227

227 (1985-1990)

EndedScripted showComedy

Set in Washington, DC, the series follows the residents of building number 227, a solidly middle-class apartment house located in a neighbor that is rapidly becoming gentrified with posh condominiums. Gibbs plays Mary Jenkins, a no-nonsense housewife. Mary's construction supervisor husband, Lester, is a caring, dependable father to their teenage daughter, Brenda. Mary's best friend is Rose Lee Holloway, a gossipy widow. The two pals love to sit on the stoop and discuss their lives and the lives of anyone else who happens to wander by. Sandra Clark is the building's resident vamp, a sashaying mantrap whose haughty attitude often sets her at odds with down-to-earth Mary. Pearl Shay is an elderly busybody who observes all of 227's comings and goings from her perch at the window of her first floor apartment. Rounding out the building's principal residents are Calvin, Pearl's seventeen year-old grandson (and Brenda's boyfriend), and Rose's daughter Tiffany.

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Scheduleevery Saturday, Sunday at 20:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E24No Place Like Homemai 6, 1990
S05E23The Class of '90avr. 29, 1990
S05E22Nightmare on 227avr. 21, 1990
S05E21Gone Fishingfévr. 24, 1990
S05E20You Gotta Have Artfévr. 17, 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show '227' premiere?

The TV show '227' premiered on September 14, 1985.

Who played the role of Mary Jenkins?

Marla Gibbs played the role of Mary Jenkins in '227'.

What is the name of the apartment building where most of the show takes place?

The name of the apartment building where most of the show takes place is "227 Lexington Avenue".

Who played the role of Sandra Clark?

Jack\u00e9e Harry played the role of Sandra Clark in '227'.

Who played the role of Rose Lee Holloway?

Alaina Reed Hall played the role of Rose Lee Holloway in '227'.

Who played the role of Lester Jenkins?

Hal Williams played the role of Lester Jenkins in '227'.

What is the occupation of Mary Jenkins?

Mary Jenkins works as a housewife in '227'.

What is the occupation of Rose Lee Holloway?

Rose Lee Holloway works as a hairdresser in '227'.

What is the relationship status of Sandra Clark?

Sandra Clark is single in '227'.

What is the name of the young girl who lives in the apartment building?

The name of the young girl who lives in the apartment building is Brenda Jenkins.

Who played the role of Brenda Jenkins?

Regina King played the role of Brenda Jenkins in '227'.

What is the name of the Chucklehead's band leader?

The name of the Chucklehead's band leader is "Calvin Dobbs".

Who played the role of Calvin Dobbs?

Curtis Baldwin played the role of Calvin Dobbs in '227'.

What is the name of the elderly man who lives in the apartment building?

The name of the elderly man who lives in the apartment building is "Pearl Shay".

Who played the role of Pearl Shay?

Helen Martin played the role of Pearl Shay in '227'.

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