Why Redd Foxx Quit 'Sanford & Son' - Here's Why

comedyhype.com/ - Redd Foxx would break records as Fred Sanford on 'Sanford & Son' for 6 seasons. Despite the show's success there appeared to be drama on the back end which resulted with Redd Foxx quitting the show. CH explains on another episode of 'Here's Why'. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_ Co-Written By @Mr.DominicSmith & Jonathan Williams. Beat by Yondo.

[@delerocky]

Sanford and Son may not have won an Emmy but it's still an all-time great show in my book.

[@jondough2940]

He refused to wear dresses that's why he didn't get his full credit

[@Joker-Leto]

which book !.. :P

[@ajledbetter2197]

Yep, my book too.☝😔

[@selenabrown4625]

He's My favorite 😍 2022

[@walterhoward3611]

One of my favorite shows

[@dannytimmons7801]

Nearly 30 years since his demise we are watching Sanford & Son reruns today and still laughing. RIP

[@lb5998]

True

[@doomvictor3934]

Amen

[@margyiphillips4931]

TV, Film and Music immortalizes a person. It's how the dead keep living.

[@carletonbatty8003]

U

[@dannytimmons7801]

@@carletonbatty8003 ?

[@judybright1965]

While stationed in Germany in the early 80’s I attended a Redd Fox show on a military base. There was only about 20 people in the audience due to ongoing military exercises. He performed anyway and then DANCED with ALL of us!!! I will never forget this MAN.

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

Omg I bet that show was awesome 🙄what town/base of Germany was u in We we're station in KARLSHRUE 30mins from Heidelberg and Mannheim and I miss it sooo bad😞😏

[@judybright1965]

Tiffany Foy I can’t remember exactly where the show was, possibly Mannheim. Stationed in Heilbronn.

[@tiffanyfoy1039]

@@judybright1965 oh yeh😀ok thanks

[@Probe253]

@@tiffanyfoy1039 Stuttgart - Flak K. - Its all gone turned into a residential area... Elizabeth!

[@kbmsmania5053]

Judy Bright small word I stayed at bfv in Mannheim in 2011-2012 before they shut it all down

[@travelinben1966]

Redd definitely deserved an Emmy.Sanford and Son was one of the greatest shows on television.R.I.P. Redd, and all the cast members who have passed.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@phlushphish793]

Depends on the competition at the time.

[@travelinben1966]

@@phlushphish793 Blew them all away.

[@phlushphish793]

@@travelinben1966 I dunno. Wasn't All in the Family on then?

[@travelinben1966]

@@phlushphish793 Yes,but Sanford and Son blew it away imo.

[@phlushphish793]

@@travelinben1966 It was very funny; but, All in the Family broke the ground, introducing 1st black family on national air: The Jeffersons. The culture just wasn't ready to nominate blacks for Emmys at the time. Now it's all you see.

[@_NEW3RA_]

Man I literally almost shedded tears listening to this & what Fred stood for. Sandford & son is 1 of the greatest shows ever created. I can watch reruns over & over & laugh everytime like I never seen the episode.

[@kevineslinger6723]

I am a white boy who loves all people. I don't give a damn about color, but if you are funny you are funny. I started watching Sanford and Son when I was 9 years old with my father. it was the first pilot episode and he thought we should watch it. I was hooked and watched it every Friday night at 8 pm like clockwork. It became my favorite show for many years, including re-runs I would watch for many years. I even had my parents buy me Redd Foxx comedy records to listen to. My favorite comedian later became Richard Pryor. Bought his records, saw all his movies, and thought that his joining up with Gene Wilder was the greatest thing since Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. I know that Redd Foxx would be pleased to know that white people did embrace his contribution to the comedy entertainment industry, as I still to this day feel that there were never funnier times than tuning in to Fred G. Sandford doing his imitation of the 4 Ink Spots and going at it with Aunt Esther or his son Lamont.

[@_NEW3RA_]

@@kevineslinger6723 good times man. That was comedy at its greatest. True comedy died with them.

[@kevineslinger6723]

@@_NEW3RA_ Redd Foxx paved the way for other great comedic actors like Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Chris Tucker and other greats I have loved watching over the years. Black comedy is the best and without it, it would be like having to eat dry toast without butter or Jelly......

[@Einnor084]

@@kevineslinger6723 Thank God, 4 u man! So many hatoratorz still preSINt, n our world.

[@mdhbh]

Thank goodness I bought the entire series from Amazon on DVD.

[@raylancrockett]

"Sanford and son" was a big part of my childhood. You never saw color, you saw comedic gold. Especially any scene with Red and Lawanda!

[@sumpthintosay6341]

White people always bring up race when nobody is even talking about it; but if Black people mention race, White people say: "Why do you have to mention race!?"

[@stinkmeaner3016]

Fish eyed fool.

[@frankiegunnz8066]

@@sumpthintosay6341 Maybe for him, he Just stating that the show never felt like It was for Black people only. It was so good and funny that everyone enjoyed It. Oh and by the way, We can't stop racism with racism. That's like trying to stop a fire with more fire. Just saying!

[@stevenl5652]

Absolutely.

[@billiegharvey9402]

@@sumpthintosay6341 I think a lot of black and white people can be tribal in a lot of ways, but comedy transcends that. I've seen the "I'm 'x ' race, but.." from white and black people. Imo, oeople state their race im this contrxt as way of saving a long winded "I'm not the same race/ culture but that comedy spoke a universal language to me, comedy gold ", especially if a show was aimed at a particular race/sex/age demographic. You also see, for example, "Im 15 but I love 50's music". That's the way I see it anyway.

[@watchdemfools3420]

The bitter truth behind the humor. The great talent, Redd Foxx, is an unforgettable force.

[@BILLHILL357]

@WATCH DEM FOOLS... DID YOU KNOW THAT REDD FOXX REAL NAME IS JOHN SANFORD?

[@geturlife1694]

💯💯🙌🏾

[@kimr.2284]

Sanford & son is still my favorite show of all time & Redd Foxx is my favorite person off all time!

[@martintanksley3561]

Brought season 1 and 2 a few days ago and want the other 3...he's the GOAT!!!

[@williamgibson433]

God bless

[@gregoryenste3883]

Redd is spot on about never getting awards. The show was so good. Not many shows had me actually laughing out loud. True great.

[@martintanksley3561]

Should had gotten one EVERY YEAR the show was on...but it was RACISM, pure and simple.......

[@wandabrown8523]

Love redd. Katt williams. Need I say more?? The Brady bunch sucked.

[@iggyg1370]

@@martintanksley3561 What about the Beverly hillbillies it was hated by all the critics they wanted off the air, it was the fans that love it and kept it on the air kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzVgJiFe9-mipI

[@martintanksley3561]

@@iggyg1370 Well the critics didn't LIKE Sanford either......and BH stayed on for 9 years (Sanford could had also, but the the handlers on Sanford & son reated Redd like crap).... Like I said before, i' m talking BIAS here.......

[@iggyg1370]

@@martintanksley3561 A majority of the population in America is white which I believe helps in keeping a show running, that does not mean Sanford and Son wasn't a great show, but it may of not had the same support.

[@jefferyrandall8030]

If they fired Aunt Ester we would have forever been deprived of a legend of a character.

[@joshuapowell114]

Agreed

[@thomashenebry8269]

If.that was true, they would have given her her own spinoff show. They never considered it.

[@adamsamuel8593]

stop it anyone could have played that role.

[@jefferyrandall8030]

@@thomashenebry8269 A spinoff doesn't make a character great. Her delivery and chemistry with Fred was unmatched.

[@rebeccajean5765]

Aunt Esther was my favorite character. Also liked Rollo character.

[@brentkinsworthy4999]

Aunt Esther was more than just a memorable part of the show. Here I am in 2021 and can still remember the hilarious arguments between her and Fred. Brady Bunch always felt like a fantasy. These characters were real, bare, and human.

[@felixa8607]

I agree - a lot of my favorite memories from any sitcom involve Aunt Esther. :)

[@stevenjohnson2273]

"Well I never." "I bet you did"

[@stevenm6200]

Oh yes. I agree 1000% I love aunt Esther 😂

[@lockandloadlikehell]

BB was for kids

[@Carlo-b9k]

Aunt Esther And Fred Used T😂 Crack Me Up When They Used T😂 G😢 At Each 😂ther...Y😂U 😂LD"FISH 👁️👁️👁️ED F😂😂L😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thataurus2492]

They've said Redd was a stand up guy if you didn't have a job he will get you work cause he was a genuine friend

[@mitzithompson6585]

I heard that too. I believe it

[@kman215]

He got a lot of his friends jobs on Sanford and son

[@thevizkid]

p

[@kimr.2284]

I believe that, you can tell he had a good heart!

[@goodvidz1140]

@@kman215 Very true..Chitlin Circuit comedians..Great guy for doing that shit!

[@DRILL-SGT.HARTMAN]

Sanford and Son was the funniest show ever made. Still today it is my favorite.

[@Transcendent-Economics-101]

I can't actually say that it was funnier than some of the "I Love Lucy" classic episodes but it was definitely the funniest show of the 1970s by far!! ( ͡◉ ͜ʖ ͡◉)

[@Einnor084]

I like Andy Griffith 4 laffz 2, BUTT..... YUPPERZ!!!! Sanford & Son & I Love Lucy, were Mos Def funny! I'm sure, canned laughter, wouldn't have been necessary, on any of these 3 showz!

[@Robert08010]

It was certainly more edgy that anything else before or since.

[@alphaomega8373]

Support so close but this one is top funniest show to me too. Had more laughing tears and I still keep coming back. Dave Chappelle and In Living Color close second and third and Def Comedy Jam gets honorable mention.

[@howardbeale661]

Sanford and Son will FOREVER be one of my favorite sitcoms! The episodes never get old! Redd can take comfort in the fact that neither he nor the show has been (nor will be) forgotten.

[@brianpress1392]

So True, 👍

[@traceyrenee3176]

Sanford and Son was a iconic show with great comedy. Fred, Lamont, Esther and the entire cast should be given an award for their contribution to TV. It's very telling how the network treated them, a sign of the times.

[@gwendolynbanks4985]

One ☝️ of best comedy show

[@phlushphish793]

Awards shmwards. We don't need a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, either.

[@charliesample8490]

Yes great show I still watch it today I think Redd Foxx should have got an award.

[@wandabryant1275]

That's because white people were in charge. They didn't rewarded him for his contribution and his 🎖 honoring work. Because intimidation, envy and jealousy. white people do what they always do with Black People success...Cut you from their pie. They felt like they made him. You dumbie, God created Foxx and the gift that is given to Redd Foxx makes him.

[@markastoforoff7838]

It's hard to believe they were going to fire LaWanda Page. Some of the funniest scenes of all time for any show were between Fred and Esther. Pure comedy gold.

[@Robert08010]

Was she ever in an serious movies? I'd love to see if she ever got the chance to really act.

[@rolandofgilead43]

@@Robert08010 i dunno check out IMDB

[@Robert08010]

@@rolandofgilead43 Yeah obviously. I was asking for a recommendation.

[@rolandofgilead43]

@@Robert08010 he he okay, looking at her IMB page maybe "talking dirty after dark (1991) i haven't seen that one though so i dunno, most of the stuff she did film wise are either comedy's in bit parts that say Maid or a bit part i think? in some horror films. but that's just a guess as i haven't seen anything she's been in film wise in a long time. as for tv shows by the looks of it the vast majority look like comedy's i think? so i have no idea

[@masonreiss]

@@Robert08010 I believe she was in Friday, 1 of the 2 old woman at the door

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Facts or facts?...there 100% NEEDS to be a biopic docu-series about Redd Foxx especially as he was a pioneer and had a close friendship with Malcolm X when he was known as Malcolm Little.

[@drdread9896]

Uber facts!!!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

@ReturnoftheBrotha that's completely understandable

[@kenterminateddq5311]

@@TheAlkebulanTrust There's the E! True Hollywood Story of Redd Foxx that tells the story ofJohn Sanford's (Redd Foxx) life and issues with the hit show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmtooFtgad_g6s

[@jeffrejr1]

Plus he used to hang around with Elvis they're escapades on coke are a tv series by themselves.

[@londynsmommy3177]

Watch unsung Hollywood redd foxx its really good! It even includes Lamont (Demond Wilson)

[@Prop_2112]

Sadly TV now has lost that feeling , there is no soul in it . The 70's were chocked full of the best sitcoms ,,, better than now. Sanford and Son had the best characters within the show.

[@PatIreland]

Yep Now TV is just heavily scripted reality shows.

[@williamhaynes7089]

This show is not PC enough now days... Love the classic shows that could tell a joke

[@rellenomics101]

Never knew they knocked off the Brady Bunch! That's Gangster!

[@svanablak]

remember, cosby crushed magnum, p.i.!!!

[@3089280288]

@@svanablak I'll still watch Magnum

[@MIKECNW]

What's special about that? TV shows do that all the time.

[@thebestchannel5456]

@@svanablak Wow that's sad

[@kingovharts]

Yep.....Sanford and Son was the eventual death nail for the Brady Bunch.

[@cavekam2179]

Loved this show growing up. " You ole fish eyed fool"

[@antonjames4867]

Like the crack "I'm going to put your face in some flour and make gorilla cookies "🤣

[@cavekam2179]

@@antonjames4867 😂😂😂😂 Aunt Esther was the truth

[@Robert08010]

Ester brought so much humor to the show. It used to be a common FIGURATIVE expression "bashing someone over the head with the bible". But Ester tried to physically bash Fred with her bible more than once! And I don't blame her one bit. He often deserved it.

[@phlushphish793]

@@Robert08010 "Fred Sanford! You HEATHEN!"

[@djtechinics97dj37]

@@antonjames4867 that was the 70’s you can’t say 💩 like that anymore. Everyone is so sensitive these days.

[@Alsby]

Redd Foxx should be given a post humorous Emmy. He deserves that!

[@WorldOfAkbad]

Today, the man who played "Woodrow Anderson", Esthers husband, died last night. RIP

[@thevizkid]

he was Ned the wino on good times first

[@nevillechung1878]

May He Rest Easy.

[@kimr.2284]

Rip woodrow!😥

[@morewithles2738]

Rest in power Woody

[@robertjohnson6284]

Old skool Woody was STILL alive 4real??? I thought that guy was Dead years ago,I'm sad 2 hear that,just seen HIM on good times 😢

[@TheKenomenon]

Redd is a hard working man who just wanted to be a part of history and it’s sad how they did him

[@lorddusk8463]

Well I say screw NBC and the Emmys because Sanford and Son is still airing on various channels to this day

[@arncoo63]

@@meafrenchie7143 yes I should be boycotting NBC for having Elder Bill Cosby being locked up in prison over a racist white lie NBC is the real reason why Elder Bill Cosby is in prison today. Because He was planning to purchase the network than all of a sudden these racist bulls-t allegations came out against Our Elder Bill Cosby of raping and drugging women & knows full well that they're racist feminist lies!

[@annettejohns7649]

X. N 0

[@kaylonreese5810]

And he will never be forgotten in my opinion! When u think of jokes that’s one of the first guys who comes to mind.

[@thewkovacs316]

@@arncoo63 nope

[@TheQuincyEdwards]

He may have felt like his history was erased and not recognized but it isn’t to me. I was raised on this show, got my name from this show (Quincy Jones did the theme music, my parents saw it in the credits and went with it). I won’t forget.

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

Loved it too... sad the character Woodrow passed yesterday, I think Lamont is the last one left. 😞

[@HarveyDent322]

Neither will I. SANFORD AND SON, GOOD TIMES, and THE JEFFERSONS but especially the first two are important touchstones to let future generations know Black sitcoms didn’t start with THE COSBY SHOW with Black people living an upper middle class life in Bel-Air

[@robertjohnson6284]

@@HarveyDent322 we related because that's how we was living like Good times or Sanford and son 😂😂💯💯

[@jimmypovilasphil]

It was one of the best sit coms ever. It was all around pure genius. Thanks for the informative video!

[@junewarra1963]

I was a teenager watching Sanford and son. My family waited every fri. Loved them, laughed so hard. I wish I could tell Redd Foxx he will NEVER be forgotten. I do wish they had won an Emmy . We must keep this great show relavent.

[@TAYLAY1100]

And everytime these comedians have there top 5 Redd Foxx is never mentioned and it's sad he's my top comedian over all comedians

[@aizenzae4510]

@ReturnoftheBrotha bruh u sound like a mad hater because he became mainstream. Kevin Hart is funny yo. Not the best comedian but he's definitely funny.

[@s_h_a_w_n_d_a8903]

ReturnoftheBrotha 😂

[@alboog5902]

Aizen Zae I’m sorry for your sense of humor😪

[@skywalker6648]

@ReturnoftheBrotha Richard is king. In fact, so many comedians rip his style off in one way or another, he was way ahead of his time with the Black/White comedy duos, and is deserving of being at the top. Not too high at all.

[@skywalker6648]

@ReturnoftheBrotha Your comment proves you know nothing about Richard Pryor at all. Pryor is the one who told the Blacks in his audience how going to Africa changed his life and made him learn to not to call anyone or identify himself as the N-word. Unlike, these rappers of today. He was the original comedian to cross over and garner the kind of power, wealth, and fame that helped OPEN the doors to your transvestite loving Eddie Murphy who can't even do stand up anymore due to stage fright. Eddie also regrets all the offensive lame jokes about gays back in the day. Now, I like Eddie and his accomplishments, but even he admits that he OWES his entire career to Richard Pryor. Which is why he casted him Harlem Nights. So let's face it, you're dead wrong and sound pathetic in your reasoning for dis-liking him or not giving him his credit. I mean, if you don't like his brand, fine. But you haven't got a leg to stand on when trying to come up for reasons why you don't like him nor when it comes to comparing him to those that came after. All in all, you're in the minority with your ill informed opinions.

[@jonniehickson5599]

Man, I felt this in my heart. Funny how this is still relevant. RIP REDD FOXX

[@jimvictus]

Favorite show growing up and I still rock a "You big dummy!" t-shirt to this day.

[@richardwilliams4976]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kristyrodriguez5220]

I remember the Jimmy Walker Dy No Mite tees that many people were wearing in the 70's ...along with the journey jerseys and pop star jerseys back then. Flare jeans and stacked heels .

[@ernestpassaro9663]

Loved him arguing with aunt esther that was great !

[@harrylazard805]

Damn! I had a chance to get one of those and took a pass....

[@MoneyTrell100]

Red Fox wasn’t playing about his money

[@gabrielleelliott8169]

Right

[@jashanestone]

As always the first thing you all realize is the money and not the Humanity of someone.. Let me know why Trump became president.. First thing people say is he's a billionaire.. No. He was a con, and Redd Fox died broke.. But his money is the last thing people will be thinking about.. It's was what he was hoping people would never forget.. *his legacy*

[@Juniatadelphibey]

Hollywood is gangster.

[@hopemorgan9457]

They Should Have Paid More He Deserved It #RedFox #SIHHP😭😇😘💙👏🏾👏🏾

[@Transcendent-Economics-101]

Yee-up! Why should he play about his $$? esp. since what one brings should at the least, match his returns ¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯ Redd: You ain't Pimpin' Me!! ( ͠° ͟ʖ ͡°)

[@chriscangelosi9438]

Red foxx was like my grandpa growing up, I loved how the show could make you laugh but also take on serious real world problems. We need shows like this again that instilled values and morals.

[@Strat.1]

What?

[@jakebrakebill]

Being from that era and watching this show, it was my favorite. There's nothing on TV today that even comes close. So glad I was born when I was to experience all this first hand. Great video.

[@queenladybug1702]

I remember when the IRS was at his house taking all his pride possessions and Redd Fox was outside watching so helplessly. I think Eddie Murphy paid his back taxes for him. Redd Fox was outside crying because the IRS took a ring that Elvis gave him. Very 😥 sad.

[@queenladybug1702]

@Bret Pardon thanks, I didn't know that.

[@KennyRider137]

@kev truth if Elvis gives you a ring as a gift the government doesn't get to take it.

[@terrencecollins7291]

You need to pay attention Eddie Murphy did not pay his taxes Eddie Murphy paid for his funeral that's what red fox is mad about when he said black people won't come together and help each other. Nobody helped him with his taxes he died owing the government. You black woman need to stop thinking with emotions and go find out the truth

[@queenladybug1702]

@Shane Barber. beautifully said ❤

[@branon6565]

Diane Ladybug Hudson ....Frank Sinatra paid Redd Foxx's taxes at some point as well.....

[@jimsteele2072]

Sanford n Son, All in the family, The Jeffersons, Chico n the Man, Barney Miller, Taxi, Threes Company, Good Times, All the shows in that era were in a one room or two room set, like stage acting. I miss that era of television and think that type of acting would be a big success if it returned.

[@AndyKapp]

I wouldn't even say 'like' stage acting. It was stage acting, with a live audience and everything.

[@maureenmiaullis6427]

My favorite shows, those, and I was born in '72.

[@MikeMillington]

Remember when some of the best comedy shows would start with “...was filmed before a live studio audience.”?

[@t.s.9656]

My teen years were blessed with this show. I watch all the reruns over and over to this day.

[@johnbell4469]

Red Foxx will always be among the comedy greats in my book. I never knew he was such a smart business man and had so many great ideas that would have surely changed the course of history had he been given a chance. Rip John Sandford

[@melindathomas4138]

”It’s like I wasn't there.” That breaks my heart. The man was comic genius. One of the best comedic minds an to feel so unappreciated and to feel he didn't matter or make a difference. RIP Mr. Foxx and know you will not be forgotten and we know you here.

[@Einnor084]

I'll never 4get Red Foxx! I bring him up, from time 2 time, azz well. Let newbiez, learn about him!

[@jp.1543]

To those of us who grew up during the 70s and were aware of the talented black comedians on television; we were colorblind. All we saw were comedians who made us laugh until our stomachs hurt and we could hardly breathe. We loved them all equally. We still do.

[@keepitreal007]

R I P Redd Foxx. We loved your work on screen, and on stage. You are not forgotten.

[@randyranderson690]

This is so goddamn sad. I remember that show and through the entire video, I heard the show's music in my mind. He deserved SO much more than he was given.

[@keithharris4378]

Sanford and Son was truly one of the greatest comedy sitcoms ever created. No other person could have played that part like Redd Foxx. Much respect to this man. He let us know it was ok to be different.

[@tamaramadison7563]

Red is Ledgend Rest Peace.

[@ryand9036]

I watch Good Times every Saturday for hours and then Sanford and Son after that. LOVE THEM>

[@donruga627]

On Tv one... I do as well

[@tonybabineau5642]

I do too on channel TVONE

[@thefactor9147]

I been on tv one all day back to back episodes 💙

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

I love Sanford & Son! Fred Sanford was just like my grandfather. My grandfather was tough and ran a salvage yard, no one messed with him. Sanford & Son, All In The Family & The Jeffersons were the best! We need shows like that today!

[@804smiles]

Yes my fav! I love Redd Foxx! I actually have every episode of Sanford & Son! And I have some of his albums! He most def is 1 of the best 2 ever do it!

[@doriswalker9770]

I love how he stood up for his self RIP true legend🙏🙏

[@erniebuchinski3614]

I used to stay home on Friday night to watch "Sanford & Son" as a teen-ager. That's says it all for me. RIP to everyone connected with the show who's now gone, including, of course, the great Redd Foxx.

[@ellenhall2090]

I’m as white as they come. My family could hardly wait for “Sanford and Son” to come on every week! Loved them all.😃

[@barryharkins9390]

Man I hear you I loved it also Chico and the Man

[@ellenhall2090]

Me too!

[@Spthomas47]

@@barryharkins9390 was just talking about Chico and The Man the other day ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@daleval2182]

Yeah they appealed to all races, funny is color blind

[@ellenhall2090]

You betcha!

[@robertfromtexas2480]

I loved Sanford and son. My dad and I used to watch it together. I was thrilled when his new sitcom came out in the '90s. Unfortunately he passed away after only a few episodes. He did deserve more than he got. I'm not talking about money. I'm talking about respect and notoriety. The man had talent! For somebody who did such raunchy comedy albums, to be able to do a television sitcom, be clean and still be funny. That's talent!! RIP Redd Foxx. This white kid had the utmost respect for you

[@phlushphish793]

Yeh except he didn't pay his taxes & lost his house in Vegas. The executives were right. He couldn't handle his overnight success.

[@ratleyink6509]

I grew up watching sanford and son its one of the best shows to ever be

[@colehalford1893]

Thank you so much Comedy Hype for sharing this incredible story. The Behind the scenes of the past were so real it made you sick. I use to watch this show when I was younger and loved it. Thanks again Comedy Hype, you rock ❤️!

[@rhondawentzell6959]

Redd Foxx was a comic genius & a legend. You’re absolutely right, there was an incredible lack of equality at that time. He couldn’t get the same star treatment as others in similar series. He deserved so much more, so did Demond Wilson LaWanda Page & many others. I grew up with them & they hold a warm place in my memories of my youth. My family lives in a poor area with many junk yards, body shops mechanic places & trailer parks...and I know that type of community depicted on the show. We might be white but we are Sandford & Sons❤️

[@movieuser6336]

I have the entire Sanford and Son Series on DVD! They have their place in history as far as I am concerned. Pretty cool he and X had similar starts, both leaving their mark.

[@QueenJooseLaMonica]

Me too, i have the full collection set of S&S and of Good Times on dvd!! 😁💖

[@rwbpiano]

Sanford and Son was THE comedy that I remember when I was about 11 years old as being the epitome of television humor. I still feel that way today. This show, in my humble opinion, reigns above all others and speaks to today's generation still. Plus, it makes me laugh like no other television sitcom ever.

[@ramblinwriter4987]

I'm glad I found this. I appreciate Redd even more now. Ok I'm gonna go cry now.

[@Metalbass10000]

He was exactly right that young kids of all backgrounds needed to know the history of people of all nationalities and ethnicities, and especially the significant, and many times critical, contributions, efforts, accomplishments, and sacrifices, of populations of people termed "minorities." People need to understand that the history of any people, of this country, or the history of any country, and really, the history of the world, is a shared history. No one group of people has ever existed in the absolute absence of any or all other groups of people, and no group people has ever existed, prospered, or faltered, without the influences and contributions, positive and/or negative, Too many people are brought up with an almost harmful lack of knowledge, an absurdly incomplete, and way too often inaccurate, and biased, picture of the history of the world, or any part of it.

[@SirKnight1096]

I'm 100% with the late Redd Fox on that. He was a huge part of my childhood and he deserved to be paid like that just as much as these athletes and celebs are paid today.

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Kinda hard since money like that was unavailable.

[@robertbowersock1723]

Love the show laughed my ass off!!!What a class act,good chemistry

[@donruga627]

Still to this Day.... Classic

[@donaldthomas7753]

Fred: "Esther, I want to beat your face into dough and make gorilla cookies." ~Fred G. Sanford

[@abimelekharlemyahudah4thtribe]

😆🤣😂

[@malindasaunders2338]

😂😂😂😂😂 Omg

[@riadanabtawi5880]

I watched many many shows of Sanford and son. The show was a great success.

[@jimmyjennings8956]

This was and still is my favorite funniest show i have ever seen in my life and i miss it more than any other and i will watch any Sanford and Son reruns as soon as i find them the memories of this show means a lot to me Red Fox was a comedic genius R.I.P. Red Fox we miss you .

[@NoShortKutz]

One of the Best TV shows in history. Pure great talent and laughter

[@garageautonomist2258]

I know you have a lot of comments here but I really want to tell you that this video was well written, well researched, and well produced. Keep up the good work. The narration was great. I was kid when Sanford first got on the air and it was huge back then. I had no idea it was the Brady-Killer. Love that!

[@benniecochran5489]

Sanford and son was a much funnier show than the Brady Bunch.it was

[@jbdragon3295]

I agree, which is why it killed BB.

[@vespasianflaviustheemperor7901]

To be fair Brady bunch was kid friendly family show and Sanford and son was for the grownups

[@benniecochran5489]

@@vespasianflaviustheemperor7901 most correct

[@geraldfriend256]

Me and dad in a junkyard.Thats why I loved it..it was my life.

[@benniecochran5489]

@@geraldfriend256 my daughter was once married to a fellow wit a marine salvage yard. Interesting place.

[@martintanksley3561]

Prefer HIS show (almost 50) over so much garbage on right now....

[@jbdragon3295]

52 here and I agree 100%

[@americanspirit8932]

I also agree 100% Sanford and Son was probably the best, show on TV and still today I watch it .

[@brandonwalker1184]

No one cares

[@papahawk3644]

A very impactful presentation young man. I'd heard and read a few things about Mr. Foxx, but nothing that exposed his true depth and character. The last statement he made was prophetic in that this is still a very important need within our society. Well done.

[@818boy]

When he fights with aunt Esther is hilarious!👏👍😂🤣, one if the greatest definitely, RIP Mr Foxx🙏🇺🇸👏👍🙏

[@jonfreeman6316]

This was a great tv show. My father served during ww2 and I can promise when he watched tv it was either Sanford and so or the pink panther other than that he never watched anything else. It was our time together he worked long hrs and was not able to go to any games or anything else I had going on. But when we had a chance we watched together and I can honestly say it was his favorite. Mr fox was funny as well you know. He was a great comedian and a great actor. If I could I would of loved to have met him in person or to have had my dad met him. He was great and should never be forgotten.

[@joeyanderson2264]

I grew up watching Sanford and son on tv. My favorite show. Now that I watch it as an adult I can appreciate it even more. This was a nice backstory on some of the drama.

[@svanablak]

what gets me is redd is one of the BEST stand ups in history! the difference is he was one of the PUREST stand up COMICS in the business! i challenge people all the time to go back and listen to his ALBUMS!!! his infamous reputation as being DIRTY was part of his genius. if & when you listen to him he only IMPLIES raunch & vulgarity! he really was the first to cuss prolifically in his act! he was the master at saying "naughty" things that everybody was thinking! LONG LIVE JOHN ELROY SANFORD aka REDD FOXX!

[@jamiewhite1515]

Love the show. Still watch it. I remember sitting with my father in the 70’s and watching him laugh. Classic quality programming.

[@JoniHann]

Same!

[@primagiedi3775]

You can watch any black sitcom that came afterwards and see just how much influence Redd Foxx had. He literally helped mold black culture and comedy. It’s sad that he died broke with no accolades. Legends never die!

[@georgeanastasopoulos5865]

Well said, Prima.

[@jasonsimmons671]

indeed🥺

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Sanford and Son was a great American show. Redd Foxx was an American comedy legend.😊

[@MikeMillington]

As a young white kid in Canada in the 70’s I absolutely loved many of those shows you mentioned like Good Times, Sanford & Son, and the Jeffersons. The theme song from S&S is such a memorable classic. I’m sad to hear Redd wasn’t able to get the recognition he deserved. I definitely would’ve wanted to see a new revamped version later if it had happened. I was sad when I heard he died.

[@tonybabineau5642]

Im a 49 yr old white man I watch this show everyday I mean everyday I've seen every episode 10 times i hate to bring politics into this but this generation of people are soft

[@quennymcdonald771]

You are absolutely right..ty ❤🖤😊

[@derekhughes8318]

True

[@mrtyroneb]

Tony, you're so correct. Fred Sanford was homophobic and he was not big on Puerto Ricans nor white people.....which is racist. The difference is, Redd made it so hilarious. Only Redd Foxx could play such a roll and make it funny. Not only that, but We were still in the midst of the civil rights movement when the show began airing, which made it even edgier. Again tho, Redd played the role so well and made something so ridiculous(racism & bigotry) the joke that it is. Redd was a comedic genius.

[@mrtyroneb]

Fred Sanford, Archie Bunker, and George Jefferson were racist characters in some way, but the actors put such a hilarious spin on these roles it was virtually impossible not to laugh. That could never be done now.

[@simon504marcus]

Facts

[@TheIceman101]

Redd Foxx was one of the funniest brothers ever. He should have gotten his props then.

[@garyjohnston6248]

Thank you for your research on this. I was a little boy when I first watched this show in the 70's. now I still love the reruns. They don't make them like this anymore PERIOD

[@josephertz5786]

Such a wonderful and funny man . Missed but never forgotten❤

[@TheWholeWorld1]

All these iconic black shows and most of those actors died with minimal finances or broke! Are we ready to start practicing group economics yet!?

[@septiawoman2911]

Ya think? LONG over-due.

[@mrcead]

Exactly, that's how you buy the block!

[@Blackjesus3]

Well he didn't pay his taxes, spent alot of money too

[@mrcead]

A Latino pastor in the Bronx got an 80/20 brand new building built with his church members and the storefront is a neighborhood supermarket paying big time rent You think anyone of us not a member of his church gonna get an apartment there? Group economics. Pretty much every building in NYC either owned by a family or a small group of people

[@cd620thagreat2]

I’m ready 💰💰💰💲💲💲💲

[@theguitarelectric5218]

Redd Foxx absolutely deserved an Emmy and in my heart at least holds an extremely important place in comedic history . My father and I shared many laughs watching Sanford & Son.

[@MyNewYorkCity.]

I still watch to day

[@malcolmboy21]

We will never forget Redd Foxx. No matter what.

[@nuttinbedder2do70]

Thanks for producing this video. I remember watching this with my family and always wondered why such great show and cast were never honored. He was right this white rural Midwesterner benifited from this and these shows providing diverse perspectives.

[@cbond99]

Probably one of the greatest shows ever produced. Grady, Woodrow, Julio & that goofy white cop ~ They are all ingrained in my memory. I never missed the show because it came on at 3:30, right after school. Don't get me wrong, I watched Good Times and The Jeferson's too, but there was just something about this show that always made me smile. Remember the time Fred had weed growing in the junkyard? Fred told Rollo to wrap it in newspaper and get rid of it. Rollo said, "Yeah, I'm going to wrap it in some paper and get rid of ALL of it." ~ Most of us got the joke and it was brilliant!

[@jhavajoe3792]

Everytime Red Foxx is mentioned, I remember his face and when I remember his rascally, raspy voice ... it overpowers all visual images! He is a Great!

[@bamadixiedelightlucyq777]

I love this show and still watch the reruns to this day. Wish they would make shows and movies like they use to. You just don't find the content today like the legends of yesteryear brought us back in the good ole days.

[@SomeRandomOldFatGuy]

I loved this show so much. I was just a little kid but it has such a lasting impact on me.

[@IAmSamThatIAM]

This show was freaking awesome, and still awesome. This show was a part of my life growing up.

[@hittinswitches875]

One of the best, a comical genius way before his time!

[@andredupuis5461]

100

[@MyAccountForCommenting]

I'm sure no one cares but my great-granduncle was on this show. His name was Sam Theard aka Spo-De-Odee.

[@Survivor58]

I don’t remember him. Do you know what the name of the episode was that your Uncle was in?

[@MyAccountForCommenting]

@@Survivor58 Season 6 Episode 9. He plays the character Carol Rhodes.

[@TheMinot60]

That's cool to be connected to this piece of history like that.

[@johnirizarry6557]

I care. I will look up this episode. This is my favorite show...

[@MyAccountForCommenting]

John Irizarry 😊

[@hotflash7486]

So, Dave Chappelle isn't the only black star the industry has tried to screw over.

[@msmichelle2196]

Yet ppl talk about what the industry does yet these individuals like Dave Chappelle never leave...the truth is most will allow themselves to be used cuz these producers knew many black people want to get out of their circumstances so they present money and that love for money makes them a victim

[@gladysclark7078]

bi ctfuuu no bi mj0

[@MrTPain]

You jokin'

[@sumpthintosay6341]

The industry will screw over anybody when they can

[@carolkitteral9737]

Right, As Well As Good Times Father.

[@demonpandagang]

I was born in '01 and YET, this is my favorite sitcom

[@SamanthaMac912]

Have you seen good times?! Just as good

[@qspeaksfacts2003]

@@SamanthaMac912 faxx I was born in '03 and I love all the old black sitcoms

[@dwayneclemons5497]

Man! This was just beautiful! What more can I say? Thank you so much for this well-stated documentary!

[@DangerAce]

As a child of the 70s/80s, I can say with confidence that Sanford and Son is among the most cherished sitcoms of all time. The history of Redd Foxx may have been buried by Hollywood, but he will not be forgotten by his millions of fans, of all ages, around the world.

[@jpmzo]

My Italian family watched ALL of the "Black Shows" of that time period; a time where you had ONE TV and limited channels. We watched Good Times, The Jeffersons and of course, our favorite, Sanford & Son. We never laughed so hard than we did watching Redd and his hilarious cast of characters. My father and mother saw Redd's standup act, so when I got caught listening to Eddie Murphy and thought I was in trouble, my dad just laughed and said, "You should hear Redd Foxx." As a kid who could pass as white, it probably didn't mean as much to me that these "Black Shows" were so successful, but never received the recognition they ALL deserved. I was shocked to hear that none of them were even nominated! That IS a grave injustice. I know a lot of white families who enjoyed these shows. I would hope that the entertainment industry would correct his huge mistake.

[@audiophileman7047]

I was a kid when that show aired. I remember watching it with my mom. We just laughed and laughed. It is definitely a great show. Wouldn't be the first time a great artist was snubbed. Vincent Van Gogh only sold a few paintings in his lifetime; he wasn't recognized as a great artist during his lifetime. The Three Stooges weren't taken seriously during their day. Time has been kind to Van Gogh and the Stooges. Now it's Redd's turn.

[@JG-yh8wz]

Redd certainly should have won something!!! This show was a huge part of my childhood and Lord how it made me laugh! He was amazing!

[@christopherceelohiggs3400]

Redd Foxx was and still a true legend in the comedy world. To this day I think he is one of the greatest actors/ comedians that ever lived. To this day I still watch their show Sandford & Son on tv. Still next to GoodTimes, its still the best tv show in america.

[@ajledbetter2197]

Yep, still. You nailed it. Best ever.

[@gregstanford3958]

Well done documentary. I absolutely loved that show. Still watch it all the time. That whole cast deserved Emmys every year. The chemistry was incredible, You just don't have comedy that funny anymore.

[@placentahelper1]

The man was way ahead of his time.

[@martyduncan2636]

I loved Redd Foxx. He was a comedy genius. Sanford and Son was a hilarious ground breaking show of its time. It was my favorite tv show of the ‘70s. It was well written and expertly acted by Foxx and Demond Wilson. God bless those guys.

[@jayone274]

That last statement was untrue! You were here King and left lifelong impression on the not just black but entire comedy world 🙏🏽R.I.P.

[@JerseyStyle7]

Watching right now, still the best👍🏽watched it in the 70’s too