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All in the Neighborhood (2)

The Keatons rally behind their black friends when the issue of racial discrimination hits home. Surprised and disgusted with their neighbors' racist attitudes, Elyse and Steven apologize to Gus and Maya Thompson for ever having suggested that they buy the house across the street. The Keatons become even more disturbed when they learn that the Thompsons are considering moving out immediately. As Steven and Elyse continue to question their own naivete in matters of race, they urge Gus and Maya not to make any hasty decisions. Unfortunately, their advice is soon challenged when the couples return home after dining out to find Michael standing in the wreckage of the Thompson living room, which has been vandalized by bigots. The next day, when the Keatons help the Thompsons clean up, Michael comes across pictures of Gus and Maya at various civil rights demonstrations in the '60s and is moved to reflect seriously on the struggles his parents must have gone thru. At last he comes to realize t

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  • Originally Aired March 19, 1989
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Code 168
  • Network NBC
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Name Type Role
Betsy Randle Guest Star
Mark Taylor Guest Star
Charles Bouvier Guest Star
Dan Gilvezan Guest Star
Rosalind Cash Guest Star
Keith Amos Guest Star
Matthew Diamond Director