Jun 16, 2023
In the second of our two-part episode, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams continues talking with Elva Green about her book, "The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back," which offers insights, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare photos from the iconic TV series.
Ms. Green reflects on one of the best episodes from the seventh season of the show, which featured a tour-de-force performance by Isabel Sanford (Louise Jefferson). We listen to classic interview clips: Marla Gibbs (Florence) assesses Ms. Sanford’s contribution to the series and Ms. Sanford recounts her professional friendship with Zara Cully (Mother Jefferson). We also look back at Ms. Sanford’s 1981 Emmy acceptance speech
As with other programs under the guidance of Norman Lear, “The Jeffersons” appealed to a wide audience and often tackled serious, ground-breaking subject matter. Please join us as we discuss its legacy.
SHOP AND CONNECT WITH ELVA GREEN
The Jeffersons: A Fresh Look Back
Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer
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AUDIO CLIPS
Isabel Sanford Emmy Acceptance Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUfFd1vNS4I
Isabel Sanford on Zara Cully (and other castmates) - https://youtu.be/5wqimrfTBn0
Marla Gibbs on Isabel Sanford - https://youtu.be/6sdguNXxtBc
OTHER MENTIONS
John McWhorter, PhD - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McWhorter
The Jeffersons: And the Doorknobs Shined Like Diamonds (S7 E13) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0614811/
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061735/
CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS and ADVANCED TV HERSTORY
Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/
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PRODUCTION
Podcast Editing by Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/
Music by Jahzzar - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/