Those Jefferson Women with Special Guest Elva Green (Pt. 2)

By Cynthia Bemis Abrams | 06/16/2023

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. Green offers insights, interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and rare photos from the iconic TV series that was a spin-off of All in the Family.

Green reflects on one of the best episodes from the 7th season of the show, which featured a tour-de-force performance by Isabel Sanford (Louise Jefferson).

Classic interview clips include: Marla Gibbs (Florence) assesses Sanford’s contribution to the series and Sanford’s recount of her professional friendship with Zara Cully (Mother Jefferson). We also look back at Sanford’s 1981 Emmy acceptance speech.

As with other series developed by 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.

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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

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