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  • The Jeffersons The First Store (Season 6, Episode 23)
  • TV-14
    TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

The Jeffersons

The First Store (Season 6, Episode 23)
TV-14
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

Flashback of the Jeffersons before moving to Hauser Street. George is determined to open his own dry cleaners, but is at odds with both his banker's racist attitudes and Lionel's militancy. He and Louise encourage Dr. King's nonviolence.
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Director
Writers
Don Nicholl (created by) | Michael Ross (created by) | Bernard West (created by) (as Bernie West) | Norman Lear (developed by) & 3 more
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Apr 6, 1980

Release date
Apr 6, 1980 (United States)

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12 cast members
Name Known for
Isabel Sanford
Louise Jefferson Louise Jefferson   See fewer
Sherman Hemsley
George Jefferson George Jefferson   See fewer
Roxie Roker
Helen Willis (credit only) Helen Willis (credit only)   See fewer
Franklin Cover
Tom Willis (credit only) Tom Willis (credit only)   See fewer
Marla Gibbs
Florence Johnston (credit only) Florence Johnston (credit only)   See fewer
Berlinda Tolbert
Jenny Willis Jefferson (credit only) Jenny Willis Jefferson (credit only)   See fewer
Mike Evans
Lionel Jefferson Lionel Jefferson   See fewer
Paul Benedict
Harry Bentley (credit only) Harry Bentley (credit only)   See fewer
Roger Bowen
William Drew William Drew   See fewer
James King
Youth #1 Youth #1   See fewer
Martin Luther King
Self (voice) (archive footage) Self (voice) (archive footage)   See fewer
John Gunn
Announcer (uncredited) Announcer (uncredited)   See fewer
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