Rose 227
She and mary were often seen sitting on the front stoop of the building exchanging rumors and gossip with pearl adding sly commentary and humor from her front window.
Rose 227. 227 was a 80s television sitcom. 227 cast regina king hal williams marla gibbs alaina reed hall. Alaina reed hall who played the character rose from 227 passed away at age 63 after a longtime battle with breast cancer. Rose lee holloway alaina reed hall was marys level headed best friend and often the voice of reason among 227s residents.
Alaina reed hall had been battling breast cancer. In 1985 reed joined the original cast of 227 as rose lee one of my favorite black sitcom characters ever. Rose was sassy but sensitive responsible but mischievous and always good for showcasing reeds excellent singing voice through some wacky plot device like a church choir solo or random sing off that would somehow keep everyone in the. Alaina reed hall best known from playing the character rose from 227 passed away friday dec 18 2009 at age 63 after a longtime battle with breast cancer.
The tv sitcom 227 which also starred marla gibbs enjoyed a five year run during the late 80s 1985 90. It ran from 1985 to 1990. In addition to her work on 227 hall also played olivia gordons younger sister on sesame street.