The Jeffersons: Moving On Up A Black American Sitcom
The Jeffersons was a beloved and groundbreaking ’70s sitcom starring George (Sherman Hemsley) and Louise “Weezy” (Isabel Sanford) Jefferson, a couple who moved from Queens […]
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THR Icon: At 90, Marla Gibbs Looks Back on Career as a Sitcom Queen — “My Romance With the People Is That I’m One of Them”
The TV legend reflects on her groundbreaking career, the secret to her peerless comedic timing and why she didn’t quit her job at United Airlines […]
Norman Lear Celebrates His 100th Birthday with His ‘Wonderful’ Family in Vermont: ‘How Lucky Am I?’
“I could not be more grateful for sitting here today,” Norman Lear. Norman Lear is celebrating his 100th birthday in the most special way! In […]
15 of Norman Lear’s Essential Works
The esteemed writer and producer produced some of the more important TV shows of our time. Here, a look back at 15 of the most […]
All About Isabel Sanford’s ‘Roller Coaster’ Life Before Her Historic Emmy Win for The Jeffersons
“She starved her distraction and fed her focus,” says Sanford K. Sanford, whose late mother played Louise “Weezy” Jefferson on the long-running CBS sitcom Isabel […]
‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ Returning for Live Reboot Special
Original episodes from each iconic comedies will be recreated for the special All in the Family and The Jeffersons are coming back to TV — […]
Lenny Kravitz Rewatches The Jeffersons When He Misses Late Mom Roxie Roker (Exclusive)
“I’m very fortunate that she was on television,” the musician tells PEOPLE about finding comfort in watching old episodes of her sitcom. Not everyone had […]
The Black Shows That Revolutionized TV, from ‘Julia’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ to ‘Empire’
Series led by Black characters have left an indelible mark on TV. Good Times was the first to focus on a Black nuclear family, bringing […]
Rich and Black: Why ‘The Jeffersons’ was groundbreaking
When The Jeffersons first aired in 1975, it didn’t just entertain – it made a bold statement. The iconic sitcom, a spin-off from the beloved […]
‘All In The Family’ And ‘The Jeffersons’ Revival Delivers Nostalgia — For What?
There was a bittersweet quality to ABC’s triumphant two-hour live sitcom special on Wednesday night. At least, for me there was. On the sweet side, […]