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"227" (1985): Season 1: Episode 22 -- The not-to-bright have a hard time finding work. Which is why Calvin can't seem to find a part-time job. Finally, Rose and Pearl talk Mary into asking Lester to help the poor kid. He does, but construction isn't really a good gig for a clumsy teen.
"227" (1985): Season 1: Episode 20 -- Sandra begins dating a famous pro basketball player and asks him to give Calvin a few pointers. He agrees and teaches Calvin to play rough, bend the rules and always be arrogant. Great. Maybe tomorrow he'll learn how to beat up opposing fans.
"227" (1985): Season 1: Episode 17 -- Lester's old friend Gus moves into the building as the new handyman. And while the guy knows how to fix a leaky sink, he's also pretty good at creating a huge problem for everyone in 227. This one's all you, Lester.
"227" (1985): Season 1: Episode 13 -- Every time a Church is stolen an Angel gets his wings. Lester is convinced to help the local Church, with an unfortunate side-effect. With Jackée in an angel outfit, and a climactic commercial tie in, this is a true holiday classic.
"227" (1985): Season 1: Episode 11 -- Brenda's having boy problems and Mary's no help, so she turns to Sandra for advice. Sandra promptly gives the young girl an overly-aggressive makeover and Brenda emerges looking like a sad, late-eighties circus clown. That won't work at all.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   220 votes
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Creators:
C.J. Banks
Bill Boulware
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 full episode list
Release Date:
14 September 1985 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Plot:
This series took place in an apartment building, numbered 227. The cast would frequently be found sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations more
User Comments:
A great show!!!! more

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 7 of 47)
Marla Gibbs ... Mary Jenkins (115 episodes, 1985-1990)

Hal Williams ... Lester Jenkins (115 episodes, 1985-1990)
Alaina Reed Hall ... Rose Lee Holloway (115 episodes, 1985-1990)
Helen Martin ... Pearl Shay (115 episodes, 1985-1990)

Regina King ... Brenda Jenkins (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Curtis Baldwin ... Calvin Dobbs (114 episodes, 1985-1990)
Jackée Harry ... Sandra Clark (101 episodes, 1985-1989)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Columbia Pictures Television more

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Trivia:
Countess Vaughn got her role after mentioning on "Star Search" (1983) in 1988 that her dream was to appear on the program. more
Quotes:
[Sandra is paying rent to Rose]
Sandra: Three months' rent.
Rose Lee: Good, now you're only two months behind!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "MADtv: (#10.21)" (2005) more

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
A great show!!!!, 4 September 2001
Author: beckyfan from Lion's Head, Ontario, Canada

This TV series was great! It was funny and bring joy everytime I watch it! The characters where wonderful, as where the actors/actresses! I LOVED the storylines. Pearl, Sandra, and ALL the others where there to make us laugh!

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