Not just reading the script
Redd Foxx was famous for going off-script — sometimes by accident, often on purpose. His comedic instincts allowed him to deliver lines with unexpected timing, throw in improvised one-liners, or react physically in ways that weren’t in the script.
Keeping everyone on their toes
Co-stars had to adapt instantly, which created moments of spontaneous magic. Some of the show’s funniest exchanges were born from Foxx’s quick thinking and refusal to play it safe.
Legacy in modern comedy
This improvisational freedom inspired later sitcom actors, from Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander to The Office’s Steve Carell, proving that breaking away from the written page can make a scene feel truly alive.
Not just reading the script
Redd Foxx was famous for going off-script — sometimes by accident, often on purpose. His comedic instincts allowed him to deliver lines with unexpected timing, throw in improvised one-liners, or react physically in ways that weren’t in the script.
Keeping everyone on their toes
Co-stars had to adapt instantly, which created moments of spontaneous magic. Some of the show’s funniest exchanges were born from Foxx’s quick thinking and refusal to play it safe.
Legacy in modern comedy
This improvisational freedom inspired later sitcom actors, from Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander to The Office’s Steve Carell, proving that breaking away from the written page can make a scene feel truly alive.
