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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, 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 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.
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