Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) was born on this day.

As Louise Jefferson, she was the first — and still only —Black actress to win an Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

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The Jeffersons - George and Louise Jefferson
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1978 Jefferson’s and In the Beginning TV Guide ad.
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#GeraldCastillo, best known as the father of A.C. Slater on #SavedByTheBell, died May 4 at 90. Castillo was convinced to move to Hollywood by #ShermanHemsley and he made his on screen debut on #TheJeffersons. Castillo's notable TV credits include #HillStreetBlues, #KnotsLanding, #GeneralHospital, #AllInTheFamily, #BarnabyJones, #MASH, #Dynasty, #NightCourt, #Dallas, #Hunter and #CSICrimeSceneInvestigation. Film credits include #DeathWish4, #DeltaForce2 and #AboveSuspicion. #RIP

39 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S10E22: In the Chips
Jimmy arrives at the Jeffersons' apartment with a bag full of gambling chips and a wild story of how he got them. However, George is ready to kill him, when he discovers the chips aren't Jimmy's and a collector is on their tale ready to repossess the chips at all costs.
Airdate: 1984-05-06
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/10/episode/22
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #tvshows

44 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S5E24: The Freeze-in
When the heat goes out in a few of the apartments in the building, Harry, Tom and Helen convene at the Jefferson's heated apartment, causing cramped space and sore feelings.
Airdate: 1979-04-18
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/5/episode/24
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #tvseries

39 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S10E21: Honeymoon Hotel
Tom and Helen's 30th wedding anniversary is anything but happy when they get into a big argument over where they should go to spend the day together. They finally decide to go to the hotel where they spent their honeymoon. However, once they arrive, thing go from bad to worse.
Airdate: 1984-04-15
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/10/episode/21
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #Television

43 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S6E24: Once Upon a Time
While babysitting his granddaughter, Jessica, George entertains her with his version of King Arthur, King George. In his tale, King George is defending his kingdom from the evil, Inflation.
Airdate: 1980-04-13
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/6/episode/24
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #tvseries

48 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S1E13: Jenny's Low
Jenny's globe-trotting brother surprises his family with a visit home. While Tom and Helen, debate on the reason for Allan staying away so long, Jenny is anything but happy about his visit and her reason has nothing to do with him staying away for so long.
Airdate: 1975-04-12
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/1/episode/13
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #tvshows

48 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S1E13: Jenny's Low
Jenny's globe-trotting brother surprises his family with a visit home. While Tom and Helen, debate on the reason for Allan staying away so long, Jenny is anything but happy about his visit and her reason has nothing to do with him staying away for so long.
Airdate: 1975-04-12
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/1/episode/13
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #tvseries

41 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S8E22: Jeffersons Greatest Hits
A record producer follows Florence home from church, after hearing her gospel singing. Once at the Jefferson's apartment, he offers Florence the chance to make a record in exchange for $1200. Smelling a con, Louise and George try to stop Florence from making a big mistake that would cost her dearl...
Airdate: 1982-04-11
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/8/episode/22
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #ShermanHemsley #CBS #TV

44 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S5E23: Louise's Convention
Helen gives Louise the news that both of them have been invited to California to attend a convention, however, the planned trip coincides with the date of her wedding anniversary. Meanwhile, George mistakenly plans a business meeting on his anniversary and later at home happily allows Louise to go ...
Airdate: 1979-04-11
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/5/episode/23
#TheJeffersons #CBS #ClassicTV

46 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S3E24: Louise's Physical
George, Tom, Helen, Harry and Florence are all sneaking around to set up a surprise birthday party for Louise. However, Louise is not exactly in a party mood after she comes back from a checkup at the doctor's office.
Airdate: 1977-04-11
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/3/episode/24
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #ShermanHemsley #CBS #TV

48 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S1E12: Like Father, Like Son?
Louise becomes concerned when she sees Lionel beginning to act more and more like his father. Things come to a head, when Lionel tries to get Jenny a seat on a campaign committee by using bribery. Meanwhile, Tom and Helen are at odds when they each back opposing candidates.
Airdate: 1975-04-05
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/1/episode/12
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #ShermanHemsley #CBS #Television

44 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S5E22: Three Faces of Florence
Florence is reading a novel in which a woman pretends to be different people this gives Florence the idea to act like different people to attract men. While down at the Help Center, she tries it out on a man, unknown to her he's a psychiatrist who becomes convinced Florence has multiple personaliti...
Airdate: 1979-04-04
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/5/episode/22
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40 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S9E25: Silver Lining
An auction is held to raise money for the Help Center and Florence gets a big surprise when she discovers $2500 stuffed under the lining of a hat that she buys. Florence turns the money into the police, hoping no one will claim it and no one does. However, just as Florence thinks she'll get to kee...
Airdate: 1983-04-03
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/9/episode/25
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39 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S10E20: George's Old Girl Friend
Louise finds a perfume soaked letter in the mail to George from an old girlfriend. After a discussion, Louise decides to allow him to meet with her, which turns out to be a big mistake. Almost as soon as she arrives, she pulls a gun on him with intent to kill him.
Airdate: 1984-04-01
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/10/episode/20
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #ShermanHemsley #CBS #tvshows

39 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S10E20: George's Old Girl Friend
Louise finds a perfume soaked letter in the mail to George from an old girlfriend. After a discussion, Louise decides to allow him to meet with her, which turns out to be a big mistake. Almost as soon as she arrives, she pulls a gun on him with intent to kill him.
Airdate: 1984-04-01
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/10/episode/20
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #ShermanHemsley #CBS #tvshows

43 years ago today:
The Jeffersons
S6E22: Louise Takes a Stand
George is excited when he learns he will be able to expand his store on the first floor of the building. However, his excitement starts to dwindle when he learns the expansion means taking over Charlie's bar, since Charlie's lease is not being renewed.
Airdate: 1980-03-30
https://themoviedb.org/tv/1964/season/6/episode/22
#TheJeffersons #IsabelSanford #CBS #ClassicTV