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USATVFAN · 02-15-2009, 01:41 PM

This is almost the only 1970s show where nearly the entire cast have passed on?

When I compare this to other 70s shows such as Good Times, Maude, All In The Family, Happy Days and Three's Company this show is losing it cast the most, i don't mean it in a good way, but it sad when looking at alot of the other shows of the 70s where all or most members are still alive, The Jeffersons only have 3 Cast Members still alive( two of them are over 70) I know it life, but it sad that this show is losing it members ver y fast.

catlover79 · 02-15-2009, 02:42 PM

Is the gentleman who played the doorman (I forget his name) still alive?

Big3sCompanyFan · 02-15-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Is the gentleman who played the doorman (I forget his name) still alive?

Yes, I'm almost sure Ralph is still alive. He married a black woman and once I saw him on a talk show about interracial marriage. So what a coincidence that he did the same thing that the Willises did!

I didn't realize that the Jeffersons is the only show where most of the cast is gone. Yeah, that is sad. Part of the reason is many cast member were already pretty old when the show ended.

Marla had a scare recently but I think she's ok now.

catlover79 · 02-15-2009, 04:10 PM

^ I didn't know all that. Thanks!!

MickeyMac · 02-15-2009, 04:18 PM

Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs, Damon Evans, Ralph and the actress who played Jenny are the only cast members still with us.

Big3sCompanyFan · 02-16-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs, Damon Evans, Ralph and the actress who played Jenny are the only cast members still with us.

Even Charlie the Bartender is gone?? What about Mr. Whittendale?

I'm sure Marcus and Leory are still alive. Also the 2 actors who played Alan Willis must be alive.

MickeyMac · 02-16-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Big3sCompanyFan

Even Charlie the Bartender is gone?? What about Mr. Whittendale?

I'm sure Marcus and Leory are still alive. Also the 2 actors who played Alan Willis must be alive.

Yes Jay Hammer is still alive as well.

catlover79 · 02-17-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Big3sCompanyFan

Even Charlie the Bartender is gone?? What about Mr. Whittendale?

I'm sure Marcus and Leory are still alive. Also the 2 actors who played Alan Willis must be alive.

Three actors played Mr. Whittendale (Jack Fletcher, Ivor Francis, and Peter Leeds) and all three have since passed on.

70s show watcher · 02-18-2009, 12:37 AM

actully danny wells who played charlie the bartender is still alive

02-15-2009, 01:41 PM	#1
USATVFAN Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 31, 2007 Location: Kalispell, USA Posts: 1,742	It sad that... This is almost the only 1970s show where nearly the entire cast have passed on? When I compare this to other 70s shows such as Good Times, Maude, All In The Family, Happy Days and Three's Company this show is losing it cast the most, i don't mean it in a good way, but it sad when looking at alot of the other shows of the 70s where all or most members are still alive, The Jeffersons only have 3 Cast Members still alive( two of them are over 70) I know it life, but it sad that this show is losing it members ver y fast.
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02-15-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	^ I didn't know all that. Thanks!!

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MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs, Damon Evans, Ralph and the actress who played Jenny are the only cast members still with us.

02-18-2009, 12:37 AM	#9
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	actully danny wells who played charlie the bartender is still alive