Garrett Morris on If "The Jeffersons" Star, the Late Sherman Hemsley Was a Closeted Gay Man (Part 8)

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In this clip, Garrett Morris discussed his experiences working with other acting legends like Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, George Carlin, and Antonio Fargas. Morris expressed how proud he was to work alongside such talented individuals. He particularly praised Fargas for his role in “The Great White Hope.” Morris shared his experiences protesting with co-star Bill Duke against producers who were violating rules. The protest led to a drastic incident involving the producer's brother, who was the mayor of Zurich, that resulted in their swift expulsion from the city. Morris still maintains a close relationship with Duke till today. He also mentioned his appearances on "Diff’rent Strokes" where he commended Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges’ performances. Finally, the discussion led to Garrett's role on "The Jeffersons" and rumors about Sherman Hemsley being a gay man.

Interview by: Shawn Prez
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