1983 TV Guide Article Breaks down why the Jeffersons was BORING in the 80's - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 03-27-2004, 12:22 AM

These were the reasons mentioned that caused the Jeffersons to be a Boring show in the 1980's

1.No More References To Harlem
2.No more use of the N-Word
3.No more Honkey Jokes
4.Louise stop saying (ain't) and using double negatives
5.The Afros were replaced
6.Louise was no longer a woman of strength

CCH · 03-27-2004, 03:17 AM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
These were the reasons mentioned that caused the Jeffersons to be a Boring show in the 1980's

1.No More References To Harlem
2.No more use of the N-Word
3.No more Honkey Jokes
4.Louise stop saying (ain't) and using double negatives
5.The Afros were replaced
6.Louise was no longer a woman of strength

I see you got a new name... How many times is this 3 i think right?

TVFactFan · 03-27-2004, 11:39 AM

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I see you got a new name... How many times is this 3 i think right?

It wasn't really a name change. Just a name TWEEK. I only changed the first part of t.

jon123 · 03-27-2004, 08:30 PM

Solomon, congrats on your promotion from sitcom to TV analyzer! What other shows do you analyze besides sitcoms?

TVFactFan · 03-27-2004, 08:34 PM

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Solomon, congrats on your promotion from sitcom to TV analyzer! What other shows do you analyze besides sitcoms?

Talk Shows
Reality Shows
Stand Up Comedy

Lady T · 03-27-2004, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
These were the reasons mentioned that caused the Jeffersons to be a Boring show in the 1980's

1.No More References To Harlem
2.No more use of the N-Word
3.No more Honkey Jokes
4.Louise stop saying (ain't) and using double negatives
5.The Afros were replaced
6.Louise was no longer a woman of strength

So basically The Jefferson became Politically Correct in the 1980's; the only positive thing that took place during that decade was the return of Mike Evans playing Lionel Jefferson..

BTW..Solomon I like your new screen name; it fits you

TVFactFan · 03-27-2004, 08:52 PM

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So basically The Jefferson became Politically Correct in the 1980's; the only positive thing that took place during that decade was the return of Mike Evans playing Lionel Jefferson..

BTW..Solomon I like your new screen name; it fits you

Thanks. I think I read that Mike Evans left the show for good in 1981. I could be wrong though

Lady T · 03-27-2004, 08:53 PM

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Thanks. I think I read that Mike Evans left the show for good in 1981. I could be wrong though

I believe he came back for a couple of seasons then he retired from Show Business, which is a shame because he was an excellent actor and he was F.I.N.E. too

Lady T · 03-27-2004, 08:58 PM

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I believe he came back for a couple of seasons then he retired from Show Business, which is a shame because he was an excellent actor and he was F.I.N.E. too

I just read that Evans returned to playing the part of Lionel Jefferson in 1979 and stayed til 1981; he also appeared in an 1982 episode titled Blazing Jeffersons and also appeared in the finale (The last episodes of The Jeffersons) Sayonara part one and two in 1985....

TVFactFan · 03-27-2004, 09:06 PM

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I just read that Evans returned to playing the part of Lionel Jefferson in 1979 and stayed til 1981; he also appeared in an 1982 episode titled Blazing Jeffersons and also appeared in the finale (The last episodes of The Jeffersons) Sayonara part one and two in 1985....

The Sayonara Episode wasn't the last eps of the series since they were aired in Feb of 1985. Those eps was the final appearance of Lionel and Jenny

Lady T · 03-27-2004, 09:07 PM

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The Sayonara Episode wasn't the last eps of the series since they were aired in Feb of 1985. Those eps was the final appearance of Lionel and Jenny

Sorry I assumed wrong

but thanks for the information regarding that it wa the final episode of Jenny and Lionel....

TVFactFan · 03-29-2004, 10:26 AM

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Sorry I assumed wrong
but thanks for the information regarding that it wa the final episode of Jenny and Lionel....

That 2 parter with lionel and jenny could have been used as the series finale. Why gone on after that?-LOL i mean it was february of 1985.

Lady T · 03-29-2004, 07:14 PM

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That 2 parter with lionel and jenny could have been used as the series finale. Why gone on after that?-LOL i mean it was february of 1985.

I agree that is way I thought it was the two final episodes of the Show....

marvin g · 03-29-2004, 10:28 PM

From Sitcom Analyzer to TVShow Analyzer, it looks like you're" moving on up!!

TVFactFan · 03-29-2004, 10:31 PM

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From Sitcom Analyzer to TVShow Analyzer, it looks like you're" moving on up!!

LOL

03-27-2004, 12:22 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,060	1983 TV Guide Article Breaks down why the Jeffersons was BORING in the 80's These were the reasons mentioned that caused the Jeffersons to be a Boring show in the 1980's 1.No More References To Harlem 2.No more use of the N-Word 3.No more Honkey Jokes 4.Louise stop saying (ain't) and using double negatives 5.The Afros were replaced 6.Louise was no longer a woman of strength

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jon123 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Temecula Valley, CA Posts: 395	Solomon, congrats on your promotion from sitcom to TV analyzer! What other shows do you analyze besides sitcoms?

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marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	From Sitcom Analyzer to TVShow Analyzer, it looks like you're" moving on up!!