How Sanford and Son Paved the Way for Generations of TV Comedy
When Sanford and Son debuted on NBC in January 1972, it didn’t just get laughs — it rewrote the playbook for American sitcoms. Adapted from […]
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Fans Flock to New “Sanford and Son” Exhibit at Television History Museum
The Television History Museum in Los Angeles has opened a brand-new exhibit dedicated to Sanford and Son, and fans are turning out in droves to […]
Lost “Sanford and Son” Episode Script Discovered in Studio Archives
Television historians are buzzing over the recent discovery of an unused Sanford and Son script hidden in NBC’s archives for decades. Dated 1976, the script […]
“Sanford and Son” 50th Anniversary Special in the Works at NBC
NBC has announced plans for a Sanford and Son 50th anniversary special that will reunite surviving cast members, share rare behind-the-scenes footage, and celebrate the […]
The Secret Rivalry Between Fred Sanford and Archie Bunker
Television in the 1970s gave viewers two unforgettable TV patriarchs: Fred Sanford of Sanford and Son and Archie Bunker of All in the Family. Both […]
Lamont’s Alternate Life: If He Had Left the Junkyard
Throughout Sanford and Son, Lamont often dreamed about escaping the junkyard business. He wanted more than sorting scrap metal and dealing with his father’s antics. […]
Fred Sanford: The Day He Became a Fashion Icon
Fred Sanford was never the type to care about clothing trends. His uniform of choice was consistent: an old cardigan, faded work shirt, flat cap, […]
Sanford and Son Exclusive: Hidden Set Found Intact After 40 Years
Abandoned soundstage reveals perfectly preserved TV history Television history enthusiasts are buzzing after the discovery of a fully intact Sanford and Son set inside a […]
Sanford and Son Exclusive: Secret Plans for a Movie Version Nearly Happened in 1983
The big-screen adaptation that never was Former NBC executive Robert Hale has revealed that in the early 1980s, plans were in motion for a Sanford […]
Long-Lost Tapes Reveal Unscripted Moments Between Fred and Lamont
Behind-the-scenes gold from the beloved sitcom surfaces after 50 years Television archivists have confirmed the discovery of several reel-to-reel tapes containing never-before-seen footage from the […]