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Springtime in the Ghetto

  • Episode aired Apr 19, 1974
  • TV-PG
  • 26m
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Raymond Allen, Ralph Carter, and Jimmie 'JJ' Walker in Good Times (1974)
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Florida tries to clean the apartment in order to win first prize for the nicest apartment in the ghetto. Unfortunately, Michael picks the wrong time to show how good a Christian he is by bri... Read allFlorida tries to clean the apartment in order to win first prize for the nicest apartment in the ghetto. Unfortunately, Michael picks the wrong time to show how good a Christian he is by bringing home Ned the Wino. Now, they not only have to clean the apartment, but clean, and di... Read allFlorida tries to clean the apartment in order to win first prize for the nicest apartment in the ghetto. Unfortunately, Michael picks the wrong time to show how good a Christian he is by bringing home Ned the Wino. Now, they not only have to clean the apartment, but clean, and disinfect, Ned before the judging committee arrives.

  • Director
    • Herbert Kenwith
  • Writers
    • Eric Monte
    • Mike Evans
    • Norman Lear
  • Stars
    • Esther Rolle
    • John Amos
    • Ja'net DuBois
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
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    • Director
      • Herbert Kenwith
    • Writers
      • Eric Monte
      • Mike Evans
      • Norman Lear
    • Stars
      • Esther Rolle
      • John Amos
      • Ja'net DuBois
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    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Florida Evans
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • James Evans, Sr.
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Willona Woods
    • (as Ja'net Du Bois)
    Ralph Carter
    Ralph Carter
    • Michael Evans
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    • James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.
    • (as Jimmie Walker)
    BernNadette Stanis
    BernNadette Stanis
    • Thelma Evans
    • (as Bernnadette Stanis)
    Raymond Allen
    Raymond Allen
    • Ned the Wino
    • (as Raymond G. Allen)
    Robin Braxton
    • Mrs. Vinson
    Simeon Holloway
    Simeon Holloway
    • Mr. Johnson
    Betty Cole
    • Mrs. Hines
    • Director
      • Herbert Kenwith
    • Writers
      • Eric Monte
      • Mike Evans
      • Norman Lear
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    • Trivia
      This was the first physical appearance of Ned the Wino.
    • Goofs
      Actor Simeon Holloway either flubs his line or the script contained an error. As Mr. Johnson (played by Simeon Holloway) concludes his inspection of the apartment, with clip board in hand, he announces, "The bathrooms are beautiful and the bedroom is immaculate." The Evan's apartment had one bathroom and two bedrooms.
    • Connections
      References The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Times
      Music by Dave Grusin

      Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman

      Performed by James Gilstrap and Blinky (as Blinky Williams)

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Tandem Productions
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      • 26m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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