The Jeffersons George the Philanthropist (Season 3, Episode 23)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

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The Jeffersons

George the Philanthropist (Season 3, Episode 23)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

George's ulterior motive for pledging money to open a Harlem youth center is to qualify for a community service award. But will he still make good on his pledge even if he loses the award to a competitor?

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

Casting Director

Pat Kirkland

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 28, 1977

Release date

Mar 28, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
11 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 (credit only) Helen Willis (credit only) See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Franklin Cover Tom Willis (credit only) Tom Willis (credit only) See fewer	Wall Street (1987)
Zara Cully Mother Jefferson (credit only) Mother Jefferson (credit only) See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Berlinda Tolbert Jenny Willis Jefferson (credit only) Jenny Willis Jefferson (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)
Henry G. Sanders Lester Phillips (as Henry Gayle Sanders) Lester Phillips (as Henry Gayle Sanders) See fewer	Selma (2014)
Ernest Harden Jr. Jason King (as Ernest Harden) Jason King (as Ernest Harden) See fewer	White Men Can't Jump (1992)