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Good Times is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS from 1974 to 1979. Created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans and developed by Norman Lear, it is a spin-off of "Maude." The series centers on the Evans family, an African-American household navigating working-class life in a public housing project in inner-city Chicago.
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What show is Good Times a spin-off of?
"Good Times" is a spin-off of the sitcom "Maude," which itself was a spin-off of "All in the Family." The show focuses on Florida Evans, who had been Maude's housekeeper in the earlier series.
Who created the sitcom Good Times?
The show was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and was heavily developed by legendary producer Norman Lear. It aired on CBS from 1974 to 1979.
Where does the Evans family live in Good Times?
The series centers on the African-American Evans family navigating working-class life in a housing project in inner-city Chicago. The show frequently dealt with the realities of poverty and systemic inequality.
Why did Esther Rolle leave Good Times?
Esther Rolle, who played the family matriarch Florida, left the show in 1978 due to frustration with the direction of the series. She was unhappy with the increasing focus on Jimmie Walker's character, J.J., and his "Dy-no-mite!" catchphrase.
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