Little Known Black History Fact: The Legacy of Isabel Sanford
The late Isabel Sanford enjoyed one of the longest television runs in a lead role as part of CBS hit series, The Jeffersons. On this […]
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The Jeffersons”: How Sherman Hemsley Revolutionized TV
For many black Americans, the news of actor Sherman Hemsley’s death represents a two-fold loss of both an incredible talent and the captivating character that […]
“At 93, Marla Gibbs Is Still Ready to Work—’Got Any Projects for Me?'”
The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills was filled with pride and tears of joy on Monday night as the American Black Film Festival recognized five […]
“Marla Gibbs Reveals Untold Stories from The Jeffersons and 227”
On Wednesday, 93-year-old television icon Marla Gibbs appeared at the Wilmington Library in Wilmington, Delaware, for “A Conversation with Marla Gibbs.” Before a captivated audience, […]
Carlena Evans, Daughter of ‘The Jeffersons’ Star, Gives Back to Ugandan Kids
Philanthropist and founder, Carlena Evans, who is the daughter of late actor/writer, Mike Evans, from Good Times and The Jeffersons, is spreading “good times” on […]
The Last Surviving Stars of The Jeffersons: Who’s Still Alive Today?
“All in the Family” might’ve been Norman Lear’s finest half-hour as a sitcom producer, but I’m not sure he ever put a funnier show on […]
Lenny Kravitz’s Mother, The Jeffersons Star Roxie Roker, Surprises Fans with Her Legacy
Good genes and talent clearly runs in the Lenny Kravitz’s family. His daughter Zoe Kravitz has been taking Hollywood by storm with her stunning beauty […]
Original The Jeffersons Cast Member Makes Surprise Cameo on Live in Front of a Studio Audience
Throwback Thursday came a little bit early this week… On ABC’s special Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family […]
Who Composed the Iconic ‘Movin’ On Up’ Theme Song for ‘The Jeffersons’?
On the 1970s hit television sitcom, Good Times, Willona Woods was the stylish and single, gossiping next-door neighbor of Florida Evans (Esther Rolle), who ended […]
Behind the Laughter: The Untold Stories of The Jeffersons Cast and How They Made TV History
When George Jefferson became financially successful, he moved his family — and what became The Jeffersons cast — to a “deluxe apartment in the sky” in Manhattan. […]
