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.

Ratings and accolades

The show was high-rated from the beginning (being partnered on NBC's Saturday night line-up with shows such as Gimme a Break!, The Facts of Life, and The Golden Girls), and ranked in the Nielsen Top 30 for the first three of its five seasons (#20 in 1985-86, #14 in 1986-87, and #27 in 1987-88). 227 also earned many awards, including the first Emmy award for a black supporting actress (Jackée Harry won for her portrayal as Sandra in 1987).

Related Topics:
Gimme a Break! - The Facts of Life - The Golden Girls - Nielsen - 1985 - 86 - 87 - 88

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Throughout the final two seasons, however, several new characters appeared, which threw off the tight-knit dynamic that the show had succeeded in establishing. Actors such as Kevin Peter Hall, Paul Winfield, Lynn Hamilton, and Stoney Jackson were signed onto the program, as well as child actor Countess Vaughn, who expressed an interest in appearing on 227 after winning on Star Search. It was at that time that the ratings declined; the show's producers decided to end the show in 1990, in time for Brenda's graduation from high school.

Related Topics:
Kevin Peter Hall - Paul Winfield - Lynn Hamilton - Stoney Jackson - Countess Vaughn - Star Search

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