The Jeffersons The House That George Built (Season 8, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

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The Jeffersons

The House That George Built (Season 8, Episode 8)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 24 min | Comedy

A near-death experience prompts George to work toward ensuring that his life and work inspire others, so he decides to write his autobiography - until a casual remark from Tom Willis gives him an even more pompous idea.

Director

Bob Lally

Writers

Don Nicholl (created by) | Michael Ross (created by) | Bernard West (created by) (as Bernie West) | Norman Lear (developed by) & 2 more

Producer

Michael G. Moye

Editor

Larry Harris

Casting Director

Pat Kirkland

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 29, 1981

Release date

Nov 29, 1981 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 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 Helen Willis See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Franklin Cover Tom Willis Tom Willis See fewer	Wall Street (1987)
Marla Gibbs Florence Johnston Florence Johnston See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Phil Rubenstein Lou Lou See fewer	RoboCop 2 (1990)
Rodney Kageyama Tour Guide Tour Guide See fewer	Pretty Woman (1990)
Peter Lawford Museum Guide (voice) Museum Guide (voice) See fewer	The Longest Day (1962)