“All in the Family” was notable for many things — including the fact that it spawned seven other TV series. The influential sitcom was controversial when it first aired on 50 years ago on Jan. 12, 1971, and it went on to confront numerous issues that hadn’t previously been portrayed on television. The show’s spin-off series continued to break boundaries with discussions of abortion, alcoholism and racism. The characters and mood set by “All in the Family” left a big mark on television history, including these seven spin-offs:
“Maude” (1972-78)
The title character, played by Bea Arthur, was a tall, ultra-liberal feminist who drove Archie crazy; she was introduced in as Edith’s cousin in two “All in the Family” episodes in the 1971-72 season.
The two-part season opener for “Maude” in 1973 dealt with the alcoholism of her husband Walter (Bill Macy). Variety said it “underscored that sitcoms this year are treading...
“Maude” (1972-78)
The title character, played by Bea Arthur, was a tall, ultra-liberal feminist who drove Archie crazy; she was introduced in as Edith’s cousin in two “All in the Family” episodes in the 1971-72 season.
The two-part season opener for “Maude” in 1973 dealt with the alcoholism of her husband Walter (Bill Macy). Variety said it “underscored that sitcoms this year are treading...
- 1/12/2021
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has given a series order to an animated version of Norman Lear’s groundbreaking TV sitcom Good Times. The project hails from Lear and his Act III Productions, NBA star Steph Curry and his Unanimous Media, Seth MacFarlane and his Fuzzy Door, and Sony Pictures TV.
Based on his iconic ’70s series, Good Times is Lear’s first animated series. It comes on the heels of the recent animated episode of One Day At a Time, Pop TV’s reboot of another Lear classic.
Good Times follows the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
Carl Jones serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Lear and Brent Miller executive produce for Act III Productions, Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton...
Based on his iconic ’70s series, Good Times is Lear’s first animated series. It comes on the heels of the recent animated episode of One Day At a Time, Pop TV’s reboot of another Lear classic.
Good Times follows the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, Good Times strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
Carl Jones serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Lear and Brent Miller executive produce for Act III Productions, Stephen Curry, Erick Peyton...
- 9/14/2020
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to a new animated take on Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “Good Times.” Lear and his Act III Prods. shingle is partnering with basketball star Steph Curry and his production company, Unanimous Media, as well as Seth MacFarlane and his shingle Fuzzy Door, to develop the show.
Both Act III and Unanimous are based at Sony Pictures TV, which is behind the animated “Good Times.” Carl Jones, whose credits include animated series “The Boondocks” and “Black Dynamite,” as well as TBS’ Tracy Morgan starrer “The Last O.G.,” will create, showrun and executive produce the project. Per the logline, the new animated series will follow “the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, ‘Good Times’ strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
Both Act III and Unanimous are based at Sony Pictures TV, which is behind the animated “Good Times.” Carl Jones, whose credits include animated series “The Boondocks” and “Black Dynamite,” as well as TBS’ Tracy Morgan starrer “The Last O.G.,” will create, showrun and executive produce the project. Per the logline, the new animated series will follow “the Evans family as they navigate today’s world and contemporary social issues. Just as the original did years ago, ‘Good Times’ strives to remind us that with the love of our family, we can keep our heads above water.
- 9/14/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s second “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” special has added several stars to its cast.
The special, which will air on Dec. 18, will feature classic episodes of “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” Joining the cast for “Good Times” are Viola Davis and Andre Braugher as Florida Evans and James Evans, Jay Pharoah as J.J Evans, Asante Blackk as Michael Evans, Corinne Foxx as Thelma Evans, and Tiffany Haddish as Willona Woods. Jharrel Jerome is also confirmed to join in an unspecified role. In addition, Anthony Anderson and Patti Labelle will sing the show’s theme song live.
Previously announced cast members for “All in the Family” include Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper, and Ike Barinholtz, all of whom will reprise their roles from the first special earlier this year. Kevin Bacon, Jesse Eisenberg, and Justina Machado will also appear, with their roles will be announced live.
The special, which will air on Dec. 18, will feature classic episodes of “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” Joining the cast for “Good Times” are Viola Davis and Andre Braugher as Florida Evans and James Evans, Jay Pharoah as J.J Evans, Asante Blackk as Michael Evans, Corinne Foxx as Thelma Evans, and Tiffany Haddish as Willona Woods. Jharrel Jerome is also confirmed to join in an unspecified role. In addition, Anthony Anderson and Patti Labelle will sing the show’s theme song live.
Previously announced cast members for “All in the Family” include Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper, and Ike Barinholtz, all of whom will reprise their roles from the first special earlier this year. Kevin Bacon, Jesse Eisenberg, and Justina Machado will also appear, with their roles will be announced live.
- 12/12/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Tiffany Haddish, Viola Davis, Andre Braugher, Jay Pharoah, Asante Blackk, Corinne Foxx and Jharrel Jerome are set for ABC’s Live In Front Of A Studio Audience ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times,’ a live staging of the Norman Lear sitcom classics.
The six will take on the roles first portrayed in the iconic sitcom Good Times, with Davis and Braugher as Florida Evans and James Evans, Pharoah as J.J Evans, Blackk as Michael Evans, Foxx as Thelma Evans and Haddish recreating the role of Willona Woods. Jerome is confirmed to join the cast in an unspecified role. Additionally, ABC’s Anthony Anderson and Patti Labelle will perform the theme song live.
The Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience will feature re-recreations of classic episodes of Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin’s All In the Family and groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, created by Mike Evans, Eric Monte and developed by Lear.
The six will take on the roles first portrayed in the iconic sitcom Good Times, with Davis and Braugher as Florida Evans and James Evans, Pharoah as J.J Evans, Blackk as Michael Evans, Foxx as Thelma Evans and Haddish recreating the role of Willona Woods. Jerome is confirmed to join the cast in an unspecified role. Additionally, ABC’s Anthony Anderson and Patti Labelle will perform the theme song live.
The Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience will feature re-recreations of classic episodes of Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin’s All In the Family and groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, created by Mike Evans, Eric Monte and developed by Lear.
- 12/12/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC has added seven new cast members to its upcoming “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” holiday special, which will feature re-creations of “All in the Family” and “Good Times.”
Starring as the cast of “Good Times,” Viola Davis and Andre Braugher will play Florida Evans and James Evans. Jay Pharoah will play J.J Evans, Asante Blackk will play Michael Evans, Corinne Foxx will play Thelma Evans, and Tiffany Haddish will play Willona Woods. “When They See Us” star Jharrel Jerome has also been cast in a role yet to be announced. The special will air Dec. 18.
Previously announced cast members for “All in the Family” include Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz who are set to reprise their roles as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic, and Meathead from ABC’s first “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” which aired in May. Kevin Bacon,...
Starring as the cast of “Good Times,” Viola Davis and Andre Braugher will play Florida Evans and James Evans. Jay Pharoah will play J.J Evans, Asante Blackk will play Michael Evans, Corinne Foxx will play Thelma Evans, and Tiffany Haddish will play Willona Woods. “When They See Us” star Jharrel Jerome has also been cast in a role yet to be announced. The special will air Dec. 18.
Previously announced cast members for “All in the Family” include Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz who are set to reprise their roles as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic, and Meathead from ABC’s first “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” which aired in May. Kevin Bacon,...
- 12/12/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz are all set to return for ABC’s Live In Front Of A Studio Audience ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times,’ a live staging of the Normal Lear sitcom classics. The four will reprise their All In the Family roles as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic and Meathead, respectively when the re-creation airs on December 18. They’ll be joined in the All In the Family cast by franchise newcomers Kevin Bacon, Justina Machado and Jesse Eisenberg. The special is executive produced by Lear who was behind the
Machado stars in another remake of a Lear classic comedy, One Day at a Time, headed into its fourth season on its network, Pop.
Details on the cast for the Good Times remake will be announced at a later date.
The Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience will feature re-recreations...
Machado stars in another remake of a Lear classic comedy, One Day at a Time, headed into its fourth season on its network, Pop.
Details on the cast for the Good Times remake will be announced at a later date.
The Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience will feature re-recreations...
- 12/11/2019
- by Anita Bennett and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Live in Front of a Studio Audience” has added three new stars to its cast.
Kevin Bacon, Jesse Eisenberg and Justina Machado have been cast in the “All in the Family” portion of the ABC special’s second installment, which is also tackling another classic Norman Lear sitcom in “Good Times” and is scheduled to air Dec. 18.
The Disney-owned network has also announced that Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz are all set to reprise their “All in the Family” roles from the first installment as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic and Meathead.
Precisely which stars will be taking on the lead roles featured in “Good Times,” including iconic central couple Florida and James Evans, will be announced at a later date, as well as which parts Bacon, Eisenberg and Machado will be playing. Machado was originally lined up to play Florence Johnston in the first installment,...
Kevin Bacon, Jesse Eisenberg and Justina Machado have been cast in the “All in the Family” portion of the ABC special’s second installment, which is also tackling another classic Norman Lear sitcom in “Good Times” and is scheduled to air Dec. 18.
The Disney-owned network has also announced that Woody Harrelson, Marisa Tomei, Ellie Kemper and Ike Barinholtz are all set to reprise their “All in the Family” roles from the first installment as Archie and Edith Bunker, Gloria Stivic and Meathead.
Precisely which stars will be taking on the lead roles featured in “Good Times,” including iconic central couple Florida and James Evans, will be announced at a later date, as well as which parts Bacon, Eisenberg and Machado will be playing. Machado was originally lined up to play Florence Johnston in the first installment,...
- 12/11/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
ABC’s Emmy-winning Live In Front Of A Studio Audience is returning December 18 with a re-creation of classic episodes from Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin’s All In the Family and groundbreaking sitcom Good Times, created by Mike Evans, Eric Monte and developed by Lear. Additionally, Kerry Washington, who portrayed Helen Willis of The Jeffersons in the original special in the spring, will join as an executive producer.
The holiday-inspired live event produced by Sony Pictures Television, will reunite executive producers Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, along with Washington.
ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’’was nominated for three Emmy Awards, and took home the prize for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). The May 22 premiere averaged 14.29 million Total Viewers and a 2.86 rating in Adults 18-49 across all platforms after 35 days of TV playback...
The holiday-inspired live event produced by Sony Pictures Television, will reunite executive producers Lear, Jimmy Kimmel, Brent Miller, Will Ferrell and Justin Theroux, along with Washington.
ABC’s Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’’was nominated for three Emmy Awards, and took home the prize for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). The May 22 premiere averaged 14.29 million Total Viewers and a 2.86 rating in Adults 18-49 across all platforms after 35 days of TV playback...
- 11/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The second installment of the ABC special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” has a premiere date as well as the lineup of shows it will feature.
The new special will air on Dec. 18 and will recreate episodes of the classic sitcoms “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” “All in the Family” was featured during the first special earlier this year, which also included an episode of “The Jeffersons.” Castings for the December special will be announced at a later date. “All in the Family” was created by Norman Lear and executive produced by Bud Yorkin, while “Good Times” was created by Mike Evans and Eric Monte and developed by Lear.
In addition, Kerry Washington, who portrayed Helen Willis of “The Jeffersons” in the original special in the spring, will join the creative team as an executive producer. The other executive producers are Jimmy Kimmel, Lear, Justin Theroux,...
The new special will air on Dec. 18 and will recreate episodes of the classic sitcoms “All in the Family” and “Good Times.” “All in the Family” was featured during the first special earlier this year, which also included an episode of “The Jeffersons.” Castings for the December special will be announced at a later date. “All in the Family” was created by Norman Lear and executive produced by Bud Yorkin, while “Good Times” was created by Mike Evans and Eric Monte and developed by Lear.
In addition, Kerry Washington, who portrayed Helen Willis of “The Jeffersons” in the original special in the spring, will join the creative team as an executive producer. The other executive producers are Jimmy Kimmel, Lear, Justin Theroux,...
- 11/5/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Forget Santa Claus ... Mike Evans is the real Christmas Mvp -- at least, that's the case in Tampa Bay, 'cause the Wr's gifts to his Bucs teammates caused everyone to lose their minds!!! The NFL superstar got his squad their own custom Bird scooters for the holidays -- complete with every player's last name And number ... and yeah, it was a hit in the locker room. "This is what you call an ultimate teammate!! You feel me?...
- 12/21/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Josh Gordon is drippin' in confidence And diamonds these days -- the Pats wideout just got himself a brand new swagged out "Flash" chain ... and we've got the pics. Right before Gordon torched the Green Bay Packers for 130 yards and a touchdown, he got a brand new custom piece from Al the Jeweler from Labelle Jewelry in New Jersey. It's sick as hell ... 600 Vs quality diamonds weighing a total of 16 carats spelling out his nickname.
- 11/6/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Odell Beckham, you're about to sign the largest contract extension for a Wr in the history of the NFL -- what are you gonna do next?? Forget Disneyland, Odell just had a locker room dance party with Sterling Shepard while bumping "For The Love Of Money" by The O'Jays. ... and it's awesome!!! Odell is reportedly about to finalize his new deal with the New York Giants -- a 5-year deal worth up to $95 Million with $65 guaranteed,...
- 8/27/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
A musical about the great Temptations is headed to Broadway. Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, directed by Des McAnuff and produced by Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce, will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre in spring 2019.
The musical, which follows the classic Motown vocalists – and their signature dance moves – from “the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it became the highest grossing production in that theater’s nearly 50-year history. The musical later broke the single-week box office record at Washington D.C.’s Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to producers.
Producers describe the show as the “story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal,” all playing out against a backdrop of civil unrest and set to Temptations classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,...
The musical, which follows the classic Motown vocalists – and their signature dance moves – from “the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” had its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, where it became the highest grossing production in that theater’s nearly 50-year history. The musical later broke the single-week box office record at Washington D.C.’s Eisenhower Theater in the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, according to producers.
Producers describe the show as the “story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal,” all playing out against a backdrop of civil unrest and set to Temptations classics like “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,...
- 8/24/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
11:19 Am Pt -- Manziel addressed the incident on social media, saying ... "Thank you everyone for your concern and kind messages. Unfortunately I had a reaction to an increased dosage in Lithium which I take for my Bipolar disorder." "It was a scary moment and I'm especially grateful for the staff at the hospital and all that they've done in the last 24 hours." Johnny Manziel was hospitalized Monday night in Texas, TMZ Sports has learned.
- 5/8/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Johnny Manziel says backing up Tom Brady for the Patriots would be a dream come true for him -- telling TMZ Sports, "I'll go to New England in a heartbeat!" Manziel was reacting to NFL Network's Nate Burleson who recently spelled out why he thinks Johnny going to N.E. actually makes sense. Clearly, Johnny's all about it! Manziel was out at The Nice Guy in L.A. over the weekend -- sober and in a great mood.
- 3/12/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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