"The Sanford Arms" (1977) TV series

Writer:

Joseph Neustein (writer) (1977)

Seasons:

1

Genre:

Comedy

Cast

Teddy Wilson	...	Phil Wheeler (8 episodes, 1977)
Tina Andrews	...	Angie Wheeler (8 episodes, 1977)
John Earl	...	Nathaniel 'Nat' Wheeler (8 episodes, 1977)
LaWanda Page	...	Esther Anderson (8 episodes, 1977)
Bebe Drake	...	Jeannie (8 episodes, 1977)
Don Bexley	...	Bubba Bexley (8 episodes, 1977)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Bud Yorkin Productions

Trivia:

After Redd Foxx left "Sanford and Son" (1972), the series was set to continue with Demond Wilson (Lamont Sanford) as the lead. But Wilson left due to a salary dispute and this series was the result.

Movie Connections:

Follows "Sanford and Son" (1972)

Spin-off hell, T.V. shows begat from successful shows.

Sanford Arms (1977) was a spin-off from the highly successful Sanford and Son. Instead of kow-towing to the demands of the star Redd Foxx and not offering the salary that Demond Wilson deserved for carrying the show, the producers in their infinite wisdom decided to change the format of the show. A single father and his children become the new owner and residents of the Sanford Arms Hotel, a boarding house that was owned by Fred Sanford and managed by Aunt Esther. Despite the appearances of the latter series guest stars, the show never was a ratings winner and it died after the first four episodes. Next time the producers should open up their check books instead of pulling the purse strings.

Lame attempt to keep a successful series on the air.

Not recommended.