The Jeffersons Tom the Hero (Season 3, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

The Jeffersons

Tom the Hero (Season 3, Episode 8)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

While having a drink in Charlie's bar, George chokes on some popcorn. Tom leaves a neighboring table to perform the Heimlich maneuver and save George's life. But George isn't as grateful as he should be.

Director

Jack Shea

Writers

Don Nicholl (created by) | Michael Ross (created by) | Bernard West (created by) (as Bernie West) | Norman Lear (developed by) & 2 more

Producers

Don Nicholl | Michael Ross | Bernard West (as Bernie West)

Editor

Grant Johnson (video tape)

Casting Director

Jane Murray

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 17, 1976

Release date

Nov 17, 1976 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 31 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Isabel Sanford Louise Jefferson Louise Jefferson See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Sherman Hemsley George Jefferson George Jefferson See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Roxie Roker Helen Willis Helen Willis See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Franklin Cover Tom Willis Tom Willis See fewer	Wall Street (1987)
Zara Cully Mother Jefferson (credit only) Mother Jefferson (credit only) See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Berlinda Tolbert Jenny Willis (credit only) Jenny Willis (credit only) See fewer	Goodfellas (1990)
Damon Evans Lionel Jefferson (credit only) Lionel Jefferson (credit only) See fewer	American Playhouse (1980)
Paul Benedict Harry Bentley Harry Bentley See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Marla Gibbs Florence Johnston Florence Johnston See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Mickey Deems Mickey Mickey See fewer	Three's Company (1976)
Ed Cambridge Curt Randall (as Edmund Cambridge) Curt Randall (as Edmund Cambridge) See fewer	Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
Ned Wertimer Ralph Hart Ralph Hart See fewer	Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)