The Michael Evans Story that led to his Return to the Jeffersons in 1979 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:33 PM

From the Book-"The Jeffersons", M. Howard Gelfand, 1983

"Michael returned to Los Angeles in 1979 with plans to learn about making movies. Then he ran into Sherman Hemsley. They had always liked each other, and now they warmly recalled the good old days on the set of the Jeffersons. After Michael left the show, another actor actor, Damon Evans had played the part of Lionel. But now Evans had left the show. Maybe Michael could come back. Hemsley called the producers of the show and they called Michael. They saw he had grown up and asked him to come back to the show. Pleased, Lionel accepted the invitation.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:35 PM

Unless Mike Evans himself is stating this, I won't believe it.

Produce an interview where Mike himself says this. Not some author.

Just like I posted an interview of Damon Evans talking abt his role on the Jeffersons and another one where John Amos talked abt his leaving Good Times, I want one where Mike Evans is being interviewed.

catlover79 · 07-22-2008, 11:39 PM

I read the same story somewhere a long time ago. I don't remember where, but I have heard this. Maybe it was ET.

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:40 PM

But that's not a book Cat.

Solomon wants books as sources now.

Not tv shows, not magazines, not websites, just books.

catlover79 · 07-22-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

But that's not a book Cat.

Solomon wants books as sources now.

Not tv shows, not magazines, not websites, just books.

Good grief!!!!

TVFactFan · 07-22-2008, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

But that's not a book Cat.

Solomon wants books as sources now.

Not tv shows, not magazines, not websites, just books.

Websites with listed sources like TV party.com

Jude The Obscure · 07-22-2008, 11:46 PM

oh yes, TVparty.......the ultimate authority on everything TV....

and Irene, where did you find the beating a dead horse smiley??

Ireneparalegal · 07-22-2008, 11:54 PM

It was added to our smiley list...check it out.

TVparty.com...*coughs* BS

Jude The Obscure · 07-23-2008, 12:01 AM

Here Irene......here's a Halls for that frog

And furthermore, when a site demands that you pay to have access to it's so called precious archives.....you will see it fall further......esp with YouTube and the like!

Ireneparalegal · 07-23-2008, 12:05 AM

^^^

I am done with this topic. There are some new threads on THE JEFFERSONS board, check them out.

They got overlooked for this topic that somehow has 3 threads going.

07-22-2008, 11:33 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,064	The Michael Evans Story that led to his Return to the Jeffersons in 1979 From the Book-"The Jeffersons", M. Howard Gelfand, 1983 "Michael returned to Los Angeles in 1979 with plans to learn about making movies. Then he ran into Sherman Hemsley. They had always liked each other, and now they warmly recalled the good old days on the set of the Jeffersons. After Michael left the show, another actor actor, Damon Evans had played the part of Lionel. But now Evans had left the show. Maybe Michael could come back. Hemsley called the producers of the show and they called Michael. They saw he had grown up and asked him to come back to the show. Pleased, Lionel accepted the invitation.

07-22-2008, 11:35 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Unless Mike Evans himself is stating this, I won't believe it. Produce an interview where Mike himself says this. Not some author. Just like I posted an interview of Damon Evans talking abt his role on the Jeffersons and another one where John Amos talked abt his leaving Good Times, I want one where Mike Evans is being interviewed.
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07-22-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I read the same story somewhere a long time ago. I don't remember where, but I have heard this. Maybe it was ET.
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07-22-2008, 11:40 PM	#4
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	But that's not a book Cat. Solomon wants books as sources now. Not tv shows, not magazines, not websites, just books.

07-22-2008, 11:46 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	oh yes, TVparty.......the ultimate authority on everything TV.... and Irene, where did you find the beating a dead horse smiley??

07-22-2008, 11:54 PM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	It was added to our smiley list...check it out. TVparty.com...coughs BS

07-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Here Irene......here's a Halls for that frog And furthermore, when a site demands that you pay to have access to it's so called precious archives.....you will see it fall further......esp with YouTube and the like!

07-23-2008, 12:05 AM	#10
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	^^^ I am done with this topic. There are some new threads on THE JEFFERSONS board, check them out. They got overlooked for this topic that somehow has 3 threads going.