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This popular sitcom that starred Marla Gibbs, who played Florence Johnston for many years on The Jeffersons, got her own show. She played Mary Jenkins, a housewife who lived with her contractor husband, Lester and their 14-year-old daughter Brenda. Mary's best friend was Rose Lee Holloway, who used to sit... more »

This popular sitcom that starred Marla Gibbs, who played Florence Johnston for many years on The Jeffersons, got her own show. She played Mary Jenkins, a housewife who lived with her contractor husband, Lester and their 14-year-old daughter Brenda. Mary's best friend was Rose Lee Holloway, who used to sit out with her on the stoop of the apartment building (#227) and discuss many things, especially Sandra Clark, the wise-cracking, hyperactive, and often scatter-brained woman from upstairs. Rose had a daughter named Tiffany. Next door to the Jenkins was the gossipping, yet loving, Pearl Shay, a crotchety busybody who lived with her grandson Calvin Dobbs, who was Brenda's first love. Throughout the final two seasons, several new characters appeared.

Broadcast History
September 1985-June 1986----Saturdays----9:30 p.m.
June 1986-May 1987----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.
June 1987-July 1987----Saturdays----8:00 p.m.
July 1987-September 1988----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.
October 1988-July 1989----Saturdays----8:00 p.m.
September 1989-February 1990----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.
April 1990-May 1990----Sundays----8:30 p.m.
June 1990-July 1990----Saturdays----8:00 p.m

Theme Song
There's no place like home.
With your family around you, you're never alone.
When you know that your loved,
You don't need to roam,
Cause there's no place like home

Time's are changing everyday.
We won't get by with the same old ways (Oh, no!).
Pulling together will make it right.
With help from are friends I know we'll get by,

Cause there's no place like home.
With your family around you you're never alone.
When you know that your loved,
You don't need to roam.
Cause there ain't no place like,
(Better believe it)
There ain't no place like
(Better believe it)
Cause there ain't no place like,
There's no place like home!

"I mean no place child".
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Nielsen Ratings:(Top 30 or Better)
#18 in the 1985-1986 Season
#14 in the 1986-1987 Seasonless «

• Jackee Harry

  Does anyone know why Jackee Harry ( Sondra ) left the show?

  Does anyone know why Jackee Harry ( Sondra ) left the show?less «

  jillianoscr Last online May 7, 2009
  4 comments, last one Feb 25, 2009 + Add Comment

• Whatever happened to Calvin?

  I've seen everyone else acting here and there since the show went off except Calvin. Has anyone seen him on anything?

  I've seen everyone else acting here and there since the show went off except Calvin. Has anyone seen him on anything?less «

  DragonFlyJones
  6 comments, last one Jul 9, 2007 + Add Comment

• Funnier character

  I'm a Pearl fan.

  I'm a Pearl fan. less «

  telvisnostic Last online 6 hrs ago
  5 comments, last one Apr 15, 2007 + Add Comment

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  10 Perfect

  Bye Sandra! hide « show »

  This episode is such a "227" classic.
  
  This marks Jackee's (Sandra) last appearance on the show. I will say this- she went out with a bang!
  
  There's no explanation of her character leaving, but this episode rocks. It's so funny and kind of a bitter sweet end for Sandra. Throughout the whole series Sandra and Mary have been fighting and arguing and in Sandra's last episode Mary steps up to help her when she knows that Sandra has been treated unfairly. Can we say the two ended on a friendly note?
  
  If so, that would be very ironic because the reason of Jackee's departing of show was because of a feud between her and Marla Gibbs. After Jackee won her Emmy, Marla (who was the head of the show) didn't send flowers or allow the other cast members of the show to throw her party.

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  p5280j Added Feb 25, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Should Be Released As A DVD Box Set!!!! hide « show »

  227 is a fabulous show, i wish the whole 5 seasons Should Be Released As A DVD Box Set!!!! And in the SPECIAL FEATURES / BONUS:
  1. Behind-The-Scenes DONT FORGET THEM!!!!!
  2. Bloopers during the making of the scenes
  3. Jackee's pilot eposide of her own show (which flopped) as a bonus.
  The customers in amazon.com also says the same. Since everything is released on dvd now, even a one-season- only flopped shows are released on dvd! why not 227! They brought out Jackson 5, The Good Times, Different Strokes, The Cosby Show, Girlfriends, My Wife & Kids, etc.... why won't they release another one black comedy on dvd box set!!!!

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  lovesexydarlene Added Nov 10, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.5 Great

  loved it hide « show »

  A classical show with a hilarious star. Marla Gibbs is a funny lady. Jackee set a tone for all ladies to be not only sex but kind of clueless. Pearl was the funniest always had a crack whether on Sandra or her grandson. This tv show went off of air too quickly. I loved the show and the characters. It showcased and started many careers like Regina King who is a very good actress whether in comedy or drama. Thumbs up on this show. They should show reruns of this show.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! !!!!!! !@!!! !!!!!! !!! ! ! ! !

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  texas2008 Added Oct 14, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.1 Great

  It's an OK show. hide « show »

  227 is one of my mom's favorite shows and thats how I was introduced to it. She bought the first season on dvd and I watched it. It's a funny show and I like it but it seems mediocre. Marla Gibbs was at her best in The Jeffersons but she was only ok in this show. I guess because I'm a guy it doesn't appeal to me as much and because it's an 80s show. Regina King was great though and its good to see how she started out. 227 isn't one of my favorites but it is worth watching.

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  tvaddict_10 Added May 23, 2007 All my reviews
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  8.6 Great

  Marla Gibbs is great. hide « show »

  As a fan of all things sitcoms, I was happy this show came about.
  Mary was a very good mother, even if she was overprotective towards her daughter Brenda.
  Lester was a loving and supporting husband who basically ran his own company.
  Her friends were great.
  Rose as the man hungry yet shy woman, Pearl as the wise old yet funny woman and Sandra as the man hungry not so shy woman rounded out the show.
  And who could forget Calvin, the hearthrob of the show that never was given a chance to truly develop.
  They dealt with problems and showed strong values when some shows strayed away from it.
  Unlike The Cosby Show, 227 did not mind talking about church and going to church or paticapating in church.
  This show was a personal favorite of mine, that has yet to be matched in the black family sitcom era.
  I miss this show alot and am very angry that only Season 1 is out on dvd.

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  telvisnostic Added Mar 11, 2007 All my reviews