Sanford and Son

Long before shows like Black-ish and Atlanta explored what it meant to be Black in America, Sanford and Son laid the groundwork with a junkyard, […]

When Sanford and Son premiered in 1972, audiences met a character unlike any they’d seen before on prime-time television. Fred G. Sanford, played with unmatched […]

Sanford and Son was known for pushing boundaries—racially, socially, and comedically. But there was one scene that pushed just a little too far, even for […]

Redd Foxx was always the loudest voice in the room—until, shockingly, he wasn’t. While millions laughed along with his legendary portrayal of Fred Sanford, few […]

The Best Friend Every Curmudgeon Needs Grady Wilson (played by Whitman Mayo) wasn’t just Fred Sanford’s friend—he was his partner in mischief, miscommunication, and mayhem. […]

Scene-Stealer Extraordinaire No one could go toe-to-toe with Fred quite like Aunt Esther. With her Bible in hand and fists ready, she was equal parts […]

The Backbone of the Show While Fred Sanford brought the fireworks, Lamont brought balance. As Fred’s long-suffering son, Lamont (played by Demond Wilson) was the […]

Sanford and Son was a television phenomenon — sharp-tongued, fast-paced, and utterly unforgettable. At its heart was the unforgettable Fred Sanford, played by legendary comedian […]

Sanford and Son was known for its humor and outrageous situations, but hidden beneath the comedy was often real emotional depth — especially in the […]

If Fred was the voice of mischief, Aunt Esther was the voice of judgment. Played with fierce comedic fire by LaWanda Page, Esther Anderson was […]