The Jeffersons | George's Best Friend Flirts With Louise | The Norman Lear Effect

[@roberta.5967]

RIP Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Zara Cully, and Louis Gossett Jr

[@Kristinapedia]

I love that Mother Jefferson sometimes stood up for Louise.

[@alondralabute2310]

You want me to hit him again? LOL!

[@whatusername4817]

Þ

[@maryhlad7501]

I think that deep down Mother Jefferson loved Louise.

[@derrynelson4637]

😂😂😂😂😂 I like the Way Mother Jefferson was Wacking Him with that Umbrella 🌂

[@djjess9553]

The only time!!!!😂

[@nr30199]

"Sucka you better get outta my house before I erase your future"😂😂 I'm using that line one day for sure😂

[@mustbherpersonality]

😂😂😂

[@MsLH208]

😂😂😂likewise

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Yea, that was a good line.

[@whymindsetmatters]

Louis Gossett portrayed Thelma's older boyfriend and Florida's brother Wilbert on Good Times in two different episodes.

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

The boyfriend was differnt right

[@msrain1235]

After they fired James, they should have brought Wilbur on. They could have eventually hooked him and Wilona up.

[@KAMALAISHERNAME]

Duhhhh

[@whymindsetmatters]

@@KAMALAISHERNAME you forgot to add the letters u-m-b at the end of that duh for yourself

[@KAMALAISHERNAME]

@iamkingalexofficial seems to me you're more familiar with the last 3 letters you added so seamlessly.... (When your own comment backfires) 😂 And nope. Not reading replies. That was too easy. Lol

[@jamesorsby7553]

This was one of the funniest episodes of the entire series, but any episode that featured Mother Jefferson was funny.

[@nadinedaoud2538]

It’s soooooo hilarious 😆 😂😅

[@docdee770]

It was HILARIOUS! The audience was in a state of pandemonium!😂

[@Buzz_Kill71]

That had more magic than any show since....

[@GizmoMaltese]

I was surprised to hear George used the N-word on TV.

[@mananimal3644]

You could never drop the “N” word today.

[@mjacobsable]

I liked George's initially incredulous reaction when Louise told him that Wendell made a pass at her: "At YOU, Weezy?!"

[@sha11235]

Well, he was shocked about it, because he thought Wendell was his friend. How was he supposed to say it?

[@MSMLAWS]

😂😂

[@maryhlad7501]

Mother Jefferson let Wendell have it with that umbrella. YOU GO, MOTHER JEFFERSON!!!! Now I know where George got his temper-from his mother.

[@R-L-I]

Mother Jefferson wasn’t having it! 😂 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@shadaviongrant7605]

Mother Jefferson: He was getting fresh!!!😂😂😂

[@leroymaxwellii2747]

R.I.P. 🪦 Sherman Hemsley Isabel Sanford and Zara Cully

[@JaDav40]

RIP everyone but Marla and Berlinda

[@jamesorsby7553]

​@@JaDav40Damon Evans and the woman who played Jessica are still kicking too.

[@frienjie7148]

@@jamesorsby7553 “still kicking” 😂😂

[@jamesorsby7553]

@@frienjie7148 Lol... I'm old school.

[@dlkj1197]

Now add Gossett to that list!

[@dennismclaurin1487]

He was hitting on her and Mother Jefferson was hitting on him. She stole every scene she was in

[@docdee770]

The audience couldn't believe it and became HYSTERICAL! George thought Wendell was coming on to Mother Jefferson? HILARIOUS!

[@scovyaporsha]

Oh my Goodness. That was Loud😂😂

[@sha11235]

Well, from the situation, I see how he could think that.

[@ShimmerRain69]

"Ninja, you got to be crazy!" 😂

[@sha11235]

He used the n-word actually. Interesting that we don't see other people using insult words on their own race, religion, etc.

[@RELubber]

Um, is “ninja” code for something else? Cuz I think GJ said another word.

[@ShimmerRain69]

@@RELubber And you know we live in a highly sensitive world. We all know what George said.

[@ireneallen6879]

I grew up watching "The Jefferson" and still watch It now, '2024. One of my favorite show of all times. Funny episode 😅😂RIP to all who Is gone 🙏🏼❤️

[@mustbherpersonality]

I learned how to tell time because I love The Jeffersons. 😂

[@emmawalton1849]

​@@mustbherpersonality😅😅😅😅

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

Mother Jefferson sure let Wendell have it

[@sarahthomas2506]

I loved Louise! Mother Jefferson tore Wendal up! George took care of that! One of my favorite shows of all times!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@sha11235]

Lionel would've really torn into him if he'd been there.

[@FallenHellscape]

Back when TV had quality.

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

Glad this show is back on TV ONE

[@raymondrochajr9621]

Also on Antenna TV.

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

What nerve of that man! Go get him, Louise and Mother Jefferson!!!

[@usmcgrunt3754]

RIP Mr. Gossett Jr. Rest in Paradise.

[@laserwizard2]

They don't make shows like this anymore. Great characters. Mother Jefferson steals another episode!

[@MH-hc7xq]

She stole more than Norman Lear himself, you go mother Jefferson.

[@dddowling051]

RIP to all of these great people!

[@Derek-wb7tu]

RIP Louis Gossett Jr. You leave a body of great work!

[@78Sista]

Loved it when George went off 😆😆😆

[@happycook6737]

Go Mother Jefferson, go! 😂

[@78Sista]

The only time that I was proud of Mother Jefferson who protected Weezy. 😉😆

[@Oldschoolways168]

Yes, mother Jefferson with the assist. I loved this episode.

[@JenniferBardall]

Goes to show you some things are universal. Mother Jefferson might not have liked Louise, but wasn’t about to stand back and let that happen!

[@1talldaddy]

yeah but the messed up part about this episode is when Helen was trying to convince Louise that she enjoyed Wendell coming on to her like that.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

CLASSIC episode. Rest in Peace, Louis Gossett Jr, Sherman Hemsley, Isabelle, and George's Mom. 🙏🕊️

[@Sweetbabyvixen]

Brown sugah!!

[@user-xj4jh8ho4x]

Louis Gosset Jr was a fine looking man

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

Sure, was. It seems most of the men back then were fine, because they were classy, had pride, and cared about their appearance.

[@mommyshark1124]

​@@BOSSLADY-cu8vsAbsolutely. They didn't wear pants down to their knees.

[@belindafoster-eb5sb]

@@BOSSLADY-cu8vs Yes they did. These sitcoms were funny and brilliantly written. I sure miss those days.

[@FaytLinegod]

Mother Jefferson to the rescue❤❤❤❤

[@thelocdvegan6770]

One of the best performances by Lou Gossett Jr. I loved this scene. RIP Mr Gossett 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@sha11235]

Just got the sad news that Louis Gossett, Jr., who played Wendell, has just kicked the bucket. RIP.

[@rochellehibler1044]

Loved watching the Jeffersons when I was growing up. Loved Sherman Hemsley he was so funny.

[@gypsylotusblossom777]

Me too😍❤❤❤💯👏👏👏👏🥰

[@fayettebrown2312]

I like Sherman Helmsley when he's used to walk around and he dance real good 😂 rest in heaven 😂

[@GuyAye]

Wendell was fine fine😂😂😂

[@docdee770]

He proved that a dude can be bald and good-looking at the same time.

[@The.Jace.Perspective]

Yeah he was! 😝🤣

[@marvinl.midkiff4660]

Go, Mother Jefferson, Weezy and George.

[@laverneboyce6478]

I love this scence Rip.Mr.Lou Gossett

[@kellysmiles8962]

Lol I couldn't stop laughing!!! Ooooooo Mother Jefferson got his behind😂

[@marylondon9193]

MANNNNN LIVE TELEVISION AUDIENCES WERE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mixon270]

the best

[@TrueSubject39]

Rest in Paradise King 🕊

[@Lakiesha33]

RIP Louis Gossett Jr.

[@keithbenson2627]

My favorite episode ! Louis Gosset is such a great Actor , loved him in Officer and a Gentleman.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Louis Gossett Jr had hair when he and Richard Pryor appeared on an episode of The Partridge Family.

[@koolaid1982]

HE WAS DIRTY BUT HONEST 🤣👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Dlieutenant]

When George slide his jacket back and put his hands on his hips UT OH you bout to get the business 😂😂

[@jefferysilas1999]

My all time favorite episode.😂😂😂😂😂

[@vanillalavender2382]

Finally, Mother Jefferson has Louise's back. 'Bout time.

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

Go Mother Jefferson!!! She really could come through in a pinch!!!

[@AC-kl8gi]

It doesn't get better than this! Rest in peace to All of you IRREPLACEABLE gems of talent!😢😢😢❤️

[@MzYumYum]

Yes Mother Jefferson hit him again!! 🌂🤣🤣

[@devastator5607]

Lou Gossip, RIP, I love this scene

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

Is that what they called it back then, Getting Fresh? That was past getting fresh, that SA.....

[@mistercool3859]

RIP, Louis Gossett, Jr. Thanks for the laughs!

[@blkpanther11]

R.I.P Lou Gossett Jr Great Actor Indeed Thanks For The Memories

[@kathylaguna2373]

That's wen comedy was funny. All the great ones are gone but the laughter lives on

[@melanier7309]

RIP Mr. Gossett!

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

This was the same actor who was messing with Thelma on Good Times why James Evans wanted to tear him into pieces

[@Enochrry6024]

Louis Gossett Jr. very famous actor back in the day.

[@jaymour.]

​@@Enochrry6024I know what you mean, but it's funny to read "back in the day" when he is in a film currently in cinemas.

[@Enochrry6024]

@@jaymour. ..The majority if not all black people that watched tv knew Louis Gosset Jr. ""back in the day"" that's how famous he was is what I'm referring to because it may be that the top commenter☝🏾may not know his name.

[@Enochrry6024]

@@jaymour. ..I saw Louis play the character Fiddler in the movie ""Roots"" when I was in the 5th grade,it was an eye opening experience when that movie came out in 1977.

[@jaymour.]

@@Enochrry6024 Yeah, I get that. This "back in the day" was before I was born so I don't/didn't recognise him, I'm not even 100% sure what series of clicks led me to this vid, but your reply stood out because I just saw The Colour Purple and remembered the name from the credits.

[@destineetyson7756]

Rip Mr Louis gossett Jr 🙏🏿🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🙏🏿🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@DeShawnHatcher]

Look at Louis Gossett Jr all young. I loved this show

[@docdee770]

Yeah! Bald, and he still had it. I'm not getting a toupee.

[@tom11zz884]

R.I.P. Great one!

[@JomoDaMusicMan]

Mother Jefferson didn't like Louise, but she loved her son George, so much, that she refused to let anyone take anything away from him, including his wife. In other words, Mother Jefferson was saying, LOUISE BELONGS TO GEORGE , SO, FOOL, GET THE F OUTTA HERE

[@jadablack6412]

Did he say ninja you got to be crazy 🤣

[@nassauguy48]

Louis Gossett is just AWESOME!

[@lewstone5430]

Such a great show.

[@AnnJones-e1k]

This was such a funny episode and I loved that mother Jefferson helped Louise.

[@jennifersman7990]

Lou Gossett was a great dramatic actor but, wow, could he do comedy too R.I.P. Good friend

[@tiffanygreer9264]

My favorite episode….RIP to Zara Cully Isabell Sanford Sherman Hemsley and now Louis Gossett Jr ❤️🕊️

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

Go get him, Louise and Mother Jefferson!!!

[@kelj4517]

💐 Mr. Louis Gossett 🙏🏽

[@glennusher4160]

So funny that he actually missed his mouth, the first time with the spray.

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

Right lol

[@danielvrodriguez81]

Yes. That part was hilarious

[@docdee770]

He passed away yesterday. Reasons unknown.😢

[@jamelramseur]

Now all of them are gone R.I.P 🙏🏽🕊️

[@Sweetbabyvixen]

One of my favorite eppies....RIP, Mr. Gossett.

[@modxmike7608]

The way he stood up and missed with the first blast was priceless!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@valenciapettaway]

One of the Best Shows of All Time!! RIP to everybody on the show!! Nobody like George Jefferson!!😅😅 And Mother Jefferson 😅😅

[@cynthiaparris7549]

Love the Jefferson s ❤

[@ghostbear200123]

RIP Louis Gossett,Jr.💐

[@danielvrodriguez81]

I loved when the crowd lost it when George that he made a pass at his mom

[@amuurican]

Bruh missed is whole face with the spray 😂

[@quandari93]

This has always been my favorite episode.

[@SmartMoneyBro]

this scene was hilarious!!!

[@shirleyminassian1547]

So funny 😁 😂 Love the Jefferson's.

[@tashawn5389]

Louise shouldn't have let him in the house.

[@mystymaples8835]

I agree with that, and getting within arms reach of him. But Louise was used to George not taking any of her guff, she probably thought she could bring him down. Those two had such a great tv marriage, she kept him grounded no matter how successful he got. She expected equality & got it.

[@sha11235]

Well, when he first came in, he didn't start hitting on her right away. You have to see the whole episode to understand this.

[@christylove6226]

RIP to all

[@b.e.francis1272]

George took it better then I expected.

[@lamontbills2842]

This is my favorite Jefferson episode ever ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@james-br5tv]

don't squeeze the weezy.

[@kpre9874]

This was always so good

[@patriciathornton9233]

I ❤❤❤ the Jefferson. I laugh and cry when I watch this sitcom

[@rochellehibler1044]

Rest in peace Louis Gossett jr. He was awesome in this episode. He was awesome in An Officer and a Gentleman. He won an oscar for his role in an Officer and a Gentleman.

[@joeljose5149]

Rest in Peace to Louis Gossett Jr and the other 3.

[@HelovesU-we4qh]

I don't think you can repeat this kind of genius and chemistry again! I just wish they'd taken better care of the cast on that show! They didn't even know that the show was coming to an end until other people told them because it was on the cover of TV Guide!

[@courtnocase]

He was so handsome in his youth. ❤ my goodness

[@docdee770]

Yep. He, and brothers like, Isaac Hayes, Benjamin Sisko, and Michael Jordan, all proved that a man can be bald and goodlooking. My girlfriend prefers it when I shave my head bald, vs. wearing it grey and thinning.

[@dharkknight4747]

Come to think of it, Isabel (Weezy) was 19 years older than Sleek Rick (Louis Gosset) ..getting busy with all that freaky shiid, and the crowd loved it.. those were different times bruh! 😌✊🏾

[@marcdewey1242]

James Evens would have broke that guy in two.

[@seanlewis1148]

He almost DID....go look at the episode of when he was dating Thelma.

[@KingKidGoku32794]

​@@seanlewis1148that was him? What episode was it again?

[@marcdewey1242]

The actor here is Lewis Gosett Jr.

[@jamesiwsdugarjr.4194]

This episode was crazy.

[@Storm-gn8qg]

This is hilarious! Oh, the hilarity! LOL! LOL!

[@vancasso2045]

Old George Jefferson went hood on him😅

[@daniellej7914]

RIP Lou Gossett Jr

[@indianahoosiersfan1970]

RIP Lou :(