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Episodes
Too Old Blues Too Old Blues
Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.
February 8, 1974
Black Jesus Black Jesus
When the Evans family hangs JJ's painting of a black Jesus in the home against Florida's protests, everybody suddenly gets a run of good luck.
February 15, 1974
Getting Up the Rent Getting Up the Rent
A shortage of funds for the rent and an eviction notice causes James to take drastic action to get cash.
February 22, 1974
God's Business Is Good Business God's Business Is Good Business
Reverend Sam, a flashy televangelist who instead of living the word who uses religion as a hustle, pays a call on his old army buddy James and offers him a job with...
March 1, 1974
Michael Gets Suspended Michael Gets Suspended
Michael is suspended from school for disparaging George Washington to his teacher. Now he wants to drop out. Florida and James try to convince Michael to remain in...
March 8, 1974
Sex and the Evans Family Sex and the Evans Family
While cleaning the apartment, Florida finds a notebook titled "Sexual Behavior in the Ghetto" and thinks that its a sex manual. She then accuses JJ of bringing it in...
March 15, 1974
Junior Gets a Patron Junior Gets a Patron
J.J. begins coming home with new art supplies to the point that Florida accuses him of "finding" things. However, he soon reveals that he has a patron who was...
March 22, 1974
Junior the Senior Junior the Senior
It looks like J.J. will be held back a grade.
March 29, 1974
The Visitor The Visitor
Michael writes a letter to the paper complaining about the conditions in their building. However, Florida and James aren't too happy due to the fact that it might get...
April 5, 1974
Springtime in the Ghetto Springtime in the Ghetto
Florida tries to clean the apartment in order to win first prize for the nicest apartment in the ghetto. Unfortunately, Michael picks the wrong time to show how good a...
April 19, 1974
The TV Commercial The TV Commercial
While food shopping, Florida is chosen to become a spokesperson for Vita Brite, a new health tonic.
April 26, 1974
The Check Up The Check Up
James does not want to go to the doctor for a physical checkup. Florida and the children tell him he needs to go because they depend on him.
May 3, 1974
My Son, the Lover My Son, the Lover
One of the most popular girls at school is interested in JJ. He starts making plans for going steady, buying her things, and proposing to her. No one in the family...
May 10, 1974
Directed by
Herbert Kenwith Herbert Kenwith  
Bob LaHendro Bob LaHendro  
Donald McKayle Donald McKayle  
John Rich John Rich  
Perry Rosemond Perry Rosemond  
Written by
Eric Monte Eric Monte ... created by
Mike Evans Mike Evans ... created by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... developed by
Jack Elinson Jack Elinson ... story editor
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... story editor
Lou Derman Lou Derman ... teleplay by
Bill Davenport Bill Davenport ... teleplay by
John Donley John Donley ... written by
Kurt Taylor Kurt Taylor ... written by
Bob Peete Bob Peete ... written by
Roland Wolpert Roland Wolpert ... written by
Donald L. Stewart Donald L. Stewart ... story by
Larry Siegel Larry Siegel ... written by
Lloyd Garver Lloyd Garver ... teleplay by / story by
Ken Hecht Ken Hecht ... story by / teleplay by
Sandy Veith Sandy Veith ... story by
Robert Wolterstorff Robert Wolterstorff ... story by
Thad Mumford Thad Mumford ... story by
Simon Muntner Simon Muntner ... story by
Cast
Esther Rolle Esther Rolle ... Florida Evans (13 episodes)
John Amos John Amos ... James Evans, Sr. (13 episodes)
Ja'net DuBois Ja'net DuBois ... Willona Woods (13 episodes) (as Ja'net Du Bois)
Ralph Carter Ralph Carter ... Michael Evans (13 episodes)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker Jimmie 'JJ' Walker ... James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (13 episodes) (as Jimmie Walker)
BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Stanis ... Thelma Evans (13 episodes) (as Bern Nadette)
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard Matthew 'Stymie' Beard ... Monty (2 episodes) (as Stymie Beard)
Woodrow Parfrey Woodrow Parfrey ... Interviewer
Eric Monte Eric Monte ... The Runner
Hal Williams Hal Williams ... Tom
Carl M. Craig Carl M. Craig ... Hustler (as Carl Craig)
Ernie Lee Banks Ernie Lee Banks ... Eddie (as Ernie Banks)
Roscoe Lee Browne Roscoe Lee Browne ... Reverend Sam
Philip Michael Thomas Philip Michael Thomas ... Eddie Conroy (as Philip Thomas)
Ed Cambridge Ed Cambridge ... Leroy Jackson (as Edmund Cambridge)
Frank Campanella Frank Campanella ... Mr. Kirkman
Richard B. Shull Richard B. Shull ... Mr. Stonehurst
Raymond Allen Raymond Allen ... Ned the Wino (as Raymond G. Allen)
Robin Braxton Robin Braxton ... Mrs. Vinson
Simeon Holloway Simeon Holloway ... Mr. Johnson
Betty Cole Betty Cole ... Mrs. Hines
Ernest Morrison Ernest Morrison ... The Messenger
Dean Santoro Dean Santoro ... The Doctor
Ta-Tanisha Ta-Tanisha ... Marcy
Produced by
Camilla Dunn Camilla Dunn ... associate producer
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Allan Manings Allan Manings ... producer
Additional Info
Premiere: February 08, 1974
DVD Release: February 04, 2003
Country: United States
Distributor: Sony Home Entertainment
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.4 / 10

Production Companies
Tandem Productions
Distributors
Amazon Freevee
  (2021) (United States) (VOD) (video)
CBS
  (1974) (United States) (original airing) (TV)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2003) (United States) (season 1) (DVD)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2004) (United States) (seasons 2 and 3) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (season one) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (season two) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (seasons three & four) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2015) (United States) (complete series) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2005) (United States) (seasons 4 and 5) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2006) (United States) (season 6) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2008) (United States) (complete series) (DVD)
TV Land
  (2005) (United States) (TV)
United Paramount Network (UPN)
  (United States) (syndication) (TV)
Filming Locations
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill., USA
  (opening credits)
358 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (Former location of Evan's apartment building in series credits)
900 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (opening credits)
Cabrini-Green Public Housing Projects, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (Series opening shot)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Studio)
Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
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