227 (TV series)

227 is an American sitcom that originally aired on the NBC network from September 14, 1985 to May 6, 1990. The program revolves around the lives of the occupants of a Washington, D.C. apartment building numbered 227, nearly all of whom are African American. While the neighborhood's location is never mentioned specifically, the opening credits include an altered photograph of a residential neighborhood close to the Washington Monument; such a neighborhood location is impossible, especially in light of the address.

Continuity errors

One of the show's continuity errors was slowing down Brenda's age; only four years of schooling took place within the show's five-year run ("barely fourteen" years old at the start of the show in September 1985, Brenda only turned 16 in January 1988). Another continuity error occurred when the writers dropped Kia Goodwin from the show's cast in January 1988, suddenly leaving Rose without a daughter, with no explanation given. (see Chuck Cunningham syndrome)

Related Topics:
September - 1985 - January - 1988 - Chuck Cunningham syndrome

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The first season of 227 is available on DVD in Region 1 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. The order of the episodes in the three-disc set proved mildly confusing to former viewers, as the first part of the show's pilot was placed on the first disc, while the conclusion was placed on the second disc. Adding to the confusion was the fact that the pilot didn't even air as the first episode when the show began in 1985; the two-parter aired at the beginning of November sweeps, after five episodes had already been broadcast.

Related Topics:
Region 1 - 1985

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