Marla Gibbs is remembering Hal Williams, the actor known to many television viewers as Lester Jenkins on NBC’s classic sitcom 227. Gibbs, who played his on-screen wife on the series, shared a tribute reflecting on his passing and the bond they built through years of working together.
Her remembrance points to a relationship that began well before 227 reached television audiences. According to the tribute, Williams was involved in an earlier stage production connected to Gibbs’ Crossroads Theater, underscoring that their creative partnership started in live theater before continuing on screen.
The tribute presents Williams not only as a sitcom co-star, but as someone tied to an important chapter in Gibbs’ professional life. By recalling their shared history from the theater to network TV, Gibbs highlighted the depth of their connection and the sense of loss surrounding his death.
For fans of 227, Williams remains closely associated with Lester Jenkins, a central figure in the beloved comedy. Gibbs’ words add a personal dimension to that legacy, linking his television work to a longer artistic journey they experienced together.
