25 minSeason 11 • Episode 24
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Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.
Acting
Sherman Hemsley's physical comedy—pure animated chaos.
Writing
Lear's formula: bigotry as punchline, never propaganda.
Production
First Black sitcom with a wealthy family—revolutionary then.
Creators
Norman Lear, Michael Ross
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sherman Hemsley was so broke he delayed joining the cast for two years, living in his car until his Broadway commitment ended.
The theme song 'Movin' on Up' became shorthand for Black economic advancement—sampled by Jay-Z, referenced endlessly.
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