February 1977 Article about Damon Evans finding it hard to fit in on the Jeffersons - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 01-02-2011, 04:36 PM

He states in the article he found it difficult fitting in and preferred living in Manhattan which we now know played a role in his departure.

http://news.google.com/newspapers?id...ffersons&hl=en

Brian Damage · 01-02-2011, 04:55 PM

He also stated in an article in people magazine in the 80's/90's that he turned to drugs and became suicidal.

TVFactFan · 01-02-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

He also stated in an article in people magazine in the 80's/90's that he turned to drugs and became suicidal.

In the aricle he says-"i wish I had never took the role of the Jeffersons"

ME TOO-LOL

lucyandethel · 02-01-2011, 02:24 AM

I can imagine it must be difficult to assume a role that is already identifiable by another actor. You are always compared to the other actor. I never thought of him as a sitcom actor. he just didn't have the timing.

comedyfreak · 02-04-2011, 09:54 AM

I never thought he was right for the part they should of kept looking for someone who could fit the role a little better before casting the part.

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lucyandethel Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 435	I can imagine it must be difficult to assume a role that is already identifiable by another actor. You are always compared to the other actor. I never thought of him as a sitcom actor. he just didn't have the timing.