'Maude' had a spin-off by the name of 'Good Times' that starred Esther Rolle as Florida Evans (Maude's old housekeeper) and her family James, J.J., Thelma, and Michael. Florida and her family lived in the ghetto and just trying to make ends meet. James had many jobs but had to deal with layoffs, unemployment as well as other issues that affected his family. As in the other two series this show was generally depicting what life in the mid to late seventies was like for the Negro or Black community. J.J. was an artist portrayed by Jimmie Walker and his famous line "Dyn-o-mite!" Thelma was into fashion and Michael was the political activist of the family. I really liked this show and watch the reruns even today when I can find them. There are a lot of lessons that one can still learn from this old show today.
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Maude
'All in the Family' was followed up by many spin-offs and the first one that I remember was 'Maude' this one is based on Edith's sister or she was a cousin named Maude who lived in Pawtucket, a suburb of Connecticut, I think. Maude lived with her husband Walter and her daughter and grandson. They also had a housekeeper named Florida. Maude had next door neighbors who were played by Conrad Bain and Rue McClanahan were married and into the scene and will try anything that seem therapeutic for a marriage. 'Maude' was a person who was very outspoken on many issues of the time like abortion and drugs, and really anything that struck her fancy. 'Maude' also had a catchy theme 'And then came Maude' with a catchy melody if I remember right. Like 'All in the Family' 'Maude' was also very controversial.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
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Interesting piece
Got me remembering good ole days
This show brings back so many memories. We all watched JJ just to see what he'd do next. Whatever it was, it was 'dynomite"!