Jimmy Kimmel Re-Creates ‘All In The Family,’ ‘The Jeffersons’ Episodes For Live ABC Primetime Special

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Jimmy Kimmel will present a live 90-minute primetime event on ABC paying tribute to Norman Lear’s groundbreaking comedy series All in the Family and The Jeffersons.

An original episode from each iconic Lear comedy will be re-created; James Burrows is directing the live special. Live In Front Of A Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All In The Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ will air Wednesday, May 22, 8-9:30 PM ET.

Woody Harrelson will play Archie Bunker, with Marisa Tomei as wife Edith in the recreation of All In The Family. Jamie Foxx and Wanda Sykes take the roles of George and Louise Jefferson in the All in the Family spinoff, The Jeffersons.

Ellie Kemper will play Gloria Stivic, Will Ferrell will appear as Tom Willis and Justina Machado is set to play Florence Johnston, with more casting announcements to come.

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