1. The Show was up Against the Love Boat on Saturday Nights during season 1

2. The Show was only moved once during season 1

3. The show finished the first season ranked #64

4. The show couldn't compete with Benson and the Incredile Hulk during season 2

5. During the Second season the show was on Hiatus from February of 1981 to May of 1981.

6. The show finished the second season ranked #72



info from book-"Blacks and White TV", 1983 F. Macdonald

My question is .... what exactly made Redd Foxx and most of the production staff decide to come back to the Fred Sanford character? Besides, I'm sure, a very good offer from NBC!

My question is .... what exactly made Redd Foxx and most of the production staff decide to come back to the Fred Sanford character? Besides, I'm sure, a very good offer from NBC!


Thanks that is a good question and I have to add that to my research list-lol

I noticed that Redd Foxx owned a piece of this series. Did he own any of Sanford & Son?