The Jeffersons is an American sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975, through June 25, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes produced by T.AT. Communications Company from 1975-1982 and Embassy Television from 1982-1985. It is the longest running comedy (or series of any genre) with a predominantly African American cast in the history of American television. The show focused on George and Louise Jefferson, an upper middle-class African American couple. The show was launched as the second spin-off of All in the Family, on which the Jeffersons had been the neighbors of Archie and Edith Bunker. The show was the creation of prolific television producer Norman Lear. However, unlike some of his other shows, it was less sharply political in tone and The Jeffersons evolved into more of a traditional sitcom, relying more on the characters' interactions with one another rather than explicitly political dialog or story-lines. It did, however, tackle a few serious topics including racism, suicide, gun control and illiteracy. Also, the word "nigger" was used occasionally, especially during the earlier seasons. The show had one spin-off, titled Checking In. The short lived series was centered around the Jeffersons' housekeeper, Florence. Checking In only lasted four episodes, after which Florence returned to The Jeffersons. (via Wikipedia)

About The Jeffersons

Opening Theme: "Movin' On Up" by
Ja'net Du Bois

Starring: Sherman Hemsley
Roxie Roker
Berlinda Tolbert
Mike Evans
Zara Cully (Seasons 1-3)
Paul Benedict
Damon Evans (Seasons 2-4)
Marla Gibbs
Jay Hammer (Season 5)
Franklin Cover
Isabel Sanford

Preceded By: All in the Family

Number of Episodes: 253

Last: June 25, 1985

First: Jan 18, 1975

Picture Format: 480i (SDTV)

Number of Seasons: 11

Country: United States

Broadcast Channel: CBS

Name: The Jeffersons

Length: approx. 0:30 (per episode)

Format: Sitcom

Followed By: Checking In

Location: CBS Television City, Los Angeles, California (January-September 1975)
Metromedia Square, Los Angeles, California (1975-1982)
Universal Studios, Universal City, California (1982-1985)