The 1972 NBC television program Sanford and Son chronicled the adventures of Fred G. Sanford, a cantankerous widower living with his grown son, Lamont, in the notorious Watts section of contemporary, Los Angeles, California. Independent producers, Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin licensed the format of...
Debuting in January 1972,Sanford and Sonfollowed the escapadesof Fred G. Sanford (Redd Foxx), a junk dealer living in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, and his grown child Lamont (Demond Wilson). The program made an immediate star of stand-up comic Foxx, who'd cut his teeth working...
Raymond G. Allen, best known for his role in the popular 1970's sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died. He was 91. His daughter announced hispassingon Monday on her Facebook account. "Just wanted to let The Allen Family and friends know that Dad received his wing two hours ago. ...
Come back me to the days of the 1970’s and endless reruns. Among the reruns on Channel 5 (I swear, by the time I finish doing these anniversaries, you filers will know every nuance of TV in NYC in the 70’s and 80’s) was the 1960’sBatmanTV show. I’ll save my thoughts abo...