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CliffClavin · 07-19-2004, 05:12 PM

Based on the BBC series "Steptoe and Son" (1962). Several first season episodes of "Sanford and Son" were based on episodes from the earlier series.

In the second episode it is revealed that Lamont's middle name is Grady. But in a later episode Fred admits that Lamont is his middle name and that he actually has no first name because he and Elizabeth never got around to it.

In the episode, "The Lucky Streak", it was revealed that Lamont has no first name. "Lamont" is his middle name because Fred and Elizabeth couldn't think of a proper first name for him.

The producers' original choice for Fred Sanford was Cleavon Little, who turned it down due to prior commitments. He suggested Redd Foxx to them for the role of Fred Sanford.

The character Fred Sanford was named after Redd Foxx's father.

In the midst of filming episodes for the 1975 season, Redd Foxx had a feud with NBC when he demanded a salary that the network could not afford. Unable to reach an agreement Foxx walked off the show for the rest of the season and the producers were forced to create episodes around his absence. The continuity of the show explained that Fred Sanford was away in St. Louis attending his cousin's funeral and leaving his friend Grady (Whitman Mayo) in charge of the business. Oddly enough, this would turn out to be the highest rated season of the show's entire run.

In the closing credits, the phrase "Sanford & Son was recorded on tape before a live audience" is spoken by Demond Wilson.

In one episode, Fred makes a reference to the Mayo Travel Agency. This was an actual business run by cast member Whitman Mayo who played Grady.

Chico, Julio's goat, was actually a female.

This show held the same time slot for it's entire run, Friday nights at 8pm on NBC.

This was the only Norman Lear-produced sitcom that didn't air on CBS.

The front of the Sanford House, which doubles as the entrance to the Junk Store, appears in the opening credits but was never seen in an actual episode.

The character 'Fred Sanford' was ranked #42 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).

mooseface · 07-20-2004, 07:07 PM

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Originally posted by CliffClavin

The character 'Fred Sanford' was ranked #42 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).

Screw that - he was Top 5, easy!

vhshunter · 08-02-2004, 11:44 PM

Redd Foxx`s Brothers name was Fred Sanford.

Lady T · 08-03-2004, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by vhshunter
Redd Foxx`s Brothers name was Fred Sanford.

Fred Glen Sanford..The it what the "G " stand for...

glenny · 08-05-2004, 10:07 AM

I thought the G stood for goo-goo gaa-gga and gynocologist.

07-19-2004, 05:12 PM	#1
CliffClavin Yada Yada Yada Senior Member Join Date: May 04, 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,403	Interesting Sanford & Son Facts Based on the BBC series "Steptoe and Son" (1962). Several first season episodes of "Sanford and Son" were based on episodes from the earlier series. In the second episode it is revealed that Lamont's middle name is Grady. But in a later episode Fred admits that Lamont is his middle name and that he actually has no first name because he and Elizabeth never got around to it. In the episode, "The Lucky Streak", it was revealed that Lamont has no first name. "Lamont" is his middle name because Fred and Elizabeth couldn't think of a proper first name for him. The producers' original choice for Fred Sanford was Cleavon Little, who turned it down due to prior commitments. He suggested Redd Foxx to them for the role of Fred Sanford. The character Fred Sanford was named after Redd Foxx's father. In the midst of filming episodes for the 1975 season, Redd Foxx had a feud with NBC when he demanded a salary that the network could not afford. Unable to reach an agreement Foxx walked off the show for the rest of the season and the producers were forced to create episodes around his absence. The continuity of the show explained that Fred Sanford was away in St. Louis attending his cousin's funeral and leaving his friend Grady (Whitman Mayo) in charge of the business. Oddly enough, this would turn out to be the highest rated season of the show's entire run. In the closing credits, the phrase "Sanford & Son was recorded on tape before a live audience" is spoken by Demond Wilson. In one episode, Fred makes a reference to the Mayo Travel Agency. This was an actual business run by cast member Whitman Mayo who played Grady. Chico, Julio's goat, was actually a female. This show held the same time slot for it's entire run, Friday nights at 8pm on NBC. This was the only Norman Lear-produced sitcom that didn't air on CBS. The front of the Sanford House, which doubles as the entrance to the Junk Store, appears in the opening credits but was never seen in an actual episode. The character 'Fred Sanford' was ranked #42 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).
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08-02-2004, 11:44 PM	#3
vhshunter Member Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 04, 2002 Posts: 742	BROTHER Redd Foxx`s Brothers name was Fred Sanford.

08-05-2004, 10:07 AM	#5
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	I thought the G stood for goo-goo gaa-gga and gynocologist.