Aunt Esther vs. Fred: Part 2 | Sanford and Son

[@ericpass9749]

It was great 50 years ago and is still great today!!!

[@88pynogrl]

I love the amount of applause and excitement whenever Aunt Esther enters the room.

[@StephanieCatino]

everyone loved her comedy and acting

[@AlbertShomo]

​FL lf

[@Junior_Rocky]

I never get tired of these two. Possibly the best comedy team ever on television!

[@magnificentmuttley154]

🏆🏆 Very Best Comment. You're right! Redd & Wanda belong right up there with the greats: Richard Pryor & Gene Wilder Mel Brooks Sid Caesar Jackie Gleason The Howard Family & Larry Fine (the Three Stooges) Laurel & Hardy Buster Keaton

[@ericwooden6938]

Redd went to bat and fought for Lawanda to have this part, which she did too 100% perfection.

[@ninalee8705]

One of the best comic duos in history

[@deanwille334]

You are so right

[@Robikakoly]

Agreed 👍

[@Chris-jp3py]

I love Esther, she added more comedy to the show

[@theronharris6961]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@theronharris6961]

Sweet Esther!!!!!

[@timheavrin2253]

Heard she was a real sweetheart off stage. RIP to her and Fred both!

[@theronharris6961]

@@timheavrin2253 💯👍

[@guidedmeditation2396]

Truly Aunt Esther is half of the success of the show. I don't think they could make something this funny today.. Everyone would cancel it the first week even though the Audience would love it.

[@jamestravenetti7970]

After all these years, Sanford and son is still entertaining.

[@Sterlingkataadem]

I wish I had an Uncle Fred and an Aunt Ester. They were two of the best folks to grace the television screen.

[@Chris-jp3py]

YES THEY WERE

[@timheavrin2253]

Yup!

[@pamelamankowski6034]

I had my aunt Pat an my uncle Wesley Tunis Cole.They were hilarious

[@darylpatterson8856]

Old comedys were the best and this is one of the top ones

[@darkman7010]

This will NEVER get old!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@B1970T]

“ Let’s get it over with, Fred. I don’t like being alone in a house with an unmarried man.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@magnificentmuttley154]

5:40 Thats the best job Ive seen anyone hold themselves together when you _KNOW_ they want to crack up!

[@paulcarlsen6579]

Such a funny line.

[@rodboijones7390]

@@paulcarlsen6579 Lol!!! That was funny

[@yancyjenkinssr1824]

​@@magnificentmuttley154classic😅

[@proceedwithcaution1846]

I'm always amazed that LaWanda Page had no acting experience and Redd Foxx had to really do a lot of convincing to get the producers to hire LaWanda for the part of Aunt Esther. LaWanda was such an integral part of the show. Love her❤️

[@Pamplemousse82322]

I always thought Lamont was a lousy actor. She was pure gold.

[@hebneh]

And after the show had started and LaWanda was still not totally on top of how to do all this, Redd had to give her a pep talk / ultimatum to get herself together. Obviously it worked. LaWanda also praised at least one of the show's producers for supporting her during this difficult time. But we all can see how well she succeeded!

[@a.c.6475]

Hmm!...Foxx did give Page a pep talk, but he also told Lear and the producers that he would not continue without her.

[@mnlyt2942]

I hate how today people like producers and runners Tyler Perry give inexperienced internet sensations roles; cutting in line of many trained professionals. But there’s always that word exceptions. Some of the best talents had no training, but the difference is you have to know they have to have that natural factor to be great. And LaWanda Page was one of those greats!

[@silverowl7183]

One of television‘s all-time best shows!

[@bigb6046]

You gotta love Fred's face whenever Esther comes in. LOL

[@TheHillbilly8757]

He looks so pained everytime he sees her. LOL!!

[@sharoneasley9717]

@@TheHillbilly8757 lol.... I know right?! Those expressions be one of kind. ☺️

[@magnificentmuttley154]

3:29 *Esther:* _You cant upset me, Fred Sanford. I have the feeling of Christmas!_ *Fred:* _And the face of HALLOWEEN!_ 🤠😸🤓😂! !

[@garycarpenter2980]

This was my favorite episode

[@franksantucci3038]

Classic! One of my favorite shows of all time

[@sherrillraymond7595]

Lmao

[@asapstan]

What makes this such a great show is the fact that lawanda and redd were great friends in real life.the acting in this show is superb!

[@winstontaylor9558]

🔙🚼🆎

[@goodvibez337]

Fred and Aunt Esther have me in tears.😂

[@kengieholley410]

Joy M. Im in tears now 😅😅. Oh my!!!

[@mikewrasman5103]

Me, too!

[@LaydeeMunch]

Every time 😭😭😭😭

[@vickycompton9578]

Me too

[@megasoid]

OMG yes

[@Slimkeen54]

Before Martin and Pam there was Fred and Esther😂😂

[@garymayfield5995]

There's no comparison,not to this show

[@angelamoore1316]

That part 〽️〽️〽️〽️ Right thereeeree.❤️〽️

[@uptowngregory6947]

I said the same thing!!!!

[@StreetnastyEntertainment]

Facts 🤣💯

[@Slimkeen54]

@@garymayfield5995 hold up now Martin is a great show too

[@elohgenesis875]

I have the feeling of Christmas and you have to face a Halloween 😂 and you have the face of Halloween 🤣 comedic Gold 🥇🥇

[@richmotroni]

Ali vs. Frazier; Louis vs. Schemling; Godzilla vs. King Kong; none can hold a candle to Fred vs. Esther!

[@MrMikeChain]

The combination of writers and in front talent, made this situation comedy a classic. Such a glorious time.

[@officialsanfordandson]

The best of times 💜

[@sharoneasley9717]

RM chain, yes, it sure was and always be golden comedy forever. 👍

[@KingKumari]

The comedy writers for the show were none other than an unknown Paul Mooney and Richard Pryor....

[@jaystew730]

If you're ever in a bad mood then just watch Fred and Ester.

[@mikethomas4570]

Facts!

[@glenntownes234]

She called Fred, "A two-timin' beaty-head, weasel eyed fool!" Hilarious.....

[@robinmarshall7633]

😂😂😂😂

[@-savannah]

Aunt Esther eyes could cut glass when she gives you the side eye

[@triciajohansen7124]

Yes, Ella Fitzgerald had nothing on Aunt Esther!

[@brockamtheone8073]

My favorite show I can watch this all day 🤣😭.

[@micheleboucher6843]

these shows are a riot, back in the day and still get a good laugh watching them

[@mindi857]

One of my #1 shows. I can watch it every single day.

[@veef.moraless9263]

Same here🙋‍♀️🤷‍♀️😂😂😂👏🏼

[@hansenfiet2539]

“Looking at Esther’s face reminds me I gotta go empty the garbage!” Classic Fred Sanford! Hilarious!!!!

[@jamesorsby7553]

Esther: "Lamont...if you're leaving, I'm going with you honey, because your father is getting on my nerves!" Fred: "I wouldn't get on no part of you!"😆😂🤣

[@Chris-jp3py]

Lol

[@sharoneasley9717]

James Orby, LOL

[@solanoscrossoverproduction3930]

Esther: "AHA!" Fred: "Where'd you come from?" Esther: "Where you think I come from?!" Fred: "UNDER A ROCK!!!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@michaelt2606]

Fred and Esther were one of the classic comedy teams of all time !

[@AuntDottie]

Esther wanted to laugh so bad😂🤣😂🤣

[@bocoxgurl]

Lamont too

[@bigyouth7871]

5:41 Fred too

[@MicheleMuir]

Esther and Fred are legends!

[@shinyduptown]

Esther: "I have the feeling of Christmas..." Fred: "...and the face of Halloween." 🤣😂🤣

[@king-xerxus7040]

Never gets old.

[@MathematicalCowboy]

Aunt Esther was the best! I loved that character and the way she interacted with Fred was SUPER FUNNY. She was great! Great old TV show.

[@ajsway7134]

"And the face of Halloween!" 🤣

[@bozm9961]

When she rolls that head 🤣🤣🤣I fall to bits

[@dariusketchup4781]

We need more Esthers in the world... they would straighten out the crap going on in this world! 😆

[@AnniInna1-cj3jw]

Aunt Esther for president!!!!!

[@mikethomas4570]

Sorta got one at work, and even the management is scared of her. She’s so smart and charismatic

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Esther & Fred wer quite the comedy team. Love the show & the octopus joke !🤣😅

[@Chris-jp3py]

Oh go kiss your octopus

[@darwindwelle5267]

These two were the best of the best. RIP to both of you.

[@Judah98]

"Why you ol' bean eating beady head barrel huggin' donkey!" Classic clap back. 👏😆😂🤣💯

[@Chris-jp3py]

Lol

[@darvincarter2396]

That has me dying.

[@austinteutsch]

Did you catch that subtle breaking character by both Foxx and Page? They almost lost it, but you had to look for it because they are two of the greatest television actors of all time. How LaWanda Page keeps a straight face, I'll never know.

[@magnificentmuttley154]

5:40 Thats the best job Ive seen anyone hold themselves together when you KNOW they want to crack up! It's LaWanda giving Redd that long hateful glare Id love to see some of the outtakes from these! You know they couldnt always hold their composure

[@felixjohn5521]

Look

[@mariedavis8622]

Esther : you don’t upset me Fred Sanford I have the feeling of Christmas Fred: And the face of Halloween 😂😂😅🤣

[@laurenherda2415]

That's my favorite 🤣

[@sharoneasley9717]

Marie Davis, 😆

[@user-fx3jw2qm1q]

Wanda should be an Emmy winner!

[@Blackskye211]

She definitely should

[@elainemurley9509]

We miss this show so much

[@ChadQuick270W]

That last segment is my favorite! I love Fred’s replies to what Esther says about the sofa and walls. 😂

[@cchisolm92cc]

"You don't bother me Fred Sanford. I have the feeling of Christmas" "And the face of Halloween" Well got dang 😂😂😂

[@blastradius9136]

"Poor wall you outta be glad you ain't got no eyes to see who talkin to you" LMAO

[@sharoneasley9717]

Blast Radius, 🤣

[@mr.salvatorejpluchino8467]

I CANT BELIEVE HOW LAMANT DOES NOT BREAK CARACTER WITH THESE INSULTS

[@garymayfield5995]

Sometimes he does

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Redd Foxx and LaWanda Page roasted each other at the Dean Martin's Comedy club

[@garycarpenter2980]

They were both on his Roast show....she was hilarious

[@janicematthews7594]

Can't nobody beat Fred and ester, they was a riot 😂

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Fred and Esther hated each other's guts but best friends in real life

[@annaritaranalli1791]

I repeat their chemistry on screen was something on special

[@sundelong2727]

They are very charismatic 😇

[@larryaldama1673]

👍🤣🤣🙏🏽

[@MsLB-lm9mu]

Very true...best of friends. He said if she didn't get the role, they could count him out too.

[@rhrh2025]

I think they went to the same high school at the same time!

[@ginarobinson4483]

The feeling of Christmas and the face of Halloween 😂😂❤❤

[@coomr419]

She came down here and tried to turn my sofa and wall against me 🤣🤣🤣

[@yolandamott7931]

😆😂😝

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

You can tell Esther wanted to laugh. I think a lot of their insults weren't scripted.

[@derricklafrance9440]

Kudos on the straight faces. True professionals

[@ethelgill2431]

Ester was all that Fred needs she was great

[@amandap6278]

Aunt Ethel, Ester was your replacement🤣🤣🤣

[@jwick1215]

Fred and Ester were the best in the business!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ShawnC.T.]

"Let's get it over with Fred, I don't like being in a house alone with an unmarried man, 😄😆🤣. She was looking at him like he was the devil himself...

[@MrMegaFredZeppelin]

Sanford and Son RULES!!!!!!!😃🤣ROCK ON!!!!!!!🤘🏻🤙🏻👍🏻

[@Chris-jp3py]

Yes they did

[@larryaldama1673]

🇺🇸👍🤣

[@busterzigler7530]

These 2 have to be the one of the most funniest rivalry.

[@joseyeastwood]

Aunt Esther “ Lord have mercy is their no hope at all “ Fred “ Not for your face” 😂😂

[@CassiopeiaWilson]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@zaphodsrealm1549]

Some of the best comedy ever on TV.

[@sharoneasley9717]

Zaphod's Realm, EXACTLY!! 👍

[@natalieharris8602]

When Esther & Fred get into it is an F5 🌪.

[@Capcoor]

A F5?

[@tomcantu8237]

One of the greatest comedians of all time.

[@coltsfan69]

Can't believe these two were best of friends in real life

[@emmanuelbarks5896]

This is the centennial year for Redd Fox.

[@jamiemartin6335]

Fred too dam funny 😂😂😂

[@epcotman32]

Every sitcom has a great rivalry. Sanford and son: Fred Sanford and Esther Martin: Martin Payne and Pam Married with children: Al Bundy and Marcy

[@mkrock9402]

Archie and George Archie and Mike Archie and Maude....

[@sherrillraymond7595]

George and Florence

[@erikbunty2016]

Maude & Arthur.

[@rudypadron4707]

Wait a chicken picking minute!!that's great!!

[@Chris-jp3py]

Lol

[@OlindaBoucher]

If u feeling down just watch this comedy I can never stop laughing 😂😂😂

[@andrewburris4370]

Esther: "I've got the feeling of Christmas." Fred: "And the face of Halloween." You just can't find gold like this on TV anymore I swear.

[@SuperN1ntendoChalmers]

'"Lord, have mercy! Is there no hope at all?" "Not for yo face!"

[@docthemetalfreak]

such great comedic chemistry between those two

[@richardwarren1718]

Straight up and to the point @ 4:08 "I wouldn't get on no part of you." 🤣🤣🤣

[@LaydeeMunch]

Ester be reading 📖 😂 fish eyed fool take me out every time 😂 this my mom favorite show along with good times

[@jarrodschroeder]

One of my favorite shows of all time been watching this scince I was 4 I'm 51 now . I have the whole series on DVD. Love this show always will!!

[@lesliespringer9816]

Esther was the only one that could give Fred that side evil eye.🤨🤨🤨🤣🤣🤣

[@timheavrin2253]

I bet in real life those 2 actors were actually good friends. Friendships off stage can make on stage stuff like that even better. And those 2 were the show stealers of the series.

[@dnx112]

He was friends with all of them on the show. Good old Red got all his friends jobs. Awesome man.

[@Lakiesha33]

RIP Redd Foxx and LaWanda Page and Nathaniel Taylor

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

And Lynn Hamilton

[@norahnewman7600]

Yes. Rest in peace 🕊️ and thank you for the years of continuous laughter.

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

@@norahnewman7600 My pleasure. Be blessed!!!

[@marcelparker6755]

@@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697 Lynn Hamilton is still alive. I think...

[@dr.davidjuliusfordjr.6697]

@@marcelparker6755 You're correct!!! I was mistaken. Thanks for letting me know.

[@robertnagel3972]

New sitcom comedy shows just don't make me laugh like this show did. Loved it then and love it today.

[@SamOgilvieJr]

Esther, "You don't upset me, Fred Sanford. I have the feeling of Christmas." Fred, "And the face of Halloween."

[@pamelaworley8851]

Esther..I didn't come here to be insulted....Fred...tell me where you going and I'll follow you.😀😇😆

[@cynthiasmith4130]

This is pure comedy😁😁😁👍👍👍!!!!!! Aunt Esther is a riot💯💯💯💯💯!!! I watch this everyday, hilarious.. Rollo is so fashionable!!!! Keep playing this comedy, everyone should watch this treasure, it is pure gold!!!!!!!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁....

[@sharoneasley9717]

Cynthia Smith, Rollo sure would get an ear full all of the time, from Fred about him being a jail bird, and his shadyness. 😆

[@TheBesney]

Her outfits are classic

[@bassplayer61]

That lady in the audience during that bit starting at 05:13 was absolutely dyin' with laughter! LOL!!

[@apextroll]

I don't know how they were able to keep from laughing. LOL..I still have one of those push vacuums.

[@robjackson5245]

Fred was beastin', but Esther was the real comic star of the show, son!

[@lululestat]

Lol his comebacks are the best also we could use a Fred Sanford in this day and age he didn’t care about political correctness or anything 😂😂

[@sharoneasley9717]

Lulu Lestat, be very careful of what you wish for. It's easy to talk like that, until you are faced with someone's political INCORRECTNESS. 🧐

[@donaldmrambojr5695]

@@sharoneasley9717 Great point!!! With all the hate and prejudice in the nation and in this world today, it is still an ongoing problem in all societies...Lulu, wake up and grow up while you are still able...Thank you for the reply and for setting it straight, Sharon!!!

[@changinglivesbroadcast1355]

Ester is the greatest of all time.

[@changinglivesbroadcast1355]

👍🏾💗

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Very underrate actress iny opinion

[@Blackskye211]

She sure was

[@truckcloud]

I love the shows of the 70s. Those live audiences meant you HAD to be funny!

[@sherryedwards697]

I love the show. I watch the show everyday. I wish they make more shows like that. What's coming on t.v. now is unbelievable and crazy and they don't make and sense. At one time they would never show things that was not approved for t.v. and today they show everything and anything.

[@markclark1605]

Fred and Esther were awesome!

[@garycarpenter2980]

Like a White Fred and Ethel Mertz

[@pamela2245]

Didn't realize that Aunt Ester and Donna were sisters in real life.❤❤☺

[@ginarobinson4483]

They are not sisters but people think they are someone started a rumor.

[@markhicks71]

Esther " where do you think I came from " Fred " under a rock " 😅😅

[@cjmarshall0221]

Fun fact: Red Foxx and LaWanda Page were the best of friends since childhood. They must have had a lot of fun, thinking of insults and retorts for each other for use on the show.

[@AnniInna1-cj3jw]

I love aunt Esther from the moment she said sukuh!!!!!watch it sukuh!!!

[@AjaySingh-jg1yl]

Finally a part 2 now to wait maybe another 9 months for part 3

[@rican93]

We need a part 3! Gotta include Esther's first episode!!

[@jimkreider9997]

Loved this show especially when Aunt Esther came on