I almost died laughing when James had to cue the knock twice.

@leroylawrence2773

Жыл бұрын

Monty better not had run off with the money!

Doesn't matter how many times I have seen these episodes still a fan

That's what we need in America, prayer in the family and miracles

@jolliebearforchrist5468

3 жыл бұрын

JESUS CHRIST DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS AND HE WAS BURIED AND HE ROSE AGAIN ON THE THIRD DAY BY FAITH IN GOD'S SON THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST AND JESUS CHRIST ALONE SALVATION SHALL BE YOURS AND ETERNAL LIFE WITH GOD IN HEAVEN AWAITS YOU WHEN YOU DIE THE BIBLE JOHN CHAPTER 3 VERSES 16 THROUGH 21 AND 1ST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15 VERSES 1 THROUGH 5 THE BIBLE

@jolliebearforchrist5468

3 жыл бұрын

AMEN CHARLES AMEN!

@anthonyclarke2538

3 жыл бұрын

But she was praying to a white Jesus

@magdalenem4949

3 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyclarke2538 if you hung up on what his skin color is instead of what he did for us then you don't know him at all.

@anthonyclarke2538

3 жыл бұрын

@@magdalenem4949 i guess i don't

James is a father figure we need nowadays.

@misterb1336

3 ай бұрын

Facts

@brianvivickers3712

2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly right

Name me a better TV Dad who did more with less, living in a hostile environment with no high school diploma. James Evans was the absolute best. Was he perfect?..no, but he loved his family and would break his back working to support them.

@mikebodnar4557

3 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

@malakyejohnson6361

3 жыл бұрын

My Dad is The Same Way Too. Me and My Brothers Are Thankful to Have Him and Mom as Our parents.

@royrogers3404

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know man, Peter Griffin is up there too.😁

@RC-ld3cn

3 жыл бұрын

James did his best, but no kid should have to grow up in the Projects. He was irresponsible for having kids he couldn't afford and subjecting them to a crime infested environment.

@Xeyedjohn

2 жыл бұрын

@@RC-ld3cn He did afford them, and they turned out to be productive members of society. now what biach

James was a perfect example what a man does to take care of his family. "My family ain't going to end up on the streets. The only hustle I know that can keep this from happening is the game of pool." Amen 3 times Mr. James Evans Sr. 12/2/2020

@SuperN1ntendoChalmers

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, too bad that same man was so irresponsible that he he three kids in TOTAL poverty. You people make me laugh with your praising of that violent jerk.

@m42037

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperN1ntendoChalmers Violent?

@SuperN1ntendoChalmers

2 жыл бұрын

@@m42037 Yeah, threatening to beat his kids for merely disagreeing with him is not violent. The time he beat that kid who was staying at his house was not violent either, huh? Throwing a chair against the wall out of anger makes him, what, horny? You people always make me laugh.

@m42037

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperN1ntendoChalmers Do us all a favour and don't reproduce, because you don't know how to raise children that's for sure. It's quite evident your life is easy, I've broken things out of anger also life can be real real bad for many. The only thing you said that's true is having kids when you're broke, I did it and it ruined my marriage in the end after 20+ years, I won't get into details

@m42037

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperN1ntendoChalmers Quit tattling on my post dikhead, I'll just keep posting it clusterfuk

I watched this as a kid in Australia growing up, now I live in America and watching this scene again brings a tear 😢to my eye. Bless all those in the struggle lord , trying to keep a roof over there heads and the family together. Much love to all. I like how Mr James Evans never gave up on his family and broke his back for em and how Mrs Evans would walk with the lord to keep her family together and off the streets and not do anything illegal to make money. God bless America

@mitzithompson6585

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@m42037

2 жыл бұрын

Funny their son and daughter was well old enough to watch Michael and mum could go work and they'd live easier

God ALWAYS provides! I'm a living witness.

@bluecross4237

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and Amen

@musicguy9101

3 жыл бұрын

@@bluecross4237 God's promises, yes and amen.

@sweetbeauty2153

3 жыл бұрын

@@musicguy9101 Amen!

@bluecross4237

3 жыл бұрын

@@musicguy9101 Always

@bluecross4237

3 жыл бұрын

@@musicguy9101 John 11:40 Jesus said if you Believe... God Will Show you his Glory

Be thankful for what you have and give God the Glory!

RIP Esther Rolle :(

A message about Jesus and not going on welfare would never be allowed on TV today.

@m64h

3 жыл бұрын

Unless the welfare was corporate welfare

@acooliemoore

2 жыл бұрын

Forreal

@gabrieljohnson6309

Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right

@trustngod2008

Жыл бұрын

Ha! I agree ☝️

@Pickythicky

Жыл бұрын

You never seen the show Amen ?

I love to see Florida praying to God🙏🏽👏🏽

@tom11zz884

3 жыл бұрын

Something we will never see on Television show today..

@SouthSideLadyWright

3 жыл бұрын

@MACK D Though God said make no idols of Him but pray fervently from the heart. For God has pity on a man who is humble and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at His Word. Florida Evans kept her family together with an humble and contrite heart. God knows the heart and many times Florida prayed to God from heart and many times God answered her prayers. The picture just a picture on the wall. Florida Evans is a praying woman. I live in America. And yes I know who God is. God is good, awesome, a wonderful Friend He is. O taste and see that the Lord is Good. Amen.

@BLACK7MA

3 жыл бұрын

@@SouthSideLadyWright Still not an excuse to put a white image on the wall That we all know does not represent god.

@SouthSideLadyWright

3 жыл бұрын

@@BLACK7MA oh well that is Florida Evans household. She can hang pictures all around her apartment. God looks at the heart. And God knows she is humbled.

@SouthSideLadyWright

3 жыл бұрын

@Steelman!1 4sure okay whatever boo.

I loved Florida! What an inspiring woman and fantastic mother!

I can't think of a better Mother than Florida Evans!! She was strong and kind but mainly a woman of God!! She always stood by James and her kids!! Always putting them before herself!! May she always be in our hearts ❤️🙏🏽❤️

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

I can Wilona👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾when she adopted Penny aka Janet Jackson❤️🖤💚🥰❤️🖤💚

@Xeyedjohn

11 ай бұрын

@@evonza4858 I don't think any of us can compare Mothers. Wilona was a great woman and did a great thing by taking in Penny. But to say she is a better Mother than Florida Evans doesn't sit quite right with me in my humble opininon. Mrs. Evans was on a level of her own.

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

You meant to post to Stacey because l chose Wilona also 🥰❤️🖤💚 she's my favorite 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@Xeyedjohn

11 ай бұрын

@@evonza4858 Again, Mrs. Evans was on a level of her own.

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

@@XeyedjohnMrs Evans lost points with me worshipping a white Jesus,she knew so much about being black but she lost points with me with that🤔 and in my book Wilona was on a higher level👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

RIP Esther Rolle ❤💕🙏

This has made me cry how strong they trusted in our god it nothing like standing together as a family.

@lauraluffman6177

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that the lord always provides 🙏🙏

@alethiamillner5603

3 жыл бұрын

Jesus is not God

@kingnate9534

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not religious, but I respect your beliefs.

Can I be honest with my Good times crew? The way they maintained in the projects for so long and the way they got through so many trials... they kept the fight in themselves. Anybody could end up poor, but this show just reminds you how life doesn’t stop. Everyone played their roles so well it just works. I wish this show wasn’t so underrated.

@Xeyedjohn

2 жыл бұрын

that need to put these dvds out in blu ray hd now

@donnac.3273

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xeyedjohn They have a box set. I just purchased last week.

@Xeyedjohn

2 жыл бұрын

@@donnac.3273 Cool deal, I have 2 box sets on DVD, the regular and the slim packaging. I want them to put out on Blu Ray

@gohst7184

2 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@allencollins5666

Жыл бұрын

Good Times Was Nowhere Near Underrated.

Florida was a true believer of the Lord… I love her spirit ! Reminds me of my grandmother.

I ❤ Good Times!

@teenfromtexas7579

3 жыл бұрын

Good times, yeah GOOD TIMES

Sometimes when I watch good times I feel like Florida is my mama and no matter what my skin color is she would love me the same, we need more Florida Evans in the world

@anthonyclarke2538

3 жыл бұрын

Well said my friend

@deangelonewkirk9678

2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@Ricobaca

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, she hates White people.

@Ricobaca

2 жыл бұрын

@Tribal King 😳 😅

I wish my rent was 104!

@sweetbeauty2153

3 жыл бұрын

@Cameron Lewis Fr!!!

@kwamerobinson9364

3 жыл бұрын

for real

@hazemcdanill8336

3 жыл бұрын

Frfr

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

😏Do you ALSO wish your hourly pay was about $2? 🤨

@NBrown-kh8lp

3 жыл бұрын

Facts, and a zero at the end and that’s mine🥴🤣

🤣🤣🤣...and Lord, thank you for that great three cushion shot! 😂🤣😂🤣

@goldeneve

2 жыл бұрын

3:46

That smile she gave at the end was pure joy knowing her husband came through and that the good lord answered her prayers. Love this show. He always looked out for his family and he had a strong loyal wife by his side and kept his kids on the straight and narrow. They didn’t have much but at the end of the day they ALWAYS had each other.

@Mrs.TJ516

10 ай бұрын

♥️♥️

@Mrs.TJ516

10 ай бұрын

♥️♥️

@Mrs.TJ516

10 ай бұрын

♥️♥️

@Mrs.TJ516

10 ай бұрын

♥️♥️

@Mrs.TJ516

10 ай бұрын

♥️♥️

One of my favorite shows, and Monte also played Stymie on the Little Rascals aka Our GANG...

I like that part of this episode when JJ's trying to get up on a hustle and Thelma said I don't have time for any of your lame hustles I'm to fine for that lol ❤️❤️❤️

$104.50 for rent??? WOW! Can I go back to the 70s?

@DCFelix67

2 жыл бұрын

And live in Cabrini-Green?

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

10 ай бұрын

Enjoy having a $2 an hour wage in the 70s...

@MeSiah1S

2 ай бұрын

You know that’s 1100 dollars in today’s money right? 😂

I SAID DO I HEAR A KNOCK AT THE DOOR 😂😂😂

name a better Tv dad than James Evans...i’ll wait😎

@benyah3390

3 жыл бұрын

Not better, not less; but equal......Cliff Huxtable!!!

@kravethedream

3 жыл бұрын

@@benyah3390 Cliff is not even close, Uncle Phil was better than him

@benyah3390

3 жыл бұрын

@@kravethedream He was cool. Him & Carl. Good Dads, but not on James & Cliffs' levels; in "My" opinion. Truth be told, You won't go wrong with any of the parents. Just like We come in different shades, We come in different styles. All four sets of parents provided what we need today: Love, Care, Discipline, Wisdom, and Good Examples to their Children.

@benyah3390

3 жыл бұрын

Now that I just thought about what I typed: I wouldn't say James & Cliff were better, so to speak for the simple fact all 4 Men were good examples of men & I don't feel right putting the other 2 down, I'll just say; They were The 4 Horsemen of Great Exemplary Black Fathers in their own way.

@stumack9755

3 жыл бұрын

archie bunker

They both remind me of my parents to the t. I feared my dad so I totally understand James Evans. RIP Mom and Dad. I love and miss you.

Florida was already praying to God 🙏

God is so wonderful!

I'm 51 and white (in case you wanted to know) .. this show is absolutely so much better than anything in the last 25 years ..

3:14-3:52….this scene was everything

Faith in the Lord and picking your battles in your relationship. 💗 Better to be happy than right sometimes.

Very good actors and wounderful writers I love this show

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

Did you know that the real Michael Evans who is also the first Lionel on the Jeffersons was a writer that's why he named them the Evans family and a boy named Michael 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

Still watching! in 2024! i love good times!

I love how they show faith in God.

@leroylawrence2773

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Remember black Jesus! 😂😂😂😂

I love Good Times! :)

It’s crazy how they were about to get evicted over 105$😂😭🤦🏻‍♂️

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

Don't forget this was about 50 years ago where there's a BIG DIFFERENCE between NOW and THEN as far as cost of living goes...

@MadelineTorres-im8ml

3 жыл бұрын

McGannahan Skyjellyfetti soo true!!

@teenfromtexas7579

3 жыл бұрын

Back than $104-105 was a lot of money Nowadays its over $567.

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

@@teenfromtexas7579 Bare in mind also that James was probably making about $3 an hour wage...

@teenfromtexas7579

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854 yeah which wasn't the worst wage out there.

Soul Train Good times and sanford and son ....My favorite saturday shows back in the day

White male ..live in Canada. Born in 1968. Watched this as a child everyday. Now 53. This hit me like a Brick. Tears and Im a goon....lol Love this. Thanks.

I love this TV show so funny!!

My family never lived in the projects but we lived in some not so desirable areas. My mom always add a way and our house was always nicely decorated/clean. I

Lord I felt that prayer… I’m in the same boat. 🙏🏾

Thank for this teaches to be thankful and grateful in had time

That's hal Williams. He played Marla Gibbs husband in 227

@georgelee43211

3 жыл бұрын

Also That Girl and Sandford & Son.

@midnyte6195

3 жыл бұрын

I saw rocky an he was a boxer too in the movie 🙃

@erikbunty2016

3 жыл бұрын

Private Benjamin.

@marcus9434

2 жыл бұрын

@@midnyte6195 🤣🤣🤣🤣 He also played for the Oakland Raiders, starred in Predator, and played the lead in "Action Jackson" too, right? #theyalllookalike

@gammakrush905

2 жыл бұрын

@@midnyte6195 Hal Williams wasn't in Rocky.

Giving fictitious man in the sky praise...when the brother went and got it out the mud 😅

James would do what is necessary to provide for his family

Stymie!!

@SoUtHMeMpHis

3 жыл бұрын

Better and funnier than Buckwheat

One of TV best sitcoms ever the Evan's family always had a plan staying together appreciate you guys and the memories you guys rock thanks still going strong after all these years later thanks ! Joe

James: wait a minute man do I hear a knock at the door I said do I hear a knock at the door (knocking) 😂😂😂😂

Good times always a classic one TV best sitcoms ever Florida evan and the Evan's family always had a plan god bless you guys thanks job well done you should be amazed and proud love you guys thanks appreciate you guys ! Joe

I used to love this show

$104 is a lot of money in 1974

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

$104 of 1974 is worth $554.84 in 2021. Which still may not seem like much to middle class people, but if you factor in necessities that James ALSO pays for including the electricity, phone bill, as well as food and clothing, it ALL adds up, especially with James being forced to work jobs with minimum wage...

This is old school you can never go back to that I grew up with this I grew up watching the show love

Florida Evans has the maid attitude in her while from Maude to Good Times

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

If things were so bad for the Evans family, then WHY did Florida QUIT her housekeeping job with the Finleys? 🤔

James gave Monte more than 104 dollars lol. Also loved Esther Rolle in this scene, so powerful.

The Lord moves in mysterious ways. Praise God 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Okay, I admit it....I cried when Florida Evans began to pray to The Lord Jesus. That voice could melt butter..

They may not be financially rich, but rich in many other ways.

The man who played Monty was Matthew Beard. When he was little, he played Stymie in "The Little Rascals".

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

And the man who played Lionel on the Jeffersons was also a writer and creator of Good Times his real name is Michael Evans that's why they are the Evans family and one boy's name is Michael 🥰 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

Ps this why black history is important so we could know good black facts 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰❤️🖤💚

Stay safe y'all and warm 🏕️🏠.

God bless you all, may we always have a roof over our heads and food over the tables.

@erikbunty2016

4 ай бұрын

And clothes on our backs.

Sometimes eviction is not about the money😯

Thank you Lord 🙏

If I had to pay $104.50 for my rent, I could retirement immediately.

The family always had tough times but always came out on top.

Wow I miss the 70's

How we took for granted being able to pay rent and buy food, cars, suitS. Its like the good times, back then..

@MadelineTorres-im8ml

3 жыл бұрын

I feel u!😢

@sjones7612

2 жыл бұрын

Fee be 5 txt de go è you have no de cu s CT ext see

@joeldecoster8816

2 жыл бұрын

@@sjones7612 huh?

I loved through it all florida never gave up hope and faith rip esther rolle ❤❤

Damn $104 for rent 😩😩

@erikbunty2016

4 ай бұрын

Even then, it would be more than that in a better part of Town.

she said my children .. for the sake of my children .. 😢

Goodtimes was 100%👍

Reminds me of my father, a REAL MAN, not these young cats who live off of women and play video games all day, smoke weed drives her car while she’s working and don’t attempt to get a job….. A Real man who sacrifice his own self to make sure his family have.

@vickiefinney6073

Жыл бұрын

AMEN. Well said

@victorlewis4915

11 ай бұрын

No real strong father figures in their lives to look up to!!!! Momma can't do it by herself

God’s Grace is Amazing

I miss my father

This brings tears to my 👀

She praying to an idle on the wall

@alethiamillner5603

3 жыл бұрын

Idol not idle

@deandrebaker5167

3 жыл бұрын

@@alethiamillner5603 i sell cars, ish happens but you get the point......thanks

@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854

3 жыл бұрын

VERY hypocritical of Ms Religion there...🤨

James need to do that on his days off. Not just in dire situations

@1talldaddy

6 ай бұрын

to be fair James never had day off in his life.

@erikbunty2016

4 ай бұрын

​@@1talldaddyExcept when he was unemployed, which was more often than he liked.

James reminds me of my father so much it's scary.

Hal Williams was a Guest Star on Good Times he did 227 and Sanford and Son he’s a Good actor and He Played Sinbad’s Father on The Sinbad Show

@jmjfanss

2 жыл бұрын

Lester Jenkins vs. James evans.

I loved it then, I love it now. Great show!

Full amount was $104!!! Bless the Evans family

Stay safe yall.

Great show.

I love this episode

2:43 - Stymie! Hey, it's Stymie! No, really - that's Matthew Beard who played "Stymie" in the Our Gang comedy shorts from 1930 to 1935.

I own the whole series. I heard somewhere Norman Lear the creator, loved this show more than his others. All in the Family, Archie Bunkers place, The Jeffersons, and Maude. I own them all. To me they all were and still are, great shows

@evonza4858

11 ай бұрын

Norman Lear was the producer who put up the money to get the show going 🤔 he's white and he could NEVER come up with real black issues he could NEVER create this Michael Evans who is the first Lionel on the Jeffersons did👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

The Lord answers prayers!!

Love that show

STYMIE BEARD! OUR GANG

Why didn't Florida ask Maude for the money?😂

104 must've been like 500 dollars back then.

I had a seizure, and started crying, when they busted our door in, and evicted us, in 1969. 😭

This is my fave one!

Stay safe yall

The only sad part about this show is the picture she praying too 😢😢😢

A $104 rent?!?! LMAO sounds funny today

@DCFelix67

2 жыл бұрын

James was making something like $2.50 an hour so that was like a week's pay. Most people pay at least the equivalent of that now. I'll bet most people in the projects paid less than that if they were on welfare. And no one would be evicted for missing a month's rent.

Didn't get a receipt?

Good show.