Jackée (227 episode)
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"Jackée" is the 23rd episode from the fourth season of the sitcom
227. Originally broadcast on Thursday, May 11, 1989 on NBC
, the episode was a proposed spin-off
for the Sandra Clark character portrayed by Jackée Harry
. The series, however never came to fruition, and NBC never picked up the show.
to work in the film industry, but leaves when she discovers that the film only specializes in porn
. She gets a job working at a spa the next day, where she meets Stephanie (Debra Stricklin), whose boyfriend is dating someone else behind her back.
Sandra knows and worries that if she tells, Stephanie will not speak to her anymore. Stephanie does not believe or speak to her. But with the help of her old friend, Pearl Shay from 227, Sandra exposes him as a liar and a cheat. Stephanie cuts him loose and she and Sandra reconcile.
Situation comedy
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227. Originally broadcast on Thursday, May 11, 1989 on NBC
NBC
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, the episode was a proposed spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
for the Sandra Clark character portrayed by Jackée Harry
Jackée Harry
Jacqueline Yvonne "Jackée" Harry , better known by her professional name Jackée, is an American actress and television personality, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms and other types of television shows...
. The series, however never came to fruition, and NBC never picked up the show.
Plot summary
The episode centers on Sandra Clark who has moved to New York CityNew York City
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to work in the film industry, but leaves when she discovers that the film only specializes in porn
PORN
Porn is a common short form for pornography. It may also refer to:* Progressive outer retinal necrosis, a disease of the retina* PORN, a French industrial rock band...
. She gets a job working at a spa the next day, where she meets Stephanie (Debra Stricklin), whose boyfriend is dating someone else behind her back.
Sandra knows and worries that if she tells, Stephanie will not speak to her anymore. Stephanie does not believe or speak to her. But with the help of her old friend, Pearl Shay from 227, Sandra exposes him as a liar and a cheat. Stephanie cuts him loose and she and Sandra reconcile.