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Sanford and Son: Season 6, Episode 20

Fred the Activist (25 Feb. 1977)

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Angered by the age discrimination policy of a local stereo dealer, Fred rallies a troop of Gray Foxes and leads the charge to change the policy.

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Angered by the age discrimination policy of a local stereo dealer, Fred rallies a troop of Gray Foxes and leads the charge to change the policy.

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jail | protest march | age discrimination | picket sign | reference to mohammed ali

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Helen Martin who played Millie was soon working alongside Demond Wilson again when she played his mother-in-law Luzelle on Wilson's short-lived post-Sanford sitcom Baby, I'm Back. See more »

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As Redd Foxx is addressing the senior citizens as they get ready for the protest march, Demond Wilson's arm can be seen through the front door as he waits for his cue to enter. See more »

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Clarence: [Fred opens the door and an old man and two elderly women enter] Are you Fred Sanford?
Fred G. Sanford: Uh, yeah. Who are you all, Tony Orlando and Twilight?
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