Reply #35: I miss Carrol O'Connor--he was a good man. Sad to see him go.. [View All]

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The show was absolutely brilliant, in terms of the contrasts and comparisons presented.

The minorities in the neighborhood, the Jeffersons, that were supposed to bring downt the value of the homes, etc. created a successful business and eventually moved to their Manhattan apt.

The black son of the enterprising couple, always saw Archie for what he was, but lovingly poked fun at him, by agreeing with him and in a roundabout way usually making a mockery of his bigoted arguments, in a way that wasn't at all apparent to Archie.

The show dealt with topics of women's rights, rape, war, draft dodging and so many other relevant social issues.

I still watch the show in syndication and see things I didn't realize or take note of before. The true sign of a profound social commentary. The ability to reveal other layers as time goes by...

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