Well here is one of the things Mike Evans did while he was away from the show-1975-79 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 06-21-2005, 04:54 PM

I always wondered what type of things Mike Evans did while he was away from the Jeffersons. I spotted him in a 1977 episode of the Richard Pryor Show along with Lawanda Page. I didn;t recognize him at first because he was wearing shades but i was able to see it was him. I don't what else it did during that time span but I will be interested in knowing. I don;t care what no one says, i still believe him leaving the show was the reason the Jeffersons fell in the ratings 75-76, 76-77, 77-78

Brian Damage · 06-21-2005, 11:55 PM

Trust me, Mike Evans had nothing to do with show's ratings.

TVFactFan · 06-22-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Trust me, Mike Evans had nothing to do with show's ratings.

So you are telling me Mike Evans Leaving the Show had nothing at all to do with the Ratings falling from #4 to #21? Is that what you are saying?-lol

Brian Damage · 06-22-2005, 12:30 AM

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So you are telling me Mike Evans Leaving the Show had nothing at all to do with the Ratings falling from #4 to #21? Is that what you are saying?-lol

Yep, that is what I am saying.

TVFactFan · 06-22-2005, 12:36 AM

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Yep, that is what I am saying.

I have to disagree, You know that viewers were used to Mike Evans as Lionel for 4 years. So to see another actor play the role defintely caused lots of viewers to lose interest in the show.

nerrad · 06-27-2005, 11:43 AM

I have to disagree myself. I never saw where Lionel was a huge contributor. As a matter of fact, I hardly paid him any attention. That goes for both Lionels.

Brian Damage · 06-27-2005, 11:51 AM

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I have to disagree myself. I never saw where Lionel was a huge contributor. As a matter of fact, I hardly paid him any attention. That goes for both Lionels.

Agreed, Mike Evans was not the star of the show. As a matter of fact, Evans had a better, more funnier role on All in the Family.

TVFactFan · 06-27-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Agreed, Mike Evans was not the star of the show. As a matter of fact, Evans had a better, more funnier role on All in the Family.

He was more fun to watch than Mother Jefferson-lol

dlemond · 06-27-2005, 01:39 PM

Lionel and Jenny were boring characters in my opinion and never held my interest.

Charlie the bartender was more interesting than Lionel.

And like Brian said, Lionel was a much better character on All in the Family.

TVFactFan · 06-27-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

Lionel and Jenny were boring characters in my opinion and never held my interest.

Charlie the bartender was more interesting than Lionel.

And like Brian said, Lionel was a much better character on All in the Family.

Charlie the Bartender?? You must be talking about the 2nd Lionel

dlemond · 06-27-2005, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroTVCollector

Charlie the Bartender?? You must be talking about the 2nd Lionel

Well certainly the second one, but either way the show was not about Lionel and he was not really needed.

After all of the obvious Jefferson-Willis tension with Lionel and Jenny dating, it made little sense to even involve these characters any more after they got married.

Is it just me, or does anyone else prefer episodes that have nothing to do with Lionel or Jenny?

TVFactFan · 06-27-2005, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dlemond

Well certainly the second one, but either way the show was not about Lionel and he was not really needed.

After all of the obvious Jefferson-Willis tension with Lionel and Jenny dating, it made little sense to even involve these characters any more after they got married.

Is it just me, or does anyone else prefer episodes that have nothing to do with Lionel or Jenny?

I preferred to see Lionel, not Jenny

dlemond · 06-27-2005, 02:10 PM

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I preferred to see Lionel, not Jenny

Didn't it seem like she was always in a tizzy about something?

TV DVD Fan · 06-28-2005, 07:09 PM

I haven't really seen jeffersons since the isabel tribute WAY back last july, however, watching episodes of AITF lately on my DVD's, he's always good for a laugh, but when I watched the jeffersons, he wasn't as funny anymore. I'd gamble to say it was because of Carrol O' Connor not being involved in the jeffersons project.

pat

TVFactFan · 06-28-2005, 07:19 PM

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I haven't really seen jeffersons since the isabel tribute WAY back last july, however, watching episodes of AITF lately on my DVD's, he's always good for a laugh, but when I watched the jeffersons, he wasn't as funny anymore. I'd gamble to say it was because of Carrol O' Connor not being involved in the jeffersons project.

pat

That's because Mike Evans wasn't used the right way.

06-21-2005, 04:54 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,065	Well here is one of the things Mike Evans did while he was away from the show-1975-79 I always wondered what type of things Mike Evans did while he was away from the Jeffersons. I spotted him in a 1977 episode of the Richard Pryor Show along with Lawanda Page. I didn;t recognize him at first because he was wearing shades but i was able to see it was him. I don't what else it did during that time span but I will be interested in knowing. I don;t care what no one says, i still believe him leaving the show was the reason the Jeffersons fell in the ratings 75-76, 76-77, 77-78

06-28-2005, 07:09 PM	#14
TV DVD Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 2,602	I haven't really seen jeffersons since the isabel tribute WAY back last july, however, watching episodes of AITF lately on my DVD's, he's always good for a laugh, but when I watched the jeffersons, he wasn't as funny anymore. I'd gamble to say it was because of Carrol O' Connor not being involved in the jeffersons project. pat
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06-21-2005, 11:55 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Trust me, Mike Evans had nothing to do with show's ratings.

06-27-2005, 11:43 AM	#6
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	I have to disagree myself. I never saw where Lionel was a huge contributor. As a matter of fact, I hardly paid him any attention. That goes for both Lionels.

06-27-2005, 01:39 PM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Lionel and Jenny were boring characters in my opinion and never held my interest. Charlie the bartender was more interesting than Lionel. And like Brian said, Lionel was a much better character on All in the Family.