The Jeffersons certainly was a groundbreaking sitcom. Much like Norman Lear’s other shows like Maude and Sanford and Son, it touched on deeply poignant subject material and social issues. It was a spin-off of All in the Family but it way have rivaled that show in terms of cultural significance and substance.
Sherman Hemsley played George Jefferson, a sort of Archie Bunker like an entrepreneur that hit it big and moved his family to Manhattan. The show is episodic and tackles a different dilemma, topic, or social issue witch each episode. George’s wife Louise is the no-nonsense counterbalance to his bigoted ways. His son Lionel would provide wit and level-headedness throughout the shows 11 seasons.
Facts Verse is going to take you on a little tour de Jefferson. We’ll highlight several surprising facts that you probably didn’t know about the iconic show. For example, did you know that The Jefferson’s would make a cameo guest appearance in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Find out which Jefferson’s cast member is the mother of Lenny Kravitz and who was the surprising singer of the show’s memorable "Movin’ on Up" theme song.
The Jeffersons Cast Made History
Original Author: Produced by Facts Verse and published on 24/07/2020 Source