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The Jeffersons: Season 02
Running Time: 30 min.
Release By: CBS

Having wrapped up its first season as the fourth highest-rated network series, CBS' The Jeffersons was a shoe-in for a second-season renewal. The series remained a Saturday-night fixture, albeit in a slightly earlier time slot -- replacing its parent series All in the Family, which had moved to Mondays. Virtually the entire cast of season one had been retained for season two, save one. Ironically, Mike Evans, who as Lionel Jefferson was the first member of the family ever seen on TV (he'd been a recurring character on All in the Family since that series' inaugural episode), had left the program to pursue other career vistas. He was replaced by Damon Evans (no relation), who would continue playing Lionel until 1979, at which time Mike Evans returned to the fold. In other developments, Marla Gibbs as the Jeffersons' wisecracking maid Florence was seen on a more regular basis, while Zara Cully as Mother Jefferson began to curtail her appearances due to failing health. Though The Jeffersons had a large faithful following, its overall ratings dipped sharply during its second season, dropping from fourth to 21st place. This would result in a dizzying progression of time-slot changes over the next few years, beginning with a shift to Wednesdays in the early months of its third season. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The Jeffersons: Season 02 Cast and Crew:

Sherman Hemsley - (George Jefferson)

Isabel Sanford - (Louise Jefferson)

Damon Evans - (Lionel Jefferson)

Franklin Cover - (Tom Willis)

Roxie Roker - (Helen Willis)

Berlinda Tolbert - (Jenny Willis)

Paul Benedict - (Harry Bentley)

Zara Cully - (Mother Jefferson)

Ned Wertimer - (Ralph Hart)

Production Credits:
Ja'net DuBois (Composer (Music Score))
Jeff Barry (Composer (Music Score))
Jay Moriarty (Executive Producer)
Michael Moye (Executive Producer)
Mike Milligan (Executive Producer)
Ron Leavitt (Executive Producer)
David W. Duclon (Executive Producer)
Peter Casey (Producer)
Sy Rosen (Producer)
David Lee (Producer)
Bernie West (Show Creator)
Norman Lear (Show Creator)
Michael Ross (Show Creator)
Don Nicholl (Show Creator)


The Jeffersons: Season 02 Episodes:
The Jeffersons: A Dinner for Harry
The Jeffersons: George's First Vacation
The Jeffersons: Louise's Daughter
The Jeffersons: Harry and Daphne
The Jeffersons: Mother Jefferson's Fall
The Jeffersons: Jefferson vs. Jefferson
The Jeffersons: Uncle Bertram
The Jeffersons: Movin' On Down
The Jeffersons: George Won't Talk
The Jeffersons: Jenny's Grandparents
The Jeffersons: George's Best Friend
The Jeffersons: George and the Manager
The Jeffersons: George's Alibi
The Jeffersons: Lunch with Mama
The Jeffersons: George vs. Wall Street
The Jeffersons: The Breakup, Part 1
The Jeffersons: The Breakup, Part 2
The Jeffersons: Florence's Problem
The Jeffersons: Mother Jefferson's Birthday
The Jeffersons: Louise's Cookbook
The Jeffersons: George Meets Whittendale
The Jeffersons: Lionel's Problem
The Jeffersons: Tennis, Anyone?
The Jeffersons: The Wedding

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