Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'
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A one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear featuring live performances of two of Lear's most popular shows, 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.A one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear featuring live performances of two of Lear's most popular shows, 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.A one-night-only sitcom special hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear featuring live performances of two of Lear's most popular shows, 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 4 wins & 10 nominations total
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Some of the actors were trying just a little too hard to recreate the originals. Woody was a good choice to play Archie, but I think he was trying just a little too hard and didn't quite hit the mark. I don't remember the original George Jefferson strutting around as much as Jamie, so his performance seemed a little over the top. Marissa did the best recreating Edith.
Jamie Fox and Marissa Tormei nailed their respective characters. Others were good but these two stole the show in my opinion as someone who grew up watching both shows.
Was the acting great-no, but it wasn't awful.
I watched All in the Family as a kid and to a lesser extent The Jeffersons.
This truly did remind me of those shows, the actors, the ridiculousness of some of the stereotypes.
The All in the Family part was better than the Jeffersons part I think primarily because of the story. The AITF was more faithful than the Jeffersons.
Even having said all that, I still enjoyed it and will rewatch it. If this was some kind of a test whether to continue this then they failed. But as nostalgic it was a win.
Believe the negative remarks though, as all those I've read are accurate. Even still if you look at what I put above very worth watching it.
Even having said all that, I still enjoyed it and will rewatch it. If this was some kind of a test whether to continue this then they failed. But as nostalgic it was a win.
Believe the negative remarks though, as all those I've read are accurate. Even still if you look at what I put above very worth watching it.
It is sad that this was brought back to today's time for viewing as that is how far backward today's society has come. Having said that, this was wonderfully done. Woody Harrelson and Jamie Foxx as the male stars played roles just like original, bravo! Wanda Sykes was greatest in female lead. Everyone else was adequate and looked part playing, So good. I hope the demographic of this live show brings in some views and thoughts from the young ones of today. 7/10
This was genius!!! A total delight to watch, pop culture at its absolute finest with stellar performances by all. Marisa Tomei nailed the character of Edith with poise and grace. This is a true gem!
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- TriviaThe original All in the Family episode has an additional scene that wasn't adapted in the live remake. In both the original and the remake, Archie tries to mock George Jefferson by claiming that the flower on his lapel is a joke squirting flower to which the insulted George lets Archie know the flower is genuine. The scene at the end of the original episode has Gloria and Mike going to the movies and Mike shows Archie that he's been inspired by George to also wear a flower on his lapel. Except Mike is actually wearing a joke squirting flower and after being insulted by Archie, Mike sprays him in the face.
- GoofsWhen George walks on Bentley's back the boom mic appears in frame for quite some time.
- SoundtracksThose Were the Days
Written by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse
Performed by Woody Harrelson and Marisa Tomei
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