🤔 Today's Trivia Question:

Who Was the Quirky English Guy Who Lived Near the Jeffersons?

Correct Answer: D) Mr. Bentley

The Quirky Neighbor: A Look Back at Harry Bentley from 'The Jeffersons'

Harry Bentley, portrayed by Paul Benedict, is the Jeffersons’ quirky English neighbor. He works as a Russian-language interpreter at the United Nations and is known for his kind and gentle nature. However, George Jefferson finds him peculiar and annoying, often shutting the door in his face. A recurring joke on the show involves George relieving Bentley's back spasms by walking on his back. Bentley frequently shares stories about his unusual childhood in England and his eccentric family.

Living alone, Bentley occasionally brings home female companions, with Daphne and Patricia being the most mentioned.

Benedict departed from the series in late 1981 at the beginning of the eighth season. Bentley's character was explained to have gone to live in the Soviet Union for two years. Benedict made a return in the show's final two seasons, during which George's attitude towards him becomes much friendlier.