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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 11:25 am 
Did anybody else watch this? I recorded it on a whim and hubby and I were laughing out loud. Jamie Foxx was hysterical as George Jefferson. He had all his mannerisms and his cocky little walk down pat. And Marissa Tomei was perfect as Edith. Her quavery little voice and her body language (flitting from here to there like a little bird) were spot on. I used to watch both of these shows on the couch with my parents back in the 70s. Such fun to revisit!
https://www.today.com/popculture/all-family-jeffersons-live-show-see-best-moments-t154747?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma
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Starr
Member
07-09-2005
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 11:32 am
I watched. And laughed. I thought Jamie Fox was so funny when he slipped up. Like you, I watched these shows back in the 70s - along with most other Norman Lear shows!
Sad to see we haven't come very far as a society, tho.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 11:41 am
I have it recorded and I’m looking forward to seeing it. Great to hear it was good.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 12:14 pm
I didn't watch them. I guess the seventies had me busy with work, commute, training and showing dogs and limited reception on a black and white small tv. I didn't watch much tv in the eighties either.
I was definitely aware of Edith and Archie, though.
I did see some clips on I think Nightline and the news and you could tell that the cast was really enjoying the experience.
And the part where Jamie said the audience will think their tv messed up .. He kept it going very well. Others were trying to stay in character.
The clips I saw would show an original scene, then the new version.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 12:29 pm
I didn't care for the All in the Family Episode, I only lasted about 10 minutes. Just thought I was watching bad acting. But, the Jeffersons was good and the acting was much better.
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 12:55 pm
I loved Marissa Tomei as Edith. She was spot on. Did not care for Woody Harrelson as Archie though. He was just meh to me. Loved Jamie Foxx. He was perfect as George Jefferson. Loved how he screwed up and let us all know about it too.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 1:30 pm
I am soooo mad at myself. Completely forgot about it and didn't even tape it. While I get ABC TV station I can't access ABC videos online cuz I'm in Canada. A friend will try to dl it for me if it ever comes available online. Unless you guys have any suggestions... I could only access YouTube videos of Jimmy Kimmel promoting it. If they are going to ever replay it on TV, PLEASE let me know.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 2:54 pm
I didn't see it but the entertainment shows were cracking up at Jamie Foxx calling himself out, saying it wasn't a glitch with your tv, hahhahahaha, I cracked up watching that clip.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 4:19 pm
I forgot to tape it. I will have to see if one of the streaming services has it or if is available On Demand.
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Heckagirl631
Member
09-08-2010
| Thursday, May 23, 2019 - 4:44 pm
I watched it. It was okay.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 5:31 am
I was SO happy to see Marla Gibbs reprise her roll in The Jeffersons. She looks good for 86/
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 11:36 am
Actually she will be 88 real soon. She was sharp and in great shape. Looked pretty too.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 11:37 am
Norman Lear at 96 took the cake for being sharp and spry.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:02 pm
MB they are rebroadcasting it tomorrow night!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:18 pm
Oh good! I'll get to watch it without tornado warnings cutting into the show, and warnings pasted all over the screen.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:54 pm
I enjoyed the Jeffersons. Loved Keri Washington as Helen. I cried when Marla showed up.
Woody was horrible as Archie. I remember Sally Struthers as a blonde so not sure why that actress had brown hair in the role
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 1:39 pm
Scootsy I freakin' luv ya! Thanks so much!!!
I googled and it's at 8 PM E.T. on Saturday.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, May 24, 2019 - 1:56 pm
Dangit. Seems like it's only being rebroadcast in the States. Shark Tank is scheduled instead here. (I will double-check tomorrow night just in case.)
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, May 25, 2019 - 4:52 pm
Yay! It IS scheduled to air again here on ABC tonight! It finally got listed properly on our cable guide. Hubby just noticed it two minutes ago. It starts in 10 minutes. Talk about a lucky break! 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, May 26, 2019 - 6:58 am
All in the family was good. The Jeffersons was exceptional. Glad I finally got to see it.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, May 27, 2019 - 10:48 am
Pamy, I agree with you about Woody as Archie. He just didn't fit the role. Archie was more chubby and a blowhard. Also it bugged me that Gloria was not blond. Nobody could replace the original cast. Oh, well. We enjoyed it anyway. Thanks for the memories!
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Monday, May 27, 2019 - 11:21 am
carol o Connor as Archie is irreplaceable, but Woody didn’t even come close, in fact he kept me from enjoying the All In The Family portion. I did love The Jefferson portion, though.
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Monday, May 27, 2019 - 5:56 pm
sorry that I missed this show
the old episodes have been airing late at night but not sure they are still showing them
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Monday, May 27, 2019 - 8:09 pm
I was at first upset with casting ,thought Chandra Wilson would have made a great Louise and Wanda Sykes Florence . Buttttt.....when Marla Gibbs showed up it made sense
Woody kept falling into a southern accent. IMHO. The best parts we’re Norman Lear,Marla Gibbs, Jamie Foxx Marisa Tomei and Jennifer Hudson
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - 11:05 am
We were captivated by Marisa Tomei's portrayal of Edith. She was so funny with her sunny optimism and her flighty movements. She really captivated the character!
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