"Good Times" Relationship Trivia
Question 1 of
How long have James and Florida Evans been married when “Good Times” begins?
They had some good times!
When "Good Times" began in February of 1974, James and Florida had been married for 18 years.
Check your math!
When "Good Times" began in February of 1974, James and Florida had been married for 18 years.
Question 1 of
Which of the following is *not* a girl J.J. dates (or claims to date)?
Playboy of the projects!
Miss Savannah Jones is gangster Sweet Daddy Williams’ main lady, so J.J. would not date her (but he does paint her picture).
Nobody gets a 2nd chance!
Miss Savannah Jones is gangster Sweet Daddy Williams’ main lady, so J.J. would not date her (but he does paint her picture).
Question 1 of
The same actor plays Thelma’s boyfriend and her uncle! Who is it?
Bingo, Jack!
Louis Gossett Jr. plays Thelma’s 42-year-old boyfriend Donald in Oct of 1974, then Florida’s brother Wilbur a year later! Then he’s never seen again!
That's "Lou" to you!
Louis Gossett Jr. plays Thelma’s 42-year-old boyfriend Donald in Oct of 1974, then Florida’s brother Wilbur a year later! Then he’s never seen again!
Question 1 of
Debbie Allen made her TV debut as which of J.J.’s girlfriends?
You got the number right!
Debbie Allen’s character Diana is addicted to heroin in the powerful, two-part episode “J.J.'s Fiancée,” originally broadcast Jan 6 and Jan 13, 1976.
Call Kid Dy-No-Mite!
Debbie Allen’s character Diana is addicted to heroin in the powerful, two-part episode “J.J.'s Fiancée,” originally broadcast Jan 6 and Jan 13, 1976.
Question 1 of
Which of the following men did Thelma *not* consider marrying?
Baby girl!
Thelma was engaged (either formally or informally) to Donald, Larry and Ibe. Gang member “Mad Dog” Edwards pursued her, but she wasn’t interested.
Unlucky in love!
Thelma was engaged (either formally or informally) to Donald, Larry and Ibe. Gang member “Mad Dog” Edwards pursued her, but she wasn’t interested.
Question 1 of
The actress who plays Michael’s girlfriend Yvonne is the daughter of which “Good Times” actor? (Hint: he also appeared on "Sanford and Son.")
No sweat, my pet!
Ta-Ronce Allen plays Yvonne. She’s the daughter of Raymond Allen, who played Ned the Wino on “Good Times” and Uncle Woodrow on “Sanford and Son.”
Relax and be yourself!
Ta-Ronce Allen plays Yvonne. She’s the daughter of Raymond Allen, who played Ned the Wino on “Good Times” and Uncle Woodrow on “Sanford and Son.”
Question 1 of
Moses Gunn plays Florida’s second husband Carl. He and John Amos (James Evans) both appeared in…
Both Emmy nominees!
Both men were Emmy nominees for “Roots,” originally broadcast in Jan, 1977. Gunn played Kintango and Amos played Kunta Kinte in his later years.
Shut your mouth!
Both men were Emmy nominees for “Roots,” originally broadcast in Jan, 1977. Gunn played Kintango and Amos played Kunta Kinte in his later years.
Question 1 of
Adam Wade, who plays Willona’s boyfriend Frank, was the first Black host of a network TV game show. What was it called?
You're in tune!
Wade hosted “Musical Chairs” on CBS in 1975. He also had three hit songs in the 1960s and was often called upon to sing on the game show!
You're out of tune!
Wade hosted “Musical Chairs” on CBS in 1975. He also had three hit songs in the 1960s and was often called upon to sing on the game show!
Question 1 of
Mr. Bookman the building superintendent is married. What’s his wife’s name?
Sock it to them, Nathan!
Singer and award-winning stage actress Marilyn Coleman plays Mrs. Violet Bookman. She’s mentioned often, but only seen in two episodes!
You're fired!
Singer and award-winning stage actress Marilyn Coleman plays Mrs. Violet Bookman. She’s mentioned often, but only seen in two episodes!
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Ben Powers, who played Thelma’s husband Keith in the final season, was also a…
You're on the mark!
Ben Powers was a comedian and impressionist who had appeared on shows like LAUGH-IN. “He treated me like a queen,” Bern Nadette Stanis told getTV.
Goodbyes are hard!
Ben Powers was a comedian and impressionist who had appeared on shows like LAUGH-IN. “He treated me like a queen,” Bern Nadette Stanis told getTV.
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