Demond Wilson Reveals Why He Left Hollywood After 'Sanford And Son': I Wouldn't Bend Over

www.hypeplustv... - Continuing his first interview with Comedy Hype, Demond Wilson speaks with Jon Aba about his time in the industry and why people saw him less on-camera. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

[@carolyneasley8980]

"Listen, you didn't do your homework" 😂 OG's gonna OG! 😂 I'm loving these interviews.

[@Lee-P]

Real talk gave him that respectful but stern rebuke

[@SinserNarmah537]

Yes!!! 😂..He gives off that Dick Gregory vibe

[@randymiller7524]

The interviewer didn’t do his homework before the interview, should have been more prepared

[@p-jaywade1333]

Because, look at the era he came from. He was dealing with REAL journalists in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You had to be who said you were in those days and have a degree in mass communications/ journalism to prove you're a professional. Internet fame off of blogs and KZbin wasn't cutting it.

[@lpgilber]

@@p-jaywade1333 Yeah, he wasn't cutting the interviewer no slack. He looked as if he didn't do any research but just wanted to ask messy questions.

[@BradsTrashIsTyronesTreasure]

Good for him. He has integrity.

[@SouthernBuggy-of8xb]

The interviewer needs to learn how to succinctly ask a question and then not interrupt when someone is speaking. He is making himself look like an amateur.

[@rubybrown3803]

@@SouthernBuggy-of8xb The interviewer is gaining skills. Do not tear him down. Everybody starts as an amateur.

[@SouthernBuggy-of8xb]

@@rubybrown3803I'm not tearing him down. It's called constructive criticism.

[@rubybrown3803]

@@SouthernBuggy-of8xbI believe you had good intentions.

[@Jblow-u2m]

​@@SouthernBuggy-of8xbif anything Wilson tore him down enough!! No complaints about that??

[@faithwilliams7826]

He got him straight! Shows that young folks need to be prepared and professional in their craft when they're interviewing people.

[@Nina513]

His energy is so straightforward and strong. Hollywood ran his generation of black men away. That’s why most of the brothers from the 70s that were on sitcoms and in Blaxploitation films faded out of the spotlight by 1980. They weren’t with the bullish. I haven’t heard a black male actor speak like this in forever.

[@SuperMogul]

Facts

[@rasungod7257]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 We need that type of energy in 2024.

[@jjordan211]

You know I had heard when I was younger when I was looking for him and more of his work, they said, "He was difficult to work with..bla blah blah." I see it wasn't he was difficult, he wasn't doing that crap that they do to get a paycheck. Good for him. Glad he is doing well. I heard he didn't get along with Rollo on Sanford and Son off screen.

[@d-squared7140]

@@SuperMogul BS. He was on a very short-lived sitcom called "Baby I'm Back", not long after S&S ended. It had Denise Nicholas, Helen Martin, and Kim Fields in it. He played a father that had run out on his wife and children, only to come back to try and take over his wife's life. He DIDN'T have any integrity, any more than the rest of those clowns did. He left because people were tired of seeing him, and he couldn't get work. THAT'S why they faded out of the spotlight. Stop with the "BM are victims" crap. People are tired of that, myself included.

[@beezo6465]

Right on

[@hangingwiththegrlz4891]

He is speaking FACTS! ALL have to do it! Not some, ALL ! God Bless this man for speaking the truth! This is a real man! He aint no Bend over Billie!

[@mawasibelle6392]

I found them to be a bit of an asshole oh well

[@thatboybear]

Why do we black folk rush to assume that everybody that’s successful had to sell their soul or a$$hole to get there? Which is hella ironic since 95% of us wish we was famous and rich. So either we’re equally willing to sell out, or just bitter that we never made it nowhere, so gotta hate on the folk that have.

[@MayISpeak]

@@thatboybear 💯

[@KidChaos91]

@@thatboybear Crabs in a barrel mentality. It’s what creates the distrusts within our community.

[@honeybdream]

There's levels to Hollyweird. It involves sacrificing a loved one 4 fame, sick xes rituals & satanic rituals.

[@charlesratcliff2016]

Rev. Demond Wilson is a man of integrity and a man of God. He shoots straight from the hip.

[@PositivitySpeaks101]

Yes this is so refreshing!!

[@steelcitypictures]

He found the wrong artists to fish for gossip and clickbait. Thank you Mr. Wislon for not playing that messy gossip game with him...

[@rasungod7257]

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@AlldatJazz-rw9wy]

You caught that too huh? Talking about, "his industry". "See there you go again"! Checked him real quick...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lonnieloveblackdragon]

@@AlldatJazz-rw9wy😂❤💯🔥

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

​@@AlldatJazz-rw9wy💀

[@rasungod7257]

@@AlldatJazz-rw9wy he pulled his whole deck fuck pulling card. ♠️♥️♦️♣️

[@renbur8223]

Demond Wilson is a man of integrity. He was not having any of it!❤

[@begaqincer]

Yes , man put a smile on my face

[@quintinfranklin9168]

Yeah but he's also a hypocrite! I've heard at least 4 interviews when Demond said how much he loved Redd Foxx! He said that Lawanda Paige was the thr coke lady back then...running his damn mouth & telling on people about 25, 30yrs ago! I heard & watched the interviews! Sanford was great, don't know if I can watch anymore! Doesn't he know that their taxes are illegal & immoral, how we are being fucked!

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

"I've got a suit your age" that cracked me up 😂 I believe in my heart that he would give you the shirt off his back but at age 77 ... to this day he will not tolerate drama!

[@last7509]

horrible person. all that age and ministry and learned nothing in life

[@tyardovdabulldht2340]

NONE OF IT!

[@alvarocorral1576]

I felt like I got schooled listening to Demond Wilson but at the end of the day you got to know how to manage and respect someone with a strong voice..

[@fjccommish]

LOL out loud. If he schooled you, then you're in a sorry state.

[@ShonIverson]

I am a teacher. The “you didn’t do your homework” took me out!! Great Iconic interview. #Niiji

[@carolynswan1171]

😂

[@teniola9304]

😂😂❤❤❤ YESSSS

[@eze333]

He never does his homework. I can't stand his interviews. LOL!

[@Nick210]

Iconic? Christ, you’re a teacher and iconic is the word you chose for this clip?

[@glidkomer]

​@@eze333 Just winging it.

[@yellowfeline6491]

It is good to see/hear that Demond is doing well.

[@victory7763]

Man, if what he said is true, wow! So everyone has to put it in their mouth to get to the top, that's crazy

[@SPECTORMANZ]

@@victory7763, or in the ...if you get my drift.

[@albertchurchill4845]

The inside Hollywood types would never tell us these stories. God bless Demond. I always wondered why I never saw him after S&S. So glad I found this video.

[@yayits1990]

He making sure the record is straight and he ain't having no one interrupt him. He been waiting all these years to speak up and speak out.

[@malcolmkeith816]

What he is doing is being and asshole

[@funkpill]

Umm hmm

[@jayc5756]

Yeah, you gotta let him cook. FR

[@Teafield02]

Right I love it 😍😍

[@kittenpawsbb]

Agree. He is not associating himself with evil.

[@TheLovely990]

I loved his role on Sanford and Son. Still watching in 2023. I'm glad he left Hollyweird, and he is absolutely right, in my opinion.❤❤

[@jacquelinejones239]

Me to lol.

[@amytucker6142]

Such a wise man

[@PrettyLipsCo]

Yep I still watch too. Way better then the crap on TV now.

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

@@jacquelinejones239*too

[@Pleaseopenyoureyes]

@@PrettyLipsCobetter *than

[@ScooterFarts]

I love that he doesn't tolerate unskilled interviewers. He's trying to help you by giving the interview, but as a man & professional expects you to come prepared.

[@TyrroneHinton]

Demond Wilson's story hasn't changed in over 40 plus years. He wasn't foolish, nor was he with the foolery. He has never backed down from his truth. Much love to that brother.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

You mean THE TRUTH.

[@salserokorsou]

He's a christian so he's some kind of a fool.

[@thatrandomchannel8589]

@@frederickweeksjr.1189exactly

[@nigeljoseph1722]

"Your truth" is simply your opinion and perspective, and then there's THE truth which is a plain fact.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

@@nigeljoseph1722 I can get with that 😊.

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Demond Wilson is schooling all of us. He put on an old school Master Class.

[@MundiaKamau]

Demond did not say anything we do not already know. What he said applies to life in general, not just Hollywood or the Corporate World. We have been living by the sword since the beginning of time and continue to. And it doesn't just revolve around big money, it involves anything and everything. Even if you just want a job as a janitor, man or woman, people will capitalise on it, not everyone, but the reality is that even janitor jobs are capitalised on. There was a construction boom here in Kenya in the 2010s, and it was saddening how women and girls were openly taken advantage of. Women and girls who wanted jobs as casual labourers were slept with openly and at will by those who gave jobs at construction sites. It was actually rape by another name. And these things still go in Kenya, around the world in general, even for the lowest paying jobs. I think it was Mark Twain who said "we are just animals trying to be human beings." Animals have their flaws too, but when it comes to "mating" even they are more disciplined than us. They mate only when they have to, they mate for the survival of the species. I'm not saying that we should only "mate" once a year, but "mating" amongst human beings continues to be abused in criminal ways. I don't even know what purpose different places of worship around the world, serve. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 28th December 2023.

[@majwho]

With all due respect Michael, the interviewer obviously didn't kno these facts. And a lot more others are unaware too. Do not assume bcuz YOU knew these things that everyone else knew them too. People can see things right in front of their face and still not kno what it is. Respect to your knowledge but don't underestimate what others kno and don't kno. Not everyone takes time 2 inquire. A lot of people are jus out here living 4 the next day

[@MundiaKamau]

@@majwhoI hear you.

[@foreignidea5696]

Speak for yourself brother

[@Danny-fs1hk]

@@foreignidea5696 correction, he was schooling me 😂

[@HelenTudor-Douglas]

God Bless Mr. Demond Wilson, we all appreciated his fine acting back in the 1970's & Thank You for your Service in Vietnam. Most of the guys in my neighborhood never made it home from Vietnam. Young people now could never begin to understand what life was like for all of us, back then. And I, too, left Hollywood once I saw behind the curtain & knew I didn't want to part with my Soul. Mr. Wilson isn't trying to be rude in this interview. It's just exasperating for those of us old enough to get asked questions without the interviewer having done a little research on whom he's interviewing. The interviewer has the modern ease of 3 minutes of research on the internet, which we didn't back in the 1970's.

[@kevinharris3993]

Demond Wilson is 77 years old and has an impeccable memory and energy.

[@CodyCole80]

😮 He looks great for his age. ❤

[@NOV123]

You can still be very much vigorous at this age. It’s just that most people have poor diets that bring on sickness and ailments.

[@cosmo1eleven855]

Except for the famous club he's trying to remember. Might have been the Cotton Club in Harlem.

[@craigprice1598]

​, exactly 💯

[@theroyalone5765]

@@cosmo1eleven855It wasn’t a “club” it was a renowned theater where a lot of legendary actors trained, the OLD Cotton Club had been closed since the 1930’s, a new cotton club opened in the 70’s, how’s your memory?

[@VMAC1111]

I'm 53 and I remembered when he walked away from Hollywood. He has always been a Real One!!!!!!!

[@surewhynot6040]

He didn't leave Hollywood, Hollywood left him

[@DOCCFChurch]

HE SAID IT ALL IN HOLLYWOOD YOU'VE TO SELL YOUR SOUL. THANK YOU DEMOND

[@Iamshan1995]

SOULS is not what he said they were selling.. lol

[@livingwellisthebestrevenge347]

@@Iamshan1995more like Azzsoules 😂

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

​@@livingwellisthebestrevenge347 💀

[@stewrobb2329]

If they’re chasing fame and fortune those are usually the ones who end up unhappy or find themselves in a situation getting taken advantage of only to regret their behavior later. Some people when they don’t enjoy it they leave.

[@dianejones7584]

It is bad enough that the adults make the choice to compromise for Hollywood, but the children are just bought and sold. Shameful. Mr. Wilson just took the interviewer to school. Apparently, he was trying to get dirt, but Mr. Wilson gave him facts; shaken, not stirred, period.

[@izzy1394]

This man talked to him like his son, respectfully. This is a strong elder right here!

[@kevingarris198]

Exactly, this is what young people respect; not someone awkwardly trying to be them.

[@gloriacato7761]

Bossy comes to mind...and might be the reason he & Hollywood separated. Not the ministry.

[@izzy1394]

​@gloriacato7761 I disagree. Alot of yall not used to real masculine figures so yall misinterpret being firm and direct for being bossy or too aggressive.

[@Mr88cutty]

Still touch of boujee tho interviewer was not knowledgeable but still very much respectful

[@jaycesmith7899]

​@@gloriacato7761Far from! Uncompromised masculinity is all it is! That bossy term only applies to women aka "boss chick" which is a better way of saying a masculine woman.

[@leverdia]

Rev. Demond Wilson seems like an excellent pastor and mentor. I really appreciate his candor and his decision to turn to the Lord and never look back. It's very inspirational.

[@bradwoodson7327]

Much respect to Demond Wilson. He got out of "HollyWeird' in 1982. Said that he was never about of that life. Anyone who made it big there had to do something strange to make that change. I heard that! FACTS!!!

[@SuperMogul]

Dumb question, he already said he's not a bend over billy. He had a good run, he moved onto another segment of his life, the ministry. Everyone doesn't want to be apart of that sinister world for the rest of their life.. Demond has spoken like this about Hollyweird for years. Whatever his name is should have done some research. I watched an interview with Demond a couple weeks ago. When Norman Lear passed. He spoke the same way.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Unfortunately the youth don't get it. Demond is classy and intelligent. He did things his way and God's way. He was spot on as Fred G Sanfords son on TV. Truly real deal.

[@hassanburton669]

DEMOND WILSON IS THE TRUTH!

[@vonda6903]

He sure is💯

[@hassanburton669]

@@vonda6903 Hey 👋🏿 😘

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

​@@hassanburton669 AMEN

[@CA1567-v8p]

He said they all have to sell out to make it in Hollywood including himself

[@Ms_Jaye]

I thought maybe you did your homework before you interviewed me.......lesson

[@Thachamp50]

😂

[@funkpill]

💣💣💣😎

[@js_guyman]

He was being a dick. If someone didn't do their research when interviewing me, I'd just answer their question without trying to make them look bad. He likes that he's older, and gets to tell the young guy 'how it is'. Ego

[@kimharrison1369]

Respect knowledge. He was teaching, not being a jerk. Actually he was schooling him at that. If you do the interview do the homework first. If the young brother listened to the advice Mr. wilson gave him. He can become a great interviewer. I respect the interviewer because he respected his Elder, listened and didn’t get offended.

[@williamgullett5911]

Wilson was on a show called Make Me Laugh in the late 70s. He was the star at the end who had to face the 3 comics trying to make him laugh. Most stars sat there with a blank expression trying to not laugh…but most times the comics got the star to laugh. Not Wilson. Wilson sat there genuinely uninterested in the jokes and not only didn’t laugh but smirked, rolled his eyes, and acted like they were wasting his time. One of the comics used something with water in it as a prop for a joke. Some of the water, a tiny bit, got on Wilson. He then got upset. You could tell the comics were backing off Wilson towards the end and could tell he didn’t want to be there.

[@1977TA]

I've known this for a long time. Nobody gets anywhere in Hollywood without selling out. People like Demond Wilson who stand for what is right and aren't willing to trade their moral values for money and fame don't get far. You don't have to be talented to become a Hollywood star. All you have to do is sell out. Once you do that the studios own you for life. They make you and they can just as easily end your career if you go against them. Some people can't live with the knowledge of what they had to do to get their careers. It's the reason a lot of celebrities commit suicide.

[@desecration171]

Dude, literally everyone sells out. Corporations are fiefdoms. If you want to make money or make money with anyone else you have to compromise your principles in one fashion or another. Some people are just willing than others to get ahead or survive. Noone gets to the top of the foodchain without getting their hands dirty regardless of their career choice because all the other people up top are sharks too.

[@Thomasthet8nk]

​@desecration171 it depends on the career

[@williamdrayton7352]

Where Wesley, Denzel and Samuel Jackson sold out at

[@honeybdream]

Yup! They off themselves, or are 'suicided' via satanic rituals (often involves water, bathtub).

[@kathismith2865]

The TRUUUTH ‼️💯

[@jordynwhite3986]

He has aged so gracefully.

[@spookygirl7761]

It's the Holy Spirit living in him.

[@mcronn1002]

Playing Lamont on Sanford and son. You never would have thought 💭 he is so real as a person. You didn’t do your homework 📚. He’s a serious person.!!

[@alivialdores978]

Much respect to the interviewer for keeping his respect to the OG when he was being corrected. It takes a man to sit there and take it with out talking back or going back and fourth. Much respect! Absolutely LOVED Sandford and son). great interview

[@P8860]

Yeah them old ninja be mean. Almost got into it with this old head bus driver talking to me crazy.

[@Eagles883]

@@P8860they’re straightforward. They don’t have patience for clowns

[@EFunkRock]

The interviewer got schooled. Deal with it.

[@brianince4546]

Yeah he jus bein old for real lol

[@brianince4546]

He can't interview the man like everyone knows about him. He gotta ask questions whether he knows the answers or not because some of us don't know. Hell with him if he mad. Don't agree to be interviewed then.

[@AdrienneHall-mn3bn]

I went to see Min. Demond Wilson preach in Lawrenceville, GA in the late 1980's. He was honest, forthright and direct about his acting career and his call into the ministry. He received a much deserved and earned standing ovation. I will always admire and respect him. He held to his beliefs and standards. Great lessons in life.

[@VisionClearly]

Didn't know his story...truly was a great actor and then answered the calling of The Lord Jesus Christ! Wow!! Beautiful!

[@nate_d376]

​@@VisionClearlygood for him. Hollywood is no place to be. Better to work for the Lord!

[@redross8518]

What church in Lawrenceville?

[@yaimavol]

Yes, it seems like there may be more than he is telling here, but it would be interesting to hear his testimony about his calling to ministry and how that actually took place.

[@johnoleinecka3251]

The Host of this interviewshould not leave his daytime job, he's a bad interviewer, sorry!!

[@nightstalkerck]

I always liked Demond Wilson, but I thought he was kind of rude to the young man, and very judgmental concerning everyone, especially considering he was wearing an earring in his ear, seems like he's trying to be in a clique.

[@mrmaxxx94]

Demond Wilson is a brother who I want to hear tell it all no holds barred 100. Respect

[@FaithFallRepentGraceRepeat]

COOKED……well done Demond Wilson. He told it to him straight with knowledge, authority & class. I felt bad for the interviewer but these old school cats don’t mess around! You gotta do your homework, for REAL!

[@stewrobb2329]

A journalist is supposed to do their homework.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

I didn't feel bad for him at All. Hope he learned his lesson in dealing with REAL ELDERS. THIS GENERATION TAKE NOTE 📝.

[@cprealone]

A real OG

[@user-tk-h6i]

Feel sorry for him for what you can't cheat he should have done his homework really

[@glidkomer]

​​@@frederickweeksjr.1189 No need to feel bad for him. Demond didn't cuss him out, lol. Folks are soft as oven baked cookies nowadays.

[@CharlieXFBA]

Salute to CH for uploading these clips. Even though Demond was a bit harsh on you, youre not allowing your ego to get in the way of views and dollars.

[@cynthiagarrett6060]

Demond wasn't hard on him, IMO, he taught him a very valuable lesson-- Know a little something about who you're interviewing because you just might get schooled and have your @$$ handed to you for not doing so. I think the gentleman should take this interview and use it as a very teachable moment and learn from it.

[@CharlieXFBA]

@@cynthiagarrett6060 You're not saying anything different from what I'm saying. Demond was hard on CH. Two things can be true.

[@PRESSHAM7883]

I grew up watching Demond Wilson. He was always a great actor and never involved in any foolishness! I hated to see him as well as a lot of great black actors leave Hollywood but he knew things going on behind the scenes that we didn’t. I’m just glad he’s healthy, still looks great, and still dignified! 👍🏽

[@champ78]

💯

[@spurgeonholloman8135]

Demond Wilson was most certainly involved in foolishness. Again, folks never took the time to see his older interviews. He was into drugs heavy and got one of his friends killed as a result.

[@ThatBronxGuhrl]

He was involved in a lot of foolishness..the internet hadn't been born yet, so you'd have to wait until your Jet or Ebony mag arrived to get the tea. He was not a good person.

[@lynnfudge8931]

Right..he's always been my favorite back then.still nice looking ❤

[@NateInDC]

Bend over Billy's....yo, he's telling y'all about Hollyweird 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carlincole3236]

I love Sanford and Son started watching it as a kid my wife hates i, she said you have watched theses episodes a million times each. I told her THIS SHOW IS CLASSIC THEY DONT MAKE SHOWS LIKE THIS ANYMORE period. And let me throw in The Jefferson's and Good Times as well 😂🤣 At least when these shows are on I don't have to share my remote 😂🤣🤣

[@BThaSmoovUno]

Wives don't get it😅Ditto!!!

[@sewsewon1541]

This is why our younger generation is off the chain. People are always trying to coddle them instead of teaching them and steering them in the right direction. 😊

[@Roqui2009]

This is an interview between two adult men who have no connection to each other. There was no need for Mr. Wilson to behave the way that he did.

[@glidkomer]

​@@Roqui2009 What way? What did he do?

[@barbaracabello587]

AMEN ! You have so spoken to the heart of the matter so directly! Now that this dysfunctional dynamic has been allowed to continue without proper correction, we increasingly lose sight of a appropriate point of reference as a society. Small wonder then that we are de -volving daily ! ! !

[@bizzy50]

Thank you man of God!- Everybody keep asking for clarity when the people keep telling you the same thing!! These people are selling their souls and bootyholes!

[@BlackLuv17]

🤭🤭🤭

[@ramakrishnashalom9004]

All for money and fame. I want money like everyone else but I'm not selling those two things to get it.

[@bizzy50]

@@ramakrishnashalom9004 I think part of it is the fear of poverty and letting people down. A lot of these people actually need deliverance and protection. That's why a lot of them believe telling the truth equals a torturous demise. Look at how they did Micheal Jackson and more people. They will turn the public and black celebrities against you before they get you.

[@jeffrailey]

God bless my beloved brother and fellow warrior for Christ Demond Wilson, “Lamont”. Keeping it real. Thank You my Mighty Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@BCBrowni]

Not "Bend Over Billies" 🤦🏾‍♀️😂 Man!

[@rasungod7257]

⏸️⏸️⏸️⏸️⏸️⏸️⏸️⏸️#Pause He's only telling the truth.

[@HoneyHoneyBaby]

Lol 🐒🍑😭‼️

[@BCBrowni]

@@rasungod7257 I believe him!

[@patfromLI]

I caught that too... Fruit loops and bend over billies... the true Hollywood revealed!

[@henriettacollins2048]

I’m loving this interview with Rev. Demond Wilson. I need to see the full interview. We need more men like him with integrity, and authenticity!

[@andresavage9109]

They killing them out here

[@MisterMikeTexas]

He's reminding me of Judge Joe Brown more and more!

[@chris.forest1235]

​@MisterMikeTexas hahaha.. yeah, JJB is definitely a real one. I can listen to these two brothers talk and share their experiences all day

[@SteveJones-gz3nd]

He didn’t come off as authentic

[@MarcAskew-q9i]

God is reverend not people

[@glo6510]

OG no doubt. I love how Mr. Wilson demanded his respect and made it plain that he is just not click bait. Always know about the person. That’s 101

[@Pluty80]

He is an exceptionally astute elderly gentleman. Fortunately, he distanced himself from the Hollywood scene, as he is well aware of the dubious intentions of those individuals who are associated with the entertainment industry.

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Man said I've got a suit your age u kno 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭

[@BradsTrashIsTyronesTreasure91]

That part cracked me up lol. 😂

[@derricklangford4725]

Can he still fit it, even if he can it's out of date.

[@truthiscensored]

I used to have a jacket that was 30 years old, got rid of it last year...had it since 8th grade. Didn't grow much since then

[@rasungod7257]

0:36 That had me deading with laughter. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#Bars📶📶📶📶📶📶📶📶📶📶

[@galochusan]

Have a blessed and prosperous New Year to everyone. I have Sanford and Son on DVD and I dig it every time watch it, jive-ass turkey!

[@bobbachelor5930]

Yes, the youngsters should do their homework before interviewing the legends.

[@mstlovemusic8215]

Yes they should, it shows respect

[@paulforbes1217]

“You didn’t do your homework.” Says it all. Well said.

[@greghall8992]

Sanford and son was a great show...you never heard no dirt on Demond Wilson..God Bless Him!!

[@godislord3377]

Cocain addiction

[@PilgrimPiper]

Much respect for this man. Just learning he is a Vietnam vet. Welcome home soldier. Great memories of the TV show. These old cats know their business and have discipline and respect.

[@cpcCA]

Ditto

[@simplygem8449]

You HAVE TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK especially when interviewing old school people... At least know the beginning and ending... We need more... In the same breath, I love how the interviewer didn't argue and listened. I can see that he's willing to learn👏🏾

[@teamskeet2006]

We loved watching him on that show, missed him even more when he left it...the show was never the same. You can tell by his demeanor that he's a man's man, we love this interview.

[@kevinbouknight1308]

I've known for years that Desmond went into full-time ministry. That's been known since the 80s actually. What had me laughing is when Desmond said he had a suit that was older than the interviewer. That told me that Desmond still has his comedy gene.

[@Theywaswrong]

But why was he so intent on belittling the interviewer? Seems so unnecessary and unprofessional. Even if the interviewer is unpolished, still learning, Wilson seemed to take a lot of delight in belittling the guy. Not a good look, especially for a minister.

[@kevinbouknight1308]

@@Theywaswrong if Desmond is anything like me, he doesn't tolerate foolishness. As a preacher myself, I use a philosophy that my mother (another preacher) used: where you did it is where you get it. For me, if you effectively shut a person down the first time, chances are they won't do it a second time. Now, you may not agree with how Desmond spoke to the young man, but I bet the interviewer will do his homework more thoroughly from now on. It's a case of the end justifying the means. You may not like what he said, but guess what? There's nothing you can do about it. Desmond didn't ask for your opinion nor mine, so how we feel doesn't matter.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

That was rude. So the guy is young, so what? He agreed to answer questions, then belittled him for asking questions.

[@thinkingngrowing1324]

This Brother don’t care nothing about the “industry” and he don’t mind saying it. This is what an actor or actress sounds like when they don’t have to worry about the “industry” anymore!

[@SuperMogul]

Facts

[@charlita25]

Glad he’s alive and living and well 🙏🏾

[@rooseveltwilliams1073]

That's right Mr. Desmond Wilson. Educate the uninformed young man. I remember when he became ordained. I remember him performing in stage plays too. Desmond Wilson was always featured in Jet magazine during the 70s and early 80s. He was one cool guy back then.

[@jolenesimon6123]

You are just as informed. Hush

[@rooseveltwilliams1073]

@jolenesimon6123 you be quiet Jolene 🙄 How about going into 2024, you go see a doctor about your aggression issues? He/she can prescribe meds for that.

[@jolenesimon6123]

@@rooseveltwilliams1073 Lol. How about you see one. They have meds for missing links. You were out of order criticizing that YOUNG man. They have meds for dementia

[@morrisbailey1621]

I don't see where he was uninformed. He just asked s question. Now all of a sudden he is of integrity. The accomplishments he made and his travel ministries none of you even knew about. He is a best kept secret but an angry person. Only an old head to y'all young folks

[@foreignidea5696]

Yo, this dude has a SERIOUS ego issue. "Im this. Im that." It's not like he was that famous. Quite rude! Be glad people are still interested in you.. is he "a big dummy" for real?

[@paulasuniverse5029]

Many people do not realize that these famous TV and movie actors came out of the theatre first. They were well trained. Although television and movie staging and set up is different (camera) and must be learned, they had to 'get it right' because of a live audience.

[@bruceking7416]

Demond Wilson has God's hand over him

[@BatMite19]

I had no idea he had gone into the ministry. Praise God! Looking forward to meeting you in Heaven, Mr. W.

[@omgitzhaze]

Everybody aint gonna stay around for that demonic foolishness. Great move brother💪🏾

[@DLFfitness1]

That’s why you have to be careful of who and what you idolize.

[@odditiesparanormalmysterie1723]

I was blessed to see him preach in the DC region in the late 80s, just before I left for Africa. So inspiring!!

[@parlowgems]

Demond Wilson standing on business and setting the record straight! I love it. Great conversation and interaction. 💪🏽

[@milesjohnson5487]

Good thing it wasn't Mike Tyson. He would have called him a " Rat Piece of Sh*"

[@alwaystamcam8849]

He aged very well!!!

[@jeremymiller2340]

50 years old myself and still watching SANFORD AND SON!!! I would love to meet this man what a true class act!!!

[@daves2822]

Respect to a man of integrity and morals. He saw the $ and heard the lords call and answered the call. I would imagine he would have well. Gotta respect the guy for not compromising himself.

[@oneanddonetzone3673]

How can you not like this guy. He gave a valuable lesson to a young interviewer you didn’t do your homework words to live by

[@milesjohnson5487]

It's almost like he watched ONE episode of Sandford and Son before the interview.

[@1stplates]

Nope its like he caught Lamont on a bad day because he's grumpy as hell@@milesjohnson5487

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

He was very impolite & arrogant. No humility at all.

[@blaqjade1384]

​@@DianaCarolinaGirl22 Who are you talking about? The interviewer or Demond?

[@len3169]

@@blaqjade1384the dummy ….

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Just a fantastic insight into the industry from one of my favorite personalities of all time. I knew diamond has been a reverend for years and years. To see him all these years later is fantastic 😂❤

[@moubear32]

Demond is a rare breed. God bless him and his family.

[@levil4012]

He's a legendary actor but he can come off kinda grouchy..i remember him doing an interview on THE TOM JOINER MORNING SHOW awhile back and he came off mean and acted like he didn't wanna talk about anything, horrible interview.. If you're being SHOWN respect like the young brother is showing him the least u can do is show some back no matter WHO u are..

[@NorthPhilly-zr7xc]

Where can I find that interview at

[@levil4012]

@@NorthPhilly-zr7xc probably have to Google it bcuz I don't even think Tom has a website

[@JamesJohnson-tm9gq]

I remember that interview, he came off so nasty and arrogant checking them on for their questions that they had to laugh about the interview. I wouldn't ask him for directions.

[@Keepinglivingintruth]

​@@NorthPhilly-zr7xcthat's what I wanna know 😂

[@mitzithompson6585]

A coworker and his mother went to one of his sermons and he told the congregation not to ask him about Hollywood or Redd Foxx. He was hateful in the way he said it. He appears to be arrogant even though he is speaking truth. Hollywood is wicked

[@dm95422]

Demond is the GOAT. Much respect for this man for telling it like it is. No sugar coating from this man !

[@VinTagebeats]

A living legend on an iconic show, speak yo peace !

[@khubbard57]

Demond Wilson has always been so mean in his interviews. I appreciated his honesty but he is really rude, and has no grace for people who have problems. Sorry but I don't see much "Christian " in Demond Wilson.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

Dude you're trippin, this interviewer isn't good and that's being nice.

[@lydiapicano8806]

Mr. Wilson is just being honest.

[@laurenchristianna2092]

Is just a Christian "christianin" 👍🏾

[@justforphone1318]

Get over it! Candy azz

[@PontiacS.]

Mr. Demond Wilson was GREAT on "Sanford and Son."

[@LalunatheRevolutionary]

These people need to learn that just because you hop on KZbin. It doesn't make you a journalist and it doesn't make you a interviewer. All these people who get out KZbin. When they get big is trying to be interviewers, but never let the People who they are interviewing talk. Nor do they do they homework asking questions that they should already know

[@Gabu-San]

Lamont you ain't to old to get one across your lip!

[@mrstanbmw]

That is what Mr.Sanford would say and his Aunt Ester

[@kernelcoleman8195]

😅

[@gillisBR549]

The most respect for Demond Wilson… preaching the Word as well…

[@smittybenzo4693]

When integrity and self respect outweighs "the bag".

[@DanFreeman723]

When I was kid I wanted to be Lamont Sanford when I grew up. To me he was the coolest dude on TV.

[@thescribe3184]

I wanted to be Ralo but I ended up turning into Grady.

[@erehistruth2356]

​@@thescribe3184😂😂😂😂😂 That's a good one.

[@troyelam8978]

This dude makes me literally want to be his friend! Absolutely no nonsense!

[@YouTubeCentorshipIsAwful]

I PROMISE YOU anyone saying the elder whose a seasoned actor was rude was more than likely raised with a single black mother who never once taught them to respect their elders.I promise you.

[@DaBuffNerd]

Naw lol, I was raised by both my parents and I've spoken to plenty of elders and they knew how to speak to younger people with out being disrespectful. Wilson is a bitter old dude who is probably forever alone with that attitude. He clearly doesn't care though 😂

[@JhomasE]

@@DaBuffNerd I think I agree with you here. I met Mr. Wilson back in 2016 and he came off as very cold. It was not necessary. I was very polite and kind to him. His spirit was way off. I was raised by a single parent, but my mother did instill into me to respect my elders. However, Mr. Wilson can be very nasty at times when he wants to be.

[@JhomasE]

I was raised by a single black mother. However, my mother, made sure that I was respectful to my elders. She raised me the right way so I would have to disagree with you there respectfully. In my opinion, Mr. Wilson did come off as somewhat rude in this interview. I respect him for his work in television and film, along with what he has done in ministry, but the man was rude. I met him back in 2016. His spirit just wasn’t right. He came off very cold and unfriendly. However, I think the interviewer did a great job at being humble, patient and listening.

[@rubybrown3803]

@@DaBuffNerd I am 68 years old. Demond was rude. I doubt that he would have acted that way toward an inexperienced White, Asian or Hispanic interviewer. It took Demond some time to become a great actor so why cant he allow give this young man some grace? Demond could have given the young man some advice off camera.

[@rubybrown3803]

@@DaBuffNerd Seriously Demond was probably blacklisted from Hollywood with that type of an attitude.

[@harryrabbit2870]

Great interview, Jon. As for Wilson, love this guy. He's his own man. Total hats off to him.

[@ericstrickland9866]

Demond keeping it really real. He ain't playing!

[@aland68ify]

Great to hear Demond speak these days. Hadn't heard from him in a long while. Then, to hear what he has to say...respect!

[@jeffreyivery4299]

One of the REAL BROTHERS and we can learn alot From them I used to work in the clubs in Hollywood and I saw everyone so yes there's truth too what he is saying

[@ebonysheray1913]

And im sitting here watching Sanford and Son as I watch this 😂

[@ramakrishnashalom9004]

I still watch it too😂

[@ramakrishnashalom9004]

Have you seen Red Fox in stand up comedy. Crazy funny

[@waltdiesel]

Elders used to be like this back in the day. I miss elders like this...He has a good book out.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

What is it called?

[@listenerjoyce1651]

This was the interview you needed to heighten the quality of your channel. Thank goodness for the patience of Demond Wilson. Thank you for stopping to listen. Please visit these videos often to continue to absorb the lessons.

[@ameansixteen]

This Brother IS THEEEEEE TRUTH

[@ZKOG33]

He was my neighbor in Fort Washington Maryland fir many years. A standout noble upstanding Brother.

[@rubybrown3803]

What?? I lived in Fort Washington, MD for 40 years and never heard that Demond was a resident. What street?

[@granthill2980]

WHAT AN INSPIRATION!!! YOU HAVE MY RESPECT SIR!!!!

[@No1lkme]

He's giving me Judge Joe Brown and Dick Gregory's sarcasm and arrogance. CALM DOWN! LAMONT 😂

[@rubybrown3803]

Correct. I am 68. There is no reason for such behavior toward this young man. He should have been encouraging him instead of belittling him. Demond could have suggested a source for the young man to read that chronicles events in his life.

[@No1lkme]

@@rubybrown3803 Yes! He's cocky and arrogant like I said. And he was way! To hard on that young man. If he didn't want to do the interview then maybe he shouldn't have, no need for all that sarcasm!

[@rubybrown3803]

@@No1lkme Not a good look for a washed-up actor and minister.

[@89Mirageman]

So glad to see others point this out. So many in the comments bragging on him. Loved him on Sanford but you can tell that was an act. He's a prick in this interview.

[@rubybrown3803]

@@89Mirageman Nobody likes a prick.

[@williamriley5118]

Triple OG telling you about how it really goes down.

[@roberttasker3323]

Jesus can't this guy answer a freaking question without being an ass. Must have been great working with him everyday.