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The Jeffersons - The Complete Third Season

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No changes within the cast yet. One highlight from this season was when Lionel Jefferson(Damon Evans) and Jenny Willis(Belinda Tolbert) became husband and wife. This episode first aired in December 1976. DE joined the Jeffersons cast in the summer of 1975 after Mike Evans,who played Lionel originally,left to produce another CBS sitcom,Good Times,which he had co-created. ME would return for the seventh season in 1980. Olivia Jefferson,George's mother still frequently visited George(Sherman Hemsley) and Louise(Isabel Sanford). Marla Gibbs is now officially a Jeffersons cast member as Florence Johnston,the Jeffersons' wise-cracking no-nonsense maid. She even guest-starred in the series premiere episode. We still hear "honky" and "zebra" coming out of George's mouth. The "honkies" are the Jeffersons' neighbor Tom Willis(Franklin Cover),their next door neighbor Harry Bentley(Paul Benedict),doorman Ralph Hart(Ned Wertimer in a recurring role) and bank President H.W. Whittendale who is also the Jeffersons',the Willises and Harry's landlord. The "zebra" is Jenny,who's half-caucasian on her father Tom's side and half-negro on her mother Helen's(Tom's wife played by the late Roxie Roker) side. Sadly,Sanford passed away on July 9,2004 at age 86 of complications from pneumonia. She was hospitalized five days earlier. Several months earlier,she received a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. So I dedicate this item to the memory of Sanford.

I just bought Season 3 of the "Jefferson's" this classic comedy is still so funny! Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs (George and Florence) are so crazy! The 2 of them keep you in stiches! I will be ordering all 4 seasons on DVD. All the episodes are funny as hell!!

I can't believe how long Columbia took to release season three, considering the great response seasons one and two recieved. Needless to say I could hardly wait to add season three to my collection. It had some of the best episodes, like when Tom and Helen make an attempt to improve Louise and George's marriage. Sherman Hemsley's comedic timing was priceless! I just loved the way he would express his continued dislike toward the Willises, despite Lionel and Jenny being married. I'm sure alot of people would love to be able to openly insult their in-laws and get away with it!!!
Thank goodness the episodes are crisp and have excellent sound quality. My only complaint is there are no extras. It would have been nice to see an on camera tribute to Isabel Sanford from surviving cast members and Norman Lear. Oh well, I guess I should be greatful to finally get the dvd.
COLUMBIA TRISTAR PLEASE DONT TAKE TOO LONG RELEASING SEASON FOUR!!!! I'd like to see the episode when Gary Coleman guest stars as George's nefew from hell.

Well, it took Sony Pictures Entertainment years to release this third season (why?) but it's definately a keeper. The big highlight: Florence the maid (Marla Gibbs) officially becomes a regular cast member. To this day, Florence remains one of the all-time great sitcom characters. As essayed by the wonderful Gibbs, Florence was sassy, sarcastic, achingly funny and a perfect comic foil for the loud and rambunctious Sherman Hemsley (George). Isabel Sanford, as Louise, was also terrific, but sadly passed away not long ago. This is a classic sitcom and a terrific season and deserves a place on your DVD shelf.

I am very much enjoying the Season 3 of the Jeffersons. The assorted characters are so well chosen. I can't think of any current show that can compare with the Jeffersons. However, one drawback to this season is that Zara Cully barely makes an appearance. She's such a great character
but I realize her illness may have been the reason.

I especially enjoyed the episode where Bentley ends up in jail and is singing to himself in his jail cell.
Now I have become addicted and will have to see Season 4, of course!

If you have the first two seasons , how can you not have this one also. Florence is given more involvent in the program and she is a riot. You can't stop laughing

I Already have seasons 1 and 2 cant wait for season 3 to come out this is one of my favorites shows of all time. (and on dvd)it has everything comedy real life drama all you need and want from a show!!all the cast was spectacular!!!

1. George and the President

2. Louise gets her way

3. Louise Suspects

4. THe Lie Detector

5. George's Diploma

6. The Retirement Party

7. Lionels Pad

8. Tom the Hero

9. Jenny's Discovery

10. The Agreement

11. Florence in Love

12. The Christmas Wedding

13. Louise Forgets

14. Bentley's Problem

15. Jefferson Airplane

16. George's Guilt

17. A Case of Black and White

18. Louise vs. Jenny

19. THe Marriage Councelers

20. Louise's Friend

21. The Old Flame

22. Jenny's Oppertunity

23. George the Philanthrpist

24. Louse's Physical

another must have Season from the Jeffersons. Marla Gibbs truly shines in this season.Florence brings the heat from the Kitchen.RIP to Isabelle Sanford. Weezy is timeless. George Jefferson is doing what He usually does.Helen&Tom&the whole cast Bring great moments.this is One of the Greatest TV shows Ever. George&Weezy are the Ultimate Couple of Tv.

i love the jeffersons an awesome show and to find it on amazon at an awesome price no words can describe it!!!!