Sanford and Son

Decades after its original run, Sanford and Son remains a cornerstone of American television, its influence reaching far beyond reruns. The series, which aired from […]

Step into a world of rusty treasures, biting wit, and familial squabbles, and you’ve entered the enduring legacy of Sanford and Son. More than just […]

When you think of Aunt Esther from Sanford and Son, you probably picture her as a fiery, Bible-thumping “side character” whose sole purpose was to […]

On Sanford and Son, Demond Wilson’s character, Lamont, was often the straight man, frequently the target of Fred’s hilarious insults and schemes, always being “led […]

It might sound like a stretch, but hear us out. Fred Sanford, the iconic junk dealer from the 70s sitcom Sanford and Son, wasn’t just […]

Bubba: Fred Sanford’s Quietly Loyal Friend (and the Man Behind the Smile, Don Bexley) While Aunt Esther might have brought the “kicking and screaming” to […]

Grady: The Endearingly Confused Face Everyone Adored on Sanford and Son Whitman Mayo brought to life the character of Grady Wilson, Fred Sanford’s loyal and […]

Redd Foxx: The Comedy King Who “Saved” American Television with a Grumpy Heart of Gold Before he ever uttered “Elizabeth, I’m comin’ to join ya, […]

Sanford and Son was never shy about pushing buttons—but one scene went so far that NBC refused to air it. The episode was scripted, rehearsed, […]

Redd Foxx made Sanford and Son a household name with his iconic grump and gravelly voice. But behind the scenes, his unpredictable behavior had producers […]