Why couldn't James Evans (from Good Times) hold a damn job? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

lindalove · 08-16-2005, 12:05 AM

I mean, he had to have some type of skills, right? Why was he constantly getting laid off? He wasn't attempting to gain work during The Great Depression. He was just an ordinary slub that was trying to find a job, not a career...a job.

This quandry has always gotten me. Was "the man" really after James? Or, perhaps, he would fly off the handle like he would most times at home.

Whatever the reason, it just is mind boggling he couldn't just get a damned job. Was he too selective? Was he only trying to get union jobs?

Next up in the series...why couldn't Jack Tripper, Janet Wood, and Chrissy Snow ever pay their rent on time. Furthermore, why Mr. Roper or Mr. Ferley never threw them out.

Nikilidstrom · 08-16-2005, 01:31 PM

or better yet, why the hell werent they having constant 3-ways, or even 4-ways, if they felt frisky and wanted to let Larry in on the fun? At least that would explain why they kept forgetting to pay the rent.

oh yeah, and it was the man holdin James down, all the way.

iceburn · 08-16-2005, 02:12 PM

That show just reinforced all sorts of stereotypes.

Lebell · 08-16-2005, 02:15 PM

And where is the guy that played J-J? He disappeared off the map after that series. Did his "art" ever go anywhere??

Fremen · 08-16-2005, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lebell

And where is the guy that played J-J? He disappeared off the map after that series. Did his "art" ever go anywhere??

He did a few movies and other tv series, but basically I think he stuck to his comedy.
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0907858/

08-16-2005, 12:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
lindalove Registered User	Why couldn't James Evans (from Good Times) hold a damn job? I mean, he had to have some type of skills, right? Why was he constantly getting laid off? He wasn't attempting to gain work during The Great Depression. He was just an ordinary slub that was trying to find a job, not a career...a job. This quandry has always gotten me. Was "the man" really after James? Or, perhaps, he would fly off the handle like he would most times at home. Whatever the reason, it just is mind boggling he couldn't just get a damned job. Was he too selective? Was he only trying to get union jobs? Next up in the series...why couldn't Jack Tripper, Janet Wood, and Chrissy Snow ever pay their rent on time. Furthermore, why Mr. Roper or Mr. Ferley never threw them out.

08-16-2005, 01:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nikilidstrom Stick it in your five hole! Location: Michigan, USA	or better yet, why the hell werent they having constant 3-ways, or even 4-ways, if they felt frisky and wanted to let Larry in on the fun? At least that would explain why they kept forgetting to pay the rent. oh yeah, and it was the man holdin James down, all the way. Last edited by Nikilidstrom; 08-16-2005 at 01:34 PM..

08-16-2005, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
iceburn Tilted Location: CT	That show just reinforced all sorts of stereotypes. __________________ ... and shit.

08-16-2005, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lebell Cracking the Whip Location: Sexymama's arms...	And where is the guy that played J-J? He disappeared off the map after that series. Did his "art" ever go anywhere?? __________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." – C. S. Lewis The ONLY sponsors we have are YOU! Please Donate!