The Jeffersons - A fresh look back featuring episodic insights, interviews, a peek behind-the-scenes, and photos
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AlbakiReads Editorial A fan-centered companion to a landmark television sitcom
A fan-centered companion to a landmark television sitcom
Elva Diane Green looks back at The Jeffersons through its place in television history and its Manhattan high-rise premise, where comedy shared space with storylines addressing racism, alcoholism, and juvenile delinquency. The book gathers episodic observations, interviews, behind-the-scenes material, and photographs, framing the series through Green’s perspective as a longtime fan. Attention to the ensemble—including Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs, and the actors playing the Jeffersons’ neighbors—situates the show within its cast and guest appearances. A foreword by Marla Gibbs and an endword by linguist and author John H. McWhorter round out the volume.
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- Fans of The Jeffersons and Norman Lear television
- Readers interested in classic American sitcom history
- Browsers seeking cast, episode, and behind-the-scenes material
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Television comedySitcom historyRace and social issuesCast and guest starsBehind-the-scenes television
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Book Overview The Jeffersons, created by award winning television writer, producer Norman Lear, was one of the longest-running sitcoms in TV history. S...
The Jeffersons, created by award winning television writer, producer Norman Lear, was one of the longest-running sitcoms in TV history. Starring Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Mike Evans, Marla Gibbs, Zara Cully, they portrayed a family who were able to move on up to a hi-rise apartment in Manhattan, New York. The neighbors were played by Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Berlinda Tolbert and Paul Benedict. Prominent cast members included Ned Wertimer, Danny Wells and Ernest Harden, Jr.
Many guests, such as Sammy Davis, Jr., Billy Dee Williams and Gladys Knight appeared. Laughter was the name of the game, though serious issues such as racism, alcoholism, and juvenile delinquency were tackled. The show remains a favorite through reruns, and the number of fans who tuned in to the Norman Lear 2019 Jeffersons TV remake attest to its popularity.
Elva Diane Green, the author of the award-winning biography "Eddie Green The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer" and the daughter of Eddie Green, has crafted another fine achievement by sharing her take on The Jeffersons from a fan's point of view. She has written a fun, entertaining and informative background history. This book is enhanced with a Foreword from Marla Gibbs and includes an Endword from John H. McWhorter, linguist, author and associate professor at Columbia University.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 196 | Language: English | Publisher: BEARMANOR MEDIA | ISBN: 1629339504
FormatPaperback
Pages196
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1629339504
EAN9781629339504
PublisherBEARMANOR MEDIA
Publication Date2022-06-22
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.59 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.42 Inches
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