This will be a shock to some of you but I kind of like the 1981-1985 era better-lol

[TVFactFan]

It was a more relaxed era of the show, George was more relaxed, still funny but I noticed that he wasn't really yelling anymore during that time. The show just has a more relaxed feel and I can really fall back and enjoy those episodes. Can't say the same for the 1975-78 era

[catlover79]

There's nothing wrong with that. The only bad thing about that era (and the whole show) was the episode about the dog jumping out the window. The rest of it was cool, especially "Mom" the bartender.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by catlover79

There's nothing wrong with that. The only bad thing about that era (and the whole show) was the episode about the dog jumping out the window. The rest of it was cool, especially "Mom" the bartender.

Well i think the only bad thing was BABY JESSICA-lol


Glad the role of Baby Jessica wasn't that big until 85

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by catlover79

There's nothing wrong with that. The only bad thing about that era (and the whole show) was the episode about the dog jumping out the window. The rest of it was cool, especially "Mom" the bartender.

Oh I just hate that episode!!!

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Oh I just hate that episode!!!

I didn't like it for two reasons


The real Mr. Whittendale was not in the ep

I was not crazy about seeing George spend his evening with a Dog


LOL-LOL

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

Oh I just hate that episode!!!

Me, too!! I hate that ep with a passion. But I did love the episode with Mom. It was basically the women who carried the show - Louise and Helen were in the whole episode. George and Tom were only seen in the first couple of minutes.

[OH Nuts!]

You could give me any season of the Jeffersons & I'd eat it up. It's a grand ol show with some very funny characters. Although, I thought Mike Evans was the best Lionel and that it was a disappointment when he left.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

You could give me any season of the Jeffersons & I'd eat it up. It's a grand ol show with some very funny characters. Although, I thought Mike Evans was the best Lionel and that it was a disappointment when he left.

I just realized that Mike Evans left Twice and returned Twice-lol

Left in 1975 nd returned in 1979

Left in 1982 and returned in 1985

[catlover79]

I was just watching the All-Star Family Feud DVD and saw the Jeffersons cast play. It was kind of sad because four of the five Jeffersons "family" members are no longer with us. The team was Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover and Marla Gibbs. (I wonder where Sherman was? ) I think the ep was filmed in 1980/81.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by catlover79

I was just watching the All-Star Family Feud DVD and saw the Jeffersons cast play. It was kind of sad because four of the five Jeffersons "family" members are no longer with us. The team was Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover and Marla Gibbs. (I wonder where Sherman was? ) I think the ep was filmed in 1980/81.

When did this DVD come out? I have to put this on my list

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

When did this DVD come out? I have to put this on my list

Here you go, Sol:

http://www.amazon.com/All-Star-Famil.../dp/B000YDBP52

Pav also had a blog about it at one point, if I'm not mistaken. I think this set came out in early 2008. Anyway, the theme was the "City vs. Country". So The Jeffersons played vs. The Dukes of Hazzard.

[70s show watcher]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

It was a more relaxed era of the show, George was more relaxed, still funny but I noticed that he wasn't really yelling anymore during that time. The show just has a more relaxed feel and I can really fall back and enjoy those episodes. Can't say the same for the 1975-78 era

i agree with you

[70s show watcher]

Originally Posted by catlover79

There's nothing wrong with that. The only bad thing about that era (and the whole show) was the episode about the dog jumping out the window. The rest of it was cool, especially "Mom" the bartender.

mom the bartender used to live a few blocks from the apartment bulding where i live now but he passed away before i moved here

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

mom the bartender used to live a few blocks from the apartment bulding where i live now but he passed away before i moved here

The actor who played Mom went on to play the uncle in Gimme a Break, I think.

[GARFIELDKOOL]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

It was a more relaxed era of the show, George was more relaxed, still funny but I noticed that he wasn't really yelling anymore during that time. The show just has a more relaxed feel and I can really fall back and enjoy those episodes. Can't say the same for the 1975-78 era

This is a shock, because you always preferred the 1975 George over anything. Me personally, I can't stomach some of those episodes from 81-85. I think the writing had changed with the times.