Looks Like Mel Stewart, the guy who played Henry Jefferson should have stayed on AITF - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 09-20-2003, 01:42 AM

because the next three sitcoms he starred on in the 70's did not last more than a year. He left All in the Family in 1973 and after that he went to star in (Roll Out) which was replaced by Good Times 3 Months later, then he stared on a show called (On the Rocks) which was not renewed after the first season, and then in 1977 he starred on the spinoff (Tabitha) which only lasted a little less than a year. So I'm wondering was he just a bad Actor or just made bad decisions-LOL It's a shame he left a Hit show-LOL

Mr. Television · 09-20-2003, 01:45 AM

He just made bad decisions. He did later have a supporting role on Scarecrow And Mrs. King.

TVFactFan · 09-20-2003, 01:50 AM

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Originally posted by mr roper
He just made bad decisions. He did later have a supporting role on Scarecrow And Mrs. King.

Well atleast that show lasted from 83-87. MaYBE he just wasn't suited for sitcoms.

jon123 · 09-27-2003, 10:12 AM

I'm wondering why Mel Stewart never reprised his role as Henry on either AITF or on the Jeffersons after that series started. Henry was only mentioned once on "The Jeffersons" when his son (played by pre-Diffrent Strokes Gary Coleman) came to visit George and Louise. (This was inconsistent with AITF because his wife or son were never mentioned there).

I think Henry's sparring with Archie in the early episodes were more effective than George's, although George was a stronger character for the spinoff series. But we only saw Henry and George together once, in the AITF episode where Henry left (and George was finally seen on camera).

TVFactFan · 09-27-2003, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by jon123
I'm wondering why Mel Stewart never reprised his role as Henry on either AITF or on the Jeffersons after that series started. Henry was only mentioned once on "The Jeffersons" when his son (played by pre-Diffrent Strokes Gary Coleman) came to visit George and Louise. (This was inconsistent with AITF because his wife or son were never mentioned there).

I think Henry's sparring with Archie in the early episodes were more effective than George's, although George was a stronger character for the spinoff series. But we only saw Henry and George together once, in the AITF episode where Henry left (and George was finally seen on camera).

It seemed like Henry allowed archie to get under his skin where George and Lionel were able to get under Archie's skin.

Brian Damage · 09-27-2003, 11:24 AM

I think it was just a matter of poor decisions.

09-20-2003, 01:42 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,131	Looks Like Mel Stewart, the guy who played Henry Jefferson should have stayed on AITF because the next three sitcoms he starred on in the 70's did not last more than a year. He left All in the Family in 1973 and after that he went to star in (Roll Out) which was replaced by Good Times 3 Months later, then he stared on a show called (On the Rocks) which was not renewed after the first season, and then in 1977 he starred on the spinoff (Tabitha) which only lasted a little less than a year. So I'm wondering was he just a bad Actor or just made bad decisions-LOL It's a shame he left a Hit show-LOL

09-20-2003, 01:45 AM	#2
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09-27-2003, 10:12 AM	#4
jon123 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Temecula Valley, CA Posts: 395	I'm wondering why Mel Stewart never reprised his role as Henry on either AITF or on the Jeffersons after that series started. Henry was only mentioned once on "The Jeffersons" when his son (played by pre-Diffrent Strokes Gary Coleman) came to visit George and Louise. (This was inconsistent with AITF because his wife or son were never mentioned there). I think Henry's sparring with Archie in the early episodes were more effective than George's, although George was a stronger character for the spinoff series. But we only saw Henry and George together once, in the AITF episode where Henry left (and George was finally seen on camera).

09-27-2003, 11:24 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think it was just a matter of poor decisions.