‘The Jeffersons’ series debuts on CBS-TV 40 years ago this hour (Jan 18 1975)


Video: 'The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 1 A Friend in Need'

(Saturday, January 18, 1975, 8:30 p.m. EST) — The Jeffersons have moved on up and are now enjoying living in their new high-rise apartment on the premiere episode of the situation comedy series The Jeffersons tonight on CBS-TV.

Developed by Norman Lear as a spin-off from All in the Family, the series starred Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Marla Gibbs, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover, Paul Benedict, Mike Evans, Berlinda Tolbert and Zara Cully.


Video: 'The Jeffersons - Opening Sequence (Season 1)'