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List Of The Jeffersons Episodes
The following is a list of episodes of the American television sitcom ''The Jeffersons''. A total of 253 episodes were produced and aired on CBS from January 18, 1975, to July 2, 1985, spanning a total of 11 seasons. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (1975) Season 2 (1975–76) Season 3 (1976–77) Season 4 (1977–78) Season 5 (1978–79) Season 6 (1979–80) Season 7 (1980–81) Season 8 (1981–82) Season 9 (1982–83) Season 10 (1983–84) Season 11 (1984–85) Notes Sources * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Jeffersons Episodes Episodes may refer to: * Episode, a part of a dramatic work * Episodes (TV series), ''Episodes'' (TV series), a British/American television sitcom which premiered in 2011 * Episodes (journal), ''Episodes'' (journal), a geological science journal ... Lists of American sitcom episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitcom
A sitcom (short for situation comedy or situational comedy) is a genre of comedy produced for radio and television, that centers on a recurring cast of characters as they navigate humorous situations within a consistent setting, such as a home, workplace, or community. Unlike sketch comedy, which features different characters and settings in each skit, sitcoms typically maintain plot continuity across episodes. This continuity allows for the development of storylines and characters over time, fostering audience engagement and investment in the characters' lives and relationships. History The structure and concept of a sitcom have roots in earlier forms of comedic theater, such as farces and comedy of manners. These forms relied on running gags to generate humor, but the term ''sitcom'' emerged as radio and TV adapted these principles into a new medium. The word was not commonly used until the 1950s. Early television sitcoms were often filmed in front of a live studio audi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Joelson
Benjamin Aaron Joelson (November 1, 1925 - August 24, 1996) was an American producer and screenwriter. He is known for producing and writing for the American romantic comedy drama ''The Love Boat'', with his partner, Art Baer. Joelson has also worked as a writer/producer on other television programs, as his credits includes, '' Wings'', ''Car 54, Where Are You?'', ''The Andy Griffith Show'' (and its spin-off '' Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.''), '' Hogan's Heroes'', ''The Carol Burnett Show'', ''The Jeffersons'', ''The Partridge Family'', '' Good Times'', '' The Odd Couple'', ''Get Smart'' and ''Happy Days''. In 1972, he won an Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Writing Achievement in Variety or Music. Joelson died in August 1996 from complications of a lung disease The lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system in many animals, including humans. In mammals and most other tetrapods, two lungs are located near the backbone on either side of the heart. Their function i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fred Fox (director)
Fred Fox (22 January 1884 – 1 December 1949) was an English assistant director and film actor. He appeared in 12 films between 1943 and 1949. He won an Academy Award in 1933 for Best Assistant Director. He was born in Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack A myocardial infarction (MI), commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when Ischemia, blood flow decreases or stops in one of the coronary arteries of the heart, causing infarction (tissue death) to the heart muscle. The most common symptom .... References External links * 1884 births 1949 deaths English male film actors English male silent film actors English film directors Best Assistant Director Academy Award winners People from Highworth 20th-century English male actors {{England-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Burditt (writer)
George Henry Burditt (July 29, 1923 – June 25, 2013) was an American television writer and producer who wrote sketches for television variety shows and other programs such as ''Three's Company'', for which he was also an executive producer in its last few seasons. Burditt was Emmy-nominated in writing categories alongside writing crew, including his writing partner Paul Wayne, for twice each ''The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour'' and '' Van Dyke and Company''. Early life George Henry Burditt was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 29, 1923, to John and Dorothy Burditt. He had one brother. Burditt served in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. After the war, he worked for American Greetings, a greetings cards manufacturer, in Cleveland, Ohio. He married Joyce Rebeta-Burditt in the city on May 11, 1957, who later became also a writer. Prior to their marriage, they both worked under the same manufacturer: Joyce was an employee writing verses fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Gossett Jr
Louis may refer to: People * Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name * Louis (surname) * Louis (singer), Serbian singer Other uses * Louis (coin), a French coin * HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy See also * Derived terms * King Louis (other) * Saint Louis (other) * Louis Cruise Lines * Louis dressing, for salad * Louis Quinze, design style Associated terms * Lewis (other) * Louie (other) * Luis (other) * Louise (other) * Louisville (other) Associated names * * Chlodwig, the origin of the name Ludwig, which is translated to English as "Louis" * Ladislav and László - names sometimes erroneously associated with "Louis" * Ludovic, Ludwig, Ludwick, Ludwik Ludwik () is a Polish given name. Notable people with the name include: * Ludwik Czyżewski, Polish WWII general * Ludwik Fleck (1896–1961), Polish medical doctor and biologist * Ludwik Gintel (1899–1973), Polish-Isra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernest Lee Thomas
Ernest Lee Thomas (born March 26, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Roger "Raj" Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom ''What's Happening!!'' and its 1980s syndicated sequel, ''What's Happening Now!!'', and for his recurring role as Mr. Omar on ''Everybody Hates Chris''. Early career and ''What's Happening!!'' Thomas was born in Gary, Indiana, and began his professional acting career as a Broadway actor, appearing in the 1974 revival production of ''Love for Love'' and in the 1975 revival of ''The Member of the Wedding''. Both shows starred actress Glenn Close. Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a TV/film actor. In the fall of 1975 he received a role on an episode of ''The Jeffersons''. It was during the taping of the show that he learned of an audition for a sitcom loosely based on the 1975 film ''Cooley High''. Thomas auditioned, won the lead role, and filmed the television pilot, which tested poorly. The concept was quickly reworke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume (born Robert Peter Williams; November 30, 1927 – October 24, 2017) was an American actor and singer. He played Fishbone on television series " Good Times", Benson DuBois in the ABC television series ''Soap'' and its spin-off, '' Benson''. He also voiced the mandrill Rafiki in '' The Lion King'', and played Isaac Jaffe in Aaron Sorkin's dramedy '' Sports Night''. In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Guillaume worked extensively on stage, television and film. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit in '' Guys and Dolls'', and twice won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of the character Benson DuBois, once in 1979 on ''Soap'' and again in 1985 on ''Benson''. He also won a Grammy Award in 1995 for his spoken-word performance of an audiobook version of '' The Lion King''. Guillaume was the first African-American actor to portray the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ''The Phantom of the Opera''. Early life Guillaume ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Isaacs (writer)
David Alan Isaacs (born October 16, 1949) is an American screenwriter and producer. He has written episodes of ''M*A*S*H'', ''Cheers'', its spin-off ''Frasier'', and ''The Simpsons'' with Ken Levine. Isaacs became a consulting producer and writer for the AMC television drama ''Mad Men'' for the show's second season. He won the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Dramatic Series at the February 2009 ceremony for his work on the second season. He is currently a professor and chair of the writing division at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he teaches comedy and screenwriting. References External links * David Isaacsat the UCLA Extension Writers' Program David Isaacsat the University of Southern California The University of Southern California (USC, SC, or Southern Cal) is a Private university, private research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. Founded in 1880 by Robert M. Widney, it is the oldest private research u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Levine (screenwriter)
Kenneth Levine ( ) is an American screenwriter, director, producer, and author. Levine has worked on a number of television series, including ''M*A*S*H'', ''Cheers'' (for which he shared Outstanding Comedy Series honors at the 35th Primetime Emmy Awards), ''Frasier'', ''The Simpsons'', ''Wings'', ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', ''Becker'' and ''Dharma and Greg''. Along with his writing partner David Isaacs, he created the series ''Almost Perfect''. Levine was also the co-writer of the feature films ''Volunteers'' and '' Mannequin Two: On the Move''. Levine has also been a radio and TV play-by-play commentator for Major League Baseball games, having worked with the Baltimore Orioles (1991), Seattle Mariners (1992–94, 2011–12), and San Diego Padres (1995–96). From 2008 to 2010, he co-hosted the KABC ''Dodger Talk'' radio call-in program after every Los Angeles Dodgers game, as well as the station's weekly ''Sunday Night Sports Final'' program. During his second stint with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Fisher (screenwriter)
Bob Fisher (born 1961) is an American screenwriter whose credits include '' Wedding Crashers'', the 2011 Fox comedy series ''Traffic Light Traffic lights, traffic signals, or stoplights – also known as robots in South Africa, Zambia, and Namibia – are signaling devices positioned at intersection (road), road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations in order t ...'', and '' We're the Millers''. He is a co-writer and co-executive producer for the US adaptation of '' Sirens''. In 2014, he spoke at an event at Cal State Long Beach's Hall of Science; he talked about how he became a screenwriter. He said that he considered attending law school after college but instead became a bartender. While a student he read an article about television writers and how well they were paid. This gave him the idea to begin writing his own scripts for practice. His first screenwriting job was in 1995 for '' The Bonnie Hunt Show''. His latest film, ''We're the Millers'', to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Marx
Arthur Julius Marx (July 21, 1921April 14, 2011) was an American writer, the son of entertainer Groucho Marx and his first wife, Ruth Johnson. Early life He was named after Groucho's brother who went by the alternative stage name Harpo. Marx spent his early years accompanying his father around vaudeville circuits in the United States and abroad. When he was 10, the family moved to Southern California, where the Marx Brothers continued their film careers. Tennis Marx was a nationally ranked tennis player before he was 18. While he was attending the University of Southern California, he won the National Freshman Intercollegiate Tennis title at Montclair, New Jersey. At the Cincinnati Open, Marx made two appearances, amassed a 8-2 singles record, and reached the singles final in 1940 before falling to Bobby Riggs. To reach the final, Marx knocked off future International Tennis Hall of Fame member John Doeg in the round of 16, Frank Froehling Jr. in the quarterfinals, and Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
René Auberjonois
René Marie Murat Auberjonois ( ; June 1, 1940 – December 8, 2019) was an American actor and voice actor, known for playing Odo on '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1993–1999) and Clayton Endicott III on '' Benson'' (1980–1986). He first achieved fame as a stage actor, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in 1970 for his portrayal of Sebastian Baye opposite Katharine Hepburn in the André Previn- Alan Jay Lerner musical '' Coco''. He went on to earn three more Tony nominations for performances in Neil Simon's '' The Good Doctor'' (1973), Roger Miller's '' Big River'' (1985), and Cy Coleman's '' City of Angels'' (1989); he won a Drama Desk Award for ''Big River''. A screen actor with more than 200 credits, Auberjonois was most famous for portraying characters in the main casts of several long-running television series, including Clayton Endicott III on '' Benson'' (1980–1986), for which he was an Emmy Award nominee; and Paul Lewiston on '' Bosto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
