January 14th, 1972 - NBC-TV debuted "Sanford & Son."

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I actually remember the premiere; I was quite young, about 7, and there was LOT of promotion for this show, as it was the next big hit from Norman Lear, who's AITF was on fire on that time.

Great show, I still get a big kick out of it.

Well we defintely don't need to see a anniversary on TV LAND LOL

I actually remember the premiere; I was quite young, about 7, and there was LOT of promotion for this show, as it was the next big hit from Norman Lear, who's AITF was on fire on that time.

Great show, I still get a big kick out of it.
I actually remember watching that episode too. I was only 6 at the time. It's hard to believe it's been 40 years.

Sonny, I remember the TV Guide ad for it...with Fred in the foreground with that "cat that swallowed the canary" smile and his trademark cap.

God, I miss the 70's, lol.

yeah, and good ol' TVLand commemorated the anniversary by taking SnS off it's regular lineup. Another brilliant scheduling move by a used-to-be-great network. Thanks for nothing.

40 years later, the humor and characters still feel as fresh as ever. :cool: :D

yeah, and good ol' TVLand commemorated the anniversary by taking SnS off it's regular lineup. Another brilliant scheduling move by a used-to-be-great network. Thanks for nothing.


Oh Please, are you really complaining about TV land not airing the show when it;s complete on DVD and airs on Antenna TV?

40 years later, the humor and characters still feel as fresh as ever. :cool: :D


Well said Monika, I agree!

Oh Please, are you really complaining about TV land not airing the show when it;s complete on DVD and airs on Antenna TV?


Solomon, some people don't get Antenna TV and so what if it is complete on DVD? TV Land should commemorate its Anniversary.

Solomon, some people don't get Antenna TV and so what if it is complete on DVD? TV Land should commemorate its Anniversary.


TV Land commemorated the 39th anniversary last year-LOL

Sonny, I remember the TV Guide ad for it...with Fred in the foreground with that "cat that swallowed the canary" smile and his trademark cap.

God, I miss the 70's, lol.
I miss them too. I wish I would have started saving TV Guides from the 70's. lol

TV Land commemorated the 39th anniversary last year-LOL


Are you being serious or just joking?

Are you being serious or just joking?


You know what I mean, S&S has been on TV land forever and I'm sure they did something for the 35th anniversary. But this isn't good news because if they are not celebrating the 40th anniversary of S&S, then that means it will be no celebration of Norman Lear's 90th birthday in August

You know what I mean, S&S has been on TV land forever and I'm sure they did something for the 35th anniversary. But this isn't good news because if they are not celebrating the 40th anniversary of S&S, then that means it will be no celebration of Norman Lear's 90th birthday in August


They might skip that too in favor of The Nanny marathon...LOL

They might skip that too in favor of The Nanny marathon...LOL


You maybe right. Who are all these FOOLS who is watching the Nanny?? LOL

You maybe right. Who are all these FOOLS who is watching the Nanny?? LOL


I honestly do not know, I tried watching it a couple of times and to be perfectly honest, never found it relatable.

I honestly do not know, I tried watching it a couple of times and to be perfectly honest, never found it relatable.
I could never get into it either.

Sanford and Son was the first complete tv series I owned on dvd.

me to i also got over 100 some other ones sanford n son always be my favorite

Who needs TVLand or any of those other stations. I got the whole series of this show.


Happy 40th to a show that is still funny and relevant today.

:cheers:to Sanford and Son I also have the complete series.

They might skip that too in favor of The Nanny marathon...LOL


OH PLEASE, not that!

Oh Please, are you really complaining about TV land not airing the show when it;s complete on DVD and airs on Antenna TV?
yes, I really am

... and I don't get Antenna TV. Sure wish I did