Fred G. Sanford, the junkman with a heart (and temper) of gold, gave us some of the most quotable lines in TV history. His sarcastic wit and dramatic flair made every episode of Sanford and Son a laugh riot. Whether he was faking a heart attack or just throwing shade, Fred’s words were pure comedy gold.
Here are 10 of his absolute best lines that fans still quote today:
- “You big dummy!” – The classic, always aimed at his long-suffering son, Lamont.
- “I’m coming to join you, Elizabeth!” – His legendary cry during one of his many (fake) heart attacks.
- “How would you like one across yo’ lips?” – Fred’s go-to threat when someone got on his nerves.
- “Watch it, sucka!” – A warning delivered with ultimate Fred swagger.
- “This is the big one! You hear that, Elizabeth? I’m comin’ to join ya!” – The extended, even more dramatic version of his most famous line.
- “You got eyes, can’t you see?” – His exasperated response to obvious questions.
- “Good Googly Moogly!” – Fred’s unique exclamation of surprise or disbelief.
- “Now ain’t that somethin’?” – A rhetorical question dripping with sarcasm.
- “I’m too old for this!” – His frequent lament when faced with any kind of effort or drama.
- “It’s the stress, Lamont. You’re giving me the stress!” – Blaming Lamont for his self-induced ailments.
