When The Jeffersons became a hit television series in its own right, Mike stuck around for the first season of that show, but then he left, walking away from one of the biggest shows on television.

“The Jeffersons,” which debuted a half-century ago this year, presented the image of an upwardly mobile Black businessman, George Jefferson.

Marla Gibbs is best known for two of TV's classic sitcoms, The Jeffersons (CBS, 1975-1985), and 227 (NBC, 1985-1990). An acting icon with a dynamic comedic delivery, Gibbs held several non ...

CBS canceled the show without telling the cast. In 1985, following the final episode of The Jeffersons’ 11th season, the cast went on hiatus fully expecting to come back for another season.

'The Jeffersons' at 50: Looking back at a classic sitcom that changed TV The cast of "The Jeffersons": Front row, from left: Roxie Roker, Isabel Sanford, Mike Evans.

The Jeffersons legacy: Changing TV forever Although the abrupt cancellation The Jeffersons upset both the cast and the show’s fans, its cultural legacy a remains powerful one.

At 11 seasons, “The Jeffersons” ran longer than any of producer Norman Lear’s classic 1970s comedies, including its parent show “All in the Family.” But the more important history it ...

At 11 seasons, “The Jeffersons” ran longer than any of producer Norman Lear’s classic 1970s comedies, including its parent show “All in the Family.” But the more important history it made came as soon ...

At 11 seasons, “The Jeffersons” ran longer than any of producer Norman Lear’s classic 1970s comedies, including its parent show “All in the Family.” But the more important history it ...

George, Louise and Florence will be recreated on stage on Saturday in a tribute to "The Jeffersons" television sitcom at The Metropolitan Centre.

“Good Times,” “The Jeffersons” and “Sanford and Son” brought a wave of Black characters to TV, even as the shows opened up tensions over stereotypes.

Norman Lear was responsible for many smash-hit TV sitcoms, including "All in the Family" and spinoffs "Maude," and "The Jeffersons." (Chris Pizzello, File/AP) (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) ...