“Grady, Aunt Esther, and the Side Characters Who Stole Every Scene on ‘Sanford and Son’”
You came for Fred and Lamont — but you stayed for the unforgettable sidekicks.
Sanford and Son gave us iconic leads, but it was the supporting cast that made the show endlessly rewatchable. Grady, with his confused wisdom and catchphrase “Good googly moogly,” was a scene-stealer every time he wandered in.
Then there was Aunt Esther — Fred’s Bible-thumping, sharp-tongued sister-in-law. Played by LaWanda Page, Esther turned every confrontation into comedy gold. Her legendary fights with Fred are still quoted to this day.
And let’s not forget Bubba, Rollo, and the rest — each brought their own flavor to the show’s funky rhythm. These characters weren’t just funny — they felt like people you actually knew.
Together, they made Sanford and Son more than a two-man show. They made it a world — messy, hilarious, and full of heart.
