I am a child of the seventies and these shows united people more than anything else I have ever experienced. It was this kind of writing that showed the perspective of all races and cultures more than anything that came before. It is my opinion that we as a nation were closer to racial unity in the eighties than we are today! Now whole races are against each other instead of squabbles over insignificant differences.
Need the episodes with "Aunt Esther"..... you will be rolling on the floor. Don't forget about the Jeffersons show also. Fred and Esther were true comics and actors and yet for the culture they were in or portrayed so real. Even All in the Family you almost felt they were a real family like that.
Red Foxx was a comedic genius. His whole mannerism and facial expressions are hilarious without him having to say any dialogue. As a kid growing up, these shows were a huge part of my childhood All I The Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, What's Happening, Happy Days, The Carol Burnett show, and for what ever reason, the Tony Orlando an Dawn show. Don't tell me things were more racist back then. US culture was making strides back then. Now we have devolved into race baiting hustlers taking us back to before the seventies.
I'm disappointed you didn't get to see one of the funniest characters ever on "Sanford & Son" - Aunt Esther! She and Fred together are hilarious, far more funny than the scenes you saw in these clips!
My family met Demond Wilson in an elevator in LA in 1974. He was so tall, handsome, and very friendly. My dad was a major Sanford and Son fan, and this was a huge deal!!
It was comedy. No hatred. It was funny and people didn't get offended or but hurt. My best friend was black. And we cut each other with racists remarks and sarcasm. We never got mad. It was funny.
Love Sanford and Son, Redd Foxx is one of the funniest men ever on television; if you do another do one with Fred and Aunt Esther, the way they go at each other is classic!!!!!!!
I grew up with these shows (All in the family, The Jeffersons, and Sanford and son) and many more 70s shows like them. You couldn't get these shows on air these days, because everyone is so up tight. Everyone is racist or Homophobic etc. You aren't allowed to laugh anymore. It's insane these days. Glad I grew up when I did.
LaWanda Page, who played Aunt Esther, is such a great talent that is super underrated. Foxx actually called her and asked her to audition, and told the producers that he would leave the show if she didn’t get cast.
This was my dad's absolute favorite show! You should watch the scenes where he and Aunt Esther go and the way he insults people from different backgrounds, they are hilarious!!😂😂😂😂
Redd Foxx was one of the funniest and certainly kindest people I've met. In the late 80's and early 90's in worked at a casino in Vegas called Sam's Town. It was on Boulder hwy away from the Strip and more of a "locals" place. He came in every night after his show at the Hacienda. He liked playing the Dollar Keno machines. He was always so nice and friendly. He walked around talking to EVERYONE like he wasn't famous at all. He used to always say to me "If you here and I'm here; who is home with the kids?" I would go gamble with him when I got off work. He was always so funny. He gave me autographed photos for my kids. We would pool our money and gamble together and split our winnings. I have such fond memories of him. He will always be one of my favorite people. I'm not a person who gets all kooky about celebrities. He was a buddy and never acted like he believed himself to be a celebrity. I eventually got a bartending job downtown and I met alot of celebrities. The only ones that came close to being as nice were William Shatner and Paul Hogan. Maybe they were as nice but I didn't spend the time hanging around them as much as Redd Foxx. Awesome man!!!
Back in the day we had no video on demand, no dvr, not even VHS. Our butts had to be on the couch when these tv episodes started. We watched and laughed as a family.
The late, great Garry Shandling wrote the camping episode. The episode "Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle" has maybe the funniest courtroom scene in sitcom history.
I am a child of the seventies and these shows united people more than anything else I have ever experienced. It was this kind of writing that showed the perspective of all races and cultures more than anything that came before. It is my opinion that we as a nation were closer to racial unity in the eighties than we are today! Now whole races are against each other instead of squabbles over insignificant differences.
Need the episodes with "Aunt Esther"..... you will be rolling on the floor. Don't forget about the Jeffersons show also. Fred and Esther were true comics and actors and yet for the culture they were in or portrayed so real. Even All in the Family you almost felt they were a real family like that.
Red Foxx was a comedic genius. His whole mannerism and facial expressions are hilarious without him having to say any dialogue. As a kid growing up, these shows were a huge part of my childhood All I The Family, The Jeffersons, Good Times, What's Happening, Happy Days, The Carol Burnett show, and for what ever reason, the Tony Orlando an Dawn show. Don't tell me things were more racist back then. US culture was making strides back then. Now we have devolved into race baiting hustlers taking us back to before the seventies.
It's ok to laugh. Young people are spun to tight
I'm a 65 yr old woman, and you guys crack me up! But you're also very thoughtful in your analysis of the "old ways." I love your channel.
I'm disappointed you didn't get to see one of the funniest characters ever on "Sanford & Son" - Aunt Esther! She and Fred together are hilarious, far more funny than the scenes you saw in these clips!
My family met Demond Wilson in an elevator in LA in 1974. He was so tall, handsome, and very friendly. My dad was a major Sanford and Son fan, and this was a huge deal!!
It was comedy. No hatred. It was funny and people didn't get offended or but hurt. My best friend was black. And we cut each other with racists remarks and sarcasm. We never got mad. It was funny.
Greetings from San Francisco! Don't forget Aunt Esther
Love Sanford and Son, Redd Foxx is one of the funniest men ever on television; if you do another do one with Fred and Aunt Esther, the way they go at each other is classic!!!!!!!
I grew up with these shows (All in the family, The Jeffersons, and Sanford and son) and many more 70s shows like them. You couldn't get these shows on air these days, because everyone is so up tight. Everyone is racist or Homophobic etc. You aren't allowed to laugh anymore. It's insane these days. Glad I grew up when I did.
LaWanda Page, who played Aunt Esther, is such a great talent that is super underrated. Foxx actually called her and asked her to audition, and told the producers that he would leave the show if she didn’t get cast.
This was my dad's absolute favorite show! You should watch the scenes where he and Aunt Esther go and the way he insults people from different backgrounds, they are hilarious!!😂😂😂😂
It's not a junkyard, it's his empire. And Fred G Sanford is the king of his empire.
Redd Foxx was one of the funniest and certainly kindest people I've met. In the late 80's and early 90's in worked at a casino in Vegas called Sam's Town. It was on Boulder hwy away from the Strip and more of a "locals" place. He came in every night after his show at the Hacienda. He liked playing the Dollar Keno machines. He was always so nice and friendly. He walked around talking to EVERYONE like he wasn't famous at all. He used to always say to me "If you here and I'm here; who is home with the kids?" I would go gamble with him when I got off work. He was always so funny. He gave me autographed photos for my kids. We would pool our money and gamble together and split our winnings. I have such fond memories of him. He will always be one of my favorite people. I'm not a person who gets all kooky about celebrities. He was a buddy and never acted like he believed himself to be a celebrity. I eventually got a bartending job downtown and I met alot of celebrities. The only ones that came close to being as nice were William Shatner and Paul Hogan. Maybe they were as nice but I didn't spend the time hanging around them as much as Redd Foxx. Awesome man!!!
A brilliant and iconic 70's sitcom was never seen in reruns after it's lead took his own life.
Back in the day we had no video on demand, no dvr, not even VHS. Our butts had to be on the couch when these tv episodes started. We watched and laughed as a family.
The late, great Garry Shandling wrote the camping episode. The episode "Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle" has maybe the funniest courtroom scene in sitcom history.
Omg! This show is a classic. Aunt Ester and Fred Sanford dialogs were phenomenal! 😂
Such a classic show 😂 "fisheyed fool"..."this is the big one! I'm coming to join you Elizabeth" 😂😂😂 so many one liners and quick comebacks 😂