GOOD TIMES : THE FIRST SEASON (SOUS-TITRES FRANAIS) [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1974
• Genre: Comedy
• Plot: Good Times was that rare hit show which was a spin-off of a spin-off (TV's All In the Family begat Maude, which in turn spawned Good Times on CBS). Airing for five highly-rated seasons (1974-1979), Good Times altered America's cultural landscape by tackling topical, often controversial issues from a uniquely African-American perspective, while delivering heart-warming laughs. Focusing on a poor but proud family in the Chicago projects, the Evans clan-headed by James (John Amos) and sharp-tongued mother Florida (Esther Rolle)-struggled against adversity while keeping their heads held high, striking a chord with audiences of all colors. The trailblazing show also made a star of jive-talkin' comedian Jimmie Walker whose catchphrase 'Dyn-O-Mite!' became part of '70s pop culture. ; ; Disc one contains episodes 1-6 from Season One. ; Disc two contains episodes 7-13 of Season One. ; ; ; 1 Getting Up The Rent; James Evans has been out of work most of the month. He's late on his rent payment and the landlord is ready to forcibly evict his family. James takes his pool stick down to the billiards hall and stakes his last bit of money. He wins and returns just in time to pay up. Florida remains unaware of James' gambling stunt, and thanks the Lord Jesus.; ; 2 Black Jesus; J.J has painted a portrait of a Black Jesus. Suddenly there is a run of good luck in the family. James wins two bets in the same day. But they must choose - does J.J get to enter the painting in a contest for the art gallery? Or does the painting stay in the living room?; ; 3 Too Old Blues ; The family plans to celebrate James' new job. But then they find out he didn't get it because he is a couple years too old to meet government requirements.; ; 4 God's Business is Good Business ; James' old army buddy visits. He is now a wealthy TV minister, and offers James a job. But James turns it down after dishonest tactics are revealed.; ; 5 Michael Gets Suspended; Michael gets suspended because he called George Washington a racist for owning slaves.; ; 6 Sex and the Evans Family ; Florida finds a sexually explicit book in the house. She is surprised when it turns out to be Thelma's. But Thelma's college boyfriend is only using it for a school paper.; ; 7 Junior Gets a Patron ; J.J has sold a painting. But the art customer turns out to be one of James' old enemies. James throws the man out and refuses to let J.J. do the work, so J.J. runs away from home to live and work at the mans home. But he is unable to work in this new, peaceful environment. Florida sneaks off to visit J.J, then James turns up too. James and his friend call a truce, and J.J returns home.; ; 8 Junior the Senior; James and Florida are upset when J.J gets passed to his senior year, even though he got a failing report card. They meet with the principal.; ; 9 The Visitor; A letter written by Michael complaining about poor conditions in the housing projects prompts a visit from a high ranking city official. James is furious with his son, The Militant Midget.; ; 10 Springtime in the Ghetto ; The building superintendent is holding a contest for best kept apartment. Florida is eager to win and cleans up the whole house. But Michael brings Ned the wino home at the last minute. The family cleans Ned up with a bath and new clothes, and they win! It turns out the lady doing the judging is Ned's estranged wife.; ; 11 The TV Commercial ; Florida is chosen to appear in a TV commercial for a health tonic. But she turns down the high paying role after learning the tonic is 35 percent alcohol.; ; 12 The Checkup ; James is angry, smashing furniture and yelling. Michael and Thelma think he is suffering from hypertension and talk him into taking a physical exam. The Doctor tells James he has a high cholesterol level, and instructs him to cut back on salt and fat.; ; 13 My Son the Lover ; J.J. is dating a wonderful new girl. He is also painting her portrait for free. His heart is broken when the girl breaks up with him the same day he completes her painting.
• Cast: Teddy Wilson, Moses Gunn, Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, Chip Fields, Larry Greene, Susan Batson, Randy Martin, Kathleen Doyle, Johnny Sekka, Kim Fields, Gary Coleman, DeForest Covan, Bubba Smith, Adam Wade, Derek Wells, Ebony Wright, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie Walker, Ralph Carter, Ja'Net Dubois, Esther Rolle, John Amos, Johnny Brown, Janet Jackson, Ben Powers, Helen Martin, Albert Reed, Mel Bryant, Sarina C. Grant, Alice Ghostley, Betty Cole, Carl M. Craig, Louis Gossett Jr., Douglas Grant, Oscar DeGruy, Ron Glass, Rozelle Gayle, Ernie Barnes, Vivian Bonnell, Edward Crawford, Carl Franklin, Thalmus Rasulala, Adrian Ricard, Bhetty Waldron, Paulene Myers, Ta-Ronce Allen, Earl Billings, Bill Henderson, Debbi Morgan, Frances E. Nealy, F. William Parker, Debbie Allen, Grand L. Bush, Andre Edwards, Sonny Jim Gaines, Marie Moore, Ronalda Douglas, Taurean Blacque, T.K. Carter, Marilyn Coleman, Dap Sugar Willie, Raymond Allen, Cal Wilson, James Wheaton, Dave Turner, Richard Ward, Bebe Drake, Ta-Tanisha, Hal Williams
• Director: William Friedkin
• Runtime: 5:34
• Company: Columbia TriStar Home Video
• Media Format: Series