Do you think if Redd Foxx was having a real heart attack on behind the set of Sanford and Son the actors would think he was playing a joke or really having the big one ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMGZHT6RwmM

Well the cast of Royal Family thought he was originally faking it so yea.

It would most likely have an effect on lamont whom he had to work with the guy everyday of his life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs0Pqm7TA6U

It would be the most tragic thing in the history of TV.Real bad, for it was a top 3, 2 show at the time.