Sanford and Son

The Ultimate “Straight Man” Every great comic needs a foil, and on Sanford and Son, that foil was Lamont Sanford, played with impressive restraint by […]

A Comeback Written in Junk When NBC greenlit Sanford and Son in 1972, the network took a gamble—on an unfiltered, fast-talking comedian who hadn’t been […]

Sanford and Son made its name by walking a fine line between outrageous comedy and uncomfortable truths. But one episode crossed that line—so much so […]

Most fans remember Sanford and Son ending on a relatively light note—Fred Sanford still scheming, Lamont still grounded in reality, and their bond intact. But […]

What viewers never saw — and how it shaped the show’s rise and fall While Fred and Lamont Sanford traded barbs and insults to the […]

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 […]