Keep in mind, boring as it may be, that probably the only other show at the time that had an inter-racial marriage was "The Jeffersons," with Tom and Helen Willis. I believe that "The Jeffersons" was on CBS, and since TFOL was on NBC, they might have been trying to get an audience on their side (remember, NBC was pathetic going into the 1980's). It's the same thing now with "Will & Grace." A show that has a prominate gay male character, and they start popping up (John Goodman? Puh-leaze!!!).
Just a thought.....
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80's Sitcoms Rock!!
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