"The Jeffersons" (1975)TV series 1975-1985

Creators:

Don Nicholl
Michael Ross

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

Release Date:

18 January 1975 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A nouveau riche, African-American family who move into a luxury apartment building develop close, if occasionally fractious, relationships with other tenants.

Plot Keywords:

Insult | Multiple Actors For One Character | African American | Interracial Relationship | Sitcom

Awards:

Nominated for 8 Golden Globes. Another 5 wins & 22 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. July 23	2:30 AM	CW	Me and Billy Dee	#5.7
Wed. July 23	10:00 AM	TVLAND	Appointment in 8-B	#9.10

Cast

Sherman Hemsley	...	George Jefferson (252 episodes, 1975-1985)
Isabel Sanford	...	Louise Jefferson (251 episodes, 1975-1985)
Marla Gibbs	...	Florence Johnston (210 episodes, 1975-1985)
Roxie Roker	...	Helen Willis (192 episodes, 1975-1985)
Franklin Cover	...	Tom Willis (187 episodes, 1975-1985)
Paul Benedict	...	Harry Bentley (144 episodes, 1975-1985)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

CBS Television

Trivia:

CBS never gave "The Jeffersons" a proper series finale. The cast, bitter that they never got a chance to say goodbye, reunited years later for a stage play based on the sitcom. Sherman Hemsley said he found out the show was canceled by reading it in the paper.

Quotes:

George Jefferson: This here is the living area, where we does our living, and this is the dining area, where we does our dining, and this is the kitchen area...
Louise Jefferson: Where we does our kitchening.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "30 Rock: Corporate Crush (#1.19)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Movin' On Up

Funny and thought provoking.

Though I have political differences with this series,my political beliefs have never stopped me from enjoying it.The relationships between the characters,particularly that of George Jefferson with Florence,are what made this show appealing to me.Sherman Hemsley gave a sparkle to George that I don't think anyone else could have pulled off.Excellent writing and the show's attempts to narrow the divisions between races also contribute to it's success and appeal.It also has a rather timeless quality that I enjoy.It seems just as fresh now as it did then.To narrow it down,it was funny,and at times thought provoking. All those involved should be proud.