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TVFactFan · 08-09-2009, 03:31 PM

I'm currently doing a comparison of different reasons why this show is not well liked and I would appreciate your honest opinions on why you do not like the Jeffersons. Thanks

JulieSomoski · 08-09-2009, 07:07 PM

I can't understand it either, Solomon. I know there are a lot of fans out there, but there are also many people who just hate The Jeffersons. It's always been a favorite of mine, and really one of the funniest shows ever.

TVFactFan · 08-09-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I can't understand it either, Solomon. I know there are a lot of fans out there, but there are also many people who just hate The Jeffersons. It's always been a favorite of mine, and really one of the funniest shows ever.

This is the feedback I have gotten so far

The show was offensive
The show was predictable
The show is dated
Theme Song was Offensive to Black People
Show had too many negative stereotypes

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-09-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

This is the feedback I have gotten so far

The show was offensive
The show was predictable
The show is dated
Theme Song was Offensive to Black People
Show had too many negative stereotypes

If that was the case, so was Sanford and Son and Good Times, which I do not believe.

TVFactFan · 08-09-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

If that was the case, so was Sanford and Son and Good Times, which I do not believe.

Exactly-lol I can' figure it out Garfield why S&S and GT is more accepted than the Jeffersons.

JulieSomoski · 08-09-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

Exactly-lol I can' figure it out Garfield why S&S and GT is more accepted than the Jeffersons.

I don't get why people like Sanford & Son and Good Times better than The Jeffersons. I always thought The Jeffersons was a FAR better show than either of those 2.

GARFIELDKOOL · 08-09-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

Exactly-lol I can' figure it out Garfield why S&S and GT is more accepted than the Jeffersons.

Maybe because both shows showcased poor blacks, and many people related to it. You know rich blacks on TV is not accepted by blacks for the most part.

TVFactFan · 08-09-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

I don't get why people like Sanford & Son and Good Times better than The Jeffersons. I always thought The Jeffersons was a FAR better show than either of those 2.

One guy on another board said this after I told him-"wasn't Fred Sanford just as offensive as George Jefferson?"

He said-"Yeah but Sherman Hemsley was no Redd Foxx when it came to comedy"

TVFactFan · 08-09-2009, 09:19 PM

I asked the person who said the Jeffersons was predictable wasn't Good Times predictable too?

He said no because "seeing how the Evans Family would find humor in tough situations made the show unpredictable"

Schmoopie · 08-09-2009, 10:18 PM

I like The Jeffersons", although I wouldn't put it in the "all time best" category. I'm not sure why people would find it offensive. I mean, I think "All In The Family" which is a GREAT show, would be considered more offensive, mainly because of Archie's outspoken opinions. The only thing I can think of that would make it offensive would be the interracial marriage between Tom and Helen (I hope I'm getting the names right). That never bothered me at all, and it gave George a reason to hate Tom because of his color.

I actually liked The Jeffersons better than Good Times, but both were good shows.

PrettyinPink55 · 08-10-2009, 02:08 AM

I didn't even realize so many people didn't like the show!!!
I think it's great!!!! I even enjoyed the later seasons!!!
It's my favorite out of Good Times and Sanford and Son!! All three are good shows, but The Jeffersons is by far my favorite out of the three.

Interesting discussion...

70s show watcher · 08-10-2009, 03:31 AM

i dont understand why so many dislike it ether 30 years ago when i was in grade school most of the kids in my class watched it

TVFactFan · 08-10-2009, 07:59 PM

These can be the reason why most people didn't like it. I'm just guessing

George and Louise looked like a couple in their 60's

Young people were not seen often on the show

George constantly be a show off about his money

90% of the eps took place in the apartment

Mr. Television · 08-10-2009, 08:05 PM

I don't really understand it. The Jeffersons was the greatest sitcom spin-off in history. I was a kid when it originally aired and I didn't find anything about it offensive. I just found it funny. I would put The Jeffersons slightly ahead of Sanford and Son with Good Times in 3rd although all 3 shows were good.

rsandcm1 · 08-10-2009, 08:32 PM

I am not saying it is predictable or offensive. I don't find there to be stereotypes or that kind of stuff, I just never really found the show quite funny. It might be because I was from a different generation and never really got into it. To be fair, I never really liked Sanford And Son or Good Times either.

08-09-2009, 03:31 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	Question for those of you who don't like The Jeffersons I'm currently doing a comparison of different reasons why this show is not well liked and I would appreciate your honest opinions on why you do not like the Jeffersons. Thanks

08-09-2009, 07:07 PM	#2
JulieSomoski Roseanne Reboot - March 27! Forum Veteran Join Date: Nov 06, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,558	I can't understand it either, Solomon. I know there are a lot of fans out there, but there are also many people who just hate The Jeffersons. It's always been a favorite of mine, and really one of the funniest shows ever.
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08-09-2009, 10:18 PM	#10
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I like The Jeffersons", although I wouldn't put it in the "all time best" category. I'm not sure why people would find it offensive. I mean, I think "All In The Family" which is a GREAT show, would be considered more offensive, mainly because of Archie's outspoken opinions. The only thing I can think of that would make it offensive would be the interracial marriage between Tom and Helen (I hope I'm getting the names right). That never bothered me at all, and it gave George a reason to hate Tom because of his color. I actually liked The Jeffersons better than Good Times, but both were good shows.
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PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I didn't even realize so many people didn't like the show!!! I think it's great!!!! I even enjoyed the later seasons!!! It's my favorite out of Good Times and Sanford and Son!! All three are good shows, but The Jeffersons is by far my favorite out of the three. Interesting discussion...
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I don't really understand it. The Jeffersons was the greatest sitcom spin-off in history. I was a kid when it originally aired and I didn't find anything about it offensive. I just found it funny. I would put The Jeffersons slightly ahead of Sanford and Son with Good Times in 3rd although all 3 shows were good.
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08-09-2009, 09:19 PM	#9
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	I asked the person who said the Jeffersons was predictable wasn't Good Times predictable too? He said no because "seeing how the Evans Family would find humor in tough situations made the show unpredictable"

08-10-2009, 03:31 AM	#12
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	i dont understand why so many dislike it ether 30 years ago when i was in grade school most of the kids in my class watched it

08-10-2009, 07:59 PM	#13
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	These can be the reason why most people didn't like it. I'm just guessing George and Louise looked like a couple in their 60's Young people were not seen often on the show George constantly be a show off about his money 90% of the eps took place in the apartment

08-10-2009, 08:32 PM	#15
rsandcm1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 24, 2006 Location: Hillsburgh, Ontario Posts: 39	I am not saying it is predictable or offensive. I don't find there to be stereotypes or that kind of stuff, I just never really found the show quite funny. It might be because I was from a different generation and never really got into it. To be fair, I never really liked Sanford And Son or Good Times either.