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TVFactFan · 04-21-2006, 09:02 PM

Very Wrong when he said the Jeffersons was still in the top ten when the show was cancelled. The Jeffersons was not even in the Top 30 after it's 11th season. Sherman should have known a network would never cancel a Top 10 Show-lol

Mr. Television · 04-21-2006, 09:21 PM

The Jeffersons ratings went way down when it moved opposite the A-Team. Everybody knew the show was on its last legs. Sherman had to be in denial. Alice was moved there too but they had the far sight to at least make a final episode.

TVFactFan · 04-21-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

The Jeffersons ratings went way down when it moved opposite the A-Team. Everybody knew the show was on its last legs. Sherman had to be in denial. Alice was moved there too but they had the far sight to at least make a final episode.

He said he found out the show was cancelled in the papers-lol Franklin Cover said he found out on Entertainment Tonight

Mr. Television · 04-21-2006, 09:34 PM

I remember when they moved the show. I think it was in December 1984 or January 1985. Right then I knew the show was doomed. I stopped watching it. Their was still plenty of time for them to make a final. I actually remember a few articles in the newspaper when Michael Evans made a couple guest appearances when Lionel and Jenny were going to get divorced and it said something like will Lionel's return boost The Jefferson's ratings? CBS might not have told them they were being canceled but when your ratings go south in your 11th season, common sense should have told them that the end was coming.

TVFactFan · 04-21-2006, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by I Walk The Line

I remember when they moved the show. I think it was in December 1984 or January 1985. Right then I knew the show was doomed. I stopped watching it. Their was still plenty of time for them to make a final. I actually remember a few articles in the newspaper when Michael Evans made a couple guest appearances when Lionel and Jenny were going to get divorced and it said something like will Lionel's return boost The Jefferson's ratings? CBS might not have told them they were being canceled but when your ratings go south in your 11th season, common sense should have told them that the end was coming.

I think I read on tv.com that the Jeffersons was ranked #55 after the 1984-85 season

Brian Damage · 04-23-2006, 11:54 AM

I remember hearing on the news that both the Jeffersons and The Dukes of Hazzard were put on hiatus at the same time.

Mr. Television · 04-23-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I remember hearing on the news that both the Jeffersons and The Dukes of Hazzard were put on hiatus at the same time.

I think The Dukes ended their run in February 1985. They didn't have a final episode either.

mstewart · 04-30-2006, 05:40 PM

The Jeffersons' went from 19 in the 83-84 season to 56 in 84-85 season. They wore their welcome out back in 82. The plug should had long been pulled on this show. It had the potential of going down as a classic but like Lear's other shows, except for Maude, they stated on too long. Unfortunately, CBS should had given them a final episode so the fans can say goodbye and the cast say goodbye to its audience.

TVFactFan · 04-30-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

The Jeffersons' went from 19 in the 83-84 season to 56 in 84-85 season. They wore their welcome out back in 82. The plug should had long been pulled on this show. It had the potential of going down as a classic but like Lear's other shows, except for Maude, they stated on too long. Unfortunately, CBS should had given them a final episode so the fans can say goodbye and the cast say goodbye to its audience.

How did you find out the Jeffersons was ranked #56 in it's last season?

mstewart · 04-30-2006, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

How did you find out the Jeffersons was ranked #56 in it's last season?

go to: http://www.tv.com/the-jeffersons/sho...full_summary=1

TVFactFan · 04-30-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

go to: http://www.tv.com/the-jeffersons/sho...full_summary=1

Oh I already new it was on tv.com, i was just trying to find out if you got the info from somewhere else

Ireneparalegal · 04-30-2006, 10:17 PM

Why do you think (your opinion) on why the Jeffersons went downhill? too many seasons? the schedule? Solomon, what is your feeling.

Brian Damage · 04-30-2006, 10:20 PM

I don't know if Solomon will agree with me, but George became waaay too soft at the end.

Ireneparalegal · 04-30-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I don't know if Solomon will agree with me, but George became waaay too soft at the end.

that's funny you said that because Sherman says that he is nothing like George. Sherman says he is emotional and soft-hearted and cares abt people.

TVFactFan · 05-01-2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Why do you think (your opinion) on why the Jeffersons went downhill? too many seasons? the schedule? Solomon, what is your feeling.

I think it was the schedule since CBS moved the Jeffersons to Tuesday Nights in 1985 and it went up against the A-Team.

04-21-2006, 09:02 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,059	Even though CBS was wrong by the way they cancelled the show, Sherman Hemsley was Very Wrong when he said the Jeffersons was still in the top ten when the show was cancelled. The Jeffersons was not even in the Top 30 after it's 11th season. Sherman should have known a network would never cancel a Top 10 Show-lol

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04-21-2006, 09:34 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	I remember when they moved the show. I think it was in December 1984 or January 1985. Right then I knew the show was doomed. I stopped watching it. Their was still plenty of time for them to make a final. I actually remember a few articles in the newspaper when Michael Evans made a couple guest appearances when Lionel and Jenny were going to get divorced and it said something like will Lionel's return boost The Jefferson's ratings? CBS might not have told them they were being canceled but when your ratings go south in your 11th season, common sense should have told them that the end was coming.

04-30-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	The Jeffersons' went from 19 in the 83-84 season to 56 in 84-85 season. They wore their welcome out back in 82. The plug should had long been pulled on this show. It had the potential of going down as a classic but like Lear's other shows, except for Maude, they stated on too long. Unfortunately, CBS should had given them a final episode so the fans can say goodbye and the cast say goodbye to its audience.

04-30-2006, 10:20 PM	#13
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	I don't know if Solomon will agree with me, but George became waaay too soft at the end.