What do the Jeffersons, Family Matters and Fresh Prince all have in common? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 11:37 AM

Can anyone guess what these shows have in common

vienna waits · 09-21-2002, 12:50 PM

african american families.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by tootieismyfav
african american families.

Nope that is not the answer-Feel free to try again.

Crimson and Clover · 09-21-2002, 02:13 PM

the father,man of the house seems to always have a bad attitude

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by jlpmghrs1
the father,man of the house seems to always have a bad attitude

Sorry that is not the answer-feel free to try again

Sitcomwriter · 09-21-2002, 03:11 PM

George Jefferson appeared in the final episode of Fresh Prince but NO ONE from FM did!

JT · 09-21-2002, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
Sorry that is not the answer-feel free to try again

Umm....both of those answers are right. Just because they aren't what you thought of doesn't mean that they are wrong.

Mysty Eyes · 09-21-2002, 03:24 PM

Okay, at first I went with the obvious, as stated: African-American.

Then I went with the flippant: they all have the letter "f" in the title somewhere.

Then I got curious and started researching. Whether or not this is what you're after, I think it's kind of interesting:

Each show had a change of actor playing a particular role.

The Jeffersons -
Lionel Jefferson was played by: Mike Evans, then Damon Evans, then Mike Evans again.

Family Matters -
Harriette (Harriet) Winslow was played by: Jo Marie Payton-Noble, then by Judyann Elder.

Fresh Prince -
Vivian Banks was played by: Janet Hubert-Whitten, then by Daphne Reid.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 03:50 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
George Jefferson appeared in the final episode of Fresh Prince but NO ONE from FM did!

No that is not the answer either-the only way this question can be answered if a person seen every episode of all three shows.

boechsner · 09-21-2002, 07:58 PM

Since you obviously have your own agenda, here is a list of connections:

1. Jaleel White starred in Family Matters and guest starred in an episode of The Jeffersons and The Fresh Prince.

2. Sherman Hemsley starred in The Jeffersons and guest starred on Family Matters and The Fresh Prince.

3. Earl Boen guest starred in all three shows.

4. Rodney Kageyama guest starred in all three shows.

5. Arnold Johnson guest starred in all three shows.

So, take your pick. They're all correct answers.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by boechsner
Since you obviously have your own agenda, here is a list of connections:

1. Jaleel White starred in Family Matters and guest starred in an episode of The Jeffersons and The Fresh Prince.

2. Sherman Hemsley starred in The Jeffersons and guest starred on Family Matters and The Fresh Prince.

3. Earl Boen guest starred in all three shows.

4. Rodney Kageyama guest starred in all three shows.

5. Arnold Johnson guest starred in all three shows.

So, take your pick. They're all correct answers.

Everything you said is true, but not the answer i'm looking for-It was something wacky that the producers of all three shows did that will never be forgotten. Does that help you

boechsner · 09-21-2002, 08:33 PM

Well, if you mean, bringing in a little kid to make the show "cute" that can't really be said about The Jeffersons, because Ebonie Smith only appeared as Jessica Jefferson in a couple of episodes. The Cosby Show, Who's the Boss? and The Brady Bunch are better examples than The Jeffersons.

The only other thing I can think of is the multiple actors playing characters.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by boechsner
Well, if you mean, bringing in a little kid to make the show "cute" that can't really be said about The Jeffersons, because Ebonie Smith only appeared as Jessica Jefferson in a couple of episodes. The Cosby Show, Who's the Boss? and The Brady Bunch are better examples than The Jeffersons.

The only other thing I can think of is the multiple actors playing characters.

Right-all three shows had two people playing one character

Jeffersons-Two Lionels
Family Matters-Two Harriets
Fresh Prince-Two Vivians

boechsner · 09-21-2002, 08:58 PM

Then this question had been answered by Mysty Eyes, 6 posts ago.

TVFactFan · 09-21-2002, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by boechsner
Then this question had been answered by Mysty Eyes, 6 posts ago.

You are right, Mysty Eyes did answer the question but for some reason i was not notified by email when it was answered.

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Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Okay, at first I went with the obvious, as stated: African-American. Then I went with the flippant: they all have the letter "f" in the title somewhere. Then I got curious and started researching. Whether or not this is what you're after, I think it's kind of interesting: Each show had a change of actor playing a particular role. The Jeffersons - Lionel Jefferson was played by: Mike Evans, then Damon Evans, then Mike Evans again. Family Matters - Harriette (Harriet) Winslow was played by: Jo Marie Payton-Noble, then by Judyann Elder. Fresh Prince - Vivian Banks was played by: Janet Hubert-Whitten, then by Daphne Reid.

09-21-2002, 07:58 PM	#10
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Since you obviously have your own agenda, here is a list of connections: 1. Jaleel White starred in Family Matters and guest starred in an episode of The Jeffersons and The Fresh Prince. 2. Sherman Hemsley starred in The Jeffersons and guest starred on Family Matters and The Fresh Prince. 3. Earl Boen guest starred in all three shows. 4. Rodney Kageyama guest starred in all three shows. 5. Arnold Johnson guest starred in all three shows. So, take your pick. They're all correct answers.

09-21-2002, 08:33 PM	#12
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Well, if you mean, bringing in a little kid to make the show "cute" that can't really be said about The Jeffersons, because Ebonie Smith only appeared as Jessica Jefferson in a couple of episodes. The Cosby Show, Who's the Boss? and The Brady Bunch are better examples than The Jeffersons. The only other thing I can think of is the multiple actors playing characters.

09-21-2002, 08:58 PM	#14
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Then this question had been answered by Mysty Eyes, 6 posts ago.