A few weeks ago we mourned the loss of television icon, Sherman Hemsley, who died at the age of 74. Whether you remember him from the ’70s sitcom The Jeffersons or have fond memories of him as Deacon Frye on Amen, we all remember that the 74 year old star’s career spanned decades. In addition to being a TV icon, his threads weren’t too shabby either. Remember those fly suits he wore? Like Hemsley, some of our favorite sitcom stars of the ’70s and ’80s influenced the way we dressed back then and still inspire us today. Maybe you were a fan of the glamorous Diahann Carroll, the playful Tootie on The Facts of Life, or Lisa Bonet’s boho style on The Cosby Show. These stars came into our living rooms every week and imparted serious style lessons.
Take a look at eight of our fave tv style stars of the ’70s and ’80s.
Sherman Hemsley, The Jeffersons
Phylicia Rashad, The Cosby Show
Diahann Carroll
Ja’Net Dubois, Good Times
Lisa Bonet, The Cosby Show & A Different World
Jasmine Guy, A Different World
Bill Cosby, The Cosby Show
Kim Fields, The Facts of Life
via StyleBlazer.com
