Florence's Faith Is Challenged | The Jeffersons

[@josephclegg3562]

This episode teaches you not to trust man, but God. Man will let you down, but God will always be there even when man let you down to help you pull yourself back up.

[@paulinemitchell8000]

Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@daniellej7914]

Exactly

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

Exactly and amen brother amen🙏🏾

[@robpatton731]

Marla Gibbs' acting ability to go from anger and resentment to confusion and emotional pain to acceptance and understanding was convincing. And the lesson, Don't let hypocrites ruin your faith in God, is still timely. I wish I had had someone as wise as the minister in this story to reason with me when I found myself questioning God. I also wish that I could watch the whole episode.

[@FaytLinegod]

It's no wonder this show went on for a whole decade. It was amazing.

[@landyachtfan79]

Marla Gibbs should've won both an Emmy AND an Oscar for this scene!!!!

[@ladennayoung2939]

She did do great. A really good job. I have never seen this scene before.

[@juniper890]

That I believe, years later I still come back to this scene.

[@aldiggydog]

Such a deep scene Lots of people can relate.

[@MontrealNorth]

Yes Lord this was the best it will never be shows like this again The Jeffersons and 227 an amen Florence was the best❤❤❤❤❤

[@sha11235]

An Emmy, yes, You don't get Oscars from TV.

[@danielnazario4378]

I as a born again Christian always have said, you go to church to worship the lord,and not the preachers.

[@JudeTavonFenwick]

Who said otherwise

[@MsJoyce31202]

Nor anyone else for that matter.

[@betterthanemril988]

learning that reverend Taylor died hours before his conversation with Florence was definitely an interesting twist I didn’t see coming 😮

[@garymattscheck9066]

It could've been his angel.

[@josephclegg3562]

His spirit saw that Florence was going to lose her faith and came back to help her regain it.

[@ladennayoung2939]

WOW. I just got to this part of the scene as I read your comment. I was NOT expecting that at all.

[@theorca3275]

It's like a good version of a ghost story.

[@raymondshark4521]

Wow me neither…I’m crying so hard

[@rangerdave1973]

I’ve heard stories like this before and it always gives me the chills

[@antd8259]

Great acting on this episode. The show dealt with real life issues and things still going on today. I swear you can never get tired of the Jeffersons episodes, no matter how many years it’s been or how many times you’ve watched an episode.

[@josephclegg3562]

Some people don't believe in spirits and the supernatural, but I'm one to believe.

[@orbison]

One of the best Jeffersons episodes and maybe the best Florence-centered episode. Marla Gibbs gives a powerhouse of a performance, and the twist ending still gets to me.

[@Rebmetpes4]

This was deep and to see Florence break down like that was...wow!

[@josephclegg3562]

I'm glad Reverend Taylor helped Florence see the light.

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

That what You calling acting Remember Florida when James.died and she broke down Crying when she said Dam.Dam Dam

[@conniekaye5633]

​@@NevinReid-zy4ryUnfortunately it became a joke to some people

[@robertcomfort3710]

The late great Julius W. Harris played Reverend Taylor in this episode. Powerful message.

[@StephenKershaw1]

A bond villian

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@@StephenKershaw1 LIVE & LET DIE. Roger Moores`s 1st BOND film.

[@StephenKershaw1]

@@RICHBLACKCOCK yes, I’m aware He also played a doctor on Sanford and son, how likely is it for James Bond and Sanford and son to be linked

[@jest-fn3qq]

No question about it. Rest in peace.

[@phyliciageorge8909]

He played Tommy Gibbs' father in Black Caesar and Hell Up In Harlem.

[@darkman7010]

In the words of Florida Evans from Good Times, "The Lord works in strange and mysterious ways."

[@jamesorsby7553]

Speaking of Florida Evans, the preacher that Florence was arguing with played Florida's date in an episode of Good Times, when Florida decided to go out to a club with Willona. He was already in there, and they hit it off.

[@Mouse01011]

Also, in the words of Florida Evans: “Damn, damn, damn” 😆

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

He surely does God definitely works in Mysterious Ways

[@madbrowniac7871]

Miss Marla Gibbs and the Guest Starring Julius W. Harris as "Reverend Roy Taylor" really delivered the dramatic goods in this Classic Scene!🤔🎤📺B.W.

[@mbyrd6713]

Very powerful ❤

[@nateboytwo]

WOW , Marla did an amazing acting job on this one 💛

[@ivsonfoust4276]

I agree this scene was so powerful with many illustrations of life...

[@jrewing1512]

Great episode and the actor who played the Pastor was brilliant.

[@sha11235]

Rev. Taylor you mean. Yes, he was a veteran actor named Julius Harris. I sort of wish he did more episodes. Yes, I know his character died here, but maybe they could've redone it so he didn't.

[@jrewing1512]

@@sha11235 He was also on Sanford and Son.

[@TortrenzoLogistics-mg4up]

Julius Harris also played Scatter in Superfly and Pop Gibbs in Black Caesar, Hell Up In Harlem.

[@sha11235]

@@TortrenzoLogistics-mg4up He was also in a film called Nothing But a Man, which was from the 60's but disappeared and was rediscovered in 1993.

[@StephenKershaw1]

@@jrewing1512 he was also a James Bond villian

[@kevindavis296]

This was a powerful episode. One of my favorites. It tests faith and the why questions

[@sha11235]

Yeah, for the final season of the show it was pretty good.

[@renealexander2703]

@@sha11235 , the whole final season was great. This show was great from the beginning to the end.

[@Asukenick]

@@renealexander2703 I thought 10 was pretty weak and 11 was a little better but my last real favorite season is 9.

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

This is why we can't Question God

[@kevindavis296]

@@NevinReid-zy4ry we have a right to, if things that are unexplainable for no reason. Thinking GOD is hiding something from Us

[@mastirringyou]

My Favorite Jeffersons episode

[@ericking8661]

The Jeffersons dealt with some very topical and controversial issues, but this episode was beyond. It had me shook. They went there...The angel schooled and assured Florence that her living, giving, and faith were not in vain. My favorite episode as well. Whoever wrote and green lighted this episode, Kudos to them.

[@Rudolph_Manor]

He Gave Her Tough Love & Treated Her With Positive Indifference. 💯

[@sha11235]

It wasn't tough love. He just made her see that she didn't have to give up her faith because of what happened with the money and the other Reverend.

[@mac9061]

Awesome episode. Marla Gibbs acting is Oscar winning.

[@marvinholman7649]

Classic!! The twist after this was crazy!!

[@marionv.brittainiii7188]

Kinda scary, but true.

[@jamesorsby7553]

Yep... It sure was. Something like an episode of the Twilight Zone or something.

[@sha11235]

@@jamesorsby7553 That's what I thought.

[@garymattscheck9066]

Great message. Ministers aren't God.

[@josephclegg3562]

​@@garymattscheck9066Put your trust in God and God only. Man will fail you.

[@MsJoyce31202]

This episode was extremely beautiful and is hardly ever repeated.

[@DanielCarrier-oo5zh]

He is preaching the truth. I hope everybody can hear you. You don't worship the preacher 😊😊

[@susanstancliff2937]

Very moving episode.

[@notaniceguy34]

THAT was a wonderful episode. And the ending made it so much better.

[@sha11235]

It was. I also liked the line where Florence says, "Tell Rev. Taylor that him, Rev. Daniels the crook and Florence the sucker have all retired at the same time."

[@sha11235]

The ending was like a Twilight Zone ending.

[@josephclegg3562]

Reverend Taylor's spirit came back to help her regain her faith.

[@geraldpatterson3903]

4:45.... WOW! Didnt see that coming!

[@MrWolfSnack]

Florence: "...now I've lost time, I've lost love, AND my money! Now you look at me and tell me what I got left! What!" Rev. Taylor: "Sense enough to know that God's name ain't Reverend Daniels. Sense enough to know that you don't come to church to worship the preacher! Most of all, sense enough to know that you can't cash faith at a bank and have somebody run off with it! If it's Daniels that can do that to you, then you didn't have much faith to begin with!" Florence: "Well Reverends ain't supposed to steal!" Rev Taylor: "Shoot I know Reverends ain't supposed to steal! People ain't supposed to steal! Last time I checked they were doing it anyway!"

[@bonnietisdale4072]

My dad is a pastor my mom told me never forget your father is just a man like any other man

[@fudgematthew33]

That was deep.

[@thisbelieversdiary]

This is such a great clip!

[@lynnecrisp]

She talked to an angel

[@janinecox256]

Yes she did because God knew what she needed at that time!

[@josephclegg3562]

God sent Reverend Taylor's spirit back to help Florence.

[@MsJoyce31202]

😊

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

God's Angel

[@Movin2Elite]

Marla Gibbs was great, but Reverend Taylor owned the scene. One of the rare instances in television where a secondary character overshadowed the main cast. Everything about him from his look, elderly wisdom, strength (the cane even makes him stronger) calmness and authoritative figure. Even though Gibbs is a full grown adult, she looked like a scared little girl being comforted by her dad.

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

Then he died few hours after she left him.

[@Movin2Elite]

@@NevinReid-zy4ry no, you missed one of the most underrated twists in sitcom history. In fact, this could be one of the first and only time sitcoms in that era did something like this. The Reverend was ALREADY dead the entire time. Florence was talking to a ghost/angel. One can interpret this as god sending his own message of faith.

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

@@Movin2Elite wow amazing because I Have a never ever seen that Espoid and it Was dam Good I don't understand why They Never shown that Rerun

[@UGodd]

​@@NevinReid-zy4ry Actually a few hours before

[@mpd8633]

Julius Harris was Tee Hee in James Bond's Live And Let Die.

[@moretoknowshow]

Still a top 10 henchman in the Bond franchise..

[@kevineaddy1248]

Love this episode, real talk

[@sha11235]

The people who wrote this would create Married with Children.

[@RaymondBell-k1i]

This moves me to tears every time I see this episode. Powerful!

[@78Sista]

I remember when this first aired. I think that the show moved to Sundays that season, I believe. Mrs. Marla Gibbs did an outstanding job. She's a God Fearing Woman. 🙂❤️😉

[@sha11235]

It moved from Sundays to Tuesdays in the middle of the final season. I think it was to get the ratings to go down enough so they could cancel it.

[@nickbucci2766]

Great scene

[@RaiderRSupastar]

So sad but true. There are false or sellout preachers for looking for your money 💵 or your body

[@sharonmiott2207]

Always remember that there are many more preachers that are real. I think the problem is we put our focus too much on the false preachers.

[@RaiderRSupastar]

@sharonmiott2207 td snakes and his wife, Benny hinn, creflo get a dollar, Joel Osteen, Paula White, Clarence McClendon, Donnie Swaggart, Juanita Bynum, Sheard of the cogic cult, jesse Duplantis, are too still many with too much influence to fool people with their carnal messages for money 💵 . The Bible said a lot about bad teachers, pastors in the New Testament

[@garymattscheck9066]

In the story the choir gave the minister the money for new robes,and he made off with their money. Florence was hurt.

[@EVOLVINGINFINITELY888]

Even in your last hour, minutes, or second; we are always on assignment. Reveraned Taylor just gained his wings 🪽. I've felt people's spirits that i was close with before they died. Even seen them after in dreams. This episode did an awesome job with the description🌸💜🌸

[@garymattscheck9066]

Florence wasn't Catholic, but I can picture Mother Angelica telling her, "You can't let something bad that someone did destroy your faith!"

[@NevinReid-zy4ry]

God will Take care of that man who stole her $300 Dollars

[@moretoknowshow]

Tee-Hee didn't mess around, one of the best henchmen in the bond franchise. Julius W Harris was one of those actors who deserved more in his career.

[@joanneclarke4226]

You better get your God straightened ...absolutely 100 💯

[@shelbygirard8798]

Love Florence and Louise! Louise reminds me so much of my grandmother. Marla Gibbs is an amazing woman and actress. Great episode.

[@AndreBlige-vb3ur]

Julius Harris was a hell of an actor, Rip

[@augustgirl]

I don't remember this episode.😢 But I am going to have to find it. I am sucker for such miraculous stuff. Why am I crying with all these Jeffersons videos I am watching today? They are hitting me in the feels, today. So beautiful.

[@gingerdurbin2726]

I needed this today.

[@grindingdeviance1864]

This gentleman played a fantastic role in the 1973 James Bond film 'Live and Let Die.' My then 6 year old jaw dropped seeing him in action for the first time!

[@sha11235]

Julius Harris. He had a long career before and after this.

[@StephenKershaw1]

Tee Hee was the character's name with the metal prosthetic ... he also played a doctor on Sanford & Son and many different characters during the black exploitation of the 70s

[@paulinemitchell8000]

Powerful episode 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾🙏🙏

[@NateTheGr8ness]

Florence: Well, Reverends ain't supposed to steal. Rev. Taylor: Shoot, I know Reverends ain't supposed to steal. People ain't supposed to steal. But last time I checked they were doing it anyway! That's deep.

[@destineetyson7756]

I love the Jefferson my favorite sitcom ever 📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺🥰📺🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰📡📡📡📡📡📡📡

[@andresrios9855]

The good lord works in mysterious ways.

[@theorca3275]

I wonder what Florance will say or think when she learns Reveran Taylor died.

[@donniefarrior4725]

Never seen this one....pops is in it...Mr Harris

[@scottcaldwell7480]

Acted with real depth.

[@alondralabute2310]

I never saw this episode before, I'd love to see the entire episode uploaded. It seems all of us at some point have a crisis of faith, where you wonder if God is real since something really awful happened and you wonder why God allowed it to happen. Some people never recover from it, they become bitter and others like Florence, come to understand that God is still God and He still loves us even when bad things happen. Look at what happened to Job in the Bible. He never gave up his faith though he was so confused about why so many bad things had happened to him. But in the end his faith was rewarded.

[@sha11235]

Also in this episode George gives some Bible stuff that I think he learned from Archie Bunker.

[@jamesorsby7553]

Yeah…He was all over the place.

[@ytafan4068]

What Reverend Taylor said what he'd do to Daniels the next time he saw him - THAT'S MY KIND OF REVEREND! And that twist at the end. No one saw that one coming. I only wished the Willises and Bentley were there as well.

[@olskool4031]

dont remember these later episodes

[@lynnecrisp]

What do u think Job went thru? There's wolves in sheeps clothing. Get your eyes off man & put em on Jesus. We all go thru tests & trials & u gotta pass all tests

[@waynenephew4515]

That man played on some good movies

[@DanaWalton-y9d]

It was the angle of the Lord talking g to her.

[@1bridge11]

angel, not angle

[@ctbt1832]

You are not supposed to call yourself, Reverend. If a pastor, called himself Reverend ask them why because the Bible says something different.

[@Burton_aka]

Thank you I think the message is God was workin in mysterious ways. How could she have been cured by a ghost?

[@kwameaboagye-cl9me]

RiP Jules Harris

[@BridgettePetty]

❤

[@SammyDane5988]

2:38 😂, 4:27

[@travisjames3517]

Florence should have mentioned about how the fire destroyed the hotel she worked in in “Checking In.”

[@sha11235]

What does that have to do with this?

[@travisjames3517]

@@sha11235 Because she was moving up and was brought back down and had to go and work as a maid again when she was a main administrator.

[@sha11235]

@@travisjames3517 It wasn't really part of this.

[@travisjames3517]

@@sha11235 I know, but she should have mentioned it.

[@MariaGarcia-f7c]

❤😊

[@sha11235]

I wonder what happened when she found out Rev. Taylor had died.

[@calvinjackson8110]

If that didn't make scream and shout I don't know what would!

[@josephclegg3562]

I saw a segment similar to this on Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction. The mother called the father and daughter and said she was on her way. She was coming from a trip on a plane, and the father and daughter learned a few minutes later that the plane crashed and she had died hours earlier. The segment turned out to be true.

[@JohnB-tn2uw]

WHEN ACTS 2 38 IS OBEYED ALL THINGS AS FATHER JESUS WILLS IN HIS HOLY WISE TIMING ARE VALIDATED! BE READY AMMENDED AND REPENTED AND BAPTIZED LORD JESUS CHRIST NAME FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS AND YE SHALL RECIEVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST! FATHER JESUS CHRIST SALVATION!!!!!!!!!!!! FATHER JESUS CHRIST WISDOM PROVES SO - SO BE WISE! FATHER JESUS BE FOR YOU: NO ONE OR NOTHING IN NATURALNOR SPIRITUAL CAN BE AGAINST YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Asukenick]

This should have aired in an earlier season.

[@renealexander2703]

Why?

[@Asukenick]

@@renealexander2703 The earlier years were better and I think it would have gotten more attention if it aired back in the 70s.

[@renealexander2703]

@@Asukenick , but it did get more attention in the 80s. In fact, the overall ratings were higher in the 80s. The show was going to be cancelled in 1978. When the show was No. 1 and had its highest ratings, it was in the 80s. Isabel Sanford even won an Emmy in the 80s. And I disagree that the earlier years were better. The later years were just as good. Many of my favorite episodes were in the later years, including this wonderful and powerful episode that we are currently discussing. I love that this was a long-running show that was great from the beginning to the end. That's quite an accomplishment.

[@sha11235]

Should've started from the beginning of the scene. Oh, well.

[@sha11235]

I don't get what "snow covering the top of him" means.

[@acgearsandarms1343]

I assume it means giving him a lump on his head so big, it would be as tall as a mountain, hence the snow covering the top of it. Like a mountaintop.

[@3J2023]

He would have put him in the grave

[@travisjames3517]

Meaning then bump on his head would be so severe it would reach snow levels.

[@byfaithwalking1529]

The knot on his head would look like a mountain (covered with snow).

[@sha11235]

@@byfaithwalking1529 What knot?

[@Jesussaves.7777]

John 3:16-20 New Living Translation 16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave[a] his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. 18 “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son. 19 And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. 20 All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.

[@FranSanTeeth90]

Florence being gaslit!

[@dandycrow2821]

You've been for a very lot!

[@Jesussaves.7777]

"gaslit" how ?

[@krierp8]

It would have been perfect for a soap opera episode than a funny sitcom. If it was replaced a laugh track with background music it would have been.