Sanford and Son

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 […]

Lamont Sanford always seemed like the grounded one—the straight man to his father Fred’s wild antics. He was patient, responsible, and always trying to improve […]

To millions of viewers, Fred Sanford was a cranky, sarcastic junk dealer with a sharp tongue and a heart that occasionally peeked through his insults. […]

Redd Foxx, born John Elroy Sanford, was a pioneering comedian whose career spanned stand-up, television, and film. Best known for his role as Fred G. […]