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Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) -- The CBS series is taken off the air in 1953 because of protests from civil rights groups; host George Kirby.
One Minute to Zero (1952) -- Sanford And Son sell junk for laughs on NBC • Nixon picks Ford to replace Agnew • What journalist celebrates a birthday?
Harlem Nights (1989) -- Movieplayer.it - Trailer (Flash)
"The Hollywood Squares" (1965): : -- Featuring Demond Wilson, Eva Gabor, Florence Henderson, George Gobel, Jonathan Winters, Otis Lacey, Paul Lynde, Peter Marshall, Redd Foxx, Robert Fuller, Tony Randall, and Scott Seaman.
Harlem Nights (1989) -- MattTrailer.com - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

Date of Birth:
9 December 1922, St. Louis, Missouri, USA more
Date of Death:
11 October 1991, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Redd Foxx began doing stand-up comedy on the infamous "Chitlin' Circuit"... more
Trivia:
His stage name came from his childhood nickname "Red" which referred to... more
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Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 6 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(9 articles)
DVD Playhouse--August 2009
 (From The Hollywood Interview. 10 August 2009, 2:25 AM, PDT)
'Funny People' Stars Answer Film's Burning Questions
 (From MTV Movie News. 3 August 2009, 1:09 AM, PDT)
US TV Schedule:
Mon. Nov. 911:00 AMTVLAND Sanford & SonThe Director#5.21more

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. "The Royal Family" .... Alfonso Royal (7 episodes, 1991)
        - Educating Al (1991) TV episode .... Alfonso Royal
        - What's Love Got to Do with It? (1991) TV episode .... Alfonso Royal
        - A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (1991) TV episode .... Alfonso Royal
        - Talkin' Baseball (1991) TV episode .... Alfonso Royal
        - Me and My Stuff (1991) TV episode .... Alfonso Royal
          (2 more)

  2. Harlem Nights (1989) .... Bennie Wilson
  3. Ghost of a Chance (1987) (TV) .... Ivory Clay
  4. "The Redd Foxx Show" .... Al Hughes (13 episodes, 1986)
        - High Noon (1986) TV episode .... Al Hughes
        - The Old and the Restless (1986) TV episode .... Al Hughes
        - A Night to Forget (1986) TV episode .... Al Hughes
        - Mr. Right and Wrong (1986) TV episode .... Al Hughes
        - Lotto Fever (1986) TV episode .... Al Hughes
          (8 more)
  5. "Sanford" .... Fred G. Sanford (26 episodes, 1980-1981)
        - To Keep a Thief (1981) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Private Lives (1981) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Cal's Illegal Alien (1981) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Jury Duty (1981) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Freeway (1981) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
          (21 more)

  6. "Sanford and Son" .... Fred G. Sanford / ... (134 episodes, 1972-1977)
        - School Daze (1977) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Fred Sings the Blues (1977) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Funny, You Don't Look It (1977) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - The Lucky Streak (1977) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
        - Fred the Activist (1977) TV episode .... Fred G. Sanford
          (129 more)
  7. Norman... Is That You? (1976) .... Ben Chambers
  8. "Grady" .... Fred Sanford (1 episode, 1975)
        - Fred Visits (1975) TV episode .... Fred Sanford
  9. Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) .... Uncle Bud/Booker Washington Sims

  10. "ABC Stage 67" .... Pool Hustler (1 episode, 1967)
        - A Time for Laughter: A Look at Negro Humor in America (1967) TV episode .... Pool Hustler
  11. All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) (uncredited) .... Redd, Piano Player at Rose's
Soundtrack:
  1. "Sanford" (1 episode, 1981)
        - Cal the Coward (1981) TV episode (performer: "If I Didn't Care")

  2. "Sanford and Son" (3 episodes, 1975)
        - Ebenezer Sanford (1975) TV episode (performer: "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" (uncredited))
        - Brother, Can You Spare an Act? (1975) TV episode ("'Tis Autumn" (uncredited), "Lulu's Back in Town" (uncredited))
        - The Stand-In (1975) TV episode ("All of Me" (uncredited))
Writer:
  1. "The Redd Foxx Show" (1 episode, 1986)
        - High Noon (1986) TV episode (story)

  2. On Location: Redd Foxx (1978) (TV) (writer)
  3. "Sanford and Son" (2 episodes, 1975-1976)
        - Sergeant Gork (1976) TV episode (story)
        - The Masquerade Party (1975) TV episode (story)
Miscellaneous Crew:
  1. "The Royal Family" (executive consultant) (3 episodes, 1991)
        - Educating Al (1991) TV episode (executive consultant)
        - A Mid-Summer's Night Barbeque (1991) TV episode (executive consultant)
        - Me and My Stuff (1991) TV episode (executive consultant)
Thanks:
  1. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) (special thanks)

  2. Days of Heaven (1978) (special thanks)
Self:
  1. "Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America" (1 episode, 2009)
        - Never Give a Sucker an Even Break: The Wiseguys (2009) TV episode
  2. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
        - Redd Foxx: Say It Like It Is (2000) TV episode .... Himself

  3. "Ebony/Jet Showcase" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1983-1990)
        - Episode dated 26 October 1990 (1990) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 July 1988 (1988) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 16 May 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 24 April 1983 (1983) TV episode .... Himself
  4. The 11th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1990) (TV) .... Himself

  5. Motown Merry Christmas (1987) (TV) .... Himself
  6. Viva Shaf Vegas (1986) (TV) .... Himself
  7. "Soul Train" .... Himself (1 episode, 1985)
        - Rockwell/Redd Foxx (1985) TV episode .... Himself
  8. The 6th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1985) (TV) .... Himself
  9. The 5th Annual Black Achievement Awards (1984) (TV) .... Himself
  10. Dirty Dirty Jokes (1984) (V) .... Himself - Host
  11. Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) (TV) .... Himself
  12. "The John Davidson Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode dated 2 February 1981 (1981) TV episode .... Himself
  13. Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972 (1980) (TV) .... Himself

  14. The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (1979) (TV) .... Himself
  15. The 1st Annual Black Achievement Awards (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  16. "Flying High" .... Himself (1 episode, 1978)
        - High Rollers (1978) TV episode .... Himself
  17. Happy Birthday, Bob (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  18. ABC's Silver Anniversary Celebration (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  19. On Location: Redd Foxx (1978) (TV) .... Himself
  20. Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  21. "Redd Foxx" .... Himself - Host (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour (USA: promotional title)
        - Episode dated 15 September 1977 (1977) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  22. "The Barbara Walters Special" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Barbara Walters: Interviews of a Lifetime (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka The Barbara Walters Summer Special (USA: repeat compilations title)
        - Episode #1.3 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  23. Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  24. "The Brady Bunch Hour" .... Himself (1 episode, 1977)
        - Episode #1.6 (1977) TV episode .... Himself
  25. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977) (TV) .... Himself
    ... aka Inaugural Concert for President Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Inaugural Concert for President-Elect Jimmy Carter (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Inaugural Eve Concert (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Concert (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Eve Gala (USA: alternative title)
  26. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1977) (TV) .... Himself
  27. "The Sonny and Cher Show" .... Himself / ... (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #2.9 (1976) TV episode .... Himself/Various Characters
  28. "Dinah!" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1976)
    ... aka Dinah! & Friends
        - Episode dated 10 November 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 4 May 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  29. "The Captain and Tennille" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.2 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "The Jacksons" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
        - Episode #1.2 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  31. The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1976) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter: Best Supporting Actor [Variety]
  32. The Second Annual Comedy Awards (1976) (TV) .... Himself
  33. "Cher" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode #2.14 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  34. "The Hollywood Squares" .... Center Square / ... (2 episodes, 1967-1975)
        - Episode dated 3 November 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 17 July 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Center Square
  35. "Sammy and Company" .... Himself (1 episode, 1975)
        - Episode dated 6 April 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
  36. Cotton Club '75 (1975) (TV) .... Himself
  37. Andy Williams Presents (1974) (TV) .... Himself
  38. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1973-1974)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Celebrity Roast: Redd Foxx (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Celebrity Roast: Carroll O'Connor (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Celebrity Roast: Johnny Carson (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  39. Jack Benny's Second Farewell Special (1974) (TV) .... Himself
  40. "The Flip Wilson Show" .... Himself (5 episodes, 1970-1974)
        - Episode #4.17 (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.4 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.17 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #2.13 (1971) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #1.3 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  41. "The Bob Hope Show" .... Himself-Guest (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode dated 13 November 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself-Guest
  42. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (11 episodes, 1971-1973)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 20 August 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 20 June 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 12 January 1973 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 September 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 21 August 1972 (1972) TV episode .... Himself
          (6 more)
  43. Keep U.S. Beautiful (1973) (TV) .... Himself
  44. The Bob Hope Vietnam Christmas Show (1971) (TV) .... Himself
  45. "The Name of the Game" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1970)
        - I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 2 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
        - I Love You, Billy Baker: Part 1 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  46. "The Rosey Grier Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 26 September 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  47. ...And Beautiful (1969) (TV) .... Himself
  48. "The David Frost Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
        - Episode #1.13 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
  49. "The Joey Bishop Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 17 April 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  50. "The Woody Woodbury Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 31 January 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  51. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 27 September 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
  52. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1967)
        - Episode dated 16 May 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Video on Trial"
        - Holiday Crap (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  2. Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  3. BET Comedy Awards (2004) (TV) .... Himself (In Memory Of)
  4. "Comedy Central Presents: 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time" (2004) .... Himself #24
  5. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004) (V)
  6. Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television (2002) (TV) .... Himself
  7. America's Favorite Funnyman (2002) (V)
  8. Classic Stand-Up Comedy of Television (1996) (TV) .... Himself
  9. "E! True Hollywood Story"
        - Redd Foxx (????) TV episode .... Himself
  10. Bob Hope's Bag Full of Christmas Memories (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  11. Apollo Theatre Hall of Fame (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  12. Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (1993) (TV) .... Himself
  13. "The Royal Family"
        - New Beginnings (1991) TV episode (uncredited) .... Alfonso Royal

Additional Details

Other Works:
Book: "The Redd Foxx Encyclopedia of Black Humor," w/Norma Miller, 1974. more
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Portrayal | 1 Interview | 1 Article | 1 Pictorial | 1 Magazine Cover Photo more
Genres:
Comedy | Music | Talk-Show | Family more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | African American | Non Fiction | Variety more

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