Visiting The Famous Graves Of SANFORD & SON's Nathaniel Taylor, Raymond Allen & A Few Surprises!

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Today, I take another nostalic and historic memory lane road trip to the cemetery. In this episode, I visit the famous gravesites of Nathaniel Taylor, who played Rollo, and Raymond Allen, who played Uncle Woody on the popular 1970s sitcom SANFORD & SON. Both are laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.
Three other famous African American Veterans are also buried in this cemetery and I visit their gravesites as well.
My grave site tours today, at Riverside National Cemetery include:
Nathaniel Taylor, actor (Rollo Lawson)
Raymond Allen, actor (Woodrow "Woody" Anderson or Uncle Woody)
Will J "Dub" Jones, singer (The Coasters, The Cadets, The Cascades, The Charades)
Ed Townsend, singer and songwriter, producer (For Your Love and Let's Get It On)
William F "Bill" Walker, actor (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Peggy Walker, Actress (Our Gang)
Thanks for joining me on my travels on yet another trip to the past, down memory lane.
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[@kimberlye5260]

Thank you for honoring these black actors. I have so many good memories of growing up watching Sanford and Son.

[@taratupa73]

Rest In Peace, 'Rollo', and 'Uncle Woody'. And thank you all for your service to Our Country.

[@colettenasielski9005]

Rest in peace Rollo and uncle woddy

[@colettenasielski9005]

For your service for our country

[@antenettemorris6207]

@@colettenasielski9005 .

[@rubyberry6274]

Loved them both

[@larryaldama1673]

🇺🇸👍🙏🏽

[@trishross8359]

I appreciate the way you go into details about the person, thank you Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Trish 😊

[@louisegross3886]

Yep

[@tomtbi]

One of the greatest sitcoms of all time...

[@tomtbi]

Rollo the Criminal and Woody the Wino.. 😆!!

[@lawrencecarr4973]

@@tomtbi 😂😂😂😂

[@louisegross3886]

All day long

[@MrHeadbanger366]

Raymond Allen seemed to have quite a talent for playing drunk characters. He was also Ned the Wino on Good Times. I did not know that Nathaniel Taylor was a veteran. Semper Fi Marine.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I know, I didn’t know that either of them were veterans 🇺🇸👍

[@eldergambrell]

The amazing part about it is that he never drank in real life. His younges daughter Ta Ronce taught him how to play a drunk character.

[@eldergambrell]

@@TheGraveyardChannel Yes, Ray was in the Navy

[@robertwhite88]

Nobile willingham is buried there

[@almostvegcarpenter9692]

Sanford and son, Good Times, and the Jefferson's all had the best theme songs. Janet Dubois I believe died not too long ago.

[@darnellgates9898]

That's Sad

[@tracysharp1361]

She died about a year ago. 😭

[@debraharrison6170]

I remember Raymond Allen played Ned the whino on Good Times as well. He was so funny!

[@petesutton29]

Indeed...he was actually great playing those types of roles.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

He sure was Debra 😊👍

[@melanieblair3033]

Yes he was !!!!

[@howardbroadnax8292]

You did it again Steve ! You continue to hit on all cylinders. I was lucky enough to be on Nathaniel's 60th birthday party guest list. His niece and I are coworkers here in LA. Also, funny you should mention Marvin Gaye as he and I were neighbors up until his death. Look up the Western Heights Area. There's a lot of entertainment History here. Movies such as ' The Neighbors , Higher Learning, Kiss The Girls, House Bunny, and TV shows In Living Color and Six Feet Under just to name a few were filmed here. I can't wait to share this with Nathaniel's niece. Thank you for recognizing him and the others.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That is awesome Howard! And thanks so much for the heads up about the neighborhood. I did visit the 6 feet Under house and did a video about it about a year ago. I’ve been wanting to go back to the west ADAMS area to explore more. I love those old historic homes. I didn’t know that other shows were filmed there though. Thanks again for the heads up Howard 😊👍

[@tashalmwoods7103]

"Rollo...that's Rita Lawson's boy"! I LOVE Sanford and Son! Rip to Nathaniel and Raymond🕊🕊

[@petesutton29]

Thank you for that! Sanford & Son was one of my favorite shows. My dad got me hooked and still to this day I watch reruns and the dvd of the show. Really appreciate this

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Pete! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎃👍

[@melanieblair3033]

My grandparents got me hooked on it. I used to watch it with them.. oh, sweet memories.

[@petesutton29]

@@melanieblair3033 indeed...those memories!

[@rebeccadaugherty1317]

Sanford and son is my favorite show it's so funny

[@YAH-1]

Mine too 😁

[@jenniferr9624]

Mine too. 🙂

[@patsheely6181]

Mine too

[@LawyerCalhoun1]

The character Rollo was always a sharp dresser. I especially admired his leather caps. I liked the camera perspective on the grass with you walking toward/away. Sort of a cemetery visit from the perspective of the deceased being visited. That is, if they had a periscope.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Lol thanks for noticing that Raymond. I thought I would try something different I different camera angles just to make the videos a little bit more interesting 😊🇺🇸

[@louisegross3886]

Rollo had the style of dressing back in them days Chile but you wonder why Fred use to call Rollo sticky fingers lol how Rollo get them clothesline of the classic shows to this day

[@brianandrews7099]

Sanford often referred to Allen’s character as “Woody the Wino” but he also played the role of “Ned the Wino” on Good Times.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That’s typecasting for you right? 🎃👍

[@ernestinemaloy8680]

@@TheGraveyardChannel when Fred was fixing to marry Donna and behind Fred's back Lamont invited esther and woody and his other uncles and aunts and talking smack about Donna when she wasn't in the room . Another actor played Woodrow in that episode not Raymond Allen. The guy playing him made some comment about Donna and esther goes Woodrow you came here with teeth....do you wanna leave with teeth....gets me every time . But I don't remember that actors name . The next time we see Woodrow Raymond Allen is playing him so what happened to the first guy ??

[@Trackside1]

My wife who was a singer and recording artist back in the 1980’s did a show tour with the Coasters and Dick Clark. So we have some autographed memorabilia from Mr. Jones and of course almost everyone from Sanford and Son (one of my favorite shows!) Great as always Steve!!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Wow, that’s awesome! You should have her join you on some of your trips. What is her name?

[@maryamalfayed223]

I truly adore how you never leave anyone behind or forgotten. Thank you so much for your effort and everything that you do because I do appreciate you! 💐🤗💐

[@plymouthduster2252]

Rest in peace Rollo and Uncle Woody. I never knew that had both served our country in the military. Thank you for your service. I have to say my favorite character was Aunt Esther in the show. I know Rollo always seemed to be scared of Aunt Esther. Another great video Steve love watching your channel

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

lol, she was my favorite too :-) but they were all awesome. thanks, PD!

[@lorih2924]

Thank you for sharing about the most recent passings of those two from Sanford and Son. Always enjoyed watching them in the different roles that they played. Didn’t realize that the cemetery is a veterans cemetery until you mentioned it near the end of the video. All the ones you showed in this video were war heroes who fought for their country. I wish I could thank them all for their service and give them big hugs. Had family who were veterans and war heroes. May they all be resting in peace. God bless

[@dianejohnson7235]

Thanking all for their service! Thanks to you for reminding us of those that served!

[@williammay5300]

Nathaniel Taylor was also on What's Happening as Freddy "Re Run" Stubs brother in law...

[@melanieblair3033]

He sure was !!! Still love to watch sandford& son and what's happening!! They are some classics.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Yes he was, I forgot about that. Re Run's sister on the show was Cute too.

[@krlm2280]

He was also in willie dynamite

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

@@krlm2280 ? was that a movie or TV show?

[@krlm2280]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 movie from the early 70s it featured mr Gordon Robinson from Sesame Street as a pimp

[@mileshigh1321]

Some real talent! Especially the hilarious Uncle Woody! They kept us entertained! Thanks Steve!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

They sure did! Thanks Miles 😊👍

[@angelbryant5491]

One of my Favorite shows! Love Sanford and Son's. Thanks again for another awesome video Steve! Prayers for you mom and you on your travels!❤🙏😇

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Angela 😊👍

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Mr. Taylor, From 1 Veteran to another, THANK YOU for your Service. You were and Shall Always be a Role Model and Hero to our Nation, God Bless You Sir.

[@almontepaolilli7531]

Great video. I will always have fond memories of the actors that you highlighted today.

[@davidscott3820]

"Rollo" once a marine always a marine!

[@frankdenardo8684]

Actor Bernie Hamilton who was a black actor from Oakland, California is buried at this cemetery. He appeared in many TV show and movies, his role was that of Captain Dobie in the 1970's cop show Starsky & Hutch. He was their superior officer. He served as a private in the United States Army during the Korean War and if you decide to do an update segment of Riverside National Cemetery his plot number is 61 0 352.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Frank, yes I visited his grave site. He is very close to the other two. I decided to wait and share his video in a separate Starsky and hutch Vlog. Thanks for mentioning him and coming soon 😊👍

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@TheGraveyardChannel okay keep me posted.

[@eldergambrell]

Thank you for covering this. I had the awesome responsibility of eulogizing Raymond. It was a beautiful (and brief) gravesite service due to COVID protocols.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Omg you must’ve been a very good friend or family member. I bet it was beautiful. Thank you for sharing this with us J 💙👍

[@eldergambrell]

@@TheGraveyardChannel I was his publicist and close cousin (though he was more like a grandfather to me.) When he lived in Quartz Hill, I would often show him various online comments about him. & he would shed tears of joy knowing that people hadn't forgotten about him. I performed the eulogy for Barbara (we called her Bobby) as well. She was his world. By the time of her service, Raymond was unable to speak and was wheelchair bound, but he gripped tightly to her casket. He really wanted to be reunited with her. Also he and Rollo were REALLY good friends. Rollo even attended the family reunion. We have a picture of the two of them together about 5 or so years ago, so our family was surprised to know that they were buried so close together.

[@cami42874]

Loved watching sanford and son funny show

[@jodialston6305]

Thank you for doing both rollo and uncle woody gravesite ❤❤❤

[@davehue9517]

One of my favorite shows and all the actors were very memorable.

[@johnperepchuk4483]

Thank you for letting me know I always love these two actors

[@judithforney2149]

Hi Steve☺️💕, was so very happy when I seen you'd uploaded a new video. Love all your videos 💗. I truly enjoy your channel. You are a must have for me. I salute you kind sir 👍💓

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks so much Judith! That is very nice of you to say 🎃👍

[@markowen4630]

Loved watching Sanford and son then and also love watching reruns now.

[@magpieone9390]

Thank you for the shout out ☺️ Thank you for doing this for us fans☺️ Thank you for everything!☺️Say hi to your mom ☺️♥️

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for being a part of this video magpie one 🎃👍

[@daisygage7557]

This is one of my favorite shows growing up. Just wish we could make shows like this today.

[@jaxx211]

Thanks for the laughter...and for your service.

[@aviator1962]

Another winner Steve. Enjoyed Sanford and Son and uncle Woody and Rollo. Thanks to both for serving our country. As a fellow veteran, I salute them. Thought I would point out that the cremation units that are above ground are called cremation niches. The one's that have a glass front are called columbariums . In ground cremation burial sections are called cremation gardens. Keep up the great work.

[@PWeezy559]

Aren't you Rita Lawson's boy Rollo?

[@melanieblair3033]

That was one of my favorites

[@neneshubby]

Man! You beat me to it!

[@MrCualpha06]

Rollo: "Yes ma'am"

[@veteranpatriot4474]

@@MrCualpha06 " Its gonna break Her Heart when I tell Her I saw you Here in Jail ."

[@evertonweir7186]

Sanford on son's is my children number one show them watch almost every week

[@pattihowell4436]

Txs Steve for sharing bout Sanford and son🤗 Have a great day 😄

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

You too Patti 😊👍

[@robertsullivan4773]

Thank you all for your service.

[@tomo.3678]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Taylor at a Chiller Theatre convention a year before he died. A very nice man and still a sharp and classy dresser. He was very cool.

[@donnahill8403]

Thanks Steve for sharing these famous actors gravesites. I still enjoy watching the repeats of the Sanford & Son show. Have a blessed day. 😇 ☺

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Donna and You too 😊👍

[@nassorkhalfani1839]

Great job, Thank You. That was nice of you to announce the people’s names 😊

[@TempeSoldier123]

About a year before he died. I spent about 2 hours talking to Mr. Taylor (Rollo) at a convention. It was like talking to a father. Super cool guy who gave me a lot of behind the scenes stories about Sanford and Son and how him and Lamont really didn’t get along

[@BrotherTim]

Another very well done vlog. Veteran cemeteries are so moving and awe inspiring when you think of how many men and women served in our armed forces to keep our nation free. Thank you again, Steve.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

i agree. thanks, Tim!

[@chris-mv7xq]

Thank you for taking the time to shared ✌🙏

[@charleshays5407]

Nathaniel Taylor came to my school in the 1970s.

[@Itbmurr1]

Loved this video! Thank you! Thank you to all of the actors for their service to our country!

[@zethasmith1462]

Luv the show Sanford & Son❤️❤️❤️Rip

[@Itsisawnotiseen]

Keep up the great videos Steve! Love them. Always so fun and, as always, correct. You are the best.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks P! I appreciate you saying that 😊👍

[@jeanaesamuel47]

I love it!!!!

[@SaykhelRachmones-um1no]

Thank you for this touching update. Wonderful work.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello good buddy 👍 Steve and a big good morning to you my friend..I remember watching sanford and son years ago and I always loved to watch it I still watch it on reruns.have a wonderful blessed day Steve 🙌🙏.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks David and You too 🎃👍

[@jillyjill2060]

san ford and son my fav show i love rollo and uncle woody!!

[@sakiyehwalker7326]

That was my favorite show Sanford and son

[@janicewright4164]

Hi Mr. Steve, you were on my mind so I decided to check out one of your videos. Thanks for another amazing tour of this cemetery and these famous graves sites. God Bless you ❤

[@loveydovey601]

Great job as usual Steve. I really enjoy going down celebrity memory lane with you as you navigate along some of the most beautiful and well maintained cemeteries.With all the chaos that’s going on in our country lately, your smile and upbeat demeanor accompanied by your presentation is like a breath of fresh air. Thanks.🌞

[@lmarshell8225]

Rip Rollow and Woody 🙏🏿💜💙 Legendary Sanford and Son

[@cynthiaamitrano8915]

The sun is rising. Beautiful morning.

[@MsBornfree123]

You have the most enjoyable cemetery tours. It's like touring with a friend. Thank you!

[@sonnytravis3659]

Thanks Steve for all the history and time you take to tell about it.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching Sonny 😊👍

[@lennymoss2216]

I'd like to thank you for doing what you do!! Thanks much

[@whatsthedealwithdanny3913]

One of my favorite shows , Thanks for sharing

[@themiccrazy]

I'm a huge fan of Stanford and Sons!

[@michael7423]

Steve you really take me back to happier times in my life, thanks for the memories! I hope you don’t mind if I call you my friend.

[@izzyporter3229]

Thank you for all you do.

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Awesome video!! Heyheyhey Steve!!!💙💙❤❤

[@mickeyfrazier1111]

Thanks for sharing Steve.

[@garywright7826]

Very informative and i love that these black entertainers are still remembered ! Thank you !

[@thomasconnors6755]

That was very interesting as always good job Steve keep it up. How is your mother doing

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Thomas, she’s hanging in there 😊👍

[@davidprince6237]

Love your videos Steve. Thanks for posting.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching David 🎃👍

[@pattibrooks1907]

Rewatching this video again and its just as awesome as it was 8 or 9 months ago ! I am happy to subscribe to your channel and have been since 2019 or 2020 !

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That’s so nice to hear Patti! Thank you 😊👍

[@pedronewball1116]

STEVE,thank you so much for the way you explained and most of all the way show respect for those who pass .love your videos

[@wendymudkins6870]

Great video you always give us a lot of the information on who you are visiting stay safe steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks, Wendy, you too!

[@cynthialloyd2742]

I was watching Sanford & Son last night.

[@BigBillAndersonsDeathTours]

Hi Steve! Great video! I love Riverside National Cemetery! Beautiful and well kept! Thank you for sharing!😀👍

[@lrwgreenthumb6282]

Another very informative vid Steve! Superb job!

[@luciledevries478]

Loved that show I watch oldies alot thank u ♥️

[@darrylhaynes]

Thank you for sharing this video my father is laid to rest there

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

He is in very good company there Darryl. Thanks for sharing his memory with us 🇺🇸

[@kimberlywhite4340]

Thank U for this great video Steve, of two wonderful men i grew up with not just watching tv..but in real life Thank U ..Thank U

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Kimberly. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎃👍

[@crystalgrose]

Thank You Steve for doing this video.

[@webchuck1]

Hello Steve, Thanks so much for sharing this video. God Rest There Souls 🙏

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for watching Charles 🎃👍

[@selenabrown2917]

Luv me sum rolo and woody on Sanford and son did not miss 1 episode of the hole series i couldn't miss any show they had i tape every one even on my starz channel with no commercials luv him woody on good times too as NED. Luv them both.....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@alexanderpatrick4866]

Great characters. Thanks again Steve, see ya later!

[@demetriuse.stroud4016]

KEEP THEM COMING AND ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Demetrious 🎃👍

[@schnellfahren911]

Kinda feel like I wish someone/ fans had reached out to them before they passed... both were service members, salutes all around. Hopefully they knew they still have fans who recall their performances, and more importantly, their efforts in the military. Rip guys!

[@cebusam7545]

My Dad and members of my family are buried at a National Memorial Cemetery for the Military in North Phoenix. When visitors hall is closed there is an ATM machine outside where you put the name of the person you're looking for and it spits out a receipt with members military information and map to find them at cemetery.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

That’s really nice. Thanks for sharing the memory of your family members with us Cebu 🇺🇸

[@doreenarnold9726]

I'm so glad you did this one. Love sanford and Son. Video well done.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Doreen. I’m glad you enjoyed it 🎃👍

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

Steve ..l was so shocked when you gave a SHOUTOUT to me on the Leave it to Beaver gravesite visitation. I must be getting old for l didn't even remember recommending it🤣🤣🤣. The 2 men who played "Uncle Woody"--DeForrest Covan and Raymond Allen respectively--both died at about age 90; outliving the "Aunt Esther" actress LaWanda Page. Covan died the day before his 90th birthday, and Allen was 91 at death.

[@normahird4362]

What a treat......another vlog from my favorite vlogger. Again another informative and interesting video. It is so important that we remember these actors and their contributions they made during their careers. Best to Jim and your Mom.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Norma, thank you and I agree. Did you change your last name on your KZbin channel?

[@normahird4362]

@@TheGraveyardChannel I do not have a youtube channel. I am from Las Vegas.

[@tygreenwood472]

Nathaniel Taylor a.k.a Rollo was my favorite character on the show besides Fred Sanford Redd Foxx..Rollo was the true definition of coolness and style ..R.I.P!

[@tybelger8079]

Love those actors 👍

[@clarencejacksonjr.]

Loved it, loved it, loved it! Thanks

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Clarence 🎃👍

[@gloriapatton9111]

AWESOME....video..Many thanks

[@cathyruthroff6226]

Great information. My brother is buried there. It is a beautiful place. Thank you, Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

He is in good company there Cathy. Thanks for sharing his memory with us 🇺🇸

[@mastinanagel380]

Thank you for sharing this video.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thank you for watching at Monica 😊👍

[@Mzshey2006]

Great commentary 🙏🏽❤️ great job keep up The good work

[@timdaugherty5921]

Never knew they died

[@joannewinter7879]

Thanks for this post Steve. Take care. ♥️🌝

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Joanne and you too 🎃👍

[@SteveWV]

Great video Steve

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks Steven 🎃👍