The Jeffersons | Florence's Engagement Party Goes Wrong | The Norman Lear Effect

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[@shakila5674]

Please put full scenes

[@lennypearl]

Florence pushing George into that chair saying “Sit down! And don’t call my man a chump. Now look here chump!” is the best part here! Great choreography!

[@LisaKoffler]

I laughed my head off when she did that!

[@DarlingNikki2]

That was hilarious but I howled when she said, "This woman is a saint. Look who she married!" 🤣 Florence stayed trolling George but they both really cared about the other.

[@LisaKoffler]

I loved how George jumped back up from the chair!

[@stevenreichertart]

I’m sure they had to practice the timing of that so George would fall back in the chair safely.

[@Asukenick]

This woman is a saint look who she married.

[@tonynegron1927]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adrienneflowersscott9290]

😂😂😂😂

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Great line😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@brendagray9601]

​@@alfonsogreen2722🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenholloway6893]

Compared to Buzz George is more of an Christian in terms of behavior and respect.

[@jmiller297]

That's one of those relationships that would've turned abusive *real quick.*

[@sandycheeks3473]

Yup!

[@gerrenallmon6999]

Florence wasn't gonna take no nonsense from that man, especially for calling Louise a sinful woman, she was not gonna be that man's wife. Florence put him in his place by telling him off.

[@jmiller297]

@@gerrenallmon6999 Yes, *LAWD...*

[@kaitiscarlett9022]

It already was.

[@jmiller297]

@@kaitiscarlett9022 *FACTS.*

[@jamesorsby7553]

Buzz to Florence: "No dear...I don't want my wife to work." George: "You're marrying the right woman!" 😆😂🤣

[@LisaKoffler]

Marriage is a partnership, NOT a dictatorship! That means you're supposed to share, NOT dominate! Buzz clearly didn't understand that!

[@sistagirllondon]

Florence dodged a bullet. Many women would have accepted that. 😑

[@forgetmeknotts3044]

Maybe the women in YOUR circle😂😂

[@sistagirllondon]

@@forgetmeknotts3044 so, the women in YOUR circle wouldn't have? 🤔🤔

[@MrStaley]

How would u know 🤔🤔

[@sistagirllondon]

@@MrStaley guess. 😒

[@wonderwoman5732]

​@@MrStaleyTranslation: NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A WOMAN'S SCORN!!

[@boredlawyer3382]

3:22 "This woman is a saint. Look who she married!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@latricecardwell1894]

I thought someone would laugh at that art I’m ctfu 🤣😂😂

[@Ladybhive71]

😂

[@LisaKoffler]

Florence is right about that!

[@statemoneyclaim8051]

I lost it 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LisaKoffler]

State Money Claim, I was just plain shocked at Buzz's behavior altogether!

[@nr30199]

HOT DAMN!!!!.....And I didn't mean darn😂

[@tyrese3745]

That was the same Larry McCormick, who at the time of this episode, was also a local newscaster/reporter (alongside veteran Hal Fishman) at KTLA Channel 5 in L.A.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

Oh! I didn’t know that. He does look familiar 🤔 Right, I remember him now Interesting 🤔

[@groundhogday1]

How these actors never break character, I'll never know.

[@sha11235]

They rehearse the stuff and they were experienced stage actors.

[@jrewing1512]

I love how Florence put that man in his place.

[@jasondozier5262]

I agree 💯

[@LisaKoffler]

Me, too!

[@bsneed7150]

Yes 💯👏🏾👏🏿🎯

[@LisaKoffler]

Buzz deserved everything Florence gave him!

[@evernechatman1590]

Buzz is one of those self righteous Christians

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Ikr. He let that get 2 his head & 2 was 2 demanding

[@michaelscarlata1509]

He’s a Trumper

[@LisaKoffler]

He wasn't a "Trumper," he was a FAKE Christian, because he acted like he was part of a cult instead of a REAL church!

[@3dartistguy]

@@michaelscarlata1509 no is not.

[@ajaxkm]

@@michaelscarlata1509 I doubt Trump would talk like that to his wife. Maybe you would.

[@louisegross3886]

One of the best black shows In the seventies in them days we were glued to the Jeffersons

[@jamesorsby7553]

Along with Good Times, Sanford and Son, and What's Happening; at least I was.

[@chinavaughan6383]

@@jamesorsby7553Don’t forget 227, a show starring Marla Gibbs!😀

[@jamesorsby7553]

@@chinavaughan6383 It was a good show, but 227 wasn't out during the 70's. It didn't come out until sometime in the 80's.

[@chinavaughan6383]

@@jamesorsby7553 Thanks!🙂

[@9ner4ever34]

There are many church goers, and people in general need to see this clip.. the Lord adores the heart of a person. Be blessed ❤😊

[@Ladybhive71]

Man these shows were educational, inspirational and so full of hope.❤️

[@LisaKoffler]

I'd like to see people in CULTS watch this episode, so they'll have a better understanding about "fanaticism!"

[@ritagreenlaw8923]

Florence was awesome in this episode. She didn't need no bossy husband and so call Christian.

[@LisaKoffler]

Absolutely! Florence wanted a marriage partner, NOT a "fake and tyrannical" Christian!

[@scootergurl]

We all know you were thinking 'darn'! Love it!

[@louisegross3886]

Marla Gibbs played that role

[@Ladybhive71]

Didn't she?

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Buzz Thatcher was too demanding for Florence

[@gerrenallmon6999]

Florence did good by putting him in his place telling him off for being so bossy towards her and calling Louise a sinful woman. Florence was not gonna have that.

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Facts. Buzz was 2 over protective. He let that get 2 his head

[@sha11235]

And some of the things he didn't like was from caveman days, like Florence not being allowed to wear jewelry.

[@sralyn]

@@sha11235 People in high school told me not to wear peace signs, crosses with circles on top, etc...

[@daniellej7914]

@@alfonsogreen2722that wasn’t protection that was dominance which probably would’ve led to abuse

[@statemoneyclaim8051]

"This woman is a Saint! Look who she married!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@LisaKoffler]

George wasn't perfect, but he was STILL a good man compared to Buzz!

[@tysonanderson7232]

GOD Bless Ms. Marla Gibbs! WE LUV U!

[@kallen868]

🌟💖

[@kaharold]

LOOK At Toms Face When Buzz Told Florence To Put it back in The Box, I WAS DYING LAUGHING.. Lol Lol Lol Lol Lol

[@LisaKoffler]

The audience was in a state of shock!

[@samuelgriffin4167]

It's okay Buzz you was thinking darn not damn

[@kallen868]

Omg...I read this exactly when he said it!😂

[@LisaKoffler]

I don't care! Buzz made his point loud and clear, and Florence told him off!

[@alfonsogreen2722]

Let em know Florence. I love this episode

[@LisaKoffler]

She just did!

[@Rebmetpes4]

When Self Righteousness goes wrong!

[@AlieUnscriptedTV]

He gives "woman beater" vibes.

[@LisaKoffler]

Absolutely! Florence "beat" him with words instead!

[@wb3381]

I know pastors who act like this Buzz character

[@LisaKoffler]

They're toxic!

[@bigwillietheb]

I went to a church in the 90's where everybody acted like this , don't say the word Halloween, or Santa Claus they were legalistic I went there for 3 years , & everything they did any kind of event , or anything like a simple dinner they always had to have a devotion

[@persephoneszeliga]

Omg, I’m literally CACKLING at this episode!!! I was born in 1972 and grew up laughing at this. But now I truly understand the humor❤

[@riderskater7248]

I love the Jeffersons. This show lifted up Black Americans at a time when we were being attacked by those in the white community. This show reminded us to keep fighting to keep striving. Never give up.

[@blakemrolfsensanchez547]

Are you telling me that black and white people are at war?

[@Ladybhive71]

Amen 🙏❤️

[@lisaallen809]

He's a narcissist. It's all about him

[@LisaKoffler]

MORE than that! He acts like he's part of a cult instead of a REAL church!

[@arnelevans4803]

Exactly

[@wb3381]

Mr Bently was upset with Florence's boyfriend

[@LisaKoffler]

So was everybody else!

[@wb3381]

@@LisaKoffler Specifically his Hindu friend religion

[@LisaKoffler]

WB, doesn't that tell you how stupid Buzz REALLY is?

[@sralyn]

Mr. Bentley's hot

[@wb3381]

@LisaKoffler Over the years I seen a lot of pastors who act self righteous like Buzz nothing new

[@bermypass]

The look of concern on Tom’s face…this show was one the best black 70s sitcoms! Glad I grew up during this era of television.

[@sandrasmith1208]

I loved how florence put him in his place! He was to demanding.

[@LisaKoffler]

He was also abusive!

[@ArkhamKnight-uj6ww]

And ignorant

[@tom11zz884]

They could have at least gave Buzz a better name for his character. Like Buzz really.

[@Getrealpeeps]

Yes, they could have GIVEN (not could have gave)

[@antoniohoward981]

@@Getrealpeepsaybe Earl , Floyd or Jimmy Lee maybe Leroy

[@cessnaverdi]

Buzzkill is more like it😅

[@LisaKoffler]

"Buzzkill?" That's a good one! Whatever his real name was, it had to be REALLY bad to the point of thinking that "Buzz" would be the best choice for a nickname!

[@mariefisher8695]

I love the jeffersons a great all time show in the 80s florence and George are hilarious 🤗🤗🤗

[@jasondozier5262]

I would never let a man disrespect me if I was Florence

[@LisaKoffler]

Neither would I!

[@samuelgriffin4167]

How bossy is this guy

[@kallen868]

He's no match for Florence!😅

[@wb3381]

Just a church mouse perfectionist

[@j.i.r608]

This isn't how the Lord says to treat your wife

[@wb3381]

@Jan-Ida Ripton I agree I have been in rigid legalistic churches over the years that push the Buzz syndrome

[@LisaKoffler]

"The Buzz Syndrome?" He acts like he's part of a cult instead of a REAL church! He's more mean than bossy!

[@joshandabradford8749]

"Yk All the words,you just dont know what they mean! Let em know FLORENCE!!

[@fruitypebblez4309]

Remember weazy gave florence a place to live when she was homeless.

[@LisaKoffler]

Yes, and that alone makes her a saint!

[@dawnlee866]

The way Tom was looking at Florence’s fiancé is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@wb3381]

I know people like the Florence's boyfriend he is not perfect himself but wants to be god in people's life

[@LisaKoffler]

Buzz wasn't "God!" It's one thing to be religious, but it's something else to act overly-fanatical about it to the point of sounding like you're in a cult instead of a REAL church! That's how Buzz acted!

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

Bentley! 😂 2:18

[@LisaKoffler]

He was a good friend!

[@laurallewien2165]

You know all the words, you just don't know what they mean....well said Florence 😊

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

Florence: Maybe I can provide. I can get a job and we can save for a house. The man: No dear, I don't want my wife to work. George: You're marrying the right woman🤣

[@sharenee7428]

One of my favorite episodes ❤

[@hazemcdanill8336]

Put the Damn thing back in the box 😂😂😂

[@LisaKoffler]

I NEVER understood HOW a simple article of clothing could "corrupt" anyone!

[@hazemcdanill8336]

​@@LisaKofflerI don't either I didn't see anything wrong with that nightgown

[@dbrown9495]

That was raw

[@animegirl5654]

2:53 Now wait a minute chump!

[@LisaKoffler]

Buzz really IS a chump!

[@lilsept77]

Buzz didn't even allow Florence to drink alcohol. It should have gone like this: Buzz: Florence, how dare you talk to me like that! Florence: I'll talk to you any way I want, I'll wear anything I want, and drink anything I like! (Then Florence picks up a drink) Do you want to sip?! Just to tease Buzz out of spite. And then: Buzz: The engagement is off! Florence: HOT DAMN! And the rest of the cast all at once: And she didn't mean dawn!

[@LisaKoffler]

SOME Christian groups and other religious faiths don't allow alcohol, and that's NOT a crime or a sin, because alcohol IS a drug with unpredictable side effects! Buzz tried to force his own distorted ideas about Christianity on Florence, and that's NEVER okay! I think drinking alcohol is a personal choice, and Florence drank it after Buzz left!

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@@LisaKofflerIt is a sin to drink 🍺

[@LisaKoffler]

Kelly McFalls, you think EVERYTHING is "sinful!"

[@sha11235]

That might've been in an earlier draft.

[@bittersweet2253]

Great seeing George hugging Florence with real affection.

[@ryandiggs750]

Right, seeing that is like seeing Fred and Ester hugging lol

[@lorakendall4940]

That's exactly what I would of done. Amen florence good for you‼️🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🙏🙏🙏

[@LisaKoffler]

Me, too! Buzz deserved everything Florence gave him! Amen.

[@reworthington8238]

Hilarious when Mr Bentley said he had a negligee like that lmao. They take this scene out on Antenna TV. The best part.

[@junebrooks9402]

That character is hyper religious

[@LisaKoffler]

Many people said he's a FAKE!

[@kwameaboagye-cl9me]

Am glad Florence told him where to go.

[@landyachtfan79]

3:40 can also be said of The "Christian" Right....................THEY know all the words, they just don't know what they mean!!!!!

[@Ladybhive71]

💯

[@tristanhnl]

And I suppose the left knows what it means? Granted, for sure many who hold Christian values are not fighting for those values with the right motives. But I'll tell you one thing. No one, and I mean, NO ONE who adheres to leftist values are with favour with God, because leftist values tell God about a person, "we hate what you think, and we refuse to follow you."

[@scootergurl]

Loved the hyper maid

[@SanjaySingh-oh7hv]

At 0:17 to 0:29 ... that was one of the more condescending and holier than thou soliloquy's that I have heard.

[@tyronzasmith3735]

Florence's dress is beautiful❣

[@vanrajsindha9918]

The great 70's

[@LisaKoffler]

Disco '70s! I STILL remember George being called "Motor Hips!"

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

Church people I wouldn't expect to speak wrongful like that

[@LisaKoffler]

TRUE Christians are NOTHING like Buzz Thatcher!

[@djkaosthemixmasta]

The late Larry McCormick the news reporter from the TV station KTLA TV5 in Los Angeles and he has been on other shows and movies throughtout he career... rest on

[@cathysnow302]

I love Florence ❤️

[@synthonaplinth5980]

01:54- Florence has had enough.

[@LisaKoffler]

You said it!

[@augustgirl]

I don't why but I am crying. I always have loved when George will not do without Florence's sassiness.

[@deelee8535]

They should have change the title to Florence meets Mr. Self-Righteous.

[@LisaKoffler]

How about "Florence Meets Mr. Religious Fanatic?"

[@Otto8845]

​@@LisaKoffler I got a better one. How about "Florence meets Mr. Judgemental Hypocrite"?

[@LisaKoffler]

That's a good one, too!

[@fruitypebblez4309]

I had someone treated me like that. It caused ptsd and trauama for yrs

[@LisaKoffler]

WOW! I hope you got therapy after that horrific experience!

[@blockmasterscott]

Same here. It was the opposite, I’m a guy, and I was abused by a girl. She used to slap me in the face and call me terrible names, and I never called the cops for fear of getting arrested on account of me being a guy. When you’re a guy it sucks. If you don’t fight back, you’re a wimp. If you fight back you’re a woman beater. If you call the cops, you’re afraid of going to jail because you’re a guy. I was lucky that her family found out what was happening and helped me get out of that relationship. I owe them big time.

[@Mcoryr]

Buzz is a good illustration of a pious and sanctimonious Christian with very antiquated view points.

[@johnoconnor6356]

When Wheezy told George about Buzz, "He's not normal." I half expect George to reply, "Well, she ain't neither, so they're perfect together."

[@fantasybouthour6679]

Buzz was Clifton Davis’s evil twin😂😂

[@williamchappell9858]

We all know u we're DARN!

[@LisaKoffler]

That's true!

[@gmoneyslotmachinevideos]

Buzz was clearly overly controlling , sadly that’s how a lot of people are these days so this episode was way ahead of its time! Love how Florence puts him in his place and says “hot damn!” 😂😂

[@willsims2009]

He was radical but should have been more polite about the Hindu picture.

[@LisaKoffler]

He was ridiculous by accusing Hinduism of "insulting" Christianity!

[@jeanninem.4059]

It is just movie

[@LisaKoffler]

You mean it's just a TV show!

[@FCOLAXCDG]

*season 5 episode 19 ❤️🇱🇨

[@Asukenick]

No this was the 16th episode in season 5. Prime has them in the wrong order.

[@ginarobinson4483]

Can only be one master, this is why obey was taking out of wedding vows. That will never happen in this day and age 😂😂😂😂

[@LisaKoffler]

Some "old-fashioned" people STILL use the word "obey," and it's MOST common in CULTS!

[@hittrennathompson8286]

You know all the words just not the meaning 🎉many people

[@dbrown9495]

Buzz was strictly by the book!

[@SassyDiva53]

2024 and there are men who still think like that. I just broke up with one:(

[@chandramcintosh7563]

One of the all time best shows! Don’t make them Like this anymore!

[@Otto8845]

I'm glad that Florence told this hypocrite off for all the mess that he tried to do to her during their time of engagement especially in this scene.

[@CJBenjamin3000]

I always had a problem with highly religious people.

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

Poor Florence 😢 Once a spinster always a spinster 😅😅😅😅

[@reworthington8238]

Better to be alone than with that putz!

[@abubakariabdulai9505]

Too controlling??¿😂😂😂😂😂

[@BROOKLYNprince27]

****Season 5, Episode 19*****

[@Asukenick]

This is the 16th episode of season 5. Prime has them in the wrong order.

[@pound6599]

That was not the only time that George has shown that he appreciates Florence's gift for comebacks. Look up the episode in which Tom feels out of place around Helen's friends, because he is not Black. George uses Florence to show how Black people do not allow for people to say anything disrespectful without a retort. It is hilarious!

[@destineetyson7756]

I love the Jefferson my favorite TV show of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤📡📡📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📡📡📡📡📡📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📺📡📡📡📡📡❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💘

[@lisaallen809]

😂Hot Damn

[@LisaKoffler]

Absolutely!

[@vaneram1072]

U married right woman 😂😂😂😂😊

[@LisaKoffler]

George didn't like Buzz, either!

[@josephclegg3562]

Florence Johnston Family Parents Don Johnston(father) Dora Johnston(mother) Other relatives Cousin Ernie(cousin) Rhonda(cousin)

[@elab9320]

He feels like a capricorn

[@tonyray7546]

Hilarious

[@hermansmithjr561]

Ain't that George cousin who needed a kidney transplant

[@niecyj.1782]

No

[@stevendavis718]

Buzz off, Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!

[@kwameaboagye-cl9me]

Buzz the dictator

[@LisaKoffler]

Buzz the fanatic

[@ousamaabdu794]

Florence did need some leadership though

[@samuelgriffin4167]

The Lord will provide huh I think not

[@jamesorsby7553]

Lol IKR

[@Getrealpeeps]

@@jamesorsby7553 What does IKR mean??

[@jamesorsby7553]

@@Getrealpeeps It's short for that saying... "I know right". I learned how to do a lot of that type of abbreviating from my kids. Ordinarily, I'd just write everything out, until one of my kids ran across a comment that I had left someone, and told me that only "old" people still did it like that on KZbin.

[@tamimedina5579]

The Lord does provide.

[@itrollthetrolls28]

@@jamesorsby7553 Lol

[@Danyahl]

The bed is undefile when you are married, dude was a psycho.

[@candacetalley9261]

📺📺😂😂😂

[@Grateful1118]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewstevens8946]

Push Florence too far and she'll go up 1 side of u and dowm the other!!

[@fruitypebblez4309]

The guy is not coverted.

[@triciajohansen7124]

Was Florence's fiance a member of the Jim Jones' cult?

[@sralyn]

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