Wasn’t George Jefferson supposed to essentially be a black version of Archie Bunker?
Dunno, never watched either show. Not a TV sort I guess. Just read about it.
In *some* ways, yes. But George Jefferson was racist about 99% of the time.
Archie could be really tender every once in a while.
And you could laugh at and laugh with Archie.
George seemed perpetually mean and angry.
To Weezy, Lionel, the black/white couple.
I didn't think his character was particularly likeable.
By anyone.
George Jefferson in “Moving On Up” was supposed to be a black version of Archie Bunker, with some of the same attitudes of their generations, but there was one episode which should drive the leftist fans of it crazy. Here’s why.
Jefferson had hired a young black kid to work for him, and the kid stole some money. After being caught and scolded, for which the kid apologized, the kid said essentially that you’re going to fire me to which Jefferson said, No. I’m going to give you a second chance but you have to work hard, LIKE IT DID, to get to where I am now.
You could have kicked a liberal in the nuts with that line proudly saying that “I achieved what I have through hard work”.
A similar line was said by the Uncle/judge in “The Prince of Belair” when Will Smith got smart and mouthy. The Uncle rerated him and again, essentially said, “How do you think I got to where I am and what I have. I did it through hard work” (very paraphrased.
There were some honest writers in Hollywood who understood that these show characters did not need to be made into “stereo-typed black people” but who should be written as decent, honest, hardworking citizens just like white, yellow, and other different skin color people.
“The Wiz” was a great, entertaining movie with a superb cast of actors/actresses, singers and dancers.
Don’t let the few white bigots who posted stupid comments detract from something that was a positive delight, no matter who appeared in it.
And don’t let the Left smear all conservatives because of a few stupid statements made by bigots.
Talent is talent no matter the color of the skin of the performer. And only in America could these films and plays be done, especially in the past period of segregation, for all to enjoy, despite our past prejudices and misconceptions about people.