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14 January 1972 (USA) morePlot:
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son. full summaryPlot Keywords:
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Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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The Name Is Fred G. Sanford - And The 'G' Is for Great TV! more (39 total)US TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 7:30 PM | TVLAND | Earthquake II | #5.1 | |
| Wed. Nov. 11 | 11:00 AM | TVLAND | Brother, Can You Spare an Act | #5.6 | more |
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(Series Cast Summary - 2 of 104)| Demond Wilson | ... | Lamont Sanford (135 episodes, 1972-1977) | |
| Redd Foxx | ... | Fred G. Sanford / ... (134 episodes, 1972-1977) |
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30 min (135 episodes)Country:
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There have been 4 show business personalities, over the years, over whom I shed tears, when they passed on. John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Roy Rogers, and... Redd Foxx. The reason is very simple: Redd Foxx, as the arthritic, heart-troubled Watts Junk Dealer, made me laugh. Something that not many performers can do. I have experienced more genuine laughter, while watching 'Sanford And Son', than with any other TV show, or movie, ever.
I have seen every episode at least 20 times, (Except for the Christmas episode - I only watch it during the Christmas season). I never tire of them, and the antics of the gripy, grumpy old 'Commodities' dealer and his family and friends never fail to draw a laugh from me, despite the fact that I know every episode by heart.
Until 'Sanford And Son', Redd Foxx was probably best known for his nightclub acts, featuring his dirty stand-up routines. He was a master of improvisation, and shows his true comedy colors, in this classic sitcom. And, he was no slouch when it came to drama, as proved by his performance in the episode where he must ask his girlfriend, Donna, to marry him, before she accepts a proposal from another man. That particular episode made me cry, as well as laugh.
Admittedly, much of the writing wasn't all that great, and the acting - In the case of some characters, obviously played by non-Actors - Leaves something to be desired. But the laughter is there, making up for that, and then some.
I once heard it said that laughter is a gift, and Redd Foxx gave me that gift, with 'Sanford And Son'. The show has a tremendous following, to this day, better than 30 years after it's cancellation - A fact which speaks volumes on the talent of Redd Foxx.