Before It Was ‘Clean Slate,’ It Was Almost a Bold New Take on ‘Sanford and Son’
Everyone seems to love Clean Slate, the sitcom with “a trans story right when it’s needed the most.” But comedian George Wallace had a very […]
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Raymond Allen’s legacy on Sanford and Son still echoes through TV history
Raymond Allen, the actor known for his roles as Uncle Woody on “Sanford and Son” and Ned the Wino on “Good Times,” died on Monday […]
Why ‘Sanford and Son’ Still Hits Hard: The Unfiltered Brilliance of Redd Foxx and Its Quiet Influence on Today’s Comedy
It’s been over 50 years since Sanford and Son first aired, but the echoes of its punchlines, one-liners, and hard truths still resonate today. At […]
The Faces Behind the Laughs: ‘Sanford and Son’ Cast Through the Decades
Redd Foxx: Redd Foxx, widely recognized as a stand-up comedy trailblazer, is best known for his lead role as “Fred Sanford” on the hit series […]
Lynn Hamilton, Iconic Star of ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 95
Lynn Hamilton, best known for her role as Donna Harris in “Sanford and Son,” died June 19 at the age of 95. Her former manager […]
Why Demond Wilson Still Won’t Rewatch ‘Sanford and Son’—Even After 50 Years
Demond Wilson helped define Black sitcoms in the 1970s with his role as Lamont Sanford. But today, he admits something surprising: he refuses to rewatch […]
Red Foxx’s On-Set Disappearance—and the Secret That Brought Him Back
In 1974, at the height of Sanford and Son’s popularity, Redd Foxx shocked NBC producers when he suddenly walked off set mid-season. Rumors flew—contract dispute, […]
The Final Conversation That Changed Everything Between Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson
On-screen, Fred and Lamont Sanford had one of the most iconic father-son dynamics in sitcom history. Off-screen? Things weren’t always so heartwarming. By the end […]
Why Redd Foxx Walked Off the Sanford Set—and the Shocking Demand He Made to Return
Redd Foxx’s portrayal of Fred Sanford made him a legend. But what most fans don’t know is that at the height of the show’s success, […]
Aunt Esther Was TV’s Funniest Frenemy—And LaWanda Page Deserves Her Flowers 💐👊
You couldn’t watch Sanford and Son without bracing yourself for the next face-off between Fred Sanford and his no-nonsense nemesis: Aunt Esther. Played by the […]
