Good Times

Editor Reviews

• Hayden Cole

  Rating: 5

  5

  March 27, 2025

  Good Times, while often funny, also addressed serious social issues facing a Black family living in a Chicago housing project. Esther Rolle as Florida Evans, and John Amos as James Evans, gave strong performances. The show broke ground by featuring a predominantly Black cast and tackling issues like poverty and discrimination. The show's theme song became an anthem of resilience. It's interesting to note that the show's producers initially wanted to focus more on comedy, but Rolle and Amos insisted on addressing more serious topics.