LaWanda Page "Sanford and Son" 1975 - Bobbie Wygant Archive

[@antoinec822]

The way Fred and Esther were on screen, you would never know that they were good friends in real life. Redd really fought for her.

[@lockettkevin2077]

Yes they had chemistry

[@blkprl34]

redd foxx was one of the first people to put all of his friends on when he made it big. he was friends with pat morita, gregory sierra, bubba, leroy & skillet, and esther was literally a life long friend. the next person to do that was richard pryor

[@GreenLine4444]

They were really close friends. They knew each other as kids when they went to school together in St. Louis. And when Redd got into trouble with the IRS in the 1990s, he called LaWanda several times for help. People tend to think that because they fought so much on Sanford And Son they were not friends. They were very good friends, they were doing nothing but acting.

[@renaissanceman165]

@@GreenLine4444 Ironic isn't it. How many people would want to work with someone he or she didn't like. Ironically, frequently, actors whose characters get along on screen secretly don't get along behind the screen. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@renaissanceman165]

Lawanda was cute when out of her Aunt Esther character. Nice figure too. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

[@mys3682]

She was 52 years old when S&S aired. Never too old to accomplish your dreams.

[@JasonLandsdown-ss3ew]

She looked great and was so relateable in this interview.

[@CainaanDC]

I couldn’t imagine Sandford and Son without her as Aunt Ester!

[@llg3pe]

Agreed

[@LordCommandor]

Where do you think Martin and Pam's chemistry came from? Pam was an aunt Esther surrogate.

[@bierlichen1]

I used to sneak listen to Red and my middle name is Lamont.

[@aubreytaylor7942]

True

[@johnsherman6718]

Me too. She was a brilliant comic and fit in with the other brilliant comics so well.

[@Don_of_Dons]

Red and Lawanda paved the way for Martin and Pam

[@johnhenningfield4360]

Facts 💯

[@joysgreenthumb]

Perfect comparison.

[@joeyburrows8256]

Nice!

[@symontemplar1418]

Is Martin and Tisha good friends in real life? Jus' askin'

[@virgilgeorge6375]

@@symontemplar1418 Yes they are. They even hangout together along with Tichina Arnold.

[@tinytee7777]

Back in the day, actors and actresses had more class and appeared to be better educated.

[@Repunza]

So true!!!! A lost art today

[@williamvasquez7889]

I agree 1000%!

[@dontcare5115]

Couldn't agree more🥺❗❗❗❗💯

[@kevinkidd7211]

True

[@sgtpepper122]

YES. The total opposite of today.

[@FLStelth]

Redd and LaWanda had unequalled chemistry and made some of the funniest moments in TV history.

[@n7y8c7]

Seriously! Even now, I will only watch the episodes they were in together.

[@smeeagain3102]

You big dummy 🤣

[@mjp96]

You heathen fool!

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

LaWanda Page was a truly kind and soft-spoken lady.

[@tooakki]

yep

[@tomrobbins5242]

Amen. Shows what a great actor she was.

[@MrLloydforever2]

She was the main reason " I used to watch Sanford & Son " She's very sweet" beautiful woman from the inside out..

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Yeah I just loved her. 😍

[@itayizinzombe947]

Tell that to aunt Esther!

[@articulatemadness]

This woman is a comedic genius, eloquent and articulate, and most of all humble!

[@lisasdfwhightechworld9946]

Her facial expressions were priceless.

[@reefreef1866]

@articulatemadness and Pretty! You should see a picture of her when she was really young and a dancer.

[@bkkorner]

She's very gracious😍

[@fahren299]

She was a cultured and intelligent woman. This interview is gold.

[@Repunza]

PURE 99.99% GOLD!!!!

[@sonquatsch8585]

love her!!

[@kevinkidd7211]

True 👍🏾✔👍🏾✔

[@jackb348]

You should have heard her nightclub act. She rivaled Redd for vulgarity in her act. Church people would have called her a heathen and a blasphemer just like her character was to Fred.

[@sonquatsch8585]

@NL Q if u cant say something nice don't say it at all...but it's true anyway.

[@HughGard-rc7cc]

What a sweet lady ! Soft spoken..intelligent.. a genuine beauty !

[@colinwilliams553]

We get to see the serious side of Lawanda Page.She was such a classy lady,a classy lady who happens to be a FUNNY, talented woman R.I.P AUNT ESTHER.

[@beachlife8168]

@KZbin Safety so what

[@GreenLine4444]

R.I.P. LaWanda Page

[@nerdbamarich2063]

@KZbin Safety foh boy

[@brendagray3374]

@KZbin Safety. Well what are you?

[@beseechingyah2357]

@KZbin Safety She has more talent in her pinky toe than you do in your entire body FOH

[@LibbyEdwards100]

I love when she stated, “I don’t care what happens...I’m taking care of mama”. I felt that❤️

[@mattharbison2011]

She was a great Woman!!!

[@dropkickninja5379]

Only the real ones get it.

[@CT-cb3kb]

Aman

[@cindymcmillan609]

I love this woman, she is fabulous! So funny!

[@gingerlewis4119]

I love that too 🤗❤️

[@TheOlskool4ever]

Its called ACTING people. Lawanda Page was the PERSON, Aunt Esther was the CHARACTER.

[@Sunrise6410]

Thank you! I swear some people on this message board don't know the difference between the two. SMH.

[@positivemanifestations3247]

Why are you making such a big deal out of something so small? Aunt Esther is the way that people know her, so, I'm sure that Lawanda wouldn't have had a problem with people addressing her by her character name. It's amazing how some people place their thoughts on things that are unimportant.

[@TheOlskool4ever]

@@positivemanifestations3247 I was making light of how people are surprised that she talked so eloquently as if they expect her to walk around toting a bible calling people "fish eyed fool" The woman was an actress playing a character. And for the most part, I've heard actors say they HATE when people can't separate them as people from the characters they play in the movies or on TV.

[@badnewzscubasteve]

@@positivemanifestations3247 she may have.. you don't know that... some actors don't like that..

[@edwinjones1000]

She was also a comedian on the old " Laff Records".

[@gabred912]

So classy, so beautiful, so well spoken. Keep resting 🕊.

[@Mooshnick]

This is a great behind-the-scenes story. Homeboys and Homegirls taking care of each other.... that's How it's supposed to be!

[@walterdowns9475]

Well said my brother....that's truly being on "Code"

[@SonnyGTA]

Sad that BLM destroyed that.

[@shakeyraware1563]

@@SonnyGTA shut tf up another the movement y’all get on my nerves

[@mdhbh]

That is how it used to be back in the day...

[@gingerlewis4119]

I love this woman, especially how she took care of her Momma!!! I too, took care of my Momma and I also called my Momma "Momma"🤗♥️♥️♥️

[@okeekonokee5282]

Aunt Esther (Lawanda) can class it up when she needs to - as we see here. Bobbie Wygant seems like the nicest, most sincere lady.

[@debrawilliams7983]

Aunt ESther is just a character she played.

[@keithhunt3498]

Okee your comment sounds like it's from 1975

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

She is not playing a character here. This is an interview.

[@vegas9440]

I think she was being sarcastic.. at least I'm hoping she is. 🤔🤔

[@RJNumber45]

she started as a dancer...she was actually a sexy, attractive woman in her youth...amazing legs and sexy athletic body

[@hootinouts]

What a treat to get to know the talented woman behind the character of Aunt Esther. LaWanda was a lovely and memorable lady. Sandford and Son would not have been half a great without her talent. Fred Sandford always called her ugly but whenever you got to see a rare smile from Aunt Esther you saw LaWanda's beauty shine through. RIP dear lady.

[@llg3pe]

Lawanda Page was very soft-spoken and eloquent.

[@brunoantony3218]

Watch it, sucker.

[@spookygirl7761]

@@brunoantony3218 lol

[@williesawyerii73]

Check out her stand up comedy...it was so dirty it made Redd Foxx blush!! And...I loved it!!

[@jtoo6060]

Great interview and how could you not love LaWanda. And Red Fox’s loyalty to an old friend

[@ericrobinson1789]

1st ever interview I seen of Lawanda. Pretty interesting. One classy sista! R.I.P Ms. Page.

[@mattharbison2011]

I saw her on Merve Griffin show back in the day! Everybody kinda surprised how sweet she really was! ...Great Actress!!!

[@crustafari]

Awesome interview! I love her so much ... absolute showbiz legend ... Aunt Esther forever!!! (-:

[@michaelmurray4038]

What a beautiful person

[@jaquen1977]

She seems absolutely wonderful.

[@joeyromero1299]

She got the part and the rest is history ,Thank you for the memories & laughter Redd & LaPage paved the way for many future entertainment

[@ericablige9449]

That was nice getting to know more about Ms Page since she has been in my living room more than I can count

[@JasonSum1979]

wow this interview is outstanding (LaWanda Page was a class act lady!) true old school Hollywood her legacy will live on forever! ❤️

[@loup4343]

She had so much talent. Everyone on that show did.

[@davef.2329]

A most touching interview with two nice ladies. Thanks.

[@rhrh2025]

What a graceful, classy lady!

[@_johneddy]

She played her character so well. She was tough and funny.

[@adrianvera383]

I loved that she said "I'm gonna take care of momma" she was a regular for me, watching her on TV with my father. 2021 proves she was a better actress than the talent today.

[@cterrellscott]

Until this day Sanford and Son is one of my top 5 favorite shows. I always heard stories about how Redd Foxx hooked his friends up with roles for the show. It’s impressive for a black man to have had that type of pull in Hollywood back then. Thank you sharing this footage.

[@smeeagain3102]

I still watch it here in Las Vegas channel 8.3 gettv

[@westcoast7469]

Ms. Wygant was the best person to interview her. She was sincere and really appreciated her guest. Thank you Ms. Wygant!

[@lindahandley5267]

Great job!

[@SirManfly]

She was amazing on Sanford and Son ! So funny !! 😂

[@wudaddy]

Can't say the same for Erik Estrada. Not sure if he was having a bad day, but he wasn't the most personable. His beef with Larry Wilcox at the time saw him being short with Ms. Wygant.

[@Mister75199]

@@wudaddy George Lopez has a Erik story that Erik was very arrogant and mean back then.

[@wudaddy]

@@Mister75199 Yeah LOL, I know about his beef with Erik. Something about when he was a kid and he went to where they were filming "CHiPs," and he stood near the front of the crowd and yelled hello to Erik, and he felt that Erik brushed him off or ignored him. That's the version I remember from his show when he had Benjamin Pratt pose as Ponch and he made fun of him. I think that Erik, like many stars at the time (especially through the strike), had their moments.

[@johncroft9888]

She was unbelievable. She will never be forgotten. Every scene she was in was hysterical. I still laugh my guts out at how funny she is and it was not just the writing, she delivered her lines like a complete professional. It is like Don Knotts, he has something about him that was naturally funny. She was the same. God bless her in Heaven.

[@VinzKlortho]

What a kind soul she was

[@ChuckSchickx]

She is a comedic genius , with impeccable timing and amazing delivery. Legend is an understatement.

[@positivemanifestations3247]

Lawanda looks so attractive. She has gorgerous hair, a winning smile, and a neat, ideal figure. She sure was funny as Aunt Esther.

[@QueenBees456]

You should see her in youth ....wow!

[@michaelbetts8379]

@@QueenBees456 facts

[@pinkgypsytees]

@@QueenBees456 Fax😇💕👌🏾

[@apollard1968]

Attractive yes - but that’s a wig.

[@eternalyfeful]

Sorry but she's never been attractive, and that's a wig she got on

[@Mr5150Sarge]

LaWanda Page was a groundbreaking comedian. She was a treasure.

[@thebrotherhoodofsleep9857]

Redd Foxx hired all of his comedian friends.

[@technopirate304]

That type of loyalty you don’t see much in Hollywood anymore. Back in the day if you watched a Clint Eastwood movie practically everyone he worked with would be in each of his movies. That said you still see folks like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock and Adam Sandler making sure their peeps get a check off each of their projects.

[@Azazel-bj5iy]

Lovely Woman R.I.P LaWanda Page😪❤

[@oneindachamber]

lawanda is authentic for sure. real shit. i don't think she was ugly. outside of her roles she was underrated in "looks" department but she kept it real in the interview. all throughout

[@huntergreene1]

She had a nice body as well. Yes, she was a class act outside her comedy. She was a rare jewel!

[@oneindachamber]

@@huntergreene1 facts

[@mattharbison2011]

Yep!!!

[@letakeokuk5446]

Back in the day LaWanda Page was no joke! Pretty skin, body was on point and she definitely was not ugly! 🥂🥂

[@TenaciousB20]

There’s a beautiful picture of her on Pinterest wish I could post here!

[@CliffHuxtableSweater]

1 of the coldest sitcom characters ever from my all time #1 show. “Woodrow!!… you CAME here wit’ teeth… Do you wanna LEAVE wit’ teeth??!!!” One of my favorite lines from her. She was more than fantastic as Aunt Esther.

[@ginasellers3207]

I loved LaWanda Page. She was hilarious, very talented woman and a beautiful person. Her and Redd Foxx were a great pair. They don't make em like those two anymore.

[@christopherharper9932]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@CEELOW3000]

Love these rare interview jewels

[@miskelproducts41]

Noooo she was not "Aunt Esther". She was a classy, professional woman.

[@SirManfly]

But super funny on Sanford and Son ! 😂

[@abefinklestein711]

yes classy in this interview but she-it! pullup her standup! that mouth was dirty af!

[@miskelproducts41]

@@abefinklestein711 Yeah, like Moms Mabley. I didn't say she couldn't roll wit em'. But that was performing.

[@abefinklestein711]

@@miskelproducts41 lol, definitely

[@phillyaleek6972]

Watch it sucker🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's one of my favorite lines from her💯PHILLY ALEEK 😎😎😎😎✌✌✌✌

[@tramelparker2085]

She was such a beautiful lady with a lovely spirit I see 💗☀️RIP

[@DD-cx9xe]

All class! Love her

[@jasonchinnick4773]

My Lord what a beautiful person she is! I never saw her outside of the role she played in Sanford and son. She was comedic gold as aunt Esther that’s for sure. This is the first interview I’ve ever seen of her and she’s so sweet. God bless her wonderful soul!

[@jamesorsby7553]

WOW, I never, ever saw Lawanda Page speak so eloquently. I'm used to her cussing, fussing, and talking nasty.

[@nocreativename]

Its called acting/entertaining???? lol

[@Talube101]

@ James Orsby, I understand exactly what you mean. I always wondered what her real personality and speech was like. This video gives me a better picture of her real character.

[@brendaleake]

she has a nice figure too and is an attractive lady!

[@willsims2009]

I heard her comedy on itunes once and said oh lawd this isn't AUNT ESTHER!! LOL

[@debrawilliams7983]

That's just a stage act

[@cannoncohen8155]

What a lovely talented lady. One of my favorite character actors/actress of all time. Would have loved to have met Lawanda Page. . RIP Ms.Page

[@dantejaiudijr2792]

What a great cast of actors in Sanford and Son. In tough times, they made us laugh- that's genius. How creative they were!👍

[@robertday4870]

Love love love be Lawanda as Aunt Esther. She brought so much fun and laughter to that show. Her performance enhanced everything Redd For did. She was the perfect foil for his character. She was actually really attractive and a sweet loving daughter in her private life.

[@dantejaiudijr2792]

Lewanda Page was a sweetheart, a wonderful character actor. I also heard sang as well. With all her successes, she was a gift from the Man upstairs. She made me laugh and laugh as she did everyone who watched the show. She was the greatest and will not be forgotten. 👍😂🤣♥️ Beautiful person as was the entire cast. Peace...

[@nanaberry4120]

One of the best shows ever.

[@muthapaluka]

LaWanda made S&S one of the funniest shows ever on TV ;her comedy records are great too

[@warp9p659]

LaWanda brought Aunt Esther to life, and boy oh boy did the audience laugh and laugh! She did a great job with the part. Too bad we had to wait until half way through the second season before Aunt Esther made her first appearance.

[@c.retana-holguin8318]

La Wanda Page created an iconic character! No one acting in TV today can do what she did. Sometimes those without any acting experience or training make the best actors because they don't bring bad acting habits.

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

I miss her, she was awesome

[@masongarrett3066]

If this lady only knew how much joy she brings me whenever I see her on TV!

[@mikes.4136]

What a classy and talented lady! LaWanda Page was an incredible actress and comedian. Her performances transcended the characters she portrayed and she was, most certainly, a legend.

[@michaelwelter9509]

Ms. Page was fabulous as aunt Esther. I love the episodes with her. Hallelujah!

[@dddddadadad1796]

Gosh I miss this comedic LEGEND! She was amazing

[@ScorpioMojo]

My grandmother knew Lawanda from back in the day in St Louis before she became famous. They remained friends throughout the years.

[@StandMan-ps8hc]

Love LaWanda Page" "Watch It Sucker" Sanford and Son' was one of my favorite shows growing up, the great ones.

[@feehasfleas3291]

Hoh glory🤣you ol weasel face

[@StandMan-ps8hc]

@@feehasfleas3291 That's Aunt Esther" 😁 "You Old Fish Eyed Fool"

[@wallypalmer4704]

My goodness, her real voice is so sweet and soft! Totally unexpected.

[@JJJBRICE]

Ms. Page was a female exotic dancer in her youth . Then she became progressed to a Goddess of Fire . In couple of episodes of Sanford and Son , she shows some of her goddess skills .

[@thaxdrugdealer1988]

Yeah she said she was a dancer,wow, and she's really not a bad look, she could've gotten back in tha day

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Fire dancer. Wish I could have seen that. What a broad

[@darreylhenderson702]

What a rare gem!! LaWanda was classy, well educated and brilliantly funny woman

[@danshari5975]

Charming woman!!!

[@pamelafavel6344]

One of my favorite shows rip Fred , Lawanda and other cast actors

[@marimuffin]

I love her so much!

[@seanjohnson4475]

Was Hannah Patti LaBelle

[@seanjohnson4475]

👄👄👄👄👄

[@marimuffin]

@@seanjohnson4475 i'm a patti fan haha

[@zopettyfromthat4345]

Do u really LLS 😂

[@nastashavalentinodefranco2990]

Such a beautiful Personality it shines. And Modest!

[@mujahidali4344]

Her professionalism makes her beautiful.

[@mansoor9907]

Lovely interview; she was another great that did her thing during her time; RIP Queen😘

[@ghanasoul]

Great interview. The story she’s telling is true. Redd and LaWanda were VERY good friends. Redd and LaWanda worked together at Redd’s home. By the time time we saw it on TV, they had their rhythm and timing down.

[@Frank00]

Wow I didn’t know this was a true story, thanks for legitimizing the person that was actually there

[@christhomas5761]

@@Frank00 , LOL

[@christianbolt5761]

She has such a pleasant vibe, complete contrast from the character, great acting.

[@itsnoahonfire]

Shirley Caesar was said she believed she was so blessed because she also took care of her mother. Amen LaWanda.

[@lindahandley5267]

It shows her great character.

[@itsnoahonfire]

@@lindahandley5267 I agree.

[@5saxman7]

The best line in this interview: I’m not a religious fanatic, but I do go to church, but of course I also go to night clubs...lol.

[@lindahandley5267]

I'm so glad I came across this. I just always loved her and Redd proved to her that he was still her friend and wanted her to succeed! I remember we looked so forward to Friday night, because Sanford & Son and All in the Family were on, back to back...2 of the best comedies on t.v.!

[@Keithrrr]

She was wonderful. Such a talented actress

[@JadelwenRobinson]

Wow I’m just in awe of this amazing interview! She was really a beautiful person and she really believed in God. That part was no act! Rest In Peace Lawanda Page/ Aunt Esther

[@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484]

Most black have been brainwashed to believe in god , you act like that’s a rare thing

[@djdarrylEclipsrcsnyc]

LaWanda Page is up there with the best of the comedians as well as female comedians. Lucille Ball, Gilda Radner, and LaWanda Page. Comedy Gold. We are still watching Sanford and Son like it's a debut every time. And one thing for sure Aunt Esther made the show. It should have been called Fred and Esther. Or Fred's sister in law Esther. "Ha! Glory." Thank you! LaWanda for the laughs. Every single time. No matter how much I watch the repeats. ❤

[@playkma]

Her outfit is so cute. I’d wear that today.

[@marimuffin]

We need more Lawanda Page interviews! Love her

[@bobbiewygantarchive]

I wish we had more too!

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Even though Aunt Ester has been gone for 18 years her message is still reaching out to folks like me. The 23rd Psalm is a beautiful thing!

[@mr.garlicman3134]

Yes it is a beautiful verse in the Bible. And because of Aunt Ester that message and Bible Verse will reach a lot of people who watch Sanford and Son. And hopefully it will reach a lot of people's hearts and Souls. And help lead them to reaching out and leading them to the Lord. Just because She read the Bible on the Sanford And Son tv Show. To God Be The Glory. FOREVER AND EVER. AMEN!

[@randlebeathea6501]

She was a beautiful person and was a show girl before vegas had them, and worked with redd foxx like slappy white, and a few other people, she could actually swallow a sword in her act, sing, and tell jokes🙏🏿💖🌈

[@loveenglish9736]

My hubby loves Lawanda's smile. He always said he had the most beautiful smile. I have to agree.

[@michael9052]

Ms. Page had a beautiful spirit

[@everythingisaprocess]

She had so much poise and was so sweet....it's interesting seeing her here and then thinking about how her character was on the show. This was a positive, uplifting interview.

[@tejayjr.9893]

People from St. Louis have a Magic like no other

[@swervcoats9051]

St Louis in the 🏫

[@dinagreen8508]

They go way back, to knowing each other since their child-hood and schools days. ☺️👍💯

[@bbcala9719]

That was a great interview. And excellent story

[@Brad68303]

Wouldn't have been Sanford and Son without Lawanda. She always had me on the floor rollin in laughter! I loved Lawanda.

[@truthis612]

Wow she's very elegant in her demeanor. Who would have ever thunked it. What a great actor.

[@ubiquity02]

She's so sweet and soft spoken, very different from her "Aunt Esther" character. Love this interview.

[@FCOLAXCDG]

man, her transparency is most humbling #suchAlady ❤🇱🇨

[@swacfan100]

I wish I could have met her, you can tell the fsme hadn't changed her either. Just like someone you knew in the neighborhood. I'd tell her God Blesd you sister & thank you for the joy and laughter you gave us, "I don't care what happens I'm gon take care of momma ". Mm I love that. 😌

[@BK-uf6qr]

Lawanda is a real fighter. Taking chances in life. Humble yet outgoing. God bless her.

[@HOODIZM3]

Standing ovation for this Super-Talented Beautiful Lady, Salute Ms. LaWanda Page, Iconic Comedian Actress. Thank You for countless comedic hours of laughter.

[@kimr5479]

SUCH CLASS, LOVE LAWANDA PAGE RIP QUEEN!😥

[@thomastinder6170]

I loved her as a kid and I still think she’s a wonderful person and good hearted. Down to earth and humble. ;-)

[@ellebrowne]

So glad that I found this.

[@chrissystewart6268]

Rest in a beautiful paradise Aunt Ester 🙏

[@angelapritchard6640]

What a beautiful lady, she explains her story in a beautiful way🌞