Behind the scenes of Jimmy Kimmel's 1970s remakes

[@heathermetz3974]

2:43 “Mrs. Jefferson!” Seeing Marla Gibbs made me cry!

[@patricehughes4807]

Heather Metz such a classy lady

[@preciouswilliams22]

Honest to God, the HIGHLIGHT of the night #MarlaGibbs #FlorenceJohnston

[@daphanydubois]

Highlight of the night!

[@ilovebeinagirl]

Looks like you and Jamie Foxx :-)

[@mrHoppedupford]

Should have had Maxine Waters play mother Jefferson

[@daphanydubois]

When Ms. Marla Gibbs walked in, I got chills! What a legend! The "Jeffersons" and Mary Jenkins on "227". It would be so awesome if Ms. Gibbs was honored at the BET or some other Award show while she is still here with us. We will always love you Ms. Gibbs 😊😊😊

[@daphanydubois]

@ST 23 Wow! She's a true legend!

[@Brentstarga]

That's a wonderful idea for a well deserving comedic actress!!

[@daphanydubois]

@@Brentstarga Yes ma'am 😊

[@FNFIHOCTW]

So true!

[@d.y.h.w.]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍💜 love it!

[@618greenleaf7]

To all those crying about how it wasn't as good as the original, well no shit. It wasn't meant to be it was a tribute to two great shows. It's not a remake,it's not going to be a new spin off, it was simply a tribute to Norman Leer and the shows. No matter who they would have cast to play Archie,George,Weezy, Edith,or any other character nobody would have been able to replicate the originals. I watched it and enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but still better then 98% of the crap on TV today.

[@northvilletunnels]

I loved it. It was surreal with the sets being true to the originals. I thought it was well cast.

[@shawncharles9980]

Thanks for posting....after reading through a bunch of comments, I was afraid that I was the only person who realized the whole point of the production!

[@calhounsista6491]

Thank you. I thought it was comforting

[@angellovesjazz]

I enjoyed it. Even when Jamie messed up his line lol good experience

[@Brentstarga]

Totally agree!! Its JUST A TRIBUTE SHOW!! But....besides being entertaining, it did make you appreciate the original cast even MORE!! ❤❤

[@englishcountryside4581]

Marla Gibbs is still so pretty.

[@DMVAUDITS]

Nobody can play Florence, but Marla Gibbs!! 😊😊😊

[@kendallrivers1119]

Same with the rest of the cast tbh, especially Archie and George but Jamie did a good impersonation but he ain't beating Sherman lol

[@Irish-Rose]

I like the original shows much better. But, I feel that way anytime they redo old shows

[@stevesanzari7294]

Agreed ! Or the other characters either !

[@hectornegron9155]

AMEN AMEN AMEN. As far as I'm concerned, Florence was 1/2 of the entire show.

[@hectornegron9155]

@@stevesanzari7294 Especially Archie. I like Woody but not this time. Too much of a nice guy in my opinion. For Carroll O'Connor it came out naturally.

[@MalcolmRandall]

Looking back, Florence was easily the best character on The Jeffersons. With everything going on around the others, Florence was essentially the "referee" of the show. Side note: not only does Marla Gibbs reprise her role as Florence 44 years later, but she also reteams up with Jackee Harry from the series 227 back in 1985.

[@williamwalsh1533]

Florence was lazy. And George Jefferson owner of 7 dry cleaners should have dumped Weezy and gotten a hot wife.

[@ralphabreu5022]

@@williamwalsh1533 That would have been terrible for George The hot girl would have divorced him and taken all his 7 stores.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

William George was too short and unattractive to upgrade. If he did, it would’ve been for the money which wouldn’t have been too much.

[@HiltonHoskins]

The original actors would be proud! Good job!

[@Lifewithstan2020]

This was so awesome. I grew up watching these guys and love them so much.

[@brucecarpenter8640]

Archie and Edith, one of the greatest love stories on tv. They adored each other when all was said and done.

[@northvilletunnels]

Should not have been censored.

[@saab23]

I totally agree with you this PC bull crap is annoying.

[@adelgado75]

I agree.

[@saab23]

@DeeDee exactly we are not children it's not like we're going to get some prize at the end for not hearing it.

[@anthonycoleman9593]

Nope, would not have happened in a million years. Our country is too PC right now, in addtion, the time frame that it came on, too many kids watching. Last but not least, the word is still offensive to many people.

[@saab23]

@@anthonycoleman9593 and that's truly a sad commentary and people just don't realize how dangerous that is but let me not get on my soap box lol!

[@cantkeepmedown100]

Jimmy Kimmel is a genius for starting this trend of live remakes.

[@lianelayman7577]

Really good to see Marla Gibbs on it.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

She'll be 88 next month. I grew up watching that show every Sunday

[@stevesanzari7294]

She was Great ! But now it's just a paycheck !

[@adalbertosanchez3051]

We moved on up and no body told me, that was the BEST!!!

[@theonemodifier]

Marisa Tomei played an amazing Edith Bunker in the ‘All in the Family’ Remake

[@stevesanzari7294]

Mustn't have watched the Original Shows ? Not Good !

[@theonemodifier]

@@stevesanzari7294 not sure what you mean

[@MalcolmRandall]

She nailed it.

[@theonemodifier]

@ihave35cents why?

[@theonemodifier]

@ihave35cents subjective, maybe it's just that i'm in love with Marisa Tomei. thanks for your feedback.

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

They also delt with homophobia. I grew up watching The Jeffersons and All In The Family. I learned so much as a child about how people can look at the same thing and see different things. I learned that people aren't all bad, just misunderstood things and some were misunderstanding others. The lesson learned? We need to talk with each other to understand and respect one another. 💙

[@jayskicksnfits9372]

*dealt* ,not delt. 🤣

[@youtubelove826]

Why did the tear me up! So beautiful!

[@Kittylicable]

Me to

[@tdhat95]

It was Good Live Television not thee originals but when I saw Marla Gibbs I teared up bad!!!

[@putt7429]

Was this recorded some how to rewatch if you didn't havee cable

[@kristannaish]

The good old days! Just simpler times. Take me back please 🤗😩

[@M0DeLcH1cK]

Privilege

[@virgilgeorge6579]

I love Marla Gibbs. She's a living legend, we need to give Marla Gibbs her flowers while she's still here. And don't forget she guess starred on Martin as Ms. Minnie the maid.

[@Gorgeous10o]

Omg!!! When she shrunk Martin's Jersey after washing it because she thought it had Graffiti on it! 😂😂

[@virgilgeorge6579]

@@Gorgeous10o Right. Then Martin said.... Who is this suppose to fit, Ms. Minnie? My son?😂😂😂

[@twistnloc3247]

LOL..Ms Minnie was crazy

[@dittofeelings4797]

Please play it on tv again!!!! I missed it😕😞🙁

[@naimahwilliams2994]

When the next time it come back on

[@ozzieman55]

Next up.. 'Married.. With Children remake - with original cast and script.'

[@patricehughes4807]

ozzieman55 that would be great!!

[@billlozier5551]

My prayer would be answered if that were true. Al & Peg grandparents to Buds kids, who is married to a stripper with a heart of gold. Kelly is a self made millionaire with her own line of makeup called"pucker-up"!...I don't know, just want to see them again.

[@Veon_Ray]

@Maximus Prime right. You would think that that would go without saying, but obviously not. It's kinda sad that the *relevance* of bringing back these two groundbreaking shows, were lost on some.

[@ms.rstake_1211]

🙄

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

I'm sorry but I watch Sanford and Son and The Jeffersons all the time.. and All in the Family sometimes, and I just don't think that these shows will go anywhere...nothing can ever replace the originals...

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

@Daniel Kirk I understand 😊just my opinion

[@allme2547]

Go anywhere? You do realize these were just tribute shows to acknowledge how great the Originals were and give us a little bit of nostalgia...right? So the right way to appreciate them would be to stop making comparisons, and nitpicking them for things they aren't even trying to be.

[@IloveJasonMomoa]

@@allme2547 I can express my opinion anyway I feel..😕if my opinions aren't what you agree with you don't have to comment. . thank you have a nice evening

[@AlfredHawthornBennyHill]

I was SO HAPPY and utterly surprised to see Marla Gibbs. I coudln't believe it.

[@KrishnapriyaMaa]

I cried when Marla Gibbs came to the door. Wow. God help our lost world.

[@BLUEOHIO]

THANK YOU..THE 70'S WAS SO GOOD WITH SHOWS!!!!!

[@beemonique8466]

I loved the 70's!! Life was simpler

[@pculiarmann5017]

George and Weezie should've been Katt Williams and Sheryl Underwood...PERFECT MATCH.

[@BPoweredLove]

Katt for sure physically resembles and has the mannerisms of George but he's too whacky these days and couldn't have pulled the performance off. I'd love to have seen Katt do it though..he can be so funny.

[@SouthernGent44]

Katt has the look, but not the right voice.

[@hectornegron9155]

2:13......God Bless the seamstress who sewed up that beautiful gold color dress and the sculptor of the body that wears it. Along with Florence's enjoyable and much appreciated appearance, best part of the show in my humble opinion.

[@okcman34]

They need to do Sanford and son best sitcom ever.

[@adalbertosanchez3051]

I have the collection, And i love it, Sanford And son

[@PippaPPod]

Steven D That could be fun with the right cast.

[@Jrwriter0908]

Naw… that’s my show… just leave it alone lol

[@rafareldivo2074]

Jennifer Hudson 😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DaSupermanOf1990]

Thank God for creating the late Norman Lear

[@der22672]

It would have been nice if they asked Rob or Sally, the two surviving cast members to make a cameo on All In The Family, like Marla Gibbs did on The Jeffersons.

[@taylordowning2533]

I agree

[@johnfd0210]

I read an article with Sally Struthers, and she said that she thought Norman Lear should retire...I took it there might be something between them? Also, no one seemed to remember that Berlinda Tolbert is still living, "Jenny" from THE JEFFERSONS.

[@donielledowling-taylor4362]

johnfd0210 that is right!!! Jenny.. still Beautiful

[@gailroberts4201]

Marisa Tomei stole the show, she was wonderful. Woody Harrelson, wrongly cast. Jefferson cast, excellent!

[@calhounsista6491]

Wanda Sykes was horrible

[@taylordowning2533]

I think Marisa nailed Edith, Harrelson was good, but John C. Reilly or John Goodman would have been better. They should have got Anika Noni Rose to play Weezy and sing the theme song

[@ms.rstake_1211]

I think they all had their strengths. Was the 1st guy even good for that role? You need a troll.

[@ms.rstake_1211]

@@taylordowning2533 ok go get Anika from the UK.

[@twistnloc3247]

Marla Gibbs stole the show

[@frenchjr25]

It was great to see original pieces of 'All In The Family' furniture. And that was probably the original 'The Jefferson's' couch.

[@maryhlad5277]

Seeing Marla Gibbs reprising her role of Florence Johnston was really the icing on the cake for me.

[@Malcolmdeeb]

Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx (Django and Broomhilda), together again:

[@hgb0005]

Ray Charles and Della Bea

[@Malcolmdeeb]

hgb0005 Damn ... good one! I forgot that movie.

[@ilovebeinagirl]

@@Malcolmdeeb How could you??!!

[@Brentstarga]

Also... Marla Gibbs and JACKEE from 227 together again ❤

[@mexton]

Hope they keep it going.This is real entertainment and nothing like a live audience.Watching actors come out of character is hilarious!I Loved it.

[@jendel42750]

The one major casting mistake was Woody Harrelson as Archie. The best casting decision made was that of Jamie Foxx as George. For the record, the original actors in the respective roles, Carroll O' Connor and Sherman Hemsley, were true gentlemen out of character. While I have a feeling Jamie Foxx is so, I'm not sure if I can say the same for Woody Harrelson. It's as if he mocked Carroll O'Connor's work all the way through it, while Jamie Foxx appeared to honor Sherman Hemsley's. All told, this was an interesting exercise. Why not do this with other classic shows as well?

[@gfoot9916]

pisto30 Tomei was fine. I really think that someone like Josh Brolin could have played Archie.

[@SatClub403]

Three's Company next Please! JK Simmons and Julianne Moore as Mr. and Mrs. Roper!

[@nuggetfresh9641]

Richard Rogers yes I was thinking the same thing

[@admirableimage3049]

So,proud Jimmy Honoured Mr. Lear while he waa still alive!👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@brandoninglin7566]

1:30-1:50 2:05-2:40 2:42 2:52 -3:00 3:22 3:30-3:40 3:54 is my favorite part of the video

[@michaelbanasiak3015]

If the N word is irrelevant, why bleep it?

[@billlozier5551]

They bleeped it the original so it goes without saying.

[@beckigreen]

Bill Lozier In the original run they didn’t bleep words.

[@billlozier5551]

@@beckigreen my bad.

[@billlozier5551]

@@beckigreen that is how PC we have become. It's so sad.

[@lt4324]

@@billlozier5551THEY USED EVERY OFFENSIVE WORD you can think of back then. YOU never watched the show during the 70's when it originally aired? where did you watch the reruns?

[@theresistance3818]

...Bravo, Jimmy Kimmel, Bravo!

[@socialdave99]

Jennifer Hudson is flawless and effortless with the song, perfect as always. This was so enjoyable and enigmatic because I remember the originals, so this throwback was like a twilight zone dimension experience. Everyone was perfect. Norman Lear, thank you! Now I need more!

[@jaystapes3086]

You'll never beat the original..My dad watched reruns of the original when I was growing up so i; by extention, grew up with the original almost 20 years after it originally aired. It's a classic

[@Irish-Rose]

Sorry, all talented actors, but I love the original shows. But, I always feel that way when they re-do any old show.

[@stevesanzari7294]

I agree ! Most of Hollywood is Talentless !

[@Irish-Rose]

Steve Sanzari when you are used to the way ppl look in the shows that you loved, then they try & redo it, of course it will fail because it’s not the same, not even close.

[@ybrix101]

1:03 - Totally unnecessarily over the top.

[@jasonvegan5761]

So many tv and movie remakes. Are we officially out of ideas?

[@CaptDantastic]

I think we have been for a while. I thought they were out of ideas when they started making comic book and board game movies.

[@jasonvegan5761]

CaptDantastic Me too. Gotten worse as of recently. Lol Lion King

[@RWT2777]

If you're Disney, yes. Rinse, repeat, cha-ching!

[@theonemodifier]

I think this was for Norman Lear, a tribute while he's still on earth.

[@Lighting-ee9pf]

Naw Dog they wanted to show you how much unfortunately hasn't changed in over 40 year's.

[@AB-cd2ic]

This was the best comedy remakes ever!!

[@winterlandboy]

Of all the casting I’m afraid that I thought the worst was Woody Harrelson as Archie .I don’t know that anyone could but he was just not believable .As for Jamie Fox,George Jefferson was an over the top extremely funny character but to have a famous actor like Fox trying to be more over the top then Sherman Helmsley acting over the top proved hard to take I enjoyed it but not up to scratch

[@zekelandowner5029]

Fish don’t fry in the kitchen George : 😂😂😂😂😂

[@celestes.gonzales3051]

🙏🏼Omg!! Just Amazing!!! Cried when I seen Florence !!! 😭

[@FreshDrummerBoy]

Good Times, Sanford & Son, Chico & The Man, Three's Company, & What's Happening Next Please!!!!

[@paulstillman2878]

Maude

[@FreshDrummerBoy]

@@paulstillman2878 The Golden Girls

[@roseorozco1384]

Jimmy ❤ GRACIAS!

[@happyswim1836]

That was nice. I did not see these shows. Would have loved to see these remakes.

[@meyou-dv8ns]

The originals is so much better- trying to bring something that great back is too hard i wish them luck and maybe the younger people that didnt see the original will love it when i see it i t just makes me want to go on you tube and look at the original

[@DessKaliyah]

Jennifer Hudson did amazingggg singing the theme song she looked very amazing as well !

[@exxtra71]

Why was Eric Monte not mentioned?

[@exxtra71]

@ST 23 Yes, pull up Eric Monte on KZbin. He explains the whole ordeal. It is a really sad story.

[@chespottle5588]

I feel political correctness has made us weak. Watching an episode of Star Trek where Uhura meets Abraham Lincoln. He says “what a charming negress” she looks at him and he says “forgive me dear I understand that in my time we used that word as a term of property” Uhura’s response was “But why should I object to that term sir? You see, in our century WE’VE learned NOT to fear words” It’s like we have regressed, its like we were making progress in this one area because of Shows such as Star Trek, All In The Family, The Jeffersons.. We could use truth, honesty that the “N” word exposes in our society of racism and bigotry, and start a great dialogue of overcoming fear and the aforementioned, but political correctness has turned us into a bunch of weak, self entitled complainers offended if someone blinks at you the wrong way Star Trek The Original Series, All In The Family, The Jeffersons, were way ahead of their time, and even seems to be now ahead of our own time Thanks PC Culture :/

[@OneLoveRSR]

So... your point is, what? You're disappointed you didn't get to hear a dehumanizing racial slur? Your rambling, rose colored nostalgia of Mid-20th Century television masquerading as some masterful thought piece doesn't explain how bleeping the slur ruined the entire message that was being presented in the show. Do you believe bleeping the word changed the message? Do you even understand the underlying point that George, and later, Helen were making? Or are you just, at the end of it all, whining about not being able to use dehumanizing language in entertainment without repercussion?

[@tvmonte]

@@OneLoveRSR Yeah, I wondered about that too!

[@chespottle5588]

OneLoveRsr I totally agree that it does not at all change the message, I’m hoping we come to a place where we aren’t offended by words, names. We assign meaning to words and what I loved about Uhura’s response is that word had no power over her anymore That’s the place I hope we come to I also hope (but maybe it’s a stretch right now) that one day bigotry, racism will all cease. That’s my point.

[@chespottle5588]

ST 23 I’m very grateful for your response as you’ve given me some points to think about Considering they went ahead and used the “N” word and bleeped it out, it both respects the weight of the word and those rightfully sensitive to it Thanks for wording yourself in that way :) it was an eye opener :)

[@allme2547]

@ST 23 Your response completely hits the nail on the head..... These ppl complaining about how over-sensitive we've become but are overly sensitive for the bleeping out of a word that is legitimately offencive.

[@wakeup631]

I think it was a great job. Great job everyone.

[@frenchjr25]

Watching this in 2020. Yes, it has been done before. Especially in the UK.

[@adalbertosanchez3051]

I cried during the show, i can't believe se don't see them on Dish

[@stumack9755]

baby

[@adalbertosanchez3051]

I want to ser the show again , i missed more than an hour

[@thecatman4ever]

I missed this when it was originally broadcast but was happy that I had the opportunity to watch it by chance while flipping throughout the channels tonight. Unfortunately I found the "All In The Family" skit almost painful to watch. The casting was all wrong and I just didn't enjoy it at all. Jamie Foxx as George Jefferson was one of the saving graces. The "Jeffersons" was not quite as painful as Marla Gibbs made a cameo which completely saved the skit. I''ve seen spoofs of "All In The Family" and the "Jeffersons" before and it was way better than this. They should have taken more time to hire the right people without necessarily focusing hiring celebrities to play the parts. I was more than a bit disappointed.

[@theonemodifier]

What was the name of the All in the Family episode? i want to watch original

[@kendallrivers1119]

Henry's Farewell

[@theonemodifier]

@@kendallrivers1119 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@mysteryof7]

I want to see this show! I missed it! 😭

[@root7838]

Amo i Jefferson... li guardavo sin da bambino e ancora oggi li continuo a guardare. ma mi si spezza il cuore sapendo che sono quasi passati tutti a miglior vita😔 grazie di Cuore❤ a tutto lo staff del grande cast di The Jeffersons non vi dimenticherò Mai... PS: grazie anche a ABC News!!!!

[@cablo08]

How I would like to watch all that in my country 😍

[@smartkookie]

I hate I missed it!!!

[@agreen06]

All of the performances were OUTSTANDING!!!

[@helenarose580]

Those we the shows

[@monikabarragan733]

Thank God for reruns.so generations today knows how tv should be and not what it is today.

[@charlesturner219]

Marla Gibbs deserved all of the applause when she walked in that door 😍

[@sarcasticklutz]

wow...they are all amazing

[@jennieredrose5819]

Super super dope !!!!

[@gsxellence]

When is 227 coming back?

[@harvestnoelcrawford7026]

leave perfection alone

[@LovesDavidCassidy]

Fun Fact, I do remember seeing this live before a studio audience can't do it anymore cause of covid-19 but like i said fun fact Justina Machado was supposed to play florence toward the end but at the last minute they decided to use the original florence marla gibbs

[@kimwebb495]

The show was awesome!

[@CJ-im2uu]

I would have never thought Woody as someone who can sing.

[@jacquelineperry5873]

No ones trying to beat the originals they can’t be beat there just acting and having fun think it’s great.

[@stevesanzari7294]

The Show is like watching 5 yr olds in a school play ! They couldn't have gotten it more Wrong wth Tomei ! and Harrelson ! They were imitating actors not Characters !

[@scottcornelius4162]

I agree. It was more like a SNL skit than anything else. I'm all for recreating an old sitcom, but the actors should have put their own spin on the characters.

[@allme2547]

That "play" feeling is what I liked about it. It was more like attending a live event where things aren't slick perfect and you feel you're in a room with actors acting rather than just watching a finished polished product

[@ethanvlogseverynowandthen]

Nice

[@sprinkle888]

I never knew why fish don’t fry in kitchen......Anyone know?

[@ClintScottFischer]

Has anyone posted the entire live show??

[@wwedxecw]

Clinton Fischer hulu

[@charlita25]

Real entertainment I love it I miss it

[@michaelmitcheltree2120]

I've never been so happy

[@lisahouk7776]

SHOULD OF ADVERTISED IT MORE..I MISSED IT!!

[@rafareldivo2074]

♥️♥️👏👏👏👏

[@kristalindstrom5408]

Jimmy Kimmel needs to more these live shows...

[@PeanutBuddaPie]

Can we get Good Times, Beverly Hillbillies, and Gilligan's Island next. On Good Times, Janet Jackson HAS TO play Willona

[@dmoody4628]

Where can I watch it

[@crystalace22]

Will they repeat Gloria,Archie bunkers place,and 704 Hauser?..spinoffs from all in the family

[@shigsho]

The show remakes were awful. Shows you how good the originals were.

[@blendedtonesable]

It wasn't a remake but a tribute. Someone posted that it was still better than the crap they put on today's tv.

[@iblack5]

Literally was said repeatedly that this was a tribute and not a remake. But not everyone gets that I guess.

[@rainbowroom24-7-52]

We didn't get to see it. We watched local news emergency weather announcements.

[@stevesanzari7294]

The weather was more interesting !

[@fancykatya]

Saturday night (tomorrow) ABC is repeating it~

[@idanwillenchik3050]

Why is ABC saluting shows by CBS?

[@beckigreen]

idan willenchik Because they were made by Norman Lear.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Because they need ratings !

[@jamesjohnson5036]

i love to watch full verson

[@englishcountryside4581]

I hear Emmy calling.

[@seanakridge2971]

Jamie Foxx's blunder was intentional... he loves attention.

[@johnnyso1979]

They were relevant thousands of years ago, too. They'll be relevant thousands of years from now.

[@kyreshlcsw2229]

can I get that on netflix

[@zmack1780]

When did this happen????

[@socialdave99]

Good Times would be great but who could play J.J.? Three's Company by Don Nicholl would be awesome; but who could play those characters???

[@jsimmons834]

how can people watch these morning shows.......so cheesy

[@blackspot5795]

believe repent be saved. the time is at hand people. click my name for son of perdition series

[@shigsho]

Liberal brainwashing.

[@broncodeviltexas]

I cant watch them.