Why did the Bunkers never visit the Jeffersons in Manhattan?

[CJMD03]

The closest we got to the Bunkers appearing was the flashback episode the Jeffersons had of them when they were tied up.

[CJMD03]

They should have at least mentioned Edith’s death when she died on “Archie Bumkwr’s Place.” Louise could have read it in the newspaper.

[Dude111]

Ya they shure could of!!

Edith didnt ruin the show after all.. MIKE DID CAUSE HE WANTED THAT STUPID JOB!!

I BET HE WAS FIRED AFTER 4 MONTHS!! (Ah man!!)

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by CJMD03

They should have at least mentioned Edith’s death when she died on “Archie Bumkwr’s Place.” Louise could have read it in the newspaper.

well since they dont have on screen funerals for TV charcaters, it was no need to mention it

[DJM77]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

well since they dont have on screen funerals for TV charcaters, it was no need to mention it

I've seen on screen funerals in sitcoms plenty of times.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by DJM77

I've seen on screen funerals in sitcoms plenty of times.

for a character of that show????????????????

[DJM77]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

for a character of that show????????????????

I guess I misread your post. I was just thinking about funeral services in general. Like the funeral for Chuckles the Clown in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

[BestTVever]

I think it would have been cool if they made an appearance but I understand why it never happened. The Jeffersons had a great first season and did not need the Bunkers to show up. Usually struggling spin offs bring parts of the original show's cast to boost ratings. It was not needed. Same reason that Maude never visited Edith again after the pilot. Maude was a huge success and did not need to bunkers.

[TVFactFan]

Now that I am thinking about it, since jean request her character be elimianted, Lear wasnt going to put in no script about Louise Jefferson finding out about her death. At that point its like she never existed

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by BestTVever

I think it would have been cool if they made an appearance but I understand why it never happened. The Jeffersons had a great first season and did not need the Bunkers to show up. Usually struggling spin offs bring parts of the original show's cast to boost ratings. It was not needed. Same reason that Maude never visited Edith again after the pilot. Maude was a huge success and did not need to bunkers.

The only guest appearance in season 1 was Jean stapleton off camera in the audience for Piano episode

[CJMD03]

Originally Posted by TVFactFan

well since they dont have on screen funerals for TV charcaters, it was no need to mention it

Just a mention would be enough.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by CJMD03

Just a mention would be enough.

The actress wanted the character eliminated so it was never going to be mentioned