The Lamont character always annoyed me. He was too nice for me and boring. I hated scenes with just him and Fred. And I never understood why the lamont character always actd like he was the father and fred was the son. To sum up my feelings about the Lamot character-he was very geeky for a grown man.

lol- I couldn't help laughing a bit at your post. I always liked him, but diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, right? If everybody liked the same stuff, it would be so boring.

Originally posted by Jenny
lol- I couldn't help laughing a bit at your post. I always liked him, but diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, right? If everybody liked the same stuff, it would be so boring.

What did like about the Lamont Character?

Originally posted by SOLOMON


What did like about the Lamont Character?

Basically his chemistry with Fred. Lamont may not have been as funny as Fred, but Lamont kind of set up the Fred jokes. Okay, take the episode where Fred and Lamont had to fly somewhere because someone left them something in a will. If Lamont wasn't there, it would've just been Fred acting crazy. People woulda thought Fred was crazy, but Lamont acting embarassed and telling Fred to put away the chicken wings made the scene even better.

Originally posted by Jenny


Basically his chemistry with Fred. Lamont may not have been as funny as Fred, but Lamont kind of set up the Fred jokes. Okay, take the episode where Fred and Lamont had to fly somewhere because someone left them something in a will. If Lamont wasn't there, it would've just been Fred acting crazy. People woulda thought Fred was crazy, but Lamont acting embarassed and telling Fred to put away the chicken wings made the scene even better.

Yeah I taped that episode about 2 weeks ago and all I remember is Fred acting silly on the plane. Especially the ending when he saw Jackie. But Lamont was his usual boring nerdy self-saying things like "Pop can you be quiet"
or one of his famous nerdy phrases

"just stop it"

Originally posted by Jenny


Basically his chemistry with Fred. Lamont may not have been as funny as Fred, but Lamont kind of set up the Fred jokes. Okay, take the episode where Fred and Lamont had to fly somewhere because someone left them something in a will. If Lamont wasn't there, it would've just been Fred acting crazy. People woulda thought Fred was crazy, but Lamont acting embarassed and telling Fred to put away the chicken wings made the scene even better.


I agree totally with Jenny. I re-watched the very first episode of S&S the other night, and it wouldn't have been the same without Lamont. Solomon, I too think that Lamont was a bit bossy at times with Fred, but they played off of each other and made the show what it was. Fred was the star in the majority of the episodes, but Lamont had his moments too. No one could play the "Big Dummy" better than Lamont! On a side note, that was one of the reasons that Demond Wilson grew tired of the show.. he was getting frustrated being labed and looking like the "big dummy" all the time. FYI..

Originally posted by bwjones



I agree totally with Jenny. I re-watched the very first episode of S&S the other night, and it wouldn't have been the same without Lamont. Solomon, I too think that Lamont was a bit bossy at times with Fred, but they played off of each other and made the show what it was. Fred was the star in the majority of the episodes, but Lamont had his moments too. No one could play the "Big Dummy" better than Lamont! On a side note, that was one of the reasons that Demond Wilson grew tired of the show.. he was getting frustrated being labed and looking like the "big dummy" all the time. FYI..


Well I can understand how Demond gre tired of that role, the writers and producers could have atleast had Lamont eventually get married and have a family instead of living with his father as a man in his 30's.

Originally posted by bwjones



I agree totally with Jenny. I re-watched the very first episode of S&S the other night, and it wouldn't have been the same without Lamont. Solomon, I too think that Lamont was a bit bossy at times with Fred, but they played off of each other and made the show what it was. Fred was the star in the majority of the episodes, but Lamont had his moments too. No one could play the "Big Dummy" better than Lamont! On a side note, that was one of the reasons that Demond Wilson grew tired of the show.. he was getting frustrated being labed and looking like the "big dummy" all the time. FYI..

I remember Solomon saying one time that he wished Nathaniel (Rollo) was Lamont. If Nathaniel was Lamont and gave Rollo's qualities to Lamont, it really wouldn't have been the same. Rollo's Lamont could've just said 'Shut up pops' and other stuff Rollo usually said and it wouldn't have been as funny.

I think why the writers wrote the character of Lamont the way that they did was to make him into more of a dummy. If Lamont had gotten married and had some kids, chances are we wouldn't have been watching Sanford and Son anymore. Usually a marriage is kind of a write out plan. See Mayberry R.F.D with the Andy Taylor and Helen Crump characters. Andy and Helen got married in the first episode of Mayberry R.F.D and they moved away from Mayberry.

Also, if Lamont had a wife it's a possibility the wife would've made Lamont stand up for himself towards Fred. See what I'm getting at?

Originally posted by Jenny


I remember Solomon saying one time that he wished Nathaniel (Rollo) was Lamont. If Nathaniel was Lamont and gave Rollo's qualities to Lamont, it really wouldn't have been the same. Rollo's Lamont could've just said 'Shut up pops' and other stuff Rollo usually said and it wouldn't have been as funny.

I think why the writers wrote the character of Lamont the way that they did was to make him into more of a dummy. If Lamont had gotten married and had some kids, chances are we wouldn't have been watching Sanford and Son anymore. Usually a marriage is kind of a write out plan. See Mayberry R.F.D with the Andy Taylor and Helen Crump characters. Andy and Helen got married in the first episode of Mayberry R.F.D and they moved away from Mayberry.

Also, if Lamont had a wife it's a possibility the wife would've made Lamont stand up for himself towards Fred. See what I'm getting at?


The Lamont character could have been a little more cool. He wasn't like Rollo at all. To me, Rollo and Lamont did not look right together.I guess because one was coolad the other one wasn't. I was just annoyed at him being so nice. But atleast that didn't get in the way of the show. Also I can watch Rollo and Fred in a scene together all day long.

Originally posted by SOLOMON



The Lamont character could have been a little more cool. He wasn't like Rollo at all. To me, Rollo and Lamont did not look right together.I guess because one was coolad the other one wasn't. I was just annoyed at him being so nice. But atleast that didn't get in the way of the show. Also I can watch Rollo and Fred in a scene together all day long.

Lamont did have his cruel moments. You remember that episode where he stuck Fred in the old folks home? Lamont wanted to go on a cruise or something. He did come back for him, but that was a bit cruel to me. Hey pops, I'm gonna stick ya in the old folks home so I can go on a cruise. He def. wasn't very nice in that ep.

Originally posted by Jenny


Lamont did have his cruel moments. You remember that episode where he stuck Fred in the old folks home? Lamont wanted to go on a cruise or something. He did come back for him, but that was a bit cruel to me. Hey pops, I'm gonna stick ya in the old folks home so I can go on a cruise. He def. wasn't very nice in that ep.

I wonder if that episode is from season one. I might have to check the ep guide..I do know that the first season was horrible because there was no Aunt Esther, Rollo or Grady.

Originally posted by SOLOMON


I wonder if that episode is from season one. I might have to check the ep guide..I do know that the first season was horrible because there was no Aunt Esther, Rollo or Grady.

Hmm....I don't think that ep was from season 1. I want to say season 2. Let me check my guide. Yeah, it's from season 2.

35. Home Sweet Home for the Aged
gs: Don Bexley (Bubba Hoover) Maida Severn (Miss Ecker) Burt Mustin (Malloy)

As Lamont plans to work and travel around the world, he puts Fred in an Old Folks home. Little to say, there are too many situations and frustrations, that he has to get out of there.


b: 16-Feb-73 pc: 221 w: Aaron Ruben d: Peter Baldwin

Originally posted by SOLOMON


I wonder if that episode is from season one. I might have to check the ep guide..I do know that the first season was horrible because there was no Aunt Esther, Rollo or Grady.


I wouldn't go as fas as say the first season was horrible, but as I look at different episodes over each season, I see the maturity of each actor growing into their role. Starting out, Lamont was a lot more cruel and bossy to Fred. (but of couse I think they wrote it that way). Later on, he began to soften up and listen to Fred and respect him more. (also written into their roles)..

But I do think the first season had some VERY funny shows...remember when Lamont came home with the coffins!! And the episode when the bill collectors came!!! all classics!! and very funny...

Originally posted by bwjones



I wouldn't go as fas as say the first season was horrible, but as I look at different episodes over each season, I see the maturity of each actor growing into their role. Starting out, Lamont was a lot more cruel and bossy to Fred. (but of couse I think they wrote it that way). Later on, he began to soften up and listen to Fred and respect him more. (also written into their roles)..

But I do think the first season had some VERY funny shows...remember when Lamont came home with the coffins!! And the episode when the bill collectors came!!! all classics!! and very funny...

Aw man, I loved the coffin episode. That was hilarious. How about the episode where they had to move that piano for that excentric man? Another classic episode.

Originally posted by bwjones



I wouldn't go as fas as say the first season was horrible, but as I look at different episodes over each season, I see the maturity of each actor growing into their role. Starting out, Lamont was a lot more cruel and bossy to Fred. (but of couse I think they wrote it that way). Later on, he began to soften up and listen to Fred and respect him more. (also written into their roles)..

But I do think the first season had some VERY funny shows...remember when Lamont came home with the coffins!! And the episode when the bill collectors came!!! all classics!! and very funny...

I was okay-but i don't consider it a classic-I honestly didn;t think it was worth taping. BUt everyone has different opinions

Originally posted by SOLOMON


I was okay-but i don't consider it a classic-I honestly didn;t think it was worth taping. BUt everyone has different opinions

Yeah, you got that right. Take for example, I dislike the last 3 years of Leave it to Beaver. Some people might consider the last 3 years to be the best years.

Originally posted by SOLOMON


I was okay-but i don't consider it a classic-I honestly didn;t think it was worth taping. BUt everyone has different opinions


That is so true. I'm VERY biased! :-) I think ALL S&S episodes are classics! But I know what you mean.

Originally posted by bwjones



That is so true. I'm VERY biased! :-) I think ALL S&S episodes are classics! But I know what you mean.

The Sanford and Son episode that comes on tonight here in philadelphia is the one when Fred and Esther are handcuffed together and Fred has a date but is trying to get the cuffs off before his date arrives at the house. Did you like that episode?

Originally posted by SOLOMON


The Sanford and Son episode that comes on tonight here in philadelphia is the one when Fred and Esther are handcuffed together and Fred has a date but is trying to get the cuffs off before his date arrives at the house. Did you like that episode?

That one was OK... not as funny as some of the others... but still good. Anything with Fred in it is pretty good.. :-)

Lamont was very FUNNY in his own way. The way that got into arguments was HILARIOUS!!! He always knew when Fred was up to something, but as usual Fred would pull the wool over his eyes....EVERYTIME!!!!

They had great chemistry together. They really complimented each other.

Originally posted by jbento
Lamont was very FUNNY in his own way. The way that got into arguments was HILARIOUS!!! He always knew when Fred was up to something, but as usual Fred would pull the wool over his eyes....EVERYTIME!!!!

They had great chemistry together. They really complimented each other.

I think Fred had better chemistry with Rollo

Well he loved to hate Rollo, but he really loved Lamont in his own way. He tried to do the right things for Lamont (ie. making breakfast, making sure he dated the right women, etc.), but it always turned out wrong, but I really loved their Pop/Dummy relationship:)

Originally posted by SOLOMON
The Lamont character always annoyed me. He was too nice for me and boring. I hated scenes with just him and Fred. And I never understood why the lamont character always actd like he was the father and fred was the son. To sum up my feelings about the Lamot character-he was very geeky for a grown man.


You people need to get a life badly!! Enjoy the friggin show and laugh! thats what it is for, not to be analyzed about character motivation and why he was like this. the show is HYSTERICAL!!!!! The chemistry between Lamont and Fred was nothing short of perfection! I just watched the airplane episode, one of my favorites! Fred: Ahh uhhh I AINT GONNA MAKE IT!!!!
lol lol

Chee, Kylan, you're no fun!!:(

Originally posted by Kylan


I just watched the airplane episode, one of my favorites! Fred: Ahh uhhh I AINT GONNA MAKE IT!!!!
lol lol

You just hit upon my favorite too. lol, I love that ep.

No, I liked him alot, I thought he was a big part of the show so yes i did like the Lamont Characture. ~Shannon

Originally posted by OliviaAutumn51002
No, I liked him alot, I thought he was a big part of the show so yes i did like the Lamont Characture. ~Shannon


There was only a couple of times when Lamont was enntertainng. But for the most part, he was boring. I preferred Bubba more than dorky Lamont.

Why does everyone have to be funny though? Sometimes you need characters that are just their to keep a little realism.

I Mean, Not everyone in town can come up with Witty Remarks all the time or be Dumb :lol:

Originally posted by Chad Doody
Why does everyone have to be funny though? Sometimes you need characters that are just their to keep a little realism.

I Mean, Not everyone in town can come up with Witty Remarks all the time or be Dumb :lol:

He just was so different from the other men on the show. Lamont was a true nerd. These are the men characters I preferred over Lamont

1.Fred
2.Bubba
3.Hulio
4.Rollo
5.Grady
6.Smitty

The only character that Lamont was better than was Melvin. And we all know what happen to Melvin.

I haven't been here very long, but I was surprised to see this thread from Solomon. I never had any indication you disliked Lamont.

I only skimmed through some of the replies, but all I know is having Lamont get married & not live w/ Fred would've totally destroyed the very foundation of the original premise. It couldn't be called S&S then, could it? I think the chemistry (& success) of the show was just fine as is.

>>>>>>>

I only skimmed through some of the replies, but all I know is having Lamont get married & not live w/ Fred would've totally destroyed the very foundation of the original premise. It couldn't be called S&S then, could it? I think the chemistry (& success) of the show was just fine as is.


You are absolutely right, hence the failure of "Sanford" in 1980.

i think sanford and son needed a charactor like lamont.well its called "sanford and son" so it needed lamont 'cause well he' the son! :lol: