The Real Michael Evans story from the book titled-"The Jeffersons" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:21 PM

Book info: "The Jeffersons" by M. Howard Gelfand, 1983

The section below explains what led to his depature from the Show

"Success can be harder to take than failure, and that was the way it was for Michael Evans. When the Jeffersons became a hit after spinning off from "All in the Family" a new Michael Evans appeared. Suddenly he started complaining that his role was too small, and quarreled with the show's writers.

Lear later observed that it was "a lot of success to take very quickly." Lear recalls: "Part of my memory is that he was being given poor advice. He was steered incorrectly to assume that he was much more important on the show. There must have been somebody teling him we couldn't do without him."

Michael kept complaning , And then, after the first 13 episodes of the "Jeffersons" had been made, he approached Lear.

"how can I get off this show? he asked.

Perhaps he thought Lear would sweet talk him into staying and give him better parts. If so, he was wrong.

"You could get off by just telling me you wished to," said Lear.

"I want off, " said Mihael.

"You're Off," said Lear.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:23 PM

Oh wait, you are quoting Lear from a book? The same man who says GOOD TIMES IS A SPIN-OFF?????

If you believe Lear in this book, then you have to believe him when he says GOOD TIMES IS A SPIN-OFF.

catlover79 · 07-22-2008, 11:24 PM

Oh boy, here we go again??

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Oh wait, you are quoting Lear from a book? The same man who says GOOD TIMES IS A SPIN-OFF?????

If you believe Lear in this book, then you have to believe him when he says GOOD TIMES IS A SPIN-OFF.

Had to put a end to this.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Had to put a end to this.

I looked up that book and it doesn't say THE REAL MIKE EVANS STORY.

Jude The Obscure · 07-22-2008, 11:28 PM

Isn't this basically the same thing already stated in another thread?

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I looked up that book and it doesn't say THE REAL MIKE EVANS STORY.

I titled the thread the real michael evans story. The book was titled-"The Jeffersons"

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

Isn't this basically the same thing already stated in another thread?

NO, in the other thread it was stated he left to work on Good Times and that was False

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

NO, in the other thread it was stated he left to work on Good Times and that was False

And you think books are NEVER wrong?
Did Mike Evans sit down and agree to this book or was it unauthorized?
Books are written all the time without approval of the people mentioned in them.

Jude The Obscure · 07-22-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

NO, in the other thread it was stated he left to work on Good Times and that was False

And NO.......I'm not talking about THAT

What you stated in your original post was already discussed in another thread. So it's a rehash.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:42 PM

You said it Jude.

Goodnight.

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

And NO.......I'm not talking about THAT

What you stated in your original post was already discussed in another thread. So it's a rehash.

Since I had the book I just decided to post for any of Jeffersons Fan who was interersted in knowing why he left the show.

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

You said it Jude.

Goodnight.

Sleep Tight-lol

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:46 PM

If that is the case for you, why not make a thread titled MIKE EVANS REASON FOR LEAVING and then post what you posted here instead of trying to blame some old lady who is now dead by claiming her role was too large and that is why Mike was crying like a big fat baby?

You stated Zara Cully's role was his reason for leaving and you have YET TO PROVE THAT! It is one thing to say he bitched abt his role being small, it is another to claim that a beloved actress was to blame.

You still haven't proved anything as far as Zara Cully is concerned.

Brieannas21 · 07-22-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Book info: "The Jeffersons" by M. Howard Gelfand, 1983

The section below explains what led to his depature from the Show

"Success can be harder to take than failure, and that was the way it was for Michael Evans. When the Jeffersons became a hit after spinning off from "All in the Family" a new Michael Evans appeared. Suddenly he started complaining that his role was too small, and quarreled with the show's writers.

Lear later observed that it was "a lot of success to take very quickly." Lear recalls: "Part of my memory is that he was being given poor advice. He was steered incorrectly to assume that he was much more important on the show. There must have been somebody teling him we couldn't do without him."

Michael kept complaning , And then, after the first 13 episodes of the "Jeffersons" had been made, he approached Lear.

"how can I get off this show? he asked.

Perhaps he thought Lear would sweet talk him into staying and give him better parts. If so, he was wrong.

"You could get off by just telling me you wished to," said Lear.

"I want off, " said Mihael.

"You're Off," said Lear.

EXCUSE ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But isn't that the EXACT same thing that I posted in the other thread???????????????? And NOWHERE does it say that Zara was the reason for Mike leaving the show.

07-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	The Real Michael Evans story from the book titled-"The Jeffersons" Book info: "The Jeffersons" by M. Howard Gelfand, 1983 The section below explains what led to his depature from the Show "Success can be harder to take than failure, and that was the way it was for Michael Evans. When the Jeffersons became a hit after spinning off from "All in the Family" a new Michael Evans appeared. Suddenly he started complaining that his role was too small, and quarreled with the show's writers. Lear later observed that it was "a lot of success to take very quickly." Lear recalls: "Part of my memory is that he was being given poor advice. He was steered incorrectly to assume that he was much more important on the show. There must have been somebody teling him we couldn't do without him." Michael kept complaning , And then, after the first 13 episodes of the "Jeffersons" had been made, he approached Lear. "how can I get off this show? he asked. Perhaps he thought Lear would sweet talk him into staying and give him better parts. If so, he was wrong. "You could get off by just telling me you wished to," said Lear. "I want off, " said Mihael. "You're Off," said Lear.

07-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#2
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07-22-2008, 11:24 PM	#3
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07-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Isn't this basically the same thing already stated in another thread?

07-22-2008, 11:42 PM	#11
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	You said it Jude. Goodnight.

07-22-2008, 11:46 PM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	If that is the case for you, why not make a thread titled MIKE EVANS REASON FOR LEAVING and then post what you posted here instead of trying to blame some old lady who is now dead by claiming her role was too large and that is why Mike was crying like a big fat baby? You stated Zara Cully's role was his reason for leaving and you have YET TO PROVE THAT! It is one thing to say he bitched abt his role being small, it is another to claim that a beloved actress was to blame. You still haven't proved anything as far as Zara Cully is concerned.