The Jeffersons (TV Series)
Florence's Problem (1976)
Damon Evans: Lionel Jefferson
Quotes
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George Jefferson : [reading Florence's letter] Dear Mrs. Jefferson, thank you for everything. Goodbye. Love, Florence.
Lionel Jefferson : That's strange, it almost sounds like a suicide note.
George Jefferson : Get out of here, everybody knows black folks don't commit suicide.
Louise Jefferson : Suicide!
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George Jefferson : We only hired you because nobody else wanted you!
Florence Johnston : You mean I only took the job because no one else would!
George Jefferson : We only let you KEEP the job because we love you!
Florence Johnston : You what?
Lionel Jefferson : Don't you see? You're more than just a maid, you're like one of the family.
Florence Johnston : Lord, I thought black people only heard that one in white homes.