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  • Good Times The Family Business (Season 2, Episode 17)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

Good Times

The Family Business (Season 2, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

When James is rejected for a loan to open a repair shop, he sets up shop in the apartment ... well-aware of a clause in his lease prohibiting the operation of commercial activities inside rental units. Can the Evans family keep the ...See moreWhen James is rejected for a loan to open a repair shop, he sets up shop in the apartment ... well-aware of a clause in his lease prohibiting the operation of commercial activities inside rental units. Can the Evans family keep the business a secret from Bookman, the scheming building superintendent, knowing he might make the new venture very difficult for James if he finds out? Written by Brian Rathjen See less
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Director
Writers
Eric Monte (created by) | Mike Evans (created by) (as Michael Evans) | Norman Lear (developed by) | Allan Manings (teleplay by) & 3 more
Producer
Allan Manings (produced by)
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 21, 1975

Release date
Jan 21, 1975 (United States)
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8 cast members
Name Known for
Esther Rolle
Florida Evans Florida Evans   See fewer
John Amos
James Evans, Sr. James Evans, Sr.   See fewer
Ja'net DuBois
Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois) Willona Woods (as Ja'net Du Bois)   See fewer
Ralph Carter
Michael Evans Michael Evans   See fewer
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (as Jimmie Walker) James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (as Jimmie Walker)   See fewer
BernNadette Stanis
Thelma Evans (as Bernnadette Stanis) Thelma Evans (as Bernnadette Stanis)   See fewer
Johnny Brown
Mr. Bookman Mr. Bookman   See fewer
Morris Buchanan
Mr. Dawson Mr. Dawson   See fewer
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