Employee Didn't Believe George Was A Member Of Expensive Club | The Jeffersons

George finds out he was only invited to be the club's "token minority" and appease the local media.
From Season 2 Episode 23 'Tennis Anyone?' - George accepts Judge Markel's invitation to join the all-white Windsor Tennis Club for networking purposes, then finds out he was only invited to be the club's "token minority" and appease the local media.
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About The Jeffersons: His cleaning business booming, scrappy George Jefferson decides it's time to move on up to the deluxe apartments on New York's posh east side. Thinking that this is the beginning of the "easy life," George is ill-prepared for the unexpected pitfalls his new address will bring him.
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[@LinkRocks]

Carl was looking out for George. Glad George got the message.

[@tonyperez7907]

Yes but Carl should have been happy. George gave him a 100$ keep that N in da Club!!! What Tupac say?? Changes 😅😅😅

[@LinkRocks]

@@tonyperez7907 Notice Carl didn't give George the $100 back. 🤣

[@toptenguy1]

@@tonyperez7907 Wait, I am Canadian and I looked it up. "Jackson" is a $20 bill, right?

[@baeshin]

@@toptenguy1 Yea, $20. The episode aired in 1975 so that $20 in 1975 had the buying power of $115-116 in 2024... inflation is wild, isn't it?

[@SirManfly]

@@baeshin Even better !! 💰They just don't make shows this good anymore !!

[@sclmplsoulstar]

That slap five was a million words 🤞🏾😂

[@Blueman2018]

That’s a fact, Jack 😂

[@ispeakmucho]

I'm over here smiling and laughing. A whole dissertation in one move

[@mikecorleone4469]

😄

[@StrongCaramel]

Right on 😂

[@marcus.6487]

ainnit mane ✊🏾😆

[@rogercook8277]

What I loved about George Jefferson character, he never forget where he came from. In this scene he tells the brother its alright to take the tip because he's been there. That is a real stand up man. 11/13/24

[@JohnnyUtah-71]

I was young at the time but wasn't he always referring to his neighbor as a "Honkie(y)?" Real "stand up man!"

[@anthonyhall4793]

@@JohnnyUtah-71 Yep because he knew what they called him behind his back so he made sure he was man enough to say it to their face.

Like the family he took care of in his old apartment.

[@WagyuBroker]

What I felt and then listen to him and check they use a negro butts

[@JohnnyUtah-71]

@@anthonyhall4793 I guess that makes you a "man" in the hood. LOL.

[@rossydv]

When I was a kid, when the Jefferson’s came on it was a comfort. When Sherman Hemsley passed away it felt like an uncle died who you wished you knew better. Such a likeable guy.

[@nadinedaoud2538]

He was amazing ❤, may he rest in eternal heaven 🙏🙏🕊️❤️

[@charlespennie3621]

Loved him...I grew up with him from the 70s through 90s and Kim Fields

[@BrutishYetDelightful]

Have you seen Jamie Foxx doing George Jefferson? It's uncanny. It was on that All In the Family revival that Jimmy Kimmel made. Foxx beat on the door and hollered "BUNKER!!" and the first thought that crackled through my head was "I thought he passed away!" He sounded EXACTLY like George. He looked and acted AMAZINGLY like George. The only thing wrong was Foxx is a much larger man than Hemsley was. He did George's elbows-out strut, but Hemsley did that to take up more space as he entered the room, and the larger Foxx doing the strut (PERFECTLY) seemed a bit much. Still, one of the best impressions I have EVER seen one human being do of another. Up there with Eddie Murphy's Stevie Wonder.

[@xar3244]

@@BrutishYetDelightful He does a great impression but I thought it was a mistake casting him as George. Helmsley's size is a big part of the character. George isn't intimidated by anyone, no matter their color, size or wealth. George is willing to stand up to anyone. The way he walks and talks is part of his ego. With Foxx being a much larger man it changes the character. For instance why would Bentley want someone as big as Foxx's George to walk on his back? A guy that big would ruin his back, however with Sherman's George it makes more sense.

[@Leshog70]

I felt the same way

[@Dr.JPRoth]

That's what I always loved about George Jefferson. No matter how high he climbed up the corporate ladder, he NEVER sold out... lol

[@kevinhays2142]

The man tells George " I ain't jokin, Tokin", Great line.

[@kamuelalee]

Love me some George Jefferson.

[@kevinhays2142]

@@kamuelalee Yes. And the icing on the cake was choosing really good actors to play the small parts on these shows. The other actors were gold.

[@CatsClaw44]

You can tell that Sherman Hemsley was trying to suppress a laugh. 😂

[@dokbarnes532]

i feening to use that in a sentence 😂 😂

[@BayouFrog]

*Token

[@thomasbrown3356]

The thing I liked about George Jefferson and James Evans, is that they weren't afraid of anybody. George was always ready to kick some ass, when he needed to.

[@bikiniluvnguy1]

I would have sat down at the dinner table with either one of them. I like people are honest and you dont have to guess as to their intentions.

[@alondralabute2310]

Because both of them were badass!

[@jonathancue1584]

​@@alondralabute2310Exactly

[@justinkauffman731]

James was definitely a man's man. 70's had a lot of good shows. Only 3 channels (well before Fox) for most people.

[@MansaMKS]

Exactly, love it!!

[@boccs9925]

"You'll love Carl, he's one of the best boys we've- uh, um, ah... the employees. One of the finest *employees* we've ever had." was the exact second George knew that everything Carl said was true.

[@SidJustice1]

The “slap-five” on the way out 🔥

[@charlespennie3621]

That's the best part

[@chandlernelson5371]

Absolutely 💯

[@rogereverett9599]

You not lying ...... That was FIRE.

[@rhinoman1984]

That was the "chefs kiss"

[@SH-jv5uf]

fr fr

[@agentsuperargo5023]

Like that the Photographer was down with it from the handshake 😂😂

[@chelliebean5773]

That writing on the show was good, showing that other people don't think we do a simple standard hand shake. That all black people know are the stereo typical ones. The writers didn't pull any punches.

[@heavystarch100]

​@chelliebean5773 ironically all Jewish.

[@ddsmitty1]

Brothers don’t generally dap up Strangers, but Strangers are always trying to dap up Brothers. Even back then.

[@ScorpionVonScotts600]

@@ddsmitty1In this instance, He WAS one of the Brothers. From the dap forward. You could tell he knew what was up as soon as he walked through the door.

[@grega1972]

That actor was Ray Sharkey , One of the best that died early

[@jamesorsby7553]

Sometimes, folks need to hear the raw and unfiltered truth and that's exactly how Carl gave It to George.

[@reezdog]

I am glad they didn't censor it. It's our history and we should remember how it was.

[@jamesorsby7553]

@reezdog Yep... And how a lot of folks want it to be again.

[@michaelleake4854]

​@@jamesorsby7553 Again???? Some instances it still is..

[@andrejamison2723]

Not necessarily the truth but ok.

[@jamesorsby7553]

@michaelleake4854 What I meant was an all-out effort, with nothing being held back like before. That's what a lot of certain people would like to see, but they'll never see it.

[@WeLuv9x5]

That “breaking in” follow up, “… come to think of it, I guess you are,” was absolutely brilliant!

[@nicoleharris5859]

Yes. It was.

[@WeLuv9x5]

@@nicoleharris5859I was a kid when this particular episode aired, and that “breaking in” comment hit hard. I had to watch this show, Sanford and Son on the down low because my father couldn’t relate to black culture. Soul Train taught me to dance… and that paid off when I went to college ❤

[@MarcillaSmith]

But wait... On X, I heard that woke only happened recently...

[@PowerHouseWash]

@@WeLuv9x5 Good Times?

[@dolemite10005]

@@MarcillaSmith - in the 70’s messages like this were necessary, so it wasn’t “woke”. Pretending that race relations are worse today then they were then IS woke.

[@alondralabute2310]

That's the scene I was waiting for. "I ain't jokin' token" - great scene!

[@teddyjam8134]

Yes! I've never heard that before.

[@robertroyal6478]

I remember that line from when it first aired.

[@AutoNuggets]

It cracked me up so good😂😂😂

[@dandy_griffith]

@@robertroyal6478So do I. Never forgot it.

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

Amazing line

[@HeyCoachBarbara]

They don’t write stories like this anymore. A humorous way to educate the masses

[@kevintaylor9912]

Unfortunately now the white males will feel like they're being picked on for their past behavior if you wrote this now!

[@teddyjam8134]

The people who really need to learn from this will scoff at it. They don't think racism is a bad thing. They won't say that publicly. They'll simply say racism doesn't exist.

[@RepublicanClooney]

Facts!

[@bradleyvantassal8328]

Because a people divided are easier to control. Keeps us hating each other for no damn reason.

[@Brand73]

too bad the laugh track ruined the entire scene. supposed to be a serious matter and they insert a laughing track to kill the mood.

[@enriquegilmour]

The Jeffersons TV show could be silly sometimes, but when it was on point like this episode, it hit home.

[@frefai]

They had an episode about the KKK which was really interesting and hit home too, but without being preachy like today's shows

[@rogereverett9599]

Depending on your brand of humor and what you thought was funny. It was education through humor if you could catch the message.

[@Fishandspaghettishow]

Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly ….and if you don’t eat you gonna die 😂😂

[@Gem_Am_I]

“Well, you better believe it cause I ain’t jokin’…token.” 🔥 Carl had bars 😂

[@nr30199]

"I ain't jokin', token"

[@johnellis4129]

"Translate To English" bar under this lol. Is Google learning to speak jive ?

[@mtgpackrat7945]

I met Sherman Hemsley in person and he really was just an awesome person. How you see his character on the show is a glimpse into him in his real life but even more calm and cool. That walk or "strut" he did was real too. He did that while just walking along casually. I wish many of the fans of the show could of gotten to meet him and you would have even more of an appreciation as I do watching him perform.

[@v.a.993]

He seems like a good person.

[@solrebel7]

I would have hugged him and said he was a true black hero

[@martinmelucci4383]

Sherman doesn't get enough credit for how great an actor he is. He truly brought George to life.

[@handsomedubbledee]

He was remarkable. He was in one of my favorite episodes of Twilight Zone. I, Newton. Him and Ron Glass play off each other so good in that one. Sherman Helmsley was the man to me growing up seeing him on The Jeffersons. And Amen too. That always get glossed over when it comes to his roles. RIP to Sherman indeed

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

I ❤ him on Amen, too

[@SBROZAY]

We will never see another episode/show like this ever again in life. This was raw, uncut, uncensored and the truth. Rest in paradise George Jefferson 🙏🏾🪽

[@jayharvey7043]

I like how George never forgot where he came from.

[@TravelTechie415]

Good television is good television .. The Jeffersons are a classic

[@laurenceshtull6777]

I always enjoyed when Mother Jefferson dropped in

[@Leshog70]

When Carl slapped George five I was dying laughing

[@slickwilly6868]

That low 5 on the way out tho😂😂😂

[@DeTAYL.]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SegaGentleman]

🤌🏿🤌🏿

[@gandalf0987]

Who is 'tho'?

[@ronewamumali1856]

Your mama ​@@gandalf0987

[@dougwilliams8274]

This was back when We were on Code! I truly miss those days!

[@MyNameIsUnavailable]

U ain't kidding brotha

[@tristinhall1275]

You have no idea what on code means

[@dougwilliams8274]

@tristinhall1275 Clearly I do or else you wouldn't have responded. Also, the people who are giving me the thumbs up 👍🏾 seem to think I do. Vibes 😁!

[@kevinb1125]

​@dougwilliams8274 you got mine bro

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Did you catch the black power handshake the photographer gave George

[@JohnWilson-wg4gk]

1:49 "Looks like they found themselves a rich one, too." Bingo.

[@baeshin]

With the handshake that the reporter gave George, you knew he was down down for the cause 😂

[@nikkinic310]

I found it insulting. He wouldn't have shaken a non-Black man's hand like that.

[@baeshin]

@@nikkinic310 Somewhat understandable. One thing that seems normal or cool to one person, can be strange or offensive to another. That said, dude was showing that he was with George and not against him. It was even hinted at when when Carl told George that news papers had been reporting that other country clubs had a lack of black members. This may have been that very same reporter that was exposing these country clubs. That why he was so happy to see George dump water on the guy. Dude got his photo and BOUNCED! Ready to drag the hell out of this country club in the papers. Sometimes intent is more important than words or actions. Dude's intent was clearly GOOD.

[@TimCarter]

I was a kid at this time, and if you were not cool, you didn't know that handshake. There's nothing insulting about it. I shook many friends' hands like that, no matter what race they were.

[@beatpax]

​@@TimCartertell em again lol

[@antarticp7477]

But the way he snapped that photo and ran out says he was def down with the cause

[@faithm4897]

😂😂the George Jefferson walk is fire I love it 😂 🔥 ❤

[@federal6616]

It meant something. "The walk" I believe the black panthers used to do it for various reasons. Tupac walked out of court like that one time 😂

[@og3081]

@@federal6616💯🔥🤣🤣🤣

[@fantasybouthour6679]

This show was so real

[@bjt81366]

The 70s sitcoms are still the best ever. They dealt with real situations and mixed drama with humor. This isn't goofy 90s shows like Friends that were just about trying to get laughs.

[@spookrockcity]

Reality: Racism was less prevailent in the 90's than it is today. Thank your local Democrat for that.

[@joes6527]

Sherman Hemsley retired here in my town of El Paso, TX. I think he only lived here on and off, but I think this was home for him. I always heard he was a nice guy, very private. He passed away July 24, 2012 and is buried here at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery (Ft. Bliss Army base is IN El Paso). There was a big scandal over his estate and his body by some guy who claimed to be his brother, and the "true heir" of the the estate. He lost eventually, but Mr. Hemsley couldn't be buried for a while. Was a real shame.

[@Orangeflava]

Crazy! I've been to el paso a few times. Tiny airport! Interesting to know he is buried there in west texas even though he was from Philadelphia

[@EphemeralProductions]

It also could have been his “boyfriend”. Since it was assumed (keyword assumed) that he was into guys since he never married or had kids or was even seen with any women. But had a few guy friends. I don’t know if I believe that. But whether he was gay or not I don’t care, because he was funny as hell. lol

[@BoxingGOATEdits]

​@@EphemeralProductions some men are just lone wolves like that

[@JulezWinnfield]

I remember watching this very episode with my mother back in the 70's when I was about 12 years old.

[@brettanderson6539]

Nice

[@djrobgrob8637]

Still hits hard in today's times.

[@HarristonRichardson-p8m]

I used to work with under cover bigots like that guy. and you know what i hated most about them, THEY COULDNT DECIDE what they were .

[@longbeachmaumba7059]

"I ain't jokin'..tokin'. Amazing line.

[@ijustliketocook]

I love how they used to teach powerful life lessons through theatre and comedy back in those days.

[@larrybee7713]

Don't forget the remake of "In the Heat of the Night"

[@ijustliketocook]

@larrybee7713 yes, thats a real good one too

[@robcrossley6075]

I met Sherman Hemsley back in 1986 when I worked at John Wanamaker dept. store in Philadelphia. He was so cool and kind. We chatted a minute, I will always remember his smile. RIP sir.

[@seanwhyte3889]

I lost it when the cameraman dapped George up 😂😂😂🤣

[@Kayrenar]

I missed it. Had to rewatch to see it.

[@dr4hearts91]

"I ain't jokin', TOKEN." - I remember that when I first saw this in grade school on TV. Never gets tired. 😡 That Last Slap Five on tha Back Side was classic, too! 😎

[@musicalbenches]

Give me five, up high, down low...too slow...😉Or, if you prefer, give me five, on the back side...or, give me five, on the black side. 😄I am soooo old.

[@SamuelGriffin-zt1ze]

Actor Davis Roberts played the doctor on Sanford and Son says I Don't Know

[@jamesorsby7553]

Yep ... That's him. I liked him on What's Happening too.

[@jimmiesmith5811]

Old doctor Caldwell

[@dustyflair]

@@jimmiesmith5811 Doc Caldwell....When can I get my other $5? I DONT KNOW.

[@BrutishYetDelightful]

@@jimmiesmith5811 Actually, he was YOUNG Doctor Caldwell. He said in one episode that he was in practice with his father and the telephone was in his father's name. Not only that, but the judge in this scene was the ear doctor in that episode where Fred was faking being deaf.

[@8213apice]

Yup😅

[@medusagorgon9]

That backhanded five got me!🤣😂🤣😂 I literally LOL! This was such a good show.

[@stephonjohnson8900]

George was true to himself and his family values! One of my favorites growing up!

[@toptenguy1]

3:55 : And wow, the picture would have had George BEHIND, instead of side by side. They weren't even trying to hide it! lol

[@kingsports1113]

U see that too 😂😂

[@kingunique803]

4:28 right on 😂😂😂

[@JAHMALCHRIS06]

🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@BigPoppa312-B]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@kevinb3588]

Right on brotha

[@DavidOmaha1]

Loved Sherman Helmsley. A seriously underrated actor.

[@SamuelGriffin-zt1ze]

Carl speaking the black truth

[@1talldaddy]

the funny thing is earlier in the episode George saw how he treated Helen but chose to ignore it.

[@donaldallen9804]

The judge also played a doctor in Sanford and son, the episode where Lamont mistakenly thought Fred had been given only 6 months to live.

[@jetnut89]

He also played the doctor on Three's Company when Chrissy bumped her head.

[@specialk68]

He was also in the movie "Sliver" w/Sharon Stone and William Baldwin.

[@SouthSideLadyWright]

@@jetnut89 and he dated Janet on Three’s Company

[@mburns89]

And John Allen Hill, the upstairs neighbor on Cheers.

[@MELLWALT5000]

He kept saying " I don't know"

[@dustyflair]

Carl was janitor on this episode and was a Doctor on an episode of Sanford & Son...He was truly moving on up!!!

[@neetrab]

😂

[@ClearYourMindTravel]

And he was the school principal on what's happening!!

[@wutta-do5zy]

He was on TV in the 60s. I saw him back as early as 1964 on Kraft Suspense Theatre. NBC color too.

[@jaywill4ever]

This was just Carl's side hustle to help finish paying for med school.

[@LeviAWilson]

Sherman Hemsley (George Jefferson) is a great actor and a very nice person. When l used be a movie extra on TV shows and movies, l got to meet him in person on one of his movies. I got to talk to him and l even took a picture with him. A very decent man.

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Carl is Mr. Bradley "who smells badly," the principal on "What's Happening" 😂

[@ironwork92000]

Yeeeeeeessss!!! I remember!!! I knew he looked familiar!!!!

[@kevinhays2142]

Fish gotta swim and birds gotta fly, and George says "and you gotta eat or you're gonna die. A GREAT line.

[@Che-vn6vu]

I definitely like that line

[@ashleylewis4892]

That’s looks like Dr Caldwell the “I don’t know” doctor from Sanford and Son!

[@niecyj.1782]

it is!😊

[@jamesorsby7553]

That's because it is him.

[@jessicagreene1773]

When am I going to get my $5....I don't know! LOL

[@kout31]

😅🤣😂 ​@@jessicagreene1773

[@philj5507]

Good day....The actors name is Davis Roberts.

[@hustla4life45]

"I'm sorry Mr. jefferson, I thought you were breaking in. Come to think about it, I guess you are." 🔥 🔥

[@Christina-Starrz]

That was smooth

[@R-L-I]

“I ain’t jokin’…token” Wow 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Street__Soul4]

That LOW-5 was smooth as hell!

[@Nozoki]

This show, and All in the Family, were essential to teaching me about racism when I was a kid. Growing up in rural Virginia, I was around a lot of racism without really understanding it. Seeing these shows helped me recognize it in the real world and be a better person.

[@timspecial72]

Would they even do this scene on any of the streaming services without it being some controversy. This is why this is one of my all time favorite shows!

[@adriengadson3544]

When tv was raw and real situations were discussed. The Black community knows these situations. We grew up with them.

[@itsgoff]

True. But too many young bucks refer back to clips like this and try to make connections to how things are today. This is a disservice to the people of today and an insult to those who had to live through some real s#!t

[@edenleave2054]

“I guess you did break in” the most overlooked line, he broke through boundaries

[@viralbuthow000]

Exactly. Not everyone got it.

[@dreamquesttv]

I just realized the cameraman is Ray Sharkey. Great actor, died too young.

[@titogarriga364]

You beat me to it lol!!!!!!

[@danzymarketing]

That high five at the END carries a TIMEEEEEEELESS message!!!! Excellent!

[@TheVinylking]

Damn that was absolutely brilliant writing. I haven’t watched this show much only watched a few clips and they all been absolutely amazing! I really need to start watching the show.

[@SatchelMcQueenVideo]

I grew up watching this and cannot believe I didn’t notice. Kevin Hart acts EXACTLY like George Jefferson. Wow

[@lincolnjeanmarie]

An amazing piece of writing. Such a great message which holds just as true today 👍🏾💯🏅

[@walthamp8978]

Carl played a Dr on an episode of Sanford & Son. Then as James friend on Good Times, he was a wonderful actor.

[@wutta-do5zy]

He played a WWII veteran in a 1987 episode of Designing Women called "I'll Be Seeing You"

[@useryou9877]

that brought tears to my eyes because I lived through garbage like this when growing up in apartheid SA. It was an honour to have African friends, and as a foreigner, it killed me to see the injustice and snooty attitude they received.

[@highlightedreply8838]

Why you crying ???? white people have ben victimized...the idea believing they are superior to other nations lie .. that's SOOOO sad !!!

[@LutherMahoney]

and you never sacrificed your whiteness once to defend them or inform them. They were never your friends.

[@useryou9877]

@ ? For your information my thesis was on this matter in an era where freedom of speech was not welcomed. I am not going to write a long list of what my family has done each and every one of us separately, saving lives of African people who were about to be murdered and such. The racial comments from the US are beyond me, whether you are black or white, you are always the enemy for the opposite side and that’s plain stupid. I saw that in the US many times, firstly I am not “white” for the Afrikaans, or the Americans, or the British, but whatever you want to call me, it’s shameful how people would swear at me just for walking around. The same applies to anyone from the other side. Stop attacking people without knowing them, get out of your country’s racist way of thinking because you are no different to your enemy, you are both racist narrow minded people.

[@bigczech7]

@@LutherMahoneyhow do you know that?

[@LutherMahoney]

@@bigczech7 Because White people don't do that. They will happily have black friends and use them as tokens. I tell my sons to avoid personal relationships with non black people for this very reason.

[@MRY59]

To me it was interesting how the attendant was willing to physically attack George Jefferson like it was his locker.

[@ThePimpn22]

The sad part is, it's still going on in 2024.

[@larrybee7713]

Nothing ever REALLY changes.

[@dw1617]

Love this show so much. They need to start showing re-runs. Introduce your kids to it.

[@thegrinch7989]

George got a Gucci tennis bag!

[@BellaPoche]

The way the photographer shook. Georges hand 😂 && asked the question❤❤ he knew the energy

[@jjmars9160]

I remember seeing this for the first time when I was a kid with my parents.

[@FalconsFanForever]

Thats Dr Cardwell from Sandford and Son😂😂. Legendary Tv actor Davis Roberts

[@douglaspaterson5269]

And the Judge also played a doctor on an episode of Three's Company.😉

[@KimJohnson-jd9vj]

Childhood Memories Let's Go 💜😊

[@calm1047]

Bad memories in general!

[@mookperry3987]

This was a beautiful moment! These are 2 great actors! I love this how we are supposed to stick together 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@mossc79]

I miss this show, George and Wheezy reminded me so much of my grandparents!

[@mohmoudfarah1897]

That Norman Lear guy was a genius! 👍

[@Underthanoa]

Crazy, this still relevant today...

[@thaabitshabazz4117]

It will ALWAYS BE, cause this is the foundation of this country 😊

[@deenice3272]

always will

[@camerondavis2872]

@thaabitshabazz4117 Incorrect. Your attitude and mindset is what perpetuates the issue-there is no other reason for its continuance.

[@thaabitshabazz4117]

@camerondavis2872 Only naive "I do not see no color, Jane Elliot type" racist white person think and speak like this or a trained house Black Gatekeeper. You Clearly are the problem if you think this Country has moved past racism. You're not ready, and this is not the debate you want but willing to go end as needed. I am Not Blind dude and it's conspicuous how you spew this rhetoric.

[@CribNotes]

@@thaabitshabazz4117 Slavery has been around for about 10,000 years. Yet within only 75 years of its creation, the United States of America fought a nasty civil war to make slavery illegal. Oh I'm sorry....what is the foundation of this country again?

[@WWTormentor]

The Jefferson’s, all in the family, and Sanford and son are classics that can and never be made today. People can’t laugh anymore, all they do now is get offended.

[@dw1617]

Ain’t that the truth. Don’t forget “Good Times”. 😃

[@eddieabrahante4001]

2:36 you can hear a women (ima aassume black) said "Mmm" with such disappointment. I said the same thing lol 😅

[@BPS270]

Definitely a black woman 😅

[@charliedontcare3349]

😂😂😐

[@CIG40ROLLIN]

2:38

[@eddieabrahante4001]

@@CIG40ROLLIN when putting a timestamp, people always put it about 2-3 seconds ahead of the actual clip so they have time to see it right before it happens. I know what timestamp I did friend lol. But thank you anyway.

[@MrHereWeGoYo]

I only saw this episode once, as a kid, but it's amazing how this moment stuck with me. What I DIDN'T remember was how casually this man said "house nga". 🤣

[@TheUnbeliever]

This is still relevant today

[@daxterclark5092]

Yep

[@mikealveraz3593]

This show was well written and honestly one of the best of its era!

[@joegaito702]

One of the best and favorite all time of TV best sitcoms ever to Sherman hemsley and isabel sanford and the other actors and actresses who passed away my thoughts are with your family you may be gone but not forgotten still going strong great job people you should be proud thre Jeffersons always a classic to watch on TV or my cell phone appreciate the memories and a good laugh cried and cried nearly died of laughter couldn't breathe and stop laughing appreciate you guys thanks way to go very impressed !!! Joe. Keep the laughs coming appreciate you guys !!!

[@ncooty]

Saying what needed to be said to people who didn't want to hear it. Bless those writers, actors, and producers.

[@LeoGeminiPassyon]

Too many tokens don’t realize that they are useful only when they are being spent. Just because someone brings up the blatant discrimination that happens doesn’t mean they are trying to divide, they’re just trying to shed light on the truth.

[@anonymousinc6330]

The trouble is, people still think it's like this today, labeling everything they see as racism.

[@kerry-j4m]

GREAT scene from a-GREAT-tv sitcom,this type of topic wouldn't make it onto today's tv shows. Notice how that white reporter did all the black hand shakes,the notice when George was gonna take that picture with the judge,how the judge stood in front of George putting him completely behind him.

[@angelsmall8427]

There's a lot of conversation going on between George and Carl just by the steady eye contact alone.

[@Shiirow]

we all know that George was simply invited for the sake of representation. they needed to be 'diverse' and 'inclusive'.

[@agomodern]

Same lie they push today.

[@SciHeartJourney]

"I aint jokin', token" 😧

[@Ifenkili_INC]

I love these series. Please upload more

[@nevadastrong702]

These were the days. Jefferson’s was funny comedy and with real world substance.

[@donaldmanigo5991]

I really really really love hearing two black men calling each other brothers

[@eddiehazard3340]

the programming of our minds started earlier than we thought.

[@leezwatz3339]

But, what is the difference between what George faced and the most recent election? How many times did I hear people say that they were going to vote for Kamala because she was a woman and she was black? I didn't hear anyone say that they were NOT going to vote for her because she was a woman or black. George showed outrage but Kamala encouraged it. So, are we better today than in the early 70's? I would say "DAMN YES" but we most stop making it a major issue.

[@jordancarlin9687]

As a white Canadian born in the 80s , I learned a lot from this 5 minute clip

[@JoshuaWilliams-e4k]

We're still battling these type of discriminations but we were stronger we really stuck together and loved each other

[@SammyDane5988]

The white guy let it slip 😂 3:09

[@larrybee7713]

Called Carl a "boy"

[@marctoho3506]

Norman Lear was a genius. This was, is and always be the TV we need!

[@tom11zz884]

Thank you for not editing out the N Word. It was routinely used in many Black sitcoms during that time period and reflected the times. Editing it out would just be erasing what the original directors, writers and actors wanted.

[@graf1922]

I heard it a few times in All in the Family. Pulp Fiction too

[@Hotpocketmountiandew]

He all called him a token black guy. This show was ahead of its time.