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

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Creator:

Bernard West

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:

Dry Cleaning | Sitcom | New York City | African American | Marriage

Awards:

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

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 16	2:30 AM	CW	Alley Oops	#7.12
Mon. Nov. 16	3:00 AM	CW	And the Doorknobs Shine Like Diamonds	#7.13

Cast

Isabel Sanford	...	Louise Jefferson (253 episodes, 1975-1985)
Sherman Hemsley	...	George Jefferson (253 episodes, 1975-1985)
Marla Gibbs	...	Florence Johnston (207 episodes, 1975-1985)
Roxie Roker	...	Helen Willis (193 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 | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

Ja'net DuBois sang the shows famous opening theme song "Movin' On Up" and it's closing credits as well.

Quotes:

Louise Jefferson: Lionel, you'd better go to your room. I don't want you to get hit by your father.
Lionel Jefferson: Why would Dad hit me?
Louise Jefferson: Because I'm not sure just where I'm going to throw him!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Psych: Gus's Dad May Have Killed an Old Guy (#2.10)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Movin' On Up

A classic that will never be forgotten

This was a great sitcom. The show had great writing and great actors/actresses to perform it. Above everyone else, Sherman Hemsley was the funniest. With all these characters and great writing, could anyone be surprised that this show lasted for ten years? I would think not.