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All in the Neighborhood (1)

The Keatons are shocked to realize that racism is alive and well when their black friends move into a house across the street. During dinner with Steven's colleague Gus Thompson and his wife Maya, the Keatons learn that the couple is having trouble finding a house to buy. When Elyse informs them that the house across the street is up for sale, Gus and Maya (who are black) gently raise the subject of race. Although Steven admits that there are no black families in the neighborhood, he believes race to be a non-issue. The Keatons face a rude awakening, however, when they accompany the Thompsons on a tour of the house. The realtor, Christine Chadway, is barely able to conceal her shock when she realizes that the Thompsons are black. Completely reversing the sales pitch she had earlier given the Keatons, Christine is sternly reminded by Gus that housing discrimination is illegal and she must present his full-price offer to her clients. To Steven and Elyse's dismay, the Thompsons begin rece

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  • Originally Aired March 12, 1989
  • Runtime 25 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Production Code 167
  • Network NBC
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Name Type Role
Mark Taylor Guest Star
Rosalind Cash Guest Star
Maris Clement Guest Star
Keith Amos Guest Star
Robert Schanche Guest Star
Jane Daly Guest Star
Kevin Dunn Guest Star
Matthew Diamond Director