Sanford and Son

Breaking barriers with laughter, grit, and unapologetic realism When Sanford and Son debuted in 1972, American television had rarely seen a Black family portrayed front […]

The genius of Redd Foxx and the creation of a sitcom legend Long before modern sitcoms leaned into sarcasm and quick-cut editing, Sanford and Son […]

Over its six-season run, Sanford and Son pushed boundaries with its bold humor and no-holds-barred social commentary. But there was one episode that even NBC […]

Sanford and Son was known for its comedy, wit, and Fred Sanford’s legendary fake heart attacks. But in one unforgettable episode, the laughter came to […]

Redd Foxx was known for his sharp tongue and quick wit, but during one infamous week on the set of Sanford and Son, the laughs […]

Donna Harris, Fred Sanford’s steady girlfriend, appeared in dozens of episodes—smart, funny, and the only one who could put Fred in his place. But in […]

One of the most iconic lines in TV—“This is the big one, Elizabeth!”—wasn’t planned. Redd Foxx made it up on the spot. During a live […]

Redd Foxx was the heart of Sanford and Son. So when he walked off set in the middle of Season 3—without warning—the show went into […]

From Nightclubs to Network TV Before Sanford and Son, Redd Foxx was a bold, controversial stand-up comic — a legend of the Black nightclub circuit, […]

A Sitcom Like No Other in 1972 When Sanford and Son debuted in 1972, it was unlike anything on TV. A sitcom set in a […]