The purple and gold jacket that Rev. Sam wears is also worn by George Jefferson in the second season of The Jeffersons, George Meets Whittendale show.
The character of Reverend Sam was based on 'Reverend Ike', a real life preacher who was known for driving around in fancy cars as well as wearing fancy clothes and jewelry
Very first time and 1 of many times Florida stopped the family from gaining financial success. James ended up dying a poor man.
The $100.00 per day offer James receives from Reverand Sam, when adjusted for inflation, equates to $511.13 per day in 2018 dollars.
The quote that Reverend Sam delivers about a good wife is not, as he said, from the bible. It's actually from Alexander Pope.