A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.
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Ja'net DuBois
- Willona Woods
- (as Ja'net Du Bois)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
- James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.
- (as Jimmie Walker)
BernNadette Stanis
- Thelma Evans
- (as Bern Nadette)
Carl M. Craig
- Hustler
- (as Carl Craig)
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
- Monty
- (as Stymie Beard)
Ernie Lee Banks
- Eddie
- (as Ernie Banks)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn most syndication markets, the scene with the hustler in the welfare office is cut. However Carl M. Craig who portrayed the hustler name is shown in the closing credits.
- GoofsWhen J.J. looks in the pot of burning oatmeal and Thelma tells him not to shine her on, the shadow of the boom mic is visible moving up J.J.'s sweater.
- Quotes
James Evans, Sr.: How was that date you had last night, Willona?
Willona Woods: Ahhh, that's what I wanted to tell you about... six-foot-2... shoulders out to here... and a smile that lit up the night!... And he mugged me! I tell you, the way my luck is running I'm thinking of joining a monastery.
Thelma Evans: A convent, Willona. Only men go to monasteries.
Florida Evans: Quiet Thelma... Willona knows what she's saying.
- Crazy creditsRalph Carter courtesy of the Broadway musical "Raisin". (Closing credits. This original Broadway production ran from October 1973 to December 1975.)
- ConnectionsFeatured in TV Guide Spotlight: Groundbreaking Sitcoms of the '70s (2014)
- SoundtracksGood Times
Music by Dave Grusin
Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Performed by James Gilstrap and Blinky (as Blinky Williams)
Featured review
Third broadcast was actually the pilot
"Getting Up the Rent" waited for the third broadcast but was actually the pilot, spun off from MAUDE, where Esther Rolle's Florida character was introduced. Florida's appendix has been removed, and thoughts of rest have to wait until the rent payment is made. At this early stage, J. J. is referred to as 'James Jr.' and is a specialist in 'finding things,' much to his mother's displeasure (he also has yet to find his hat). James insists that his friend Monty (Stymie Beard, first of five) figures they'll be all right, though they're still short $70. With eviction only hours away James brings out the old cue stick for a little hustle, no matter how loudly his bible quoting wife protests. J. J.'s petty thievery would soon be dropped for a more artistic lifestyle, though we learn that he has at least one finished painting, with Michael already in full 'militant midget' mode.
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