Lounge Hype

Intro by: Gail Nobles
Music by: Gail Nobles

Photo credit: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com - Marla Gibbs
Usage: CC BY-SA 2.0/Wikipedia.org

Today’s topic is Marla Gibbs. Remembering her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I was looking back at photographer Gina Walker’s photos who has pictures of Marla Gibbs standing with Ian Foxx at Xen Lounge. It’s good to have those memories.

We remember Marla Gibbs as the feisty maid, Florence from the comedy The Jeffersons. The comedy is a sitcom television series that was broadcast on CBS from January 18, 1975 to July 2, 1985, lasting 11 seasons and a total of 253 episodes. The Jeffersons is one of the longest running sitcoms in history.

According to Wikipedia, Marla received five Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. Speaker Tisha Campbell was there and paid homage to Marla during the ceremony. She unveil the star.

Marla Gibbs also starred in the comedy 227 from 1985 - 1990 as Mary Jenkins. She is not only a great actress but a great singer that co- produced and sang on the theme song. I enjoyed watching Marla on both comedies. She also appeared once on the comedy Martin. It does not matter what character Marla is or what show she is acting on. She is always great and fun to watch. It’s always good to see Marla, and there is a memory of her at Xen Lounge Social Club Sundays.

I’m Gail Nobles, and you’re listening to Lounge Hype.