"227" (1985) TV series 1985-1990

Creators:

C.J. Banks
Bill Boulware

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

14 September 1985 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

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...

Plot Keywords:

African American | Address As Title | Number In Title

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

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)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Television

Trivia:

Countess Vaughn got her role after mentioning on "Star Search" (1983) in 1988 that her dream was to appear on the program.

Quotes:

Sandra: By this summer, I can buy anything I want. I wonder if the Washington Redskins are for sale.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Family Guy: Untitled Griffin Family History (#4.27)" (2006)

A great show!!!!

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!