Let the "Good Times" Roll! Trivia Quiz

Answer: 1974

The show centered around a lower class African-American family residing in a housing projects in Chicago, Illinois.

Answer: John Amos

The character was written out of the series after John Amos' contract was not renewed for the fourth season. Mr. Amos had constant difficulties with the writing of the show. To explain his departure, James Evans Sr. was killed in an automobile accident in Mississippi.

Answer: J.J., Thelma, and Michael

J.J. is the eldest child and a talented artist. Thelma, the only daughter, enjoys dancing and acting. Michael, the youngest child, hoped to one day become a judge on the Supreme Court.

Answer: Esther Rolle

The Emmy Award-winning Esther Rolle first appeared as Florida Evans on the hit comedy series "Maude." Eventually, the character of Florida was given her own television show. As "Good Times" progressed, Ms. Rolle became unhappy with the direction of the J.J. character, so she left the show after the fourth season.

She later returned for the sixth and final season. Esther Rolle died in 1998.

Answer: Militant Midget

Ralph Carter was acting in theatre when he was offered the role of Michael Evans. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway musical, "Raisin."

Answer: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson joined the cast of "Good Times" in 1977. She went on to become one of the best selling female artists in the music industry.

Answer: Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker was born on June 25, 1947. He became the surprise breakout star of "Good Times." When the show first premiered, the character of J.J. was a 17 year old high school student. But in reality, Mr. Walker was 26 years old when he started playing the role.

Answer: J.J. Evans

J.J. accidentally tripped Keith as he was photographing Keith and Thelma walking down the church aisle. Keith had to put his football career on hold until his knee healed. He was offered a football contract in the last episode of the series.

Answer: DynoWoman

J.J. based his superhero on his sister Thelma. In the last episode, everyone has a happy ending. Thelma finds out she is expecting her first child. Keith is offered a contract with a famous football team, and he surprises Thelma by moving her out of the projects. Willona gets a job promotion and can also afford to leave the projects.

Answer: Norman Lear

The Emmy Award-winning producer was born on July 27, 1922. Mr. Lear was the producer of numerous television shows such as, "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons" and "Maude."