Don Nicholl Creator, Writer Michael Ross Creator, Writer Bernie West Creator, Writer Sherman Hemsley George Jefferson Actor Isabel Sanford Louise Jefferson Actor Roxie Roker Helen Willis Actor Franklin Cover Tom Willis Actor Berlinda Tolbert Jenny Willis Jefferson Actor Paul Benedict Harry Bentley Actor Zara Cully Mother Olivia Jefferson Actor Marla Gibbs Florence Johnston Guest Star Ned Wertimer Ralph Guest Star Richard Libertini Neighbor Guest Star Zackie Cooper Neighbor's Wife Guest Star Ben Rizzi Jack Peterson Guest Star Jack Shea Director Norman Lear Executive Producer