Sanford and Son

When Sanford and Son premiered on NBC on Jan. 14, 1972, few shows on U.S. television had ever featured Black characters. On June 14, 1939, […]

In 1972, Sanford and Son arrived to shake up the television landscape. One of many successful Norman Lear shows, the sitcom is still enjoyed and […]

“Sanford and Son,” the beloved sitcom that graced NBC from 1972 to 1977, is fondly remembered for its sharp comedic timing, unforgettable characters, and Redd […]

For fans of classic American sitcoms, the character of Fred Sanford in “Sanford and Son” (1972-1977) is undoubtedly unforgettable. Beyond the witty banter and the […]

For those who grew up in the ’70s, or have since delved into classic television, “Sanford and Son” remains a touchstone of American sitcom history. […]

When Demond Wilson heard that Redd Foxx would star in a television sitcom, the actor dismissed it as a joke. Foxx was a killer stand-up […]

L.A. junk dealer Fred Sanford was Norman Lear’s black counterpart to Archie Bunker. The gravel-voiced widower hurled outrageous one-liners at his Bible-toting sister-in-law, Esther; cooked […]

Episode 14 The Merger Fri, Dec 20, 1974 30 mins Fred is upset when Lamont decides to combine the Sanfords’ junkyard with neighbor Julio’s. Fred: […]

Sanford and Son (1972) Season 2 is the second installment in this vintage American sitcom that draws inspiration from a British series of a similar […]

Sanford and Son (1972) Season 3 is the third addition to this long-running American sitcom that originally premiered in 1973. This time out, Fred mistakenly […]