Redd Foxx is a comedy hero. As much as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin, Redd Foxx pushed the envelope on what you can and can’t joke about. A brilliant man.
@@bholaoates1542 That’s the only reason I did, really - because these three largely came before him. Also, whereas the comedy of Bruce, Carlin, and Foxx was generally social in nature, Pryor’s was generally personal. That is to say - again, while a generalization - that while Carlin, Bruce, and Foxx made fun of *us* - society - Pryor made fun of himself.
How Redd transitioned from nightclubs to one of the greatest comedic characters in the history of TV is amazing. I never tire of watching Sanford and Son reruns. Every episode is a classic.
This interview made me sad that my favorite comedian died in 1991 . Incredibly Bobbie Wygant is still alive at age of 95 . I was fascinated by Redd Foxx when I first immigrated to U.S from Korea and I watched his show with passion cause he made me laugh so hard. His facial expression is incredible and he is genius every aspect of his actions. There is nobody can even come close to this brilliant man as the king of comedy .
Redd seemed to had been kind of laid back. Such a cool guy. Wish I could had met him personally. I was in Vegas back in 1991 for the first time when he had performed for one of the last times. R.I.P brother Redd.
WOW!! An actual rare footage of REDD FOXX being interviewed during the pupularity of the SANFORD and SON t.v series.Ironily,both Redd FOXX and Carroll o Connor would meet fourteen years later in the eighties on Redd foxx's own show.
Sanford and Son with All in the Family were the best sitcoms of all time. Grew up watching them, and.....you'll never see those shows made on tv again. Society and Hollyweird are too soft and thin-skinned to make real shows anymore.
I’ve seen a few interviews with redd but normally he’s trying to entertain on talk shows and stuff. But This interview he just seems like he’s being himself. Really cool
I got rid of cable about 4 years ago and the only thing that made the sting less of going from about 70 channels to like 12 was binge watching Sanford and Son on MeTV. Brought back memories of my childhood and watching as an adult was so much funnier. This video is a treat especially learning that Redd Foxx was a dog lover and had lots of them🥰🥰
What a hilarious performer. Loved Redd growing up in the 70's. Even though he was a little before my time I was able to catch up and listen to all his comedy LP's and all his stand up caught on film. He's is one of my all time faves. Great interview. God bless him and you Bobbie.
Redd was a comic genius. Best comic timing in the business. It’s interesting how different he is as a person from Fred Sanford. Seems like a genuine, smart, thoughtful person. He stated the show was only meant to be funny no overt messaging. He fully understood the roll of entertainment and the entertainer. Give your talents to the folks for a brief distraction from life’s problems. This idea is gone now. God bless you Redd.
This is GREAT! I never seen this b4. (Of course i never seen it. I wasn’t even born! Ha). Redd at the very height of his “Sanford and Son” fame. He was entitled to that cuz he busted his butt so long to be recognized for his gifts.
I love Redd Foxx. I grew up watching Sanford and Son (I’m 28) because we didn’t have cable. When I was younger, I used to want him to marry my grandma before I found out he had passed lol.
Thanks 4 posting.....Was interesting/entertaining....i am ttly unfamiliar with his stand-up (do know he cussed up a storm) and Don't recall any out-of-character interviews...I found his Redd Fox & Sanford voice synonymous....But Redd & Fred r night n day...In this interview, he comes across as an Articulate, intelligent man....great comedic timing n very talented actor....
Was afraid to jump on that, but Bobbie, like Redd Foxx here, just oozed sexiness. Her leggings and dress are very sexy, classy and fit her personality.
Nice interview with television actor Redd Foxx. Redd Foxx(RIP), Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Robin Harris(RIP), Bernie Mac(RIP), Chris Tucker is my favorite black comedians. Redd is funny LOL.
I still watch the reruns and I have DVDs. They still can make me laugh. My favorite is the dentist and the camping trip. Red Foxx and Lawanda page are outstanding. These days we all need a laugh. 3 years ago I broke my right ankle in 3 spots. While having to lay in the bed (which was h___) a church member lend me his collection of Sanford and son. It saddens me to think that they are no longer with us.
Redd seems so chill and relaxed. I watched the interview with Demons Wilson with this same lady on what looked like the same day and he looked like he was on the verge of a severe panic attack. These two guys made television history.
It woulda been hella funny to have Fred Sanford and Archie Bunker together, but what could possibly have been a realistic context for that to happen??? At least the Jeffersons lived right night door to the Bunkers, so that made sense, but Fred lived in L.A. and Archie in New York. I guess maybe Norman Lear coulda made up some reason for Fred and Lamont to travel to New York and run into Archie and Edith at the airport, at the grocery store, or maybe sharing a cab or something, or the bunkers could’ve been on a trip to California to visit Gloria and Mike and little Joey after they moved away, and run into Fred somewhere. Or maybe they somehow run into each other in St. Louis, Las Vegas or Hawaii, all places where Fred went at some point. It all would seem pretty unlikely, though...like what would be the odds of Fred and Archie just happening to run into each other somewhere?
@@jeremycrandall2899 george& his brother Jefferson on all in the family episode it was more racial vs Archie bunker ,, Fred sanford was more physical, fighting, , Archie bunker talking g about color people & jokes I will admit I do not how fred sanford would react to that, Fred sanford like to fight, Archie bunker was not a fighter i,, Archie bunker vs george Jefferson brother was a great episode
@@lloydkline6946 yeah, like Demond Wilson said in an interview with the same woman, Fred Sanford really wasn’t a bigot like Archie bunker was. Maybe Fred and Archie could’ve gotten stuck in a doorway somewhere, like Archie and Meathead always used to do. That could’ve been some physical comedy. Or maybe Archie coulda said something racial to Fred, and Fred coulda responded by holding up a fist as if to punch him and saying “How’d you like one of THESE across your LIPS???!!!” That woulda been a perfect mixture of Archie being racial and Fred being physical.😄
Learned during a Redd Foxx docu on TVone that upon Redd's contract expiring twd the end of S3...Redd boycotted his own show b/c Redd learned Caroll O'Connor was getting $50k per epsd n Redd wtd the same (He demanded his fee be paid in cash (NBC Complied).
What a great comedian Redd Foxx was. It's ironic how he died of heart attack after playing a character who faked a heart attack regularly.Rest In Peace Redd Foxx and Bobbie Wygant
There was Redd Foxx the genius television star and Redd Foxx the genius comedian whose stage shows were so blue it was not for the innocent with jokes that would make Richard Pryor blush.
Sanford and Son arguably the greatest sitcom ever.
I almost agree with you. The Jeffersons are right up there with Sandford and son. Hard choice between the two for me as the greatest,
I would go with Sanford and Son
Sanford and son. Always have me in tears laughing 😂
I would include All in the Family as well..There would be no Jeffersons without AITF...
Oh hell yeah Archie Bunker was comedy gold. I would also like to put M*A*S*H in there as well.
Redd, as well as the rest of the "Sanford and Son" cast were great and I still think it is one of the funniest sit-coms of all-time!
Damn Skippy It Was 🙂
Agreed
He seems so ordinary.
Just an average guy.
Kind of reminds me of my neighbor down the street.
I just purchased sanford and son dvd set, t❤ sanford and son 📺tv show
Top 5 Comedian dead or alive
glad to hear him chattting as a regular person and not in character all the time.
It’s funny, I came in expecting him to speak like the show or his standups. He was very refined.
Like so many others have said this is my first time hearing him speaking as himself and not as a character. He sounds like a very passionate man.
I agree! I have never seen him out of character so this was a pleasant surprise!
he sounds .......idk i guess very sophisticated ? not what i expected
Well he was also much younger than Fred was they had to make him look older
This is my first time seeing him interviewed during the height of sandford and son. He sounds so intelligent and cool when not in character also.
Redd Foxx is a comedy hero. As much as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin, Redd Foxx pushed the envelope on what you can and can’t joke about. A brilliant man.
Can't leave out Richard Pryor though, even though Redd Foxx came before him.
@@bholaoates1542 That’s the only reason I did, really - because these three largely came before him. Also, whereas the comedy of Bruce, Carlin, and Foxx was generally social in nature, Pryor’s was generally personal. That is to say - again, while a generalization - that while Carlin, Bruce, and Foxx made fun of *us* - society - Pryor made fun of himself.
Im the 100th like 😊
I add to Lenny Bruce as well.
My first time hearing him speak regular
He had a sexy voice.
@@gwadkarukera n face n body😍😍
I always thought Fred was older than he was. It turns out Redd was actually 40 but his character was 60.
@@SARISS80 good fun fact
@@SARISS80 You mean Redd was 50 years old born in 1922.
I was a young Trucker in the mid seventies, and, when I came in off the road I'd watch Sanford 'n Son, life was good, though hard in those days...
Wow. But. Hey. I hear ya. I loved the show.
That's epic
Rest in paradise Red Foxx we miss and love you .Peace and love be with you and anyone who read this.☮️♥️
How Redd transitioned from nightclubs to one of the greatest comedic characters in the history of TV is amazing. I never tire of watching Sanford and Son reruns. Every episode is a classic.
Shows how talented he was
This interview made me sad that my favorite comedian died in 1991 . Incredibly Bobbie Wygant is still alive at age of 95 .
I was fascinated by Redd Foxx when I first immigrated to U.S from Korea and I watched his show with passion cause he made me laugh so hard. His facial expression is incredible and he is genius every aspect of his actions.
There is nobody can even come close to this brilliant man as the king of comedy .
When did you arrive here? Did you ever notice that John Sanford is mixed with Naive American?
Redd seemed to had been kind of laid back. Such a cool guy. Wish I could had met him personally. I was in Vegas back in 1991 for the first time when he had performed for one of the last times. R.I.P brother Redd.
I can't get enough of sanford and son..Redd Foxx he's one classy guy
WOW!! An actual rare footage of REDD FOXX being interviewed during the pupularity of the SANFORD and SON t.v series.Ironily,both Redd FOXX and Carroll o Connor would meet fourteen years later in the eighties on Redd foxx's own show.
i hope someone upload some of those videos id like to see it
I wish I could meet them both ♥️
My favorite show of all time!
I was 4yrs old when this aired.Wow my first time today watching this interview at the age of 51yrs old in March 29,2021.
right there with you😁love Sanford and Son👍🏾
I'm the same age as you. I remember watching this as a child.
I absolutely love, love, love, love Sanford and son. I have to have my daily dose of Sanford and son.
Redd Foxx was great, love this interview to see what a nice guy he was and he did a great job making himself look so much older in the show.
Sanford and Son with All in the Family were the best sitcoms of all time. Grew up watching them, and.....you'll never see those shows made on tv again. Society and Hollyweird are too soft and thin-skinned to make real shows anymore.
Also The Jeffersons and Married with Children are on that list too.
Sanford and Son, All in the Family Cheers the Jeffersons and Married with Children, My Mount Rushmore of television shows.
Love Foxx wish I could have met him
He had such a great spirit about him. I love Redd Foxx!! 💘💝❤
I’ve seen a few interviews with redd but normally he’s trying to entertain on talk shows and stuff. But This interview he just seems like he’s being himself. Really cool
A true legend gone but will never be forgotten.....R.I.P brother.
He sounds like a positive person.
I heard he was very giving too. If you needed money he would lend it to you. True story.
@@951oct yes a good heart ge never let his career go to his head humble man lots humanity
Yeah he was giving he just hated taxes which I think we could ALL agree on lol.
What a legend! Star of my favorite sitcom of all time. It’s funny to see his hair darker, they must have added some gray to it for the show.
I got rid of cable about 4 years ago and the only thing that made the sting less of going from about 70 channels to like 12 was binge watching Sanford and Son on MeTV. Brought back memories of my childhood and watching as an adult was so much funnier. This video is a treat especially learning that Redd Foxx was a dog lover and had lots of them🥰🥰
This is amazing to see them actually relax and cool and laid back
Fred, Fred, I wish you weren't dead. Never has anyone played such a perfect role. Thank you for the lifelong laughs. You were truly one of a kind.
I would have loved to seen a Sanford And Son and All In The Family crossover.
Add Sherman Hemsley, the rest of the cast of the Jefferson and they'd have a hit
@@summerislander4672
And then there’s Maude
We kind of did the man that played Lamont was on an episode of all in the family. In fact that role was what landed him the part on sanford and son
Fred Sanford meets Archie Bunker yes please!!! That would have been great!
A crossover would had been very difficult, because Sanford & Son was on NBC, and All In the Family was on CBS.
Great!!! interview with Redd Foxx. He still sound like Fred Sanford to me. Love!!! Sanford and Son. My favorite episode Tyranny, Thy Name is Grady,
Is that the one where Lamont was trying to have a party at his house when Grady was subbing for Fred? "Put your hands up or I'll shoot." lol
Bobbie was looking good
Whole lotta leg action!😃
Wow so refreshing to see him out of character. Just being his true self. I've never known or seen his true personality. Cool laid back nice dude.
What a hilarious performer. Loved Redd growing up in the 70's. Even though he was a little before my time I was able to catch up and listen to all his comedy LP's and all his stand up caught on film. He's is one of my all time faves. Great interview. God bless him and you Bobbie.
I HAVE THE SANFORD AND SON COLLECTION..AND STILL WATCH THEM THEM LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW....BEST SHOW EVER THE WHOLE CAST WAS GREAT....
Redd was a comic genius. Best comic timing in the business. It’s interesting how different he is as a person from Fred Sanford. Seems like a genuine, smart, thoughtful person. He stated the show was only meant to be funny no overt messaging. He fully understood the roll of entertainment and the entertainer. Give your talents to the folks for a brief distraction from life’s problems. This idea is gone now. God bless you Redd.
Rip Redd Foxx
Nothing can ever beat Sanford and son comedy or otherwise
This is GREAT! I never seen this b4. (Of course i never seen it. I wasn’t even born! Ha). Redd at the very height of his “Sanford and Son” fame. He was entitled to that cuz he busted his butt so long to be recognized for his gifts.
Redd Foxx was really underestimate how funny and talented man he was. I have watched his standup act it's ranchy but he is funny.
my all time favorite … and when redd passed , I videotaped the sanford and son marathon and still have them to this day
I love Redd Foxx. I grew up watching Sanford and Son (I’m 28) because we didn’t have cable. When I was younger, I used to want him to marry my grandma before I found out he had passed lol.
Love Redd! Sooooo talented he was. Still under-appreciated in my view
Indeed.
John Elroy Sanford honored is late older brother, he used the name Fred Sanford!
He was around 50 years old playing a 65 year old man with arthritis
Lamont was 26 playing a 35 year old
@@rollolawson2556 And Grady was in his mid forties (born in 1930), playing a man around Fred's age.
@@bholaoates1542 and Lamont real name is Grady Demond Wilson.
@@rollolawson2556 Yep.
Thanks 4 posting.....Was interesting/entertaining....i am ttly unfamiliar with his stand-up (do know he cussed up a storm) and Don't recall any out-of-character interviews...I found his Redd Fox & Sanford voice synonymous....But Redd & Fred r night n day...In this interview, he comes across as an Articulate, intelligent man....great comedic timing n very talented actor....
The REAL GOD FATHER of Comedy. REAL CLASS. ... Thank you Mr. Sanford....
Loved seeing this. They sadly just don't make them like that anymore.
He was so young here… love the way he talks here
One of the funniest comedians ever
I remember watching these shows as a kid and I laughed my head off . and It is always a treat to see them off stage behind cameras : )
Bobbie Wygant sure was a beauty.
Bobbie looks HAF in those shorts, and Redd was biting his tongue when she said she doesn't care for cats
Many people may not know that Bobbie was 47 in this interview.
@@EarlMcDowellJr Being this interview was recorded in 1973, then Foxx was in his early 50's (50 or 51 years old) as he was born in December of 1922.
@@EarlMcDowellJr She could pass for 27 here.
Was afraid to jump on that, but Bobbie, like Redd Foxx here, just oozed sexiness.
Her leggings and dress are very sexy, classy and fit her personality.
How could Redd concentrate with her sitting there next to him dressed like that!!!! ...and this was 1973...hard to believe...
Nice interview with television actor Redd Foxx. Redd Foxx(RIP), Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Robin Harris(RIP), Bernie Mac(RIP), Chris Tucker is my favorite black comedians. Redd is funny LOL.
This is SOO cool! Thanks 4 this! 😍😄❤
Best interview from Red ever.....Greatness
A TRUE COMEDY LEGEND!!! 💕 LONG LIVE THE FOXX!!! 😎💕🙏🏾 THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!! 💕
The king of comedy. R.I.P.
Always struck how incredibly intelligent and smooth these actors are - many of whom never finished high school.
GREAT CONTENT
The one and only fred G sanford aka redd ♥️🍒 Foxx
G stands for the greatest.
Fredd Foxx the Goat
Brings back so many memories of laughter.... thanks for posting...
Sanford and Son🎊🎈🎉🛻🏡.....A CLASSIC 🎬🎥 That represented The African-American Father and Son.....GREAT!!!🖤🔥SOULFULNESS__
I still watch the reruns and I have DVDs. They still can make me laugh. My favorite is the dentist and the camping trip. Red Foxx and Lawanda page are outstanding. These days we all need a laugh. 3 years ago I broke my right ankle in 3 spots. While having to lay in the bed (which was h___) a church member lend me his collection of Sanford and son. It saddens me to think that they are no longer with us.
He looks younger here than he did in the interview from a year earlier. Man, what a difference that TV money can make, smh...
He said he would sleep in the day usually you look tired all the time. I'm sure eating bad food in the night didn't help
I watched this show continuously all the time. Last night it was about 10 episodes back to back. Its our favorite.
He represented St.louis very well...!
He still has an impact on society today...classy brother
Interview at a train station sounds like lolll
He looks so good, and it's so good to see him. Miss you buddy.
He's really charismatic
They made him look older on the show. He was in his 50's but on the show he played a 65 year old.
And Grady was only in his 40s
The GOAT!! Long live the King of Comedy...
Redd seems so chill and relaxed. I watched the interview with Demons Wilson with this same lady on what looked like the same day and he looked like he was on the verge of a severe panic attack. These two guys made television history.
You have to remember, Demond had just come back from Vietnam a few years prior, I think he was suffereing from PTSD.
Extremely likable man.
Redd Foxx and Archie Bunker together on a stage it never happened but if I did with all still be laughing 40 years later
😊😊😊😊
❤Archie bunker vs george Jefferson was a legendary tv battle & ^George Jefferson brother
It woulda been hella funny to have Fred Sanford and Archie Bunker together, but what could possibly have been a realistic context for that to happen??? At least the Jeffersons lived right night door to the Bunkers, so that made sense, but Fred lived in L.A. and Archie in New York. I guess maybe Norman Lear coulda made up some reason for Fred and Lamont to travel to New York and run into Archie and Edith at the airport, at the grocery store, or maybe sharing a cab or something, or the bunkers could’ve been on a trip to California to visit Gloria and Mike and little Joey after they moved away, and run into Fred somewhere. Or maybe they somehow run into each other in St. Louis, Las Vegas or Hawaii, all places where Fred went at some point. It all would seem pretty unlikely, though...like what would be the odds of Fred and Archie just happening to run into each other somewhere?
@@jeremycrandall2899 george& his brother Jefferson on all in the family episode it was more racial vs Archie bunker ,, Fred sanford was more physical, fighting, , Archie bunker talking g about color people & jokes I will admit I do not how fred sanford would react to that, Fred sanford like to fight, Archie bunker was not a fighter i,, Archie bunker vs george Jefferson brother was a great episode
@@lloydkline6946 yeah, like Demond Wilson said in an interview with the same woman, Fred Sanford really wasn’t a bigot like Archie bunker was. Maybe Fred and Archie could’ve gotten stuck in a doorway somewhere, like Archie and Meathead always used to do. That could’ve been some physical comedy.
Or maybe Archie coulda said something racial to Fred, and Fred coulda responded by holding up a fist as if to punch him and saying “How’d you like one of THESE across your LIPS???!!!” That woulda been a perfect mixture of Archie being racial and Fred being physical.😄
Learned during a Redd Foxx docu on TVone that upon Redd's contract expiring twd the end of S3...Redd boycotted his own show b/c Redd learned Caroll O'Connor was getting $50k per epsd n Redd wtd the same (He demanded his fee be paid in cash (NBC Complied).
"Ya hear that Elizabeth? I'm coming to join ya honey". 🫀
I really enjoy bobbie interviews with the stars.
He was handsome
Such a gentleman
I appreciate this interview
What a great comedian Redd Foxx was. It's ironic how he died of heart attack after playing a character who faked a heart attack regularly.Rest In Peace Redd Foxx and Bobbie Wygant
Bobbie is still very much with us just FYI.
@@bobbiewygantarchive My apologies I read an article that stated otherwise.
He looks like an George Forman in the face a little.
You look like Pee Wee Herman
@@ThankGodImBlack370 lol , but nah serious. Look at young George Formeman. Idk man. Lol.
Oh boy that would’ve been the best thing ever probably. The redd foxx meet Archie Bunker and the Jeffersons on the same show. That should’ve happened
The greatest TV show ever ever,respect
1973 Redd was 51 years old
He looked older
We used to stop work early to get home and watch Sanford and son love it
I love how mellow he is in the interview. What an actor. Sanford and Son was the best.
Very intelligent and charismatic man..❤
Redd was a smart, articulate and very well spoken man!
The best comedian to do it 💯
Great interviewer
There was Redd Foxx the genius television star and Redd Foxx the genius comedian whose stage shows were so blue it was not for the innocent with jokes that would make Richard Pryor blush.
He gonna " Put your Face in Dough and make gorilla Cookies".
My favorite show even today in 2022 even though the show is 50 years old still a great if not the best sitcom out there
Redd is amazing...Such an awesome comic...great timing.. what an awesome Talent
Very cool to see him like siting in the backyard just shooting the breeze
Redd Foxx R.I.P. (1922-1991)
My dad looks just like Redd Foxx😁!
i heard redd was a nice person and helped a lot of people
Love this Dude til my casket close Rip Redd the best at the game
Absolute Legend.