227 | Sandra Gives Brenda A Makeover | The Norman Lear Effect

Brenda (Regina King) has a big crush on Calvin (Curtis Baldwin), so she seeks advice from Sandra (Jackée Harry), who decides to give her a makeover. When Mary (Marla Gibbs) finds out, she doesn't take it well.
From Season 1, Episode 11 'A Daughter Is a Precious Thing': Brenda ignores her mother's advice and listens to Sandra about impressing a boy who's into "older women".
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About 227: In a world gone "condo," apartment building 227 is much more than just a street address--it's a haven from the fast-paced life of Washington D.C. for its many tenants. Through the good times and the bad, through rent hikes and garbage strikes, the tenants of 227 are a close-knit, tough, not always harmonious family, and Mary Jenkins is the "thread" that keeps them together.
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[@thenormanleareffect]

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[@DavidRichardson95]

Regina King's evolution from _227_ to where she is now is amazing. And she hasn't aged a day.

[@mj6962]

Wow. I miss the days when children were actually almost respectful and say yes ma’am and no ma’am. You don’t hear much of that any more.

[@Four6Three1Two]

I’m 42 & folks look at me like I’m a foreigner for saying Yes Ma’am & Yes Sir. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TiffanyRayneOfficial]

I agree, and people look at me crazy because I have manners. I was rasied to respect people.

[@Four6Three1Two]

@@TiffanyRayneOfficial They don’t make em’ like us anymore. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@gejewi1]

Kids didn't ask to come here. Respect is earned.

[@monyomii]

Y'all acting like it's the kids fault?? They're parents raised them to not say it, the kids never asked to be born it's not their fault

[@arthurbb8937]

Good going Mary! These days most mothers would just smile and give in and start the daughter on her way to being "popular" with the boys. Except now the new outfit would be way more trashy. Mommy like Mary would probably avoid lot of teen pregnancy.

[@edwinbrown8509]

Brenda look like Madonna gave her a makeover 😄

[@jibrildsalami9944]

I liked her little cute make over... Very 80s and the giant pink bow was cute too.😍😍😍😍😍😍 Mama kinda over reacted🙄

[@JSmedic1]

No. She did not overreact. She behaved like a good mother who taught her daughter some modesty and respect. Many of the '80's clothes were tacky and suggestive. She did the right thing.

[@jibrildsalami9944]

@@JSmedic1 ..... Ok whatever im entitled to MY opinion. I said she over reacted🙄

[@latoshabullock4723]

Wow Mary is old school she don't tolerate back talk

[@narcisamuslija9474]

The fashion of those years is iconic, ladys are real lady's, and Miss Sandra is awesome, those time's were so happy .respect😎💐💝❤

[@toastedtoffee]

Has anyone ever noticed how low Sandra’s heels were and yet she looked so elegant? I’m guessing less than 4 inches.

[@sherryhook9066]

Love Jackee Harry. She is awesome and beautiful.

[@DavidRichardson95]

Classic episode. The writing was so strong in the early episodes. They messed with the formula too early.

[@samiirj8414]

I wouldn't say that, the black family dynamic in the Jenkins household has always been strong, but when they started adding more cast members I guess the writers had to change their style of writing

[@DavidRichardson95]

@@samiirj8414 That last season was not centered around the main characters at all. That's why I never watch it lol.

[@heidimountain606]

I remember the final season when Jackee Harry left and only made a few guest appearances, her character was sorely missed. There was supposed to be a spin-off with Jackee’s character, but it never made it past the pilot, which aired during season 4.

[@C.R886]

Last season is hard to watch without her

[@AccessoriesAddict5528]

When they brought in Eva, Dylan, and Travis I was OUT!!! ✌🏽

[@samiirj8414]

I love this show and what an amazing cast, Marla Gibbs and Jackie both gave this show the spice that it needed for black culture to be seen.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

She said woman come back here

[@gmarie3082]

That’s REAL parenting. You didn’t talk back to your parents or walk away when they’re talking to you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@rachelr3230]

Can we pretty please get all full episode? We need a 227 box collection!🙏🏾

[@marywilson7271]

Yes I will love more iconic scenes, and thanks

[@tammybooker4046]

Sondra is such a fox and very classy

[@BinaryJoe]

Man, I loved this show!

[@kallen868]

I've never really seen a full episode of this! New fan for this show I missed!

[@anthonytaylor7928]

One of the top rated shows during that time go and look it up I'm.sure u can find streaming somewhere

[@DiscoverPlatinum]

I loved her outfit! I wish Brenda was able to dress like that more often.

[@jaywalker4097]

Mary hated everyone that was attractive 😆 lol

[@TheCupcake86]

Worst makeover yet

[@TheCupcake86]

Yikes

[@hondacivic8130]

Brenda. This girl really wanted to grow up very fast I think we have to talk to her about the birds and the bees 😂

[@samiirj8414]

This was a great show and with a great cast and so culturally accurate

[@raybon7939]

She was a little bit ahead of her time the comedy of the 80s was mostly personal snaps, and jokes, Her comedy was like what you would see today,

[@maryhill5800]

❤️ watching Brenda

[@feliciajenkins5041]

Soooo much blush 😂😅🤣

[@damianlatimer6472]

Happy birthday beautiful lady.youre a good actress

[@franciscojose6496]

Perfect channel congratulation

[@ceasarandrepont1243]

My favorite show.

[@patienceboafo1998]

Regina King has always been a natural 😅😅❤

[@franciscojose6496]

Let's go watching

[@josephlenehan4461]

Jos and Toady 😀 TV

[@biruss]

I think mary should explain why

[@ALITISA78]

Mae West comes out at 1:05 lol

[@scott880]

Sandra put way too much makeup on Brenda

[@GetATMEHOE]

F Norman fear ! Yuck!

[@lesliejohnson1549]

Go Mary!

[@damianlatimer6472]

Happy birthday

[@jurwuanacrawford4255]

Good evenings I think ☺️😊 love it so much 💘🥰 so you don't do anything for the just yes 😘😊 what is an imporytant thing for you ☺️😊😘😘

[@mynameischucky.charlesleer4363]

227’ classic

[@geraldlewis8272]

They need to revamp this particular show with New stories

[@dbrown9495]

The age old battle between mother and daughter.