'Sanford and Son' actor Demond Wilson looks at Norman Lear's life

[@scrippsnews]

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[@Danny-fs1hk]

Demond Wilson put on an interview and went rogue. He is very direct about everything that he’s saying. 😂

[@timothythornton6624]

Where Do They Keep The Scripts?

[@obeewopp]

Agreed! He spoke his mind quite well and held nothing back!

[@st.charlesstreet9876]

True, Very insightful interview.

[@gerrydooley951]

I could listen to him all day

[@jameszkelly]

But why use “rogue” to describe his character? He owes no loyalty to Norman, Hollyweird nor network television executives. He’s just keepin’ it 💯!

[@JacquelineYvette-wr5ft]

If they wanted to glorify this man they picked the wrong person to interview.

[@andraewilliams6429]

Bullseye 🎯 !! Demond Wilson wasn't interested in glorifying Norman Lear or any other man and that's all that sitting puppet black news man wanted to hear and see and it was obvious and clear as day that he did...He truly didn't want to hear and know about nothing else Demond Wilson was speaking about...

[@remawebb472]

Right?! Someone did not do their homework.

[@Junkay2]

Yep. This interview went left for the interviewer.

[@eb7027]

😂😂😂😂

[@kecrew36]

You are so right.

[@MaryDaze]

I need a whole documentary from Demond Wilson’s perspective. His story feels necessary. Truth like this is mountain-breeze refreshing. Definitely going to read Second Banana…

[@toneyingram732]

Just think if many white was half way like him this evil stolen country would be a Paradise

[@briane596able]

His perspective and experiences with Redd Foxx would be must see

[@KeeperOfThe10]

Please do. It is definitely a good read. He is also vocal on Facebook. Love him dearly.

[@thomasthomas2418]

"Truth like this..." "His truth..." How about THE truth?

[@t-bo-lesotho]

He did a great job promoting his book without even talking about it.

[@Ezarhia_The_Fulani]

Demond Wilson will always speak his mind. He's very direct so you never have to wonder what his opinion is.

[@cirmeramalone9791]

DESMOND WILSON DIDN'T MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD, TO BAD HE OVER TALK HIS INTERVIEW.

[@sugarspice1689]

He didn't over talk he said what he had to say people don't like hear the facts I appreciated

[@cirmeramalone9791]

@@sugarspice1689 AND THE TRUTH IS DESMOND WILSON ONLY BELIEVE IN HIS FACTS HE SPOKE ONLY WHAT HIS FACTS HE IS THATS WHY HE NOT IN NO MOVIES HE 54 YRS BEHIND THEY DON'T BELIEVE HIS ARROGANT PERSONALITY . THE END .BYE .

[@jazziccoolcat]

@@cirmeramalone9791 No! You're wrong. The reason Demond Wilson did not continue on in Hollywood was because he chose to become preacher turning his life to God. Study your history. Otherwise, do not speak. Think about it.

[@sugarspice1689]

@cirmeramalone9791 he is arrogant that speak the truth that's the difference he never been shy to calls out what really went on in Hollywood. I'm glad he spoke out but for yourself he must touch a nerve I wonder why???🙄

[@Yaw-e2c]

This interview was too real for real for reporter. He tried to navigate the narrative and Demond gave him his own narratives.

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Yep. Good for Demond!

[@mr.w4904]

Yeah. He established that right away

[@carltaylor5251]

Whey to go Demond.

[@brucesmith1544]

He made it all about himself...clearly bitter

[@theresawebb1968]

It was said that Demond Wilson was a struggling actor.

[@MrSamchris76]

I love how Mr Wilson didn't let the interviewer shape the narrative. The interviewer wanted to spin things a certain way and Mr Wilson checked him every step of the way. You could see the frustration in the interviewer's face. Thank you Mr Wilson for giving it to us straight.

[@fredhall6525]

It's called paying tribute to someone shortly after they die. Being disrespectful in that setting isn't a show of strength

[@stardel]

At 77 Demond still looks good

[@sparker7768]

How Demond responds honestly without towing the company line 😂 The interviewer tried to get him to give Lear ALL the accolades, but Demond just told the truth (look up Eric Monte and Bud Yorkin if you want more). Much respect for Mr. Demond Wilson 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 💐

[@Gl6619]

and it turns out that he barely knew Norman Lear….

[@williamwilson6499]

Toeing the line.

[@ednoroirika]

This was beautiful! 😅✊🏾❤️

[@FrancescaA00]

Yes !! I love this!!

[@rdub3795]

​@@Gl6619He knew enough about Norman to know he was a thief.

[@jonathankieranwriter]

So great to see Demond! As a little kid we gathered around the TV as if these characters were family members coming to visit, or we were visiting them. My favorite was Sanford and Son, but we liked them all, really.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Demond is telling his truth as he was there from the beginning to the end,and is the only original cast member that is still alive. Hats off to you,sir! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@wb3381]

And Lynn Hamilton (Donna) is still alive

[@jaylene.turner6524]

@@wb3381 I know. But I’m talking about the original cast before she was added.

[@juantime9616]

​@@jaylene.turner6524🤦 oh brother 🤦

[@obeewopp]

Also Hal Williams (Smitty) and Howard Platt (Hoppy)

[@craigbfolksinger]

Hal Williams was great

[@garymetellus943]

Damond is not about being diplomatic or political. He says what in his mind.

[@StarvingMyselfToLIFE]

No problem....but "you didn't show my clip" sends off a crazy vibe/msg

[@Richard-or2km]

Big ego?@@StarvingMyselfToLIFE

[@Richard-or2km]

That's the way he seems to come off, in your face.

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

To: "@garymetellus943": *Demond;...-->>NOT: "Damond".!!!

[@GoldenState-hy6hh]

TRUMP 2024!!

[@thl205]

"For a tribute to Norman Lear, we have with us someone who worked with him intimately" "I barely knew Norman Lear, anyway, so I was in Vietnam..."

[@thomasbrown3356]

The interviewer didn't do his homework.

[@princellasmith7562]

The way I chuckled at this comment!! Demond Wilson as NOT interested in speaking about Norman Lear. 🫠🫠🫠🤣🤣🤣

[@escobarrizzay3599]

And they're you have it Ladies n Gentlemen the REAL FAKE NEWS....😂 The Producers didn't do that real homework. Demond Wilson is not about tap dance for the few little bucks offered him to come on. And the silly sambo reporter tried to pivot and lobby loaded question after loaded question to gloat over that thieving demonic jew. Demond wasn't having no parts of it

[@funkpill]

😅😂

[@JhomasE]

@@thomasbrown3356 I don’t think this is about the interviewer not doing his homework. I’m sure he did do his homework. Norman Lear’s name is plastered on the Sanford and son theme opening and he has taken credit with being a part of that show for years. So, it was tea that was being spilled from Demond Wilson, regarding Norman Lear.

[@DrSatti]

I still watch Sanford and son and people say you are watching it again and again. I tell them don’t you listen music again and again. Mr. Wilson stay blessed. Glad to see you.

[@georgiaval1]

Absolutely.

[@tennyceb]

Mr. Wilson I so wondered where you went! I always loved your character. I’m so glad you’re still here with us.

[@Frc77_o]

Demond Wilson giving it straightforward. 💯💯💯

[@gregsmith1342]

Yes he did, great interview 👍

[@craigbfolksinger]

I heard he didn't like Rolloat all

[@Plainview-tu7xn]

​@@craigbfolksinger Who does he like is the better question.

[@craigbfolksinger]

@Plainview-tu7xn that's what the guy who played Rollo said don't know of its true or not

[@blindkimberly1360]

My Dad was treated horribly when he came home as well. From my heart I have always deeply appreciated and honored our Vietnam vets. I loved Sanford and Son. Demond’s smile was a beautiful thing to behold. I wish him well.

[@AlmostReady504]

God bless your father for his service

[@patmelton43]

my brother served also.

[@raineyj560]

​@@patmelton43& my Uncle

[@carlitosortiz2870]

Cam you give an example of that horrible treatment? Because how would people know he was in Nam if he didn't advertised it.

[@TJSmittyS]

​@@carlitosortiz2870This is a ridiculous question.

[@B81Mack]

I love how Demond drops the hammer... superb!

[@butchpolston6730]

I dearly love Demond in Sanford and son. I and so happy to see him looking well.

[@VICTOR-py7hn]

And that my friend is telling it like it is...absolutely love and respect Demond Wilson! He is a treasure trove of that era of television and a truth teller. Deepest condolences to the Lear family.

[@Traumadocc]

Very truthful interview!!! Norman was bold enough to bring the truth to television!!! Some wished he wouldn't have! Demond told it like it was!!! Once again very truthful interview!!!

[@morrismims5327]

Demond was and still is dumb. Lear was a crook.

[@93supreme69]

He literally stole all of those shows

[@yanceyh.1850]

This interview sure went sideways quick....LOL !

[@kwazigamer4370]

Sanford and Son is hands down the greatest show of all time.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

Redd Foxx was the best.

[@sean_heisler]

First three seasons were pure gold. Then it kind of fell off a bit.

[@craigbfolksinger]

​ agree 1st season not a bad episode at all

[@qwammienewsome1357]

​@@sean_heisler First three seasons..... Martin Sanford Good Times

[@pandroidigital]

Facts!

[@marknyeste3604]

Always liked your work Mr. Wilson, did not know you served. Thank you sir, for your service! Sorry im late.

[@sunnyblacc3795]

I can tell that interviewer never watched Sanford and Son 😂✌️

[@jsizemo]

I would say that the interviewer did not watch it as an adult, or hadn’t re-watched it recently.

[@TonyStark-ck7sm]

He thought Desmond was going to be Morgan Freeman instead he got Jim Brown. Desmond kept it 💯

[@denisejackson776]

​@@TonyStark-ck7smOne hunned!

[@johnfitzgerald2426]

He didn't know desmond was the straight man, unless he was trying to include Desmond in on the image of redd Foxx just to be nice

[@realSamAndrew]

​@@TonyStark-ck7smMorgan Freeman is no wallflower either.

[@mandolindleyroadshow706]

Kind of a weird interview. Demond is asked to comment on the life and legacy of Norman Lear, a man he said he barely knew. Next, he is asked to comment on All in the Family, a show he appeared on once.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Yeah this interviewer is TERRIBLE or just trolling

[@hoderharris]

Great point..

[@MissPamR]

He sounds angry! If it wasn’t for Norman Lear nobody would know or care who he was.

[@eb7027]

😂😂😂😂 interview gone wrong😂😂😂😂

[@ajg2040]

I'm trying to understand how his truth is so bothersome? Would you rather him lie so that you all feel good? This seems to me like the producers of this segment dropped the ball by not doing very much research... Maybe they mistook Demond for Sherman Hemsley? 👀🤷

[@LonnieRyans]

I've heard Mr.Wilson in other interviews b4 this one..... But I'm already halfway thru this.... (Go Mr. Wilson go... Do not let your foot off the pedal sir!)

[@skillvill]

Demond is definitely and unsung gem!

[@sylviabranch4201]

I agree

[@jeanene7]

Eric Monte was a pioneer too.

[@catherineparkerdouglas4114]

Exactly! And, they did some dirt to him.

[@purple-reign1027]

He sure was and got blk-balled after he sued some high -end executives

[@donedone3403]

Exactly!!! Don't want to talk about how he stole from Mr. Monte.

[@lisa196409]

Yeah because you know what we know Eric Monte wrote a bunch of stuff and it was a spin-off from what Eric Monte wrote

[@leftyspade]

Demond, great to know you're alive- Loved you on Sanord and Son, thank you or brilliance.

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Demond Wilson - Super Smart.. and doesn't hold anything.. and I mean ANYthing back. Have always loved his candor and forthrightness.

[@veronicamwarren5750]

Thank you, Sir Demond Wilson, for your honest statements in this interview.

[@stephengiese7549]

What a history lesson from demond! He can talk and remember fantastically! I am really sorry about his Vietnam experience and people's bad behavior! He deserved better! Watched some of Sanford but mostly all.

[@matzrat5006]

Demond Wilson saying it like it is and was.

[@carlitosortiz2870]

I wish he would have elaborated about the end of the patriarchal as he stated, just to get his sense, but i'm buying his book as soon as possibly.

[@ConnieM777]

Mr. Wilson is a man of wisdom, integrity and honor. God bless him.

[@tatumtalk673]

May Norman Rest In Peace. Nobody credits Eric Monte for his hand in bringing these shows to life. He was from Cabrini projects and wrote the script for good times then unfairly had it taken from him when he went to Hollywood. There’s a documentary on the monte story

[@cirmeramalone9791]

ABSOLUTELY FACTS !! ERIC MONTE DESERVE HIS FLOWERS TOO.

[@Jamestown-y9j]

I believe Cooley High also not.sure.

[@tatumtalk673]

@@Jamestown-y9j yes I believe you are right

[@tatumtalk673]

@@Jamestown-y9j and I’ve gone to the African American museum in DC where there is a whole exhibit dedicated to black television, this is where the wrong could have been righted but still no mention of Eric 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Jamestown-y9j]

@@tatumtalk673 yeah, you would think they would be more resourceful. If you gonna have an exhibit, don't half-step.

[@williamsentell]

Mr. Wilson spoke FACTS!!! And he didn’t let the lies lay dormant…

[@seanmoore9878]

The interviewer tried his best to paint Norman Lear as this heroe, but Desmond shut that down every time. Bravo sir

[@AndrewHeller-jn7dx]

*Demond;...->NOT: "Desmond".

[@johnellharris1366]

I remember that scene when Sammy Davis Jr. kissed Archie Bunker on the cheek, as a child I understood the power of that moment.

[@RedBud315]

Sammy is the GOAT and opened doors for so many who came behind him.

[@johnellharris1366]

@@RedBud315 I second that,and Thanks.

[@trollmanable]

The best attorneys will always tell you; Don't ask a question, if you're not sure about the answer you are going to get.

[@Junkay2]

That appears to be what the interviewers problem was throughout the interview. He apparently didn’t do much prep on Demond Wilson and his views on Norman Lear.

[@Amy-jj8gy]

@@Junkay2Nor did he watch Sanford and Son apparently.

[@graciecat5540]

Seen several interviews with him and he always acts offended.

[@kreggeason4195]

Demond Wilson Decorated Vietnam Veteran Combat Infantry Purple heart recipient . Rest in Peace Norman Lear .

[@cliffrhames3023]

He may never read this, I was a kid in the 60’s but THANK YOU Mr. Wilson for your service to our nation. I still watch Sanford and Son and still enjoy the show. You all are and were Great actors, thank you!

[@yadirahadessahisrael3026]

Demond Wilson, I truly enjoyed your interview

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Mr. Demond Wilson ; Straight; No Chaser : Tks., much appreciated

[@chezzehead]

Thank you Demond for your service and the honesty on what you went through in the service. I know its too late but God Bless you. And saying the TRUTH about the Vietnam war and how things are today with our materialistic goods made in China and other countries instead of being made here. ( Mind Blowing 🤨) Also for your character playing in Sanford and Son. Good memories in watching that show. So blessings to you sir to you and your family in the Holiday season. 😊☮💜💫✝️🙏🏾🎄🎄🎄

[@ChanteMcCormick]

This anchor brought him on to give Norman Lear his flowers...but guess what y'all? He gave REDD FOXX his flowers, and I ain't mad about it!

[@davehue9517]

Sanford and Son and All in the Family are still hilarious and watch in reruns.... what other programs today could say they'll be watched in 40 or 50 years....

[@kimberlywhite7072]

The Jeffersons

[@scadsinc1758]

Blackish, Friends, Star Trek, Perry Mason, etc

[@DefLeppardFanGirl]

R.I.P.Norman Lear thank you for the laughs ❤😢

[@louhawk559]

Demond Wilson was young then but back in Brooklyn NY he took me around to see his theater productions he was my personal mentor b4 Sanford and son existed.. stay up king..

[@sportinlife1]

They ain’t never gonna ask demond his opinion again 😅🙌

[@MingoDavis]

Lamont I still watch Sanford and son.thank bro.man I really really like Sanford and son.❤

[@trademarcfortune2718]

I knew how this interview was going to go before I even watched it

[@matzrat5006]

yup Demond always spoke his mind.

[@2kold462]

That was a classic case of the anti-interview.

[@oskartgrouch8757]

Eric Monte created most of those shows and says Norman ripped him off. Sounds about right.

[@CherryClayton]

Mr.Wilson thank you for speaking about the facts that many young "Black Americans " served their country from 1964-1975 during the Vietnam War. I salute you, Sir...! Thank you..!

[@HexIZMs]

Mr. Wilson gave those HARSH TRUTHS 😂

[@ald6829]

My first memories were watching Sanford & Son on a black & white TV. God Bless all of those wonderful actors.

[@carrieheffernan1685]

Demond Wilson remembers Demond Wilson.

[@MrJuvefrank]

Of course, he does; he must see him in the mirror every day.

[@anchmcle]

Appreciate what he speaks, would love to see interviews about him, but this was about recognizing Normman Lear. While he respected his ability apparently he didn't know him very well, being surprised by the clip in the opening, so he really could have focused, and made it short rather than overshadow NL accomplishments, which um, was the point.

[@thebestnever2127]

I do not know why I lol at this comment.

[@ghanasoul]

Demond was clearly NOT the right person to do this interview. Rob Reiner or Sally Struthers should’ve been the ones to be interviewed. Demond didn’t know Norman well enough to do an intelligent, informative tribute to him. U know the interview wasn’t gonna go well when he beefed at the beginning that his guest appearance on “All in Family” wasn’t shown in the feed. This was bout Norman’s TV legacy not Mr. Wilson’s career, opinions or military service.

[@MrJuvefrank]

@@ghanasoul You gotta love LaMont.

[@AlmostReady504]

Clearly the interviewer has never SEEN Sanford & Son ( Lamont was the straight man constantly chastising what his father said) and Demond Wilson, God bless him , still has a bit of a bitter edge to him

[@pariswatkins626]

REDD FOXX is a GENIUS

[@andrewcross4845]

What was Scripps News thinking?? Why on earth would they choose Demond Wilson for this interview? I'm sure everything he said about himself, and his experience was true, only one problem; It had nothing to do with Norman Lear.

[@henriettaparks4266]

❤😮😮😮🎉THE TRUTH,SOME TIMES IS SHOCKING, AND BRUTAL!!✔

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Very refreshing and candid remarks.👍🏾

[@ddjyt2009]

Interviewer to director: “You set me up!”🤬 Demond: “best do your homework first before you call me!” 🧐 😂😂😂

[@wendibrown8317]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richardmiller2313]

He was so spot on in everything he said about the Vietnam war👍

[@JimRockford39]

Except Poor Blacks weren't the only ones who got those letters. Poor Appalachian Whites got slaughtered as well.

[@BridgetWilson-hi2uo]

He the truth good to see he Sanford and son One of the best still watch reruns today .He just saying the truth ❤

[@JasperPoppy]

Sanford and Son is my all time favorite show and I love Demond. However, this wasn’t the right person for this interview. Obviously.

[@Jonathan-pp3du]

I don't think the person interviewing him was the problem. It was Demond going way off topic. I don't understand why he had to say negative things about Sammy Davis jr or talk about his own military service. It had nothing to do with why he was there.

[@MrDLOC11]

Desmond was a nightmare to work with, ask anybody it was not an industry secret.😮

[@beaujac311]

@@Jonathan-pp3du Demond was speaking about those times. During that time Sammy was a big supporter of President Nixon and black people considered him a sellout. So coming from that I could see why Demond would not want him on Sanford and Son at that time.

[@JamesWebster-c5e]

​@@beaujac311Sammy did buck dance

[@georgetravers4586]

The interviewer could have directed the conversation more toward the theme of Norm Lear. Also, it would have been good to review to he questions and answers beforehand, if that had not already been done. It probably would have been more beneficial to have a guest who had more of an intertwining with Mr. Lear as well. However, his allowing Mr. Wilson to answer questions according to his own experience, even going off on a slight tangent at times, yielded an eye-opening, enjoyable interview that we might not have otherwise gotten. Many condolences to the Lear family.

[@gaylegolphin3244]

My Deepest Condolences goes to Norman and family and friends 😢😢

[@timothythornton6624]

Where do they keep The Scripts?

[@Storm1934]

Do you know how many Black people were robbed by Norman Lear's greed. Please.

[@morrismims5327]

Norman was a thief

[@RobertBone-k4k]

You profited from the show. God Bless America and thank you for your service.

[@awblax1]

It's fascinating that two of the biggest shows that really struck a chord in the US, the shows were originally copies of the UK shows.

[@Kris-q4m]

TV was so good in the 1970s and we owe so much of that to Mr. Lear.

[@tonyrhoton6613]

Not according 2 lamont

[@williamwilson6499]

He and Bud Yorkin.

[@ellejaydotson5406]

Lear and Yorkin were thieves! Stole those black show ideas from Eric Monte.

[@williamwilson6499]

@@ellejaydotson5406 Not true. Don’t sully his accomplishments with your lies.

[@ellejaydotson5406]

@@williamwilson6499 - It is absolutely true! Eric Monte is still living and Demond Wilson us as well. Both have testified to this fact. He sullied his own reputation when he decided to be a thief.

[@Choby59JS757]

DEMOND Wilson is one of the most hardworking, articulate, intelligent man.

[@BusterG-ov2wb]

Demand Wilson still lives a bitter life. His era is over nobody even knew or wondered if he was still alive. He truly had nothing to say about Norman regarding Sanford and Son.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Demond was telling the truth as he was there from start to finish, and he is the only one still living from the show.🤷🏾‍♂️ He’s not the only one that said these things about Norman. Look at Eric Monte’s interview. He’s the REAL creator of “Good Times”.

[@gregorypeterson9]

The truth hurts!!! Don't it!

[@joshpratt5519]

Wilson seems bitter. Sorry to say, folks

[@beaujac311]

BusterG-ov2wb:. Really the only reason I clicked on this video was because they were talking to Demond Wilson. I wanted to see what he looked like these days. He looked good and sounded good. This video only made me want to hear what Demond really wants to say. I will have to search KZbin to see if he has been on anyone's podcast.

[@rickdack1197]

Bitter? No, he's very serious about his Faith and comes off unhappy. He's involved in Prison ministry and other pursuits.

[@jeromehall3849]

This world needs more souls like demond Wilson!!! I love his honesty.

[@CoopyKat]

@jeromehall Demond has a lot of issues, he's very bitter. The idea that this bitter old grouchy man is a pastor is amusing.

[@onbuttonup_1182]

Good to hear your voice again Demond.

[@loreleimcbroom328]

I found Desmond to sound bitter despite the successful career he has enjoyed as an actor in a highly competitive field of talented actors. His negative, post Vietnam experience certainly painful and deserves acknowledgment. But Norman Lears' shows allowed us (Black people) to say it like it is out loud on TV. "Step Toe and Son" wasn't written about a. Black man, but transitioned beautifully on "Sanford and Son" , because doors were opened by successful Lear productions. We need those kind of sitcoms today!

[@edouble30083]

Firstly his name is Demond, not Desmond. Secondly, black veterans of the Vietnam era were subjected to the harsh racism of the country at that time. I’m sure with whatever traumatic things he may have seen over there, along with the disparities of being a black veteran had it effects on him. As being a combat vet myself, I could only imagine the stress and pain he probably suffered as a man of his age now. From what I gathered, Norman wasn’t as hands on with some of his shows as perceived. I would be “bitter” too, if someone was credited with having a hand in my success, even though he was slightly present. Mr Demond Wilson earned his stripes and should be celebrated as an TV icon

[@d2d2d28]

@@edouble30083 yeah but I think his negativity is a part of his personality, Vietnam experience of not. You can see it’s just the way he is. And a bit self centered like disgruntled people often are.

[@edouble30083]

@@d2d2d28 how would you know his personality? Have you been around him and interacted with him to say that he has a negative personality? How would you know that how he is, if you never spent time with him had have had conversations and experiences to deduce negativity? Interviews on KZbin isn’t a good judge of character.

[@d2d2d28]

@@edouble30083 anyone can see his negativity- he wears it like a cloak. It’s obvious.

[@edouble30083]

@@d2d2d28 as I said before, he been through a lot during his time on this earth. Some people are better masking their pain than others, but who are we to say that a person’s bitter and negative having not walked a mile in his shoes? We all have our crosses to bear, and shouldn’t be judged how we carry them

[@SoniT]

I enjoyed this interview and learned a lot about Demond Wilson. He still looks good.

[@nancyedwards1920]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Demond Wilson told them everything they didn't wanna hear , 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 YAAAASSSS!!!

[@laurelmckay2514]

my guess is that Mr. Wilson knew that he was being invited to speak about Norman Lear. That he agreed to appear and then just talk about how he didn't know the guy.... what is that? sorry. the producers should have figured out before the interview that Wilson wanted nothing to do with this

[@JohnLawson-jx4wl]

In spite of his challenges… we people of good taste and common sense, salute Mr. Norman Lear…. We can take nothing but positive vibes from his presence in this timeline…. Long live the Republic! Boycott the Super Bowl!

[@sabrinaburnham4395]

Norman Lear gave us Americans the ability to see ourselves on tv in various roles with relevant content.

[@patmelton43]

We should have been horrified.

[@morrismims5327]

You need to read and study more, he was a crook and people like you are sad

[@righteousdivine7]

💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯

[@donparks2857]

He did but he also rip off a lot black people ideas..

[@DJ-bj8ku]

When Wilson said Lear had nothing to do with Sanford and Son, the interviewer could’ve pivoted and asked him what he thought about his one role in All in Family-pulling a gun on Archie. It was a powerful scene in which he and Cleavon Little were smart guys who were robbing homes because of their circumstances not because they were bad guys. Little’s character recognizes that Edith is a pure spirit and returns her jewelry to her before they leave. Did Wilson agree with the sentiments expressed in that scene?

[@georgetravers4586]

I agree the interviewer could have directed the conversation more toward the theme of Norm Lear. Also, it would have been good to review to he questions and answers beforehand, if that had not already been done. It probably would have been more beneficial to have a guest who had more of an intertwining with Mr. Lear as well. However, his allowing Mr. Wilson to answer questions according to his own experience, even going off on a slight tangent at times, yielded an eye-opening, enjoyable interview that we might not have otherwise gotten. Many condolences to the Lear family.

[@Kdija89]

Thanks for the synopsis. I missed that episode. Great question. The interviewer was probably too dumbfounded by Demond's answer to his question.

[@DJ-bj8ku]

@@Kdija89 I agree. There’s another great episode that doesn’t involve Wilson but Ron Glass in Everybody Tells the Truth in which a refrigerator repairman brings along a Black apprentice-Glass-and Archie, Mike, Edith and Gloria all have different recollections of how it went down. Powerful stuff.

[@georgetravers4586]

@@Kdija89 To be quite honest, so was I 😄.

[@Jamestown-y9j]

I loved Edith Bunker, such a beautiful human being. It was hard not to like her.

[@georgerembert6478]

They did not like that interview because Demond told the truth about Norman Lear and they thought he was going to praise his so called attributes to the game, lol

[@gmoney8585]

He looks amazing

[@miamcphail414]

The interviewer had NO idea WHO he was interviewing!

[@OfficialBlackWallStreetFilm]

They interviewed someone who was honest...instead of someone who was a fan. Norman was an opportunist.

[@blondie7389]

Not to tarnish the late Norman Lear Screenwriter and producer of so many classic tv shows 📺 from the 1970s time period, one is my all time favorite “Good Times “👏🏽 I just want and stated for the ones that’s unaware the real 🐐Writer and creditor for Good Times, The Jefferson’s and Movie Cooley High is Mr. Eric Monte which is a black man that stated Norman stole his ideas for these shows, a lawsuit also took place. All the information, facts on the internet, may he rip 🕊️💪🏾🙏🏽

[@gregsmith1342]

Absolutely 🎯 💯 🎯, I concur 👍

[@jarmelo2006]

A respectable story teller I have known very little about until now.

[@schwinn434]

I totally agree with Demond Wilson when he says that shirts all over the place with 'made in Vietnam" makes no sense to him; I know if I were a combat Vietnam Veteran, I would be tremendously upset that Vietnam now has Most Favorite Nation Trading Status with the US - what was the point of the war in Vietnam, if we are going to trade with a communist country? Seems that making money, by billionaires, trumps everything, including all ideologies.

[@beaujac311]

I think he is angry about Vietnam because they were over there fighting for nothing and all of this product coming from that country proves it.

[@MsChisheba]

He's also upset that he was over there fighting alongside other Americans and comes home only to be spat on, criticized, etc., for having fought. Then, to add insult to injury, to still be treated as a 2nd class citizen as a Black man🤬 That was, unfortunately, a VERY common experience for Black vets of the time.

[@Tesem-tq1ge]

Norman Lear's shows were a breakthrough and a reflection of our society that I wish television today had the BALLS to discuss! His shows encouraged conversations and dialogue as opposed to the garbage that we see today that is based on a lack of originality and that is manufactured to sell products!

[@2s3s4s5s9s]

I watched the very first Sanford and Son when it first premiered on NBC...and I watched it faithfully until the final show. Picked it right back up when it went into syndication and this is what I watch every night, everyday. I'll be watching it tonight along with Good Times and The Jeffersons. Sanford and Son will be my favorite show forever.

[@UNKLP66]

YAAAAAY DEMOND.WILSON GOOD TO SEE HIM HERE‼️

[@obeewopp]

Eric Monte co-created “Good Times” with Mike Evans, as well as the characters of George and Louise for “The Jeffersons.”

[@norrisc7163]

They had The Fincinal backing of Norman Lear

[@norrisc7163]

Norman Lear was The Actually boss according to John Amos he's the one who fired John Amos from Good Times Norman Lear Created The Jeffersons from All in The Family Eric Admitted they needed Norman Lear Norman Lear was really in Charge running those shows hiring and Firing

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@norrisc7163John Amos was fired because he had threatened the writers of the show. 4:39

[@norrisc7163]

@@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc I've heard the story alot

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

@@norrisc7163 John Amos had a hit temper.

[@soulbrutha23]

There aren't enough black men in Hollywood/Entertainment that speak their mind and aint shuckin and grinnin for them folks. That's why they don't interview him much.

[@jameszkelly]

All that the host is saying is true, but that’s only one side of the coin. During his tenure on Good Times, actor John Amos openly clashed with the writers of the show, due to the scripts' lack of authenticity in portraying the African-American experience. This led to his dismissal by executive producer Norman Lear at the end of season 3 in 1976. Esther Rolle was also given resistance and a hard time in backing John Amos and almost decided to leave the cast because Norman Lear was taking an uncompromising position regarding their concerns. They’re not going to speak about that.

[@Tbizzle1343]

Love it or hate it, Desmond is the same no matter who interview him. Gotta respect it!

[@karenwaddell9396]

All In The Family allowed me to laugh at their antics and opened communication with my parents. In fact, it was instrumental in changing my dad’s mind about issues we would not have been able to discuss.

[@carlitosortiz2870]

Like what issues? That you wanted to marry a black dude?

[@d.c.4lifeking602]

😂😮😅😮😊​@@carlitosortiz2870

[@BruceStephan]

Norman Lear said All In The Family was based on his own life . Rob Reiner portrayed Norman and Norman's father actually called him Meathead .

[@atfourothirtythree]

Loved Norman Lear sitcoms. Sandford and Son was my & my dad's favorite. Dad would always quote Fred Sandford Caught on to All in the family on the reruns