We will probably never know the answer to these questions but it's just still fun to talk about them.

Question 1.

I always wondered what was significance behind the date May 1st. Fred used this date twice on the show in two different episodes. Lamont asked Fred when he was going to do the cleaning and Fred's response was May 1 and that same date was mentioned in another episode So I would just like to know what that date really meant in the real life of Redd Foxx


Question 2

I wonder if Areatha Franklin's song-"respect" was one of Demond Wilson's favorite songs in real ife because he has sung this song in two different episodes. He was walking around singing-"what you want, WHOOP, Baby I got it"-LOL

Two Questions that probably will never be answered.

How about Fred's love/hate relationship with El Segundo. Ive never even heard that city mentioned anywhere since S&S. Im even wondering now if it even exists.

We will probably never know the answer to these questions but it's just still fun to talk about them.

Question 1.

I always wondered what was significance behind the date May 1st. Fred used this date twice on the show in two different episodes. Lamont asked Fred when he was going to do the cleaning and Fred's response was May 1 and that same date was mentioned in another episode So I would just like to know what that date really meant in the real life of Redd Foxx


Question 2

I wonder if Areatha Franklin's song-"respect" was one of Demond Wilson's favorite songs in real ife because he has sung this song in two different episodes. He was walking around singing-"what you want, WHOOP, Baby I got it"-LOL

Two Questions that probably will never be answered.
Another mystery in response to question 2 is I wonder if "It's Your Thing" by the Isley Brothers is one of Redd Foxx's favorite songs. He was singing that at the end od episode "Lamont, Is that You?"

How about Fred's love/hate relationship with El Segundo. Ive never even heard that city mentioned anywhere since S&S. Im even wondering now if it even exists.

It does. I've been there. And it's a pretty decent town, IIRC.

We will probably never know the answer to these questions but it's just still fun to talk about them.

Question 1.

I always wondered what was significance behind the date May 1st. Fred used this date twice on the show in two different episodes. Lamont asked Fred when he was going to do the cleaning and Fred's response was May 1 and that same date was mentioned in another episode So I would just like to know what that date really meant in the real life of Redd Foxx


The other time Fred said "May 1" was in the TV Addict ep. in respose to Lamont questioning when he was going to start an exercise program.

Something like:

Fred: "I can tell you the exact date when I'll be ready to start."
Lamont: "When?"
Fred: "May 1."

Another mystery in response to question 2 is I wonder if "It's Your Thing" by the Isley Brothers is one of Redd Foxx's favorite songs. He was singing that at the end od episode "Lamont, Is that You?"



Probably not because He only sung it once on the show. But then again, maybe it was

The thing that I've always wondered about was how did Donna, a nurse, meet and become attracted to Fred, a junkman? :confused:

The thing that I've always wondered about was how did Donna, a nurse, meet and become attracted to Fred, a junkman? :confused:
Donna was a "practical nurse" whatever that is. Does that mean she was a real certified nurse or just like a care giver; like helping people eat,bath, and stuff like that.

I'm thinking she was the caregiver type that helped people out. Eh...maybe she was taking care of one of Fred's friends or something and maybe that's how they met? I don't know why I've always wanted to figure this out, but I just gotta know for some reason. :(

I just happened to be watching episode 7 of the fifth season tonight when Lamont asked Fred to help move a piano off of the truck. Fred said "May 1st, the first day of the hernia festival.

A practical nurse is a "LPN", liscensed practical nurse. This is just shy of being a RN, registered nurse. My mother was an LPN before she became an RN.

I just found this message board, it's interesting to see other Sanford and Son fans. I have the 1st and 5th season on dvd, although I have seen every episode on tv. I met a woman in Vegas back in 1990 who is related to a now late celeb and knew Redd personally. I was supposed to meet Redd right before he died. I was in the Air Force at the time and had to go to S. Korea. I was looking forward to meeting him when I returned, but sadly he died before I got back.

A trivia question: Does anyone else out there know why Redd Foxx used 2 d's in his name "Redd". I'll post the answer in a couple of days.

I just happened to be watching episode 7 of the fifth season tonight when Lamont asked Fred to help move a piano off of the truck. Fred said "May 1st, the first day of the hernia festival.



I just wish i knew what was behind May 1st

I just found this message board, it's interesting to see other Sanford and Son fans. I have the 1st and 5th season on dvd, although I have seen every episode on tv. I met a woman in Vegas back in 1990 who is related to a now late celeb and knew Redd personally. I was supposed to meet Redd right before he died. I was in the Air Force at the time and had to go to S. Korea. I was looking forward to meeting him when I returned, but sadly he died before I got back.

A trivia question: Does anyone else out there know why Redd Foxx used 2 d's in his name "Redd". I'll post the answer in a couple of days.
I don't know why he has 2 d's in his first name....but if you ever saw his act in Vagas or listened to anyone of his albums, you would know why he uses 2 x's in his last name.

I don't know why he has 2 d's in his first name....but if you ever saw his act in Vagas or listened to anyone of his albums, you would know why he uses 2 x's in his last name.

You forgot to quote Fred, talking about Redd, in the horrible "look-a-like" ep! :)

You forgot to quote Fred, talking about Redd, in the horrible "look-a-like" ep! :)
Yes indeed!! I must give credit to Fred when credit is due. You are correct however that that episode was awful. They were really running out of ideas at that point.

Yes indeed!! I must give credit to Fred when credit is due. You are correct however that that episode was awful. They were really running out of ideas at that point.

Yep - and that Calvin character - ugh! He was not only annoying, but not very smart. What kind of businessman does someone else's taxes for only 5 dollars?! :)

What kind of businessman does someone else's taxes for only 5 dollars?! :)

That got me to thinking - What kind of lawyer will work on a million-dollar lawsuit for only $10, ala the "Steinberg & Son" episode? Those Sanfords sure were lucky to find help that easily!

That got me to thinking - What kind of lawyer will work on a million-dollar lawsuit for only $10, ala the "Steinberg & Son" episode? Those Sanfords sure were lucky to find help that easily!

Well, the $10 he asked for was only to *file* the case. That wasn't his fee!

Fred: "I'm ready to fight all the way to the Supreme Court."
Brock: "All the way?"
Fred: "All the way!"
Brock: "Then I'll need $10 to file the case."
Fred: " I'll drop the case. I'll drop the case, and I apologize to your habeas *and* your corpus."

LOL!

Yep - and that Calvin character - ugh! He was not only annoying, but not very smart. What kind of businessman does someone else's taxes for only 5 dollars?! :)
I think you have the episodes mixed up. Calvin was doing the Sanford's taxes in a much earlier episode. The one where Lamont quits the business and goes to work for the mens clothing store.
Fred: "Do you have anything in cashmere...draws....um undergarments?"
Lamont: "No sir. But can i interest you in a slik boxer."
Fred: "No. I already own a doberman."

The lookalike episode accountant was played by veteran comic and actor Jack Carter.
Fred: "Next year please try to get us a tax shelter."
Accountant: "You can't use this place a tax shelter."
Fred: "Why not?"
Accountant: "Cause it's a animal shelter!!"

Well, the $10 he asked for was only to *file* the case. That wasn't his fee!

Fred: "I'm ready to fight all the way to the Supreme Court."
Brock: "All the way?"
Fred: "All the way!"
Brock: "Then I'll need $10 to file the case."
Fred: " I'll drop the case. I'll drop the case, and I apologize to your habeas *and* your corpus."

LOL!
Lawyer: "I cant believe you hit that guy! The head legal counsel at NBC"

That got me to thinking - What kind of lawyer will work on a million-dollar lawsuit for only $10, ala the "Steinberg & Son" episode? Those Sanfords sure were lucky to find help that easily!
As i am sure most of you know that episode featured two actors that went on to huge stardom. John Larroquete who played Murray Steinberg and Robert Guillaume who we all know played Benson.

I think you have the episodes mixed up. Calvin was doing the Sanford's taxes in a much earlier episode. The one where Lamont quits the business and goes to work for the mens clothing store.

The lookalike episode accountant was played by veteran comic and actor Jack Carter.


Ah, yes. You are correct, sir!

We will probably never know the answer to these questions but it's just still fun to talk about them.

Question 1.

I always wondered what was significance behind the date May 1st. Fred used this date twice on the show in two different episodes. Lamont asked Fred when he was going to do the cleaning and Fred's response was May 1 and that same date was mentioned in another episode So I would just like to know what that date really meant in the real life of Redd Foxx


Question 2

I wonder if Areatha Franklin's song-"respect" was one of Demond Wilson's favorite songs in real ife because he has sung this song in two different episodes. He was walking around singing-"what you want, WHOOP, Baby I got it"-LOL

Two Questions that probably will never be answered.

Im guessing May 1 was some kind of festival they held back in the 75 or 76, i guess.

2. That had to be his favorite song if he was singing it.

A trivia question: Does anyone else out there know why Redd Foxx used 2 d's in his name "Redd". I'll post the answer in a couple of days.

OK....why does Redd use 2 d's in his name "Redd"?

El Segundo is an actual city (population 16,700) with a median family income of $74K. I'm not sure why Fred always mentioned it as it is a nice city.