Demond Wilson Finally Explains Redd Foxx "Fall Out", Their Last Talk: He Turned Down $500K Deal

www.hypeplustv... - Continuing his talk with Jon Aba, Demond Wilson explains why he fell out with longtime co-star Redd Foxx. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@danjoy7385]

When you interview Demond Wilson make sure you ask good relevant questions. Also make sure you are a good listener. He is a guy that sounds like he does not like to repeat himself. So as an interviewer, you need to be on the top of your game.

[@TheIntrovert83]

Agreed!

[@1977TA]

Also make sure you have done your homework so your questions to him will come from an informed place. Worst thing you can do as an interviewer is irritate him with a stupid question.

[@BigPunisher-hl2th]

It’s about time someone checked these guys at comedy hype. Their interviewing skills are horrid. The whole staff. All this talent they are able to get to stop through and they aren’t getting better at. Watching them interview is so frustrating. You want them to get better at it, but they aren’t.

[@davidhowell1415]

It’s in a different clip but Demond tells him you didn’t do your homework then tells him to shut up and listen 😂😂😂 it was classic

[@mrjooxmanallah]

Also, don't be smoking weed before an interview. LOL. Dude's attention span is penny-thin. As old as Demond is, he is much sharper in the convo than this young cat.

[@B.NICE302]

Demond said Redd showed his entire arsenal, meaning A$$ and the interviewer said ….showed up late? Good Lord🤦‍♂️

[@mrjooxmanallah]

I didn't peep that. Slick wordplay on his part.

[@theagbaman]

@@mrjooxmanallahLmao!!! The interviewer is a step behind!🥲🥲🤣

[@B.NICE302]

@@theagbamanI’m rolling on the floor kicking my legs in the air 😂😂😂

[@Earl_Richter]

Gotta admit, that kind of threw me as well. If he would've said his whole arse, I would have gotten it right away. But when he said arsenal, I was wondering if he meant Redd Foxx gave them his entire stand up routine. LOL.

[@queenwaters5827]

​@@theagbaman WAAAAY BEHIND!!!!😖

[@trefrank5691]

This interviewer was in over his head for this interview. This ain’t no gossiper he interviewing. Demond Wilson is a legend. You gone have to come with some serious journalism for an interview like that to be respected and taken seriously.

[@RL-bq5gf]

Absolutely! He was not ready for such and intelligent mature no nonsense individual. All his answers are measured and properly articulated. While he is being interviewed, he is studying the interviewer and I think this has got the interviewer uncomfortable.

[@TommieGun71]

He seems ill prepared for this interview.

[@kdmatt1]

I totally agree.

[@soulbrotherlegendary]

The Coach in me wanted to pat him on his back, sit him on the bench, and tell him there were other games left to play. He was way out of his league. Very uncomfortable

[@Boobtube.]

the interviewer was not born yet when sanford and son aired on prime time TV. Interviewer is still wet behind the ears.

[@travonward5087]

This video is a prime example of the disconnect with these young ''journalist''. They have these scripted questions and responses in their head and they turn off their listening skills to anything that involves more than a sound bite. Demond was very clear and concise in this interview and its sad that the interviewer clearly was not listening.

[@captaincrunch104]

EXACTLY!!!

[@prettyclassyladyOG]

He looks 40 something. That's not young

[@thedingo8833]

Why is he so argumentative? I mean he’s arguing with somebody who’s not arguing with him

[@kareydavis]

Exactly

[@JonathanHebrews]

It’s was definitely a learning experience. Wasn’t perfect but he held it together.

[@edreid7872]

Desmond schooling the interviewer… hilarious..😂

[@shawnjs260]

Lol he got a good imitation of Redd Foxx

[@karenmontgomery9571]

Demond, is a very well spoken, mature person..He doesn’t play about his character. And he will put a person in his place “quick, fast and in a hurry!

[@willjones475]

Calm down ma'am he is and very will be, big dummy. Redd Foxx carried that whole show anybody could have played his role

[@B.NICE302]

@@willjones475With all due respect @Karenmontgomery didn’t say anything about who was the star of the show, she complemented Demond’s character and intelligence. I’m gonna go out on a limb here, but I believe those are 2 totally different things. 🤔

[@Tyler_Solomon]

He did check Tom Joyner during an interview. I'm sure it's up somewhere on Al Gore's Internet.

[@timyoung8935]

Bullshit. Ask him about Roy Radin and his desert murder. Wilson knows.

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

​@@B.NICE302EXACTLY.. 😮🤔

[@garyloten-beckford889]

Points in conducting an interview: 1) Research the subject (interviewee), 2) Listen good before asking your question (the answer may come up in the response, 3) Actively listen and listen for any nuanced response, and 4) Just listen.

[@tboneforreal]

Yep, at one point in another clip Demond even admonished the interviewer for looking at his notes instead of listening and having a conversation with him.

[@polarvortex3294]

There's a host on Fox News (Bret Baier) who does a lot of big interviews. He follows your suggestion #1, but other than that he doesn't listen good at all. Just goes down his list of pre-formulated questions no matter what the person has just said. So many times a person says something that just begs for a follow up, or a simple "What do you mean by that?" but it all just slides by, the opportunity lost forever. Worst thing is, bad interviewers don't seem to know they're bad!

[@ragnarlothbrok5067]

I love how Demond just yells at the interviewer over and over again-- all that was missing is Demond saying "YOU BIG DUMMY!"

[@James-xx4kb]

😂😂😂

[@hupyt]

😂😂😂

[@sheilawyatt898]

🤣🤣🤣

[@carlocartier7082]

He was so slow it hurted my brain he couldn't keep up

[@GoodLook911]

I was thinking same thing😂😂😂😂

[@B.NICE302]

I know we’re hearing some flaws about Redd Fox, which it’s so great for Demond to share that candid info with us. It just shows that no matter who you are and what you try to hide, trouble can find you too. I’m going to elect to remember the great things about Redd and that is, he played the role of Fred Sanford to absolute perfection. A Legendary Classic!!!

[@jkweili]

Just keep in mind he “PLAYED” the role, doesn’t make the person good, Arnold Schwarzenegger blows s*it up doesn’t make him bad

[@catchingfeelings4395]

Yes, No one of us is perfect.

[@B.NICE302]

@@catchingfeelings4395 Thank you!!!

[@SeekingGreetings]

@@jkweili Arnold Schwarzenegger was my governor for 7 years. 😂. I can contest that " not bad" statement.

[@B.NICE302]

@@jkweili That’s what I said. He played a role. That’s what I said I want to remember him by. Rather than dragging a man who has passed away, for his mistakes, I opt to remember the good I saw in him.

[@PreppyPrincess777]

His Redd Foxx impression is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@KennyFame]

It sure was 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 best I ever heard

[@majidosei2185]

🤣😂 You ain't never lied.

[@RichardTetta]

So good, right? Better than Pat Morita's, even!

[@F4billionyearzag0]

His Redd Fox voice was on the money 👍🏼

[@DDELE7]

The only who could do better was Pat Morita who has always spoke glowingly about Redd and how he gifted him the money he needed to buy a house when Morita was just breaking out in show business.

[@JustK009]

Demond ain’t no joke..Brother been on point since bell bottoms

[@Blacksun205]

Man his foxx impersonation is flawless lol

[@BigPunisher-hl2th]

It’s about time someone checked these guys at comedy hype. Their interviewing skills are horrid. The whole staff. All this talent they are able to get to stop through and they aren’t getting better at. Watching them interview is so frustrating. You want them to get better at it, but they aren’t.

[@kingmunchtv]

Relax lol

[@GenX7119]

​@@kingmunchtvno i relax..u must love it lile that..typical

[@GenX7119]

because they are propaganda

[@elijaharvinger1178]

Why are you guys here??? You guys are obviously repeat viewers. If its so terrible why you keep coming back? And don't give me that bullshit that you're "here for the guest". Stop bitching and just click on something else.

[@ronedee]

There's 2 sides to every story...and the TRUTH! Redd had his problems, but he still deserves respect.

[@markjones5757]

Was he not respecting him?

[@ronedee]

@@markjones5757 ...was he? Demond seems a little brash and annoying. Obviously there's some animosity. But Redd has more fans than his kidd.

[@ichellexcel]

@@ronedeeI agree. And it could be a lil jealousy too since Redd was indeed the bigger star.

[@markjones5757]

@ronedee Of course Redd has more fans. He was the star of the show and one of the most Legendary Comedians of all Time, but that still doesn't mean he was the sharpest knife in the drawer. There are at least two documentaries on Foxx that I've watched, and one thing all his "friends" seem to agree on about the old legend was, Bad with money and beats up women. I doubt if Lamont has animosity towards someone who is no longer here and hasn't been here for what, maybe 30 years? Lamont was asked questions, and he answered them, and he wasn't at all disrespectful. Real men say what they mean and mean what they say.

[@ronedee]

@@markjones5757 I never said Wilson disrespected Redd....but you've done a fine job of it yourself.

[@FaithFallRepentGraceRepeat]

I keep waiting on Demond to call the interviewer a “Big Dummy.”. He’s been letting him have it on every single clip!

[@_donald.harrison04]

😂😂😂

[@troycleek7394]

Lol. He should. I do the same thing when people don't listen to me..

[@SiskoBell]

I always liked Demond on Sanford and Son. He gave Lamont a down to earth vibe. These interviews have made me appreciate him as person even more.

[@B.NICE302]

Me too. I wasn’t aware of this side and it’s cool 👍

[@vendettabannister6021]

I had a crush on Him.Can u believe that Richard Roundtree was up for the Desmond part.

[@vendettabannister6021]

And I didn't know that u could tap dance.

[@vendettabannister6021]

Then he was on girlfriends ❤

[@vendettabannister6021]

As Lynn's father

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Demond is one serious gent. I didn't know what happened back then, but he cleared it up. Sanford and Son was a great series and I will always remember that. 👍

[@Wisdom24-7]

I agree one of the best black sitcom to ever come on television

[@danjoy7385]

I think this guy was a little star-struck, and he lacked experience. Also, he just seems not to be bright,just an observation.

[@allenfreeland6494]

You got that right

[@gchong506]

@@Wisdom24-7 Why does it have to be one of the best black sitcom on TV. Why can't it be one of the best shows on TV ever, regardless of the color of the star.

[@Liyahhhhhhhhhh95]

I'm ready for the full interview, I enjoy his honesty.

[@catherineharris4746]

They have to get past their greed part first😂 A different video for every question😂😂

[@celestial_blaze]

As I am. This piece-meaning for extra view is too extra for my liking

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

I have never seen a more patient and cordial man than Mr Wilson 😀

[@MattEssex-l4v]

Maybe next time they won't send a 35 year old who didn't do his due diligence

[@Cosmic_Event]

🤣🤣He do seems like a bit of an A-hole!!

[@CoopyKat]

@@MattEssex-l4v A respectful man would be polite no matter who interviewed him.

[@MattEssex-l4v]

I disagree and that's okay It's a free country (oh wait-WAS)😔

[@js4187]

lolol wtf video have you been watching ? Lamont is as angry and short fused as one can be.

[@GratitudeGriot]

Please bring your A-game to an interview with a legend! It's okay to make mistakes and misspeak but not LISTENING is unacceptable. Not only did Mr. Wilson tell the interviewer about the last time he saw/spoke to Redd Foxx but he also got into character and accurately imitated an icon!! sharpen up!!

[@beingmyself000]

I remember Demond talking about the Anniversary show. He did try to help Redd. I have to get the book.

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Great stuff ! I loved Sanford and Son still watch it everyday. Demond and Redd were the greatest ❤

[@MSTRISHZFROMDACPT]

Me too Every Day😂😂😂

[@79blackbelt]

Me too.

[@breaknbeat]

It’s obvious the interviewer wasn’t paying attention. To busy fishing for the dirt and drama. 😂

[@tboneforreal]

Exactly, this wasn't an interview, it was a bait session for juicy clips and Demond sniffed it out real quick and let the interviewer have it.

[@HebrewJerusalemPrince777]

I Wish this brother had his own KZbin channel. Demond that is

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Whatever the interviewer's name is: you did great and GOD bless you. We see how you kept class against the classless.

[@EFunkRock]

@@exclamationpointman3852stop the cap. Demond exposed and proved Corey Holcomb right again.

[@vizio6017]

​@EFunkRock What way Corey Holcomb right about? What did he say?

[@dwainekahicks]

​@vizio6017 Most Of The (Men) People In Hollywood Are On The The Backdooria Side Of The Game 🏳️‍🌈

[@JonathanHebrews]

Desmond Wilson is that black man that demands black excellence from you. . He may comes across as abrasive but he comes from an era where he had always be on point. He means well. My genetic professor was exactly like that. Love that woman to do death til this day, but wanted to choke her out the first week. 😂She demanded our very best every day. Nothing less than that. People like that respect you when you do your due diligence while never putting forth mediocre efforts. They have absolutely no tolerance for excuses. They make you better.

[@melliemel32]

FACTS!

[@BallersCove]

Mr. Demond Wilson doesn't give many interviews-I feel like CH dropped the ball BIG TIME with this interview.

[@Newtdiggy]

CH dropped the ball BIG TIME!!! The interviewer seemed like he didn't understand anything he was saying. CH probably won't get another celebrity of this caliber again. I could see Demond's frustration. It's a shame CH didn't get a quality person for this particular interview.

[@beam6981]

I agree.

[@henryenriquez5718]

Demond is and has always been the real deal !

[@brandonjohnson7729]

Demond got that kind of demeanor like he'll snap at any moment so you better be on top of your shit

[@JonathanHebrews]

Nah. Lol Not snapping. He just demands the best of you if he’s going to give you his time. Old school. Some people aren’t use to it.

[@MattEssex-l4v]

No he doesn't-just ask him an intelligent question!

[@carolyneasley8980]

"He showed his entire arsenal" "He showed up late??" Demond Wilson: boy go get me switch!! 😂😂😂 Demond needs a podcast ❤😂

[@marcusgipson1012]

Yeah, interviewer guy wasn't on point!

[@tekbeatz]

🤣

[@joeblo5804]

Demond, Red Foxx and the entire cast of "Sanford & Son" made TV a lot of of fun for millions and millions of people in the 70's, and that fact alond makes this man a legend.

[@dr.melsupergrownsister]

Is Jon Aba trying to tick-off Demond Wilson by repeating questions that Demond has already answered?! Demond is checking Jon strong and I'm here for it. I can hardly wait for the full interview!

[@SharonBreezie]

exactly-if you are going to do an interview one of the things you need to have is listening skills, and do your homework before you interview someone especially if you are interviewing someone from back in the day day.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Yup .. great comment

[@chickey333]

I feel sorry for the youngun but Demond deserves a professional for what he knows and where he's been.

[@monicahaynes8033]

As a seasoned journalist, I agree with the comments about the interviewer being in over his head. Many of the people conducting interviews these days are not trained journalist and don’t know what journalism is. It’s very sad. I’ve interviewed a number of celebrities during my time as a reporter, including legends such as Harry Belafonte, Smokey Robinson, Robert Wagner, Dick Gregory, et al. I knew exactly what Demond meant when he said Redd showed his entire arsenal and not in a good way. I thought he las going to say he showed his entire you know what. But I got what he was trying to convey. I wonder if the interviewer read Demond’s book? I didn’t see the entire interview so he may have indicated that he had read it. That should’ve been part of the preparation process.

[@shadeshadyshade254]

He doesnt sound to bright and yet sticks to his narrative lol......Demond is kicking his ass.

[@donneesf]

The interviewer didn't get it when Demond said Red Foxx showed his whole "arsenal" instead of "arse" an old slang term for a$$.

[@theunknown11986]

I gotta' keep it 1,000 here. The reason why alot of BM don't get anywhere is because of their damn egos man. You're were about to get 500k Redd and blew it. Sometimes you gotta' be humble and just take what you can get. I totally understand what Demond is coming from.

[@Ashe1827]

We know it was just actors in a sitcom, but it was like we really knew these characters and it played so real. Art imitating life.

[@juliegood7999]

Yea, I still watch this show twice a day…and we do know the characters well but we don’t know the actors….how could we? That’s what good actors do is convince you they are those characters and we suspend our disbelief for a brief time believing that those characters really exist. Hell, when I was a kid, I always wished Fred Sanford was my grandpa….but not Redd Foxx because even then I knew he was just acting and that these actors show up for work like everyone else and do their part and then go home just like any other job.

[@Ashe1827]

@@juliegood7999 In a way those characters do exist, because they did exist. Acting, in this case and most others, is a reenactment of human behavior involving humans about humans. Exaggerated or not. Also, Somewhere in America there were and are other cantankerous Fred small business owners running their business with a frustrated son like or similar to Lamont. Believe it.

[@jamesway]

Dude need to raise his interview skills quickly.

[@Tigger_34]

My brother and I would wait till Sanford and Son was about to come on around 10:30 bolt to the kitchen make our snacks ran back to the den to watch our fav show. Still watching it now!!

[@kjay15993]

Me too. Bout to watch right now season 1.

[@henniegirl5437]

I remember that we talkin 89 -90. Channel50

[@AyeoVonte]

It’s so crazy too cause Redd’s whole ego was money driven, there was one point in time he was being paid the same amount of money that Archie Bunker was making for All In The Family and the network didn’t want to give it to him at first but still did anyways cause the success of Sanford And Son. So hearing this it’s believable for sure because I think Redd always felt if one network wouldn’t give him the money another one will and that’s where his downfall started

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Wow. I know the feeling of trying to help people and end up getting burned. You feel bitter to the core.

[@makzee19]

Why didn't demond say how much he was going to get for the special?? He had no problem saying foxx turned down $500k but didn't say how much he was going to make.

[@lovelybyfar]

I caught that too. Quick to tell a story about someone else with details who is not here but leaving out his own details about the same story

[@mdavis3610]

He gestures with empty hands.

[@billkingll1678]

In another interview he said Foxx asked him that question and I think he said he got up and left. He was obviously angered, and offended about the whole thing.

[@sophiabrown9423]

Demond needs his own Podcast he's a man of God and very confident and straight up. Wish we could hear more from him instead of what Jada and Will are doing or a Puff Daddy or Beyonce ijs

[@c.ostriker5572]

Totally AGREE 👍!!

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

AMEN

[@ericstrickland9866]

Exactly

[@Minalover100]

Mr. Wilson comes off quickly as a man worthy of respect. If I were an interviewer, I certainly wouldn't want to get on his bad side.

[@CoolGobyFish]

Respect for what? I see an angry bitter man who's only claim to fame is a show from 1970s

[@aaarauz1]

the man doesn't suffer fools gladly. clearly.

[@ShayTheAntiFeminist]

I don't like this interviewer. Demond had to keep repeating himself to him. Plus, he didn't do his homework on him.

[@corytylerthemusickmaker8420]

DEFINITELY didn't research, or even Google more than 5mins it seems

[@n7y8c7]

It's like Luenell interviewing John Amos. She kept cutting him off, I had to turn it off.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

@@n7y8c7 if you turned it off you didn't want to hear Amos

[@mrmaxxx94]

Demond Wilson needs hewn channel, podcast, etc.. the stone cold truth. 100 uncut truth. respect

[@InvestBetter.]

Demond Wilson After Sanford & Son, had a failed sitcom with Ron Glass, in "The New Odd Couple", and that was it. Looks like he got lucky, landing Sanford & Son. Didn't bring much to the show, and never touched success again. His greatest skill seemed to be knowing Redd Foxx

[@NubianStarr]

😂😂😂😂😂 ..Well said

[@flyguy7825]

Its a damn shame what happened to Redd Foxx he should have be conscious about his money and his spending. It's a shame that Red never trusted anybody and thats are coming from his own mouth.

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

This is why you never worship celebs. I still love Sanford & Son & I still love the characters.

[@jusdef07]

Big ups for the interviewer's patience with Demond.

[@mlanae20]

Thank you for speaking the TRUTH🙄

[@sconiersclan]

The interviewer was ill prepared. He was very ignorant of who he was interviewing and didn’t take the time to research or maybe even read the book or bio thoroughly… I’m using the word ignorant not as a dig at the interviewer himself but in its true sense.

[@mlanae20]

@@sconiersclan I totally get what you are saying and you are speaking truth… but Demond still could have used a lil’ more GRACE. He’s not even CLOSE to being as large as Denzel and even Denzel would have been much kinder (had more grace and patience) than Demond. Oh well, yes everyone is different, but he’s not above being called out the same as the interviewer is being harshly called out about his faults. For we are NOT to be a respecter of persons.

[@sconiersclan]

@@mlanae20 he seemed aggravated at having to repeat himself. The full video will give us a better picture

[@mlanae20]

@@sconiersclan Actually, my statement/opinion was formed after viewing all five of the vids…not just from this one alone.

[@bcharlz2513]

It's clear Jon was out of his depth talking to someone like Demond, especially after he was fed up with Hollywood and wants nothing from it. He showed up unprepared, didn't pay attention, and asked irrelevant questions. I don't blame Demond for getting frustrated. To me I saw two things from this terrible interview: Demond was able to provide authentic responses, and "hopefully" Jon learns something about doing proper preparation and listening. Too many KZbinrs think they can just turn on a camera, wave some money around, and wing it in hopes of becoming the next Joe Rogan. But it ain't that simple.

[@CoolGobyFish]

Sorry. But comes off as a bitter loser here. For a man of God. He lacks empathy. He seems agree at the world for not recognizong his greatness

[@dodgerblue7381]

I have watched this series of interviews. Even though they are brief, Mr. Wilson (I do not call him by his first name out of Respect) is very articulate, much more so than his character as Lamont. I think that Mr. Foxx was most times his own worst enemy. He had a Big Guy persona and a lot of people took advantage. I remember a few episodes where Lamont just wanted out, wanted something better. Those episodes were so heartfelt and realistic. I had always wondered what had happened to him. Best Wishes to him.

[@JonathanHebrews]

I can tell many of us haven’t grown up with an old school grandpa or uncle. We’re too sensitive and triggered nowadays. It was a good day if this was how old folk talked to us when we weren’t prepared or were wasting their time being on that bullshit. 😂 He didn’t raise his voice or use profane language. Lol Most of us who grew up in single parent households with our mother heard a whole lot worse. That masculine voice and attitude that you’re not used to, is getting under the skin because you can’t do anything but take it….and like it. 😂

[@1TightMinute]

My dad is like this now. He doesn’t explain things fully and then when you ask him a follow up question, he gets annoyed and angry. He wasn’t like this until recently.

[@streetlife20]

I would love to hear what Redd would have said about Demond lol. Redd was the GOAT!!

[@sinjin1259]

This guy is a great interview. He reminds me of the men from my childhood. They told stories differently.

[@dolo6149]

I can watch these episodes with demond all day if you let me!

[@Grind-To-Greatness]

Nathaniel Taylor and Demond Wilson chemistry on the show was golden. RIP Nathaniel Taylor. Demon Wilson will be great on Law and Order or NCIS.

[@GarwinWayne]

And you know in real life they couldn't stand one another

[@mayaab1382]

​@GarwinWayne sounds like great acting 😅

[@GarwinWayne]

@@mayaab1382 They all were great at they craft. Redd & LaWanda Page (who played Aunt Esther) were childhood friends, like brother & sister and on the show acted like they hated one another.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

But they didn’t get along in real life, and in their scenes,they were high.

[@mcallarse]

1:39 “Arsenal” is the clean version.

[@irvan36mm]

The interviewer should have,at least, read Demond’s book before interviewing him.

[@colinmx.]

Glad demond is still with us , God bless him

[@Kim-un7vx]

Redd foxx got in his own way at times. And there's nothing wrong with helping out others. looking out for those in your life but there has to be a cutoff. RIP Mr.Foxx 🙏✝️☮🎉♥️😌

[@SonOfUberTuber66]

As a kid in the 70’s, Sanford & Son was the most understandable and relatable sitcom for a kid to watch. Simple characters and stories but a complex power dynamic.

[@ericmartin-q5x]

His impression is spot on lol

[@Wilson632]

Unfortunately they couldn't close that deal. I still watch Sanford and Son episodes to this day😂

[@gerogekaren2771]

Damn,he's well spoken for his age. He seems to be honest when speaking on Sanford und Son.

[@angelaw9476]

For his age??? Are people in your family inarticulate after age 60??

[@meditatingwithnature6457]

@@angelaw9476 Damn, you read my mind 😂😂

[@gerogekaren2771]

@@angelaw9476 ,This man is damn near 80. His memory seems to be good. There are no pauses to recall certain events. He talks all the way through. Not many people his age does that.

[@hopelove1595]

He's simply ed-u-cat-ed. He's not a phony, low class person pretending to be educated, due to having a degree, but someone who understands what being an educated, wise human being really looks like and how we carry ourselves in our every day lives. That's what he is and, unfortunately, we don't see many people like him, today, because MOST are, simply, followers who go along to get along. They do not have class, at all, are, in fact, low class, couldn't speak well if their lives depended upon it and no matter how much money 🤑💰 they earn, will ALWAYS be proud to sound as d-u-m-b as if they'd never learned, developed skills or grown to do better and live better. No, ig-norance is what MOST celebrate 🥳🥂 🎊 which is why so many of the children are doomed! It is what it is. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@plap.]

just keep putting your foot in it​@@gerogekaren2771

[@FireSign0731]

Him doing his ‘Redd’ voice. 😹 True Legends. ♥️

[@marlowstanfield6815]

Bro look good for 77, he looks at least 19 years younger than what he is..

[@chrkel-e2i]

I guess I would be bitter too if I had people coming up to me for the last forty plus years saying, hey dummy!". 🤣

[@slimpickens01]

😂😂😂😂

[@maestromecanico597]

The man is pushing 80 and not missing a beat.

[@danielx555]

I love how he tells the truth but clearly refuses to give damaging details. I always felt like Red Foxx got a bad personality at birth, but he made a life for himself because he really was charming and funny. When he wanted to be. I love him still.

[@jazzkatt7083]

The interviewer obviously didn’t grow up around strong men like Demond. Listen better and don’t let your emotions drive the interview😮(mom energy)

[@TommieGun71]

@jazzkatt7083..... Facts! And the mon energy applies to a lot of people in the comment section.

[@JusDecks]

His Redd Foxx Impersonation was dead on !!!😂😂😂😂

[@rbking9296]

Gotta respect Demond Wilson’s brutal honesty

[@Revelation_22_13]

Man y'all youngsters better start paying attention, listening and remembering things man when in the presence of a brother like this. This man is truth and wisdom in the flesh. I learned everything from men just like Desmond Wilson growing up. I'm 46 now and I tell everyone I was so blessed to be SURROUNDED by brothers like this my entire childhood into my early teens and still to this day. They are true leaders man. No nonsense Nelly Fuller Jr like minded. All business. Your view on life changes when you are around strong brothers. They pass the torch forreal.

[@mmpllc77]

Coming from a family of entertainers I can honestly say I know exactly how he feels. No matter how much money is offered to some folks, they find a way to let themselves get in between what’s being offered because they think someone else who doesn’t have the bigger name is gonna make more than them. They always have their talent to fall back on until all the bridges are burned and all those so called friends are gone.

[@NomadicBrian]

'Sanford and Son' was a show my dad and I both liked. Out of curiosity I discovered that he had comedy records and some material from his club comedy that was pretty explicit. I guess this is the 'entire arsenal' that Desmond referred to. I also remembered watching 'Cotton Comes to Harlem' at the drive in when I was a kid but had forgotten I'd already seen him before Sanford and Son. I was surprised later to hear that Redd had financial struggles later on. Crazy how life is sometimes. I always liked Grady's expression from that show. 'Good gobble-dee goop Fred!' I don't know why but it tickled me. Now and then when somebody told me some crazy story I'd reply 'Well! Good gobble-dee goop'.

[@thatdamnike]

Every since Sanford and Son ended, Demond Wilson seems to have been shading Red Foxx in interviews. I never thought the feeling was mutual.

[@tomhadley7048]

I agree. Mr. Wilson does seem to throw a shaded at Redd Fox. Also seems to talk as though he was as big as Redd Fox. I heard him say in an interview years ago that Sanford and son did not make him a star he was already a star before Sanford and son.

[@NVArt001]

One of my favorite shows growing up.

[@richardhermans4457]

Redd has given me and my family decades of laughter. We moved down to Florida to have my mom who was in her 90s move in with us. Many nights the 3 of us sat watching Redd and Demond in Sanford and Son reruns. What wonderful memories I have of looking over at my mom in her chair as she watched Redd and laughed. She passed away in her room here in 2018, but I will always remember those nights watching her favorite 3 shows, The Waltons, Golden Girls, and Sanford and Son. Then she would gracefully retire to her room and tv, thoughtfully giving my wife and I some alone time. Demond straight man role for Redd's jokes, were done perfectly, and it ain't easy. Thank you Redd and Demond. I bet Redd is doing standup in heaven atthe Boom Boom room(G--rated)..

[@Iamkentdavis]

I thought the interviewer did a tremendous job interviewing Demond Wilson considering he is only 35 and still asked great questions that made Demond elaborate more.

[@marcusgipson1012]

Guess interviewer guy was the wrong one to interview Wilson. Needs someone his age with knowledge of his history

[@exclamationpointman3852]

Nah Wilson need some respect. Respect goes to those who give it.

[@billkingll1678]

He was interviewed by a guy around his age a couple of weeks ago, on Scripps News, and almost just as rude and arrogant there as well.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

@@billkingll1678 wow

[@smooththopr8tr]

I respect it all comedy hype is a growing project that will only get better in time just keep working hard young brother and keep growing 💪🏿

[@quanneyt.v.972]

I adore Demond Wilson ❤

[@Lisabug2659]

Clearly, this interviewer needs to sharpen skills. Demond is succinct, he’s not going to draw the guy a picture when in fact, if you are listening, he puts together the story in a cohesive manner to a conclusion. At one point in these interviews I thought he’d say “what the hell is wrong with you, didn’t you hear what I just said”? I don’t know where the full interview is, but I have some questions I would definitely asked. Everybody has to start somewhere I suppose. I enjoyed listening.

[@NobodyImportant-ef3de]

The reality is this... I used to do interviews. No problems with the interviewer some people are simply harder to interview because of their behavior. Dont blame the interviewer for Demonds behavior. I hate when people act like the interviewer didnt do enough. Some people are just hard to interview because of their attitude no matter what their "status" is. Talking to someone isnt based on what they did or didnt do. Theres a certain behavior and respect you should have as an interviewee too.

[@NubianStarr]

Thank you for saying this... You are 100% spot on. This man is just difficult no matter who is interviewing him. He has been like this with older interviewers as well. People are just sheep and will believe anything nowadays... The interviewer did not ask any questions that another person wouldn't have asked. The thing is he went out of his way to make the guy look incompetent & embarrass him. But in my opinion he made himself look bad. Mr. Wilson just loves to be confrontational in his interviews, period! But yet this is suppose to be a... "Man of God" ...Yeah ok😒

[@bps3013]

Interviewer: "He showed up late?" Demond:

[@deannte8903]

This man in person is so down to earth and can preach like he truly believes what he knows about the Lord! Although this was many moons ago when I heard him but he did an awesome job without the fluff!!!

[@unorthodox7945]

The interviewer did well, considering Demond was in rare form and laser sharp. This interview actually helped and hurt both the interviewer and the interviewee, in my opinion

[@CarlosThomas-r1k]

Some people are their own worse enemies. Rest in peace. Red fox

[@Piwork69]

Demond is Old School, like he says. That means paying your dues, doing the work, no short cuts. It also means preparing for the interview and not emphasizing why he didn’t help Redd Fox, who clearly kept shooting himself in the foot with bad judgment.

[@diggdeep1685]

I've watched five or six episodes of this exchange and all I can say is that there is an enormous chasm between the young and their elders that shows that there is, and decadely recent, was, very miniscule inheritance of what hard and life risking work of ancestors from the 70s and centuries before had ground broken. This generation is buried.

[@andrewfiles4184]

As black man in his late 50s and grew up watching the Sandford & Son show, I always hated how Lamont was so cantankerous, he always seemed angry and agitated to the point of disrespect at Fred, his father on the show… I felt this Mainly because that wasn’t a thing we did in our culture, especially at that time… I always thought it was Hollywood continuing its efforts to damage & destroy the image of the black father or any black male authority figure, and I’m sure that was part of it…. But after watching this interview, I now know Demond was just playing his true self.. 😂 I thought the young man handled this interview very well considering the interviewee.😂

[@herbdelights4024]

I really don't understand why people don't get in touch with actual family members of Redd Fox. FYI I'm one of those family members of Redd fox.

[@edg456]

The short answer is that podcasters like this seek out people who will generate views. If you or anyone else in Redd's family want to share his story from your perspective (which I'm sure there would be plenty of interest if done right), consider self-publishing a book about him, starting your own podcast, or doing a documentary about him. Next, get a publicist if you don't already have one and reach out to outlets that might be interested in letting you come on to tell your side of the story. Don't wait for media outlets or podcasters to come find you; be proactive by contacting them and make your pitch. Good luck!

[@lonemapper]

I am loving these. Thank you

[@johnreece5540]

They should do a Demond Wilson documentary.

[@EzraWyrick]

Redd Foxx and Jean Stapleton have something in common. Both of them played sweet, lovable characters on Sanford and All in the Family, but I found them to be snooty and not very friendly as themselves when they were interviewed.

[@billkingll1678]

I didn't know Jean Stapleton gave snooty interviews.

[@earthwisdomelement6882]

Happy new year. This video I needed ❤❤❤. Thank you

[@rongoss5524]

Mr. Wilson is no JOKE! Love it.

[@Cmonnsonn]

Demond can pass as Will.I.Am's father!

[@mayaab1382]

He's on the verge of giving the interviewer Dick Gregory style replies. Og's don't play.