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227

1985–1990 · TV Show · 30 min episodes · 5 seasons
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This story 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 plot line.

Details

Created by
Michael G. Moye
Released
14 September 1985
Country
United States
Language
English
Episode length
30 min
Rated
TV-PG
Episodes
116 across 5 seasons
Awards
2 wins, 7 nominations

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Awards & nominations

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1 major award won · 2 wins from 9 nominations across 5 ceremonies

Primetime Emmy Awards 1987 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Jackée Harry Winner
Golden Globe Awards 1989 Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film Jackée Harry Nominee
Primetime Emmy Awards 1988 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Jackée Harry Nominee
NAACP Image Awards 1989 Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress Regina King Nominee
Young Artist Awards 1989 Best Young Actress in a Featured, Co-Starring, Supporting, Recurring Role in a Comedy or Drama Series or Special Countess Vaughn Nominee
BMI Film & TV Awards 1987 BMI TV Music Award Ray Colcord Winner
Young Artist Awards 1986 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Long Running Series – Comedy or Drama Regina King Nominee
Young Artist Awards 1986 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Series – Comedy or Drama Curtis Baldwin Nominee
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