Marla Gibbs

"Southland" -- Marla Gibbs and Regina King in "Underwater" / Episode 402 *Regina King was just 14 when she started playing Brenda, the daughter of Marla Gibbs’ Mary Jenkins on NBC’s “227.” Two decades later, King is taking care of 80-year-old Gibbs in the Jan. 24 episode of TNT’s “Southland.” “This is the first time we’ve acted together since 227,” Gibbs tells TVGuide.com . “But Regina’s still my daughter. I just love her.” Gibbs, all recovered from a stroke she suffered a few years...Read Full Story

Actress Marla Gibbs attends Disney ABC Television Group & The Hallmark Hall of Fame premiere of "Have A Little Faith" at Fox Studios on Nov. 3, 2011 in Century City, California *Marla Gibbs has signed on to guest-star in an upcoming episode of procedural drama “Southland,” which stars her old “227” cast mate Regina King. Gibbs will take on the role of Granny, a relative of a murder suspect being investigated by Detective Lydia Adams (King) on the TNT series.  The episode will air Tuesday...Read Full Story

The-Jeffersons-tv-s04.jpg. The Jeffersons The Jeffersons was a spin-off of what classic TV show? "The Jeffersons" was actually a spin off show to "All in the Family". One of the classic sitcoms of the 70's and 80's, the Jefferson's were a Tv Show The Jeffersons. Tv Series The Jeffersons. Marla Gibbs Bio. The Jeffersons tv show: Location Marla Gibbs The Jeffersons Tv Tv Show The Jeffersons Tv Show The Jeffersons. Created by television legend Norman Lear, THE JEFFERSONS remains one of the tv...Read Full Story

Celebs come out to the 11th Annual GBC Toast & Roast honoring Marla Gibbs and Hal Williams. Just looking at Marla and Hal takes you back to their days on 227. Celebs who attended included Dawn Lewis, Tommy Ford, Jackée Harry and Michael Colyar. Check them out! Marla and her 227 husband Hal Williams I still remember Dawn Lewis and Tommy Ford on A Different World. "Baby Girl, Baby Girl!" Tommy played Jalessa's Ex-Husband, Lamar. Pop The Tab For Much More... Jackee Harry Michael Coylar looking...Read Full Story

The Jeffersons - The Complete Second Season ( DVD ) By Isabel Sanford Buy new : $21.49 44 used and new from $11.20 Customer Rating: Related tags: tv series (8), tv comedies (3), 1970s (3), new york (2), new york city (2), the jeffersons (2), old school (2), comedy (2), 0206 , sherman hemsley , tv series the jeffersons Review & Description Return to that de-luxe apartment in the sky and revisit all your favorite moments from the hilarious second season of THE JEFFERSONS one of the most beloved...Read Full Story

Marla Gibbs and Hal Williams of the successful 80s show, 227, resurfaced this week in Culver City at a roast where they were both honored. Marla Gibbs, Hal WilliamsRead Full Story

It's a 227 reunion! Marla Gibbs will guest-star in an upcoming episode of procedural drama Southland , alongside 227 co-star Regina King . (Now, where's Jackee ?) Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.Read Full Story

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Marla Gibbs will appear in an episode of "Southland," the Los Angeles police drama which stars her former "227" co-star Regina King, TNT said. Gibbs is to be a guest star on the Jan.Read Full Story

For those of you old schoolers out there, you probably remember the actress Alaina Reed-Hall as “Olivia”.  She was the funky and spunky Sesame Street resident with a songbirds voice. She also played the down-to-earth neighbor of Marla Gibbs and Jackee Harry on the NBC show, 227. In recent years, she has been seen in a slew of commercials. Alaina passed away on December 17.  The news of her death traveled slowly, but now we know.  She was 63. Via (If you can’t view the videos below...Read Full Story

This is the third installment of our collaboration with the “Back to School With the HistoryMakers” event on Friday, Sept. 23, when some 500 renowned African Americans — from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to Common — will speak at schools around the country. Marla Gibbs is best-known as Florence, the sassy maid on The Jeffersons. [...]Read Full Story