He states in the article he found it difficult fitting in and preferred living in Manhattan which we now know played a role in his departure.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Gb0qAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UGcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4114,3265163&dq=damon+evans+on+the+jeffersons&hl=en

He also stated in an article in people magazine in the 80's/90's that he turned to drugs and became suicidal.

He also stated in an article in people magazine in the 80's/90's that he turned to drugs and became suicidal.


In the aricle he says-"i wish I had never took the role of the Jeffersons"


ME TOO-LOL

I can imagine it must be difficult to assume a role that is already identifiable by another actor. You are always compared to the other actor. I never thought of him as a sitcom actor. he just didn't have the timing.

I never thought he was right for the part they should of kept looking for someone who could fit the role a little better before casting the part.