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227

  • TV Series
  • 1985–19901985–1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.7K
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POPULARITY
2,724
211
Marla Gibbs and Jackée Harry in 227 (1985)
Comedy
This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into ... Read allThis series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.This series took place in an apartment building numbered 227. The cast would frequently be sitting outside on a large set of stone stairs, involved in some discussion that would unfold into the weekly plotline.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
3.7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,724
211
  • Creators
    • Bill Boulware
    • Jack Elinson
    • Michael G. Moye
  • Stars
    • Helen Martin
    • Marla Gibbs
    • Hal Williams
  • Creators
    • Bill Boulware
    • Jack Elinson
    • Michael G. Moye
  • Stars
    • Helen Martin
    • Marla Gibbs
    • Hal Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Helen Martin
    Helen Martin
    • Pearl Shay
    Marla Gibbs
    Marla Gibbs
    • Mary Jenkins
    Hal Williams
    Hal Williams
    • Lester Jenkins
    Alaina Reed-Hall
    Alaina Reed-Hall
    • Rose Lee Holloway
    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Brenda Jenkins
    Curtis Baldwin
    Curtis Baldwin
    • Calvin Dobbs
    Jackée Harry
    Jackée Harry
    • Sandra Clark…
    Barry Sobel
    Barry Sobel
    • Dylan McMillan
    Toukie Smith
    • Eva Rawley
    Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield
    • Julian C. Barlow…
    Stoney Jackson
    Stoney Jackson
    • Travis Filmore
    Kia Goodwin
    Kia Goodwin
    • Tiffany Holloway
    Reynaldo Rey
    Reynaldo Rey
    • Mailman…
    Countess Vaughn
    Countess Vaughn
    • Alexandria DeWitt
    Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall
    • Warren Merriwether…
    Eve Smith
    • Cora
    Lynn Hamilton
    Lynn Hamilton
    • Emma Johnson
    Frieda Rentie
    • Woman #2…
    • Creators
      • Bill Boulware
      • Jack Elinson
      • Michael G. Moye
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    • Trivia
      Sandra Clark was never intended to be a regular character. She was added to the cast after testing positively with audiences.
    • Quotes

      Sandra: Calvin, You're still a boy.

      Calvin: [Before Sandra screams when Calvin tries to kiss her] Hopefully I won't be after tonight!

      Sandra: Don't move, breathe deep, think about Church!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 39th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      There's No Place Like Home
      Composed by Ray Colcord

      Performed by Marla Gibbs

    User reviews21

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    Ghastly !
    I have to agree with what 'EricTee' posted above. This show was standard. It was just like most other sitcoms: stale jokes, repetitive stories. I completely agree about the woman who played 'Pearl', she was awful ! I gave this show a fair shake when it came on, but my word....simply dreadful !

    On any given episode, we'd see:

    What wacky hijinx will Mary and Sandra get into this week?

    Will Brendas' date try to go 'too far' with her ? <a 'very special' episode, no doubt>

    Will Pearl lean out her window and make some bad joke which will prompt guffaws from Mary and Rose ?

    Will Sandra have a date and emit that irritating 'Ewwwwwww' noise when asked for details of her date ?

    Silly and unwatchable
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    • SpasticTriscuit
    • Jul 7, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 14, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kakskaksseiska
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio, 1987-1990)
    • Production companies
      • Embassy Television
      • Embassy Communications
      • ELP Communications
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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