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CliffClavin · 07-13-2004, 04:11 PM

The picture on the Jeffersons' desk by the telephone changes in every episode. It alternates between shots of Louise, George, Lionel, and Mother Jefferson.

Featured the first racially mixed married couple in prime time television.

The Jeffersons returned to television in 1995 to appear on an episode of _Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The" (1990)_ , and again in 2001 for a series of Denny's Restaurant commercials.

The building in the opening sequence is located at 185 E 85th Street in Manhattan.

Though it is rarely mentioned on the show, the name of the building the Jeffersons live in is called "Colby East".

The Jeffersons' neighbor, Harry Bently, worked as a translator at the United Nations.

Louise had an older sister named Maxine, who ran away from home several years earlier after she got pregnant. She eventually moved to France where she worked as a singer.

When Zara Cully died during the 1977-1978 season it was decided to write Mother Jefferson off the series by having her die as well.

TVFactFan · 07-13-2004, 06:39 PM

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Originally posted by CliffClavin
The picture on the Jeffersons' desk by the telephone changes in every episode. It alternates between shots of Louise, George, Lionel, and Mother Jefferson.

Featured the first racially mixed married couple in prime time television.

The Jeffersons returned to television in 1995 to appear on an episode of _Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The" (1990)_ , and again in 2001 for a series of Denny's Restaurant commercials.

The building in the opening sequence is located at 185 E 85th Street in Manhattan.

Though it is rarely mentioned on the show, the name of the building the Jeffersons live in is called "Colby East".

The Jeffersons' neighbor, Harry Bently, worked as a translator at the United Nations.

Louise had an older sister named Maxine, who ran away from home several years earlier after she got pregnant. She eventually moved to France where she worked as a singer.

When Zara Cully died during the 1977-1978 season it was decided to write Mother Jefferson off the series by having her die as well.

I never knew that about the picture. You have good eyes.

9114SouthCentral · 07-15-2004, 03:12 PM

If Tom and Helen were the first racially mixed couple in primetime, then when did I Love Lucy air? I'm not sure thats why I am asking.

Dude111 · 02-07-2015, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CliffClavin

The picture on the Jeffersons' desk by the telephone changes in every episode. It alternates between shots of Louise, George, Lionel, and Mother Jefferson

Very interesting.... I DID NOT REALISE THIS!!

TVFactFan · 02-08-2015, 05:09 PM

I will threw in a few updated facts

1. The 1st lionel left because his role because too small

2. The 2nd lionel left because he wanted more money

3. The original lionel returned because he ran into sherman hemsley during the summer of 1979 and was asked to come back so that;s why he is seen again at the start of the 6th season, 1979-80

4. The jeffersons was closed to be cancelled during the 1976-77 season

Dude111 · 02-09-2015, 12:14 AM

Thank you Tvfactfan!!

More interesting things

hatwink · 02-25-2015, 12:42 AM

Sherman Hemsley smoked weed.

Dude111 · 02-25-2015, 03:58 AM

Hehehehe I didnt no

liane49 · 04-22-2015, 11:43 AM

The first Lionel left to work on Good Times.

liane49 · 04-22-2015, 11:45 AM

The show was almost canceled because as Malra Gibbs told Norman, you keep having different times and days for the show to be on. Just leave us on the same day and time every week and people will be more likely to find us and keep watching.

liane49 · 04-22-2015, 11:47 AM

The second Lionel left for more money, heck the main characters weren't even making a lot of money.

TVFactFan · 04-22-2015, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by liane49

The second Lionel left for more money, heck the main characters weren't even making a lot of money.

It was probably because he was offered a part in the movie roots, next generation and was on position to ask for it. Lol

Like if I was offered a higher salary somewhere else I was ask for a raise here or I would quit. Lol

07-13-2004, 04:11 PM	#1
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	Interesting Jeffersons Facts The picture on the Jeffersons' desk by the telephone changes in every episode. It alternates between shots of Louise, George, Lionel, and Mother Jefferson. Featured the first racially mixed married couple in prime time television. The Jeffersons returned to television in 1995 to appear on an episode of _Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The" (1990)_ , and again in 2001 for a series of Denny's Restaurant commercials. The building in the opening sequence is located at 185 E 85th Street in Manhattan. Though it is rarely mentioned on the show, the name of the building the Jeffersons live in is called "Colby East". The Jeffersons' neighbor, Harry Bently, worked as a translator at the United Nations. Louise had an older sister named Maxine, who ran away from home several years earlier after she got pregnant. She eventually moved to France where she worked as a singer. When Zara Cully died during the 1977-1978 season it was decided to write Mother Jefferson off the series by having her die as well.
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07-15-2004, 03:12 PM	#3
9114SouthCentral Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 09, 2004 Location: In the junkyard talking to Fred and Fat Albert. Posts: 28	If Tom and Helen were the first racially mixed couple in primetime, then when did I Love Lucy air? I'm not sure thats why I am asking.
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02-08-2015, 05:09 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,062	I will threw in a few updated facts 1. The 1st lionel left because his role because too small 2. The 2nd lionel left because he wanted more money 3. The original lionel returned because he ran into sherman hemsley during the summer of 1979 and was asked to come back so that;s why he is seen again at the start of the 6th season, 1979-80 4. The jeffersons was closed to be cancelled during the 1976-77 season

02-09-2015, 12:14 AM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,303	Thank you Tvfactfan!! More interesting things

02-25-2015, 12:42 AM	#7
hatwink Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 19, 2004 Posts: 773	Sherman Hemsley smoked weed.

02-25-2015, 03:58 AM	#8
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,303	Hehehehe I didnt no

04-22-2015, 11:43 AM	#9
liane49 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2013 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,011	The first Lionel left to work on Good Times.

04-22-2015, 11:45 AM	#10
liane49 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2013 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,011	The show was almost canceled because as Malra Gibbs told Norman, you keep having different times and days for the show to be on. Just leave us on the same day and time every week and people will be more likely to find us and keep watching.

04-22-2015, 11:47 AM	#11
liane49 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 20, 2013 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 1,011	The second Lionel left for more money, heck the main characters weren't even making a lot of money.