Sanford and Son

Remakes have a mixed reputation in popular culture, with the reactions usually dependent upon the medium and the intent. We love an inspired cover song; […]

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 […]

If you were wondering why Mike Epps is starring in a TV remake of John Candy’s beloved 1989 comedy Uncle Buck, the famous funnyman has […]

Seven years ago, as Hollywood was diving headfirst into its TV reboot era, comedian George Wallace wanted to add one more nostalgic series to the […]

1. Redd Foxx Had to Clean Up His Act For ‘Sanford and Son’ Redd Foxx enjoyed a brilliant — but verbally filthy — stand up […]

Whitman Mayo had a career of over three decades in the entertainment industry, but he’s remembered for his portrayal of Grady in “Sandford & Sons.” […]

Demond Wilson, better known as Redd Foxx’s son on NBC’s Sanford and Son (1972-77) grew up in Harlem, New York. At the age of 12, Wilson’s […]

If you’re over 40, you likely remember the phrase, “Elizabeth, I’m coming!” or “It’s the big one, Elizabeth!” The legendary Redd Foxx uttered those words […]

He was a white guy writing scripts for one of the most venerated Black sitcom stars in tv history. So, during his time on the […]

While you may not know the name LaWanda Page, you probably know Aunt Esther, the character on the hit TV series Sanford & Son, with […]