227
Redecorating Blues
Season 1, Episode 18 · Aired 1986-02-08
Synopsis
While at a neighborhood watch meeting, the Jenkins get robbed, with Brenda in the kitchen on the phone. When they return from the meeting, they see that the burglars took an arm chair, their television, radio, and lamp. This gives Mary the idea of remodeling their living room. However, Lester has his heart set on buying a sports car. While on a test drive for the sports car, the neighbors and Brenda help set up a surprise for Mary. The living room has been remodeled with everything that Mary had circled in a decorating magazine. Lester decides that the sports car can wait. Guest starDennis Haysbert.
In the series
This episode is part of 227 (1985–1990) on NBC.
Apartment-building porch sitcom with Marla Gibbs free of Florence's uniform.
Key cast
- Marla Gibbs as Mary Jenkins
- Hal Williams as Lester Jenkins
- Jackée Harry as Sandra Clark
- Alaina Reed Hall as Rose Lee Holloway
- Regina King as Brenda Jenkins