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Season 3, Episode 1 #38 in Series | ||||
Episode Information | ||||
Network: | CBS-TV | |||
Air date: | September 25, 1976 | |||
Written by: | Howard Albrecht & Sol Weinstein | |||
Directed by: | Jack Shea | |||
Production code: | 3.1 / 302 | |||
Episode guide | ||||
IMDb | George and the President | |||
Episode chronology | ||||
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George and the President was the 38th overall episode of The Jeffersons TV series, also season opening episode of Season 3. Directed by Jack Shea and written by Sandy Veath, the episode made its premiere on CBS-TV on March 6, 1976.
Synopsis[]
Jealous over the advertising success of a competitor, George comes up with his own campaign, dressing up in colonial clothes and claiming to be Thomas Jefferson's great-great-great grandson.
Storyline[]
As a promtional stunt used in order to drum up business during the American Bicentennial, George claims to be a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.
Cast (in credits order)[]
Starring[]
- Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson
- Isabel Sanford as Louise Jefferson
- Damon Evans as Lionel Jefferson
- Berlinda Tolbert as Jenny Willis
- Paul Benedict as Harry Bentley
Absent[]
- Zara Cully as Olivia "Mother" Jefferson
- Franklin Cover as Thomas "Tom" Willis
- Roxie Roker as Helen Willis
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston
- David Dukes as Cal Roberts
- Nick LaTour as Reverend Perry
- Ned Wertimer as Ralph the Doorman