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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 full episode list
Release Date:
14 September 1985 (USA) more
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Plot:
This series took place in an apartment building, numbered 227. The cast would frequently be found sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs... more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
A great show!!!! more (13 total)

Cast

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Marla Gibbs ... Mary Jenkins (115 episodes, 1985-1990)

Hal Williams ... Lester Jenkins (115 episodes, 1985-1990)
Alaina Reed Hall ... Rose Lee Holloway (115 episodes, 1985-1990)
Helen Martin ... Pearl Shay (115 episodes, 1985-1990)

Regina King ... Brenda Jenkins (113 episodes, 1985-1990)
Jackée Harry ... Sandra Clark (100 episodes, 1985-1989)
Curtis Baldwin ... Calvin Dobbs (94 episodes, 1985-1990)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Countess Vaughn got her role after mentioning on "Star Search" (1983) in 1988 that her dream was to appear on the program. more
Quotes:
Sandra: By this summer, I can buy anything I want. I wonder if the Washington Redskins are for sale. more
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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
A great show!!!!, 4 September 2001
Author: beckyfan from Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada

This TV series was great! It was funny and bring joy everytime I watch it! The characters where wonderful, as where the actors/actresses! I LOVED the storylines. Pearl, Sandra, and ALL the others where there to make us laugh!

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