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Introduction to American Studies 2202: What's on TV: Race, Class, and Gender in American Television

Consider the images below, taken from All In the Family and The Jeffersons

• Consider Figure 1 as a symbol of racial relations in the United States. Interpret the posture and posture of these characters.
  
  
• What role does Mr. Bentley play in Figure 2? Why is he there at all? Interpret his reaction to the scene.
  
  
• Figure 3 is a shot of the Jefferson's kitchen. What is happening in the scene? How does their kitchen compare to others we have seen this semester?

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Links on YouTube: All in the Family, "Lionel Moves into the Neighbrohood" (1971); Part II | Part III

The Jeffersons, "A Friend in Need" (1975); Part II | Part III




Figure 1: Archie and Louise Jefferson, from "Lionel Moves into the Neighborhood" (2 March 1971)


Figure 2: Tom and Helen Willis kiss as Mr. Bentley looks on in surprise, from "A Friend in Need" (18 January 1975)


Figure 3: George and Louise in the kitchen with Louise's new friend, who is a maid. From "A Friend in Need" (18 January 1975)


Figure 4: George and Lionel wait as Jenny emerges from the bedroom. From "A Friend in Need" (18 January 1975)


Figure 5: Jenny removes the blanket. From "A Friend in Need" (18 January 1975)