Cal's Mom (29 May 1981)

Cal's mother comes to visit and among her baggage is bigotry against blacks. A special episode addressing racial prejudice.

Director:

Jim Drake

Writers:

Ken Hecht (story), Bob Schiller (teleplay),

Stars:

Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Redd Foxx	...	Fred G. Sanford
Dennis Burkley	...	Cal Pettie
Clinton Derricks-Carroll	...	Cliff Anderson (credit only)
Patsy Garrett	...	Mrs. Pettie
Marquita Rivera	...	Woman #1
Nick Savage	...	Hare Krishna
Joyce Gittlin	...	Clerk
Sheila Harfeld	...	Woman #2
Betty A. Bridges	...	Woman #3

Storyline

Cal's mother comes to visit and among her baggage is bigotry against blacks. A special episode addressing racial prejudice.

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Plot Keywords:

prejudice | bus station | male bonding | mexican woman | racist | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 May 1981 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metromedia Square - 5746 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tandem Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mrs. Pettie: How come in your letters home you never once mentioned your partner was colored?
Cal Pettie: He's not colored, he's black.
Mrs. Pettie: Colored or black, what is the difference?
Cal Pettie: Well, depending on who you say it to, about fifteen stitches.

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