ja2415
    @ja2415 2 года назад +4

    Reginald ValJohnson. Carl from, family matters, was a good dad also

    • @karicewillis
      @karicewillis Год назад +1

      Most classic Black Sitcoms had good lead Fathers. James Evans, Carl Winslow, Roc, Cliff Huxtable, Philip Banks, Daddy from Amen(But the Daughter was already grown), Michael Kyle, Lester Jenkins, George Jefferson (But Lionel was already grown)
      😀

  • @filmjunkie4034
    @filmjunkie4034 3 месяца назад +1

    Rest in Peace John Amos ✝️🕊️😔

  • @kimkelly5512
    @kimkelly5512 6 месяцев назад +1

    When John Amos left the show, it was never the same after that.

  • @melissasturgis
    @melissasturgis Год назад +1

    This episode has me cracking up

  • @melissagahn
    @melissagahn 3 месяца назад +2

    RIP Mr. Amos.

  • @TheRenard10
    @TheRenard10 Год назад

    They kept playing "Switcheroo" switching bed positions!

  • @James-cz4xv
    @James-cz4xv 3 месяца назад +3

    RIP JOHN AMOS

  • @lavellwilliams1541
    @lavellwilliams1541 Год назад

    I Absolutely Love John Amos

  • @davidhunt7649
    @davidhunt7649 Год назад +3

    When James left the show so did a lot of viewers

  • @jeremyhodge6216
    @jeremyhodge6216 9 месяцев назад

    I remember this well 😌

  • @marcdewey1242
    @marcdewey1242 6 месяцев назад

    That scene reminded me of a Sanford and son episode,when Fred slept outside on the truck,because he was afraid to sleep in the house with some coffins Lamont had purchased,so Lamont goes out there too,and the two keep taking the pillow from each other.

  • @charlesyoung9980
    @charlesyoung9980 2 года назад +5

    Ain't we lucky we got em? Good Times (Clips)

  • @valerieturner8452
    @valerieturner8452 3 месяца назад +1

    Rest in paradise king 👑

  • @jamalselesi182
    @jamalselesi182 3 месяца назад +1

    R.I.P. John Amos (1939-2024)

  • @phillipkinsey2750
    @phillipkinsey2750 3 месяца назад +1

    R.I.P. John Amos aka James Evans.

  • @selenaphillips6971
    @selenaphillips6971 Год назад +1

    This is going to be Barkari and Rashad because of Rashad's dumb move sending the text for Tiana to his girlfriend😂😂

  • @kwameaboagye-cl9me
    @kwameaboagye-cl9me Год назад +1

    A comedy classic 74-79

  • @MsDisneylandlover
    @MsDisneylandlover 3 месяца назад +1

    Rip John A ❤😢

  • @charlespennie3621
    @charlespennie3621 2 месяца назад

    RIP John Amos and Esther Rolle...y'all were the real power couple

  • @benjaminingram4857
    @benjaminingram4857 7 месяцев назад

    James Reminds me a bit of my father loving but take no nonsense strong.🥊

  • @ctbt1832
    @ctbt1832 Год назад +3

    I wonder if that Pat on her backside was scripted 😂. They didn’t get upset about stuff like that back in the days and plus these two probably had a good relationship anyway.

  • @lavellwilliams1541
    @lavellwilliams1541 Год назад +2

    John Amos Was My Boy and Always Will Be He Was The Best Loved Him He Was the Best TV Father He Look Like a Football Player He Said He Player Football in Real Life When he was Younger

  • @zazoom4907
    @zazoom4907 7 месяцев назад

    John Amos was the best actor on the show.

  • @LamontB-x2v
    @LamontB-x2v 7 месяцев назад

    I agree with you

  • @shaquantucker7463
    @shaquantucker7463 4 месяца назад

    Good night john boy😂😂😂😂

  • @ToniWilson-c4q
    @ToniWilson-c4q Год назад

    Funny 😂

  • @suzy1739
    @suzy1739 3 месяца назад +1

    R.I.P. JAMES