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TVFactFan · 05-02-2004, 02:03 AM

I give Sanford and Son the slight edge because Fred was funny in every scene with different characters. No matter who the character was Fred would be funny in that scene. On the Flip side, George was only funny in the presence of Tom and Florence.

Skywalker · 05-02-2004, 02:07 AM

Definitely Sanford and Son. One of my favorite moments is when Esther pisses Fred off and I'm thinking he's going for the baseball bat, and he gets his shotgun. That was just the funniest thing, I couldn't stop laughing.

TVFactFan · 05-02-2004, 02:15 AM

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Originally posted by jpnoyes
Definitely Sanford and Son. One of my favorite moments is when Esther pisses Fred off and I'm thinking he's going for the baseball bat, and he gets his shotgun. That was just the funniest thing, I couldn't stop laughing.

Maybe George and Florence battles would have been better if Florence never moved in. They traded insults every episode and it became old. On the other hand, Esther made occassional appearances which is why the audience was excited when she made her entrance.

I am Roboto · 05-02-2004, 03:03 PM

Though I love both shows, I'd have to say The Jeffersons, if only slightly. Sherman Hemsley is a great actor, and The Jeffersons is almost a copy of All in the Family, reversed.

TVFactFan · 05-02-2004, 03:14 PM

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Originally posted by cheers_rules
Though I love both shows, I'd have to say The Jeffersons, if only slightly. Sherman Hemsley is a great actor, and The Jeffersons is almost a copy of All in the Family, reversed.

I gave S&S the slight edge because Fred stayed the same from the start of the series to the end. On the other hand, George was boring in the 80's.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 05-02-2004, 03:16 PM

I like both Sanford and Son and The Jeffersons.

I always liked it when Fred and Aunt Esther got into it. The episode where Fred pulls Esther's wig off is one of the classic blunders in TV history. Hilarious.

The Jeffersons was where George and Florence got into it: In the episode,"Meet The Press",when the doorbell rings,George tells Florence to get the door,then Florence says you told me to stay in the kitchen. Then George yells,"Get The Door". Then Florence comes out and tells George just because you treat me the way you do doesn't mean you have to yell at me,you could have opened the door and closed it before I even came in here.

LucyFan · 05-02-2004, 06:25 PM

That's a very a tough question for me. I love both shows and I have seen plenty episodes of each series to tell that their my favorites. But if it comes down to choosing one over the other I would choose The Jeffersons because of the theme song, the interaction between the characters, and the quality and quantity of the overall series. IMO, Sanford and Son wasn't near as good toward the end.

I Love Carol Burnett! · 05-02-2004, 06:38 PM

The Jeffersons

Ant-Lox · 05-02-2004, 06:41 PM

I liked Sanford and Son better, I was never a big Jeffersons fan

Lady T · 05-02-2004, 10:33 PM

I love both shows, but I like Sanford and Son better; even though S&S was filmed 30 years ago, the show is still hilarious...Long Live Redd Foxx...

dandelion wine · 05-02-2004, 11:15 PM

Sanford and Son

Mr. Television · 05-02-2004, 11:30 PM

This is very tough as I like both shows very much. I'll go with Sanford And Son barely.

I am Roboto · 05-03-2004, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I gave S&S the slight edge because Fred stayed the same from the start of the series to the end. On the other hand, George was boring in the 80's.

That is true, but Archie's character in All in the Family changed greatly throughout the late 70's and the 80's, but there were still many funny episodes. The same is true with The Jeffersons. Not all of them are great, but quantity wise, it just nudges S&S out, IMO.

Brian · 05-03-2004, 07:51 PM

Sanford and Son. It is difficult for me to laugh at a sitcom but it happens every time I see a S&S episode. I love Fred's variations of "how would you like one across your lip" and calling Lamont "dummy."

Lady T · 05-03-2004, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Maybe George and Florence battles would have been better if Florence never moved in. They traded insults every episode and it became old. On the other hand, Esther made occassional appearances which is why the audience was excited when she made her entrance.

I thought Florence was a major highlight for the Jeffersons; she was hilarious with her antics with George...

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05-02-2004, 02:03 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,950	The Jeffersons vs. Sanford and Son I give Sanford and Son the slight edge because Fred was funny in every scene with different characters. No matter who the character was Fred would be funny in that scene. On the Flip side, George was only funny in the presence of Tom and Florence.

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05-02-2004, 02:07 AM	#2
Skywalker Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2003 Posts: 14,205	Definitely Sanford and Son. One of my favorite moments is when Esther pisses Fred off and I'm thinking he's going for the baseball bat, and he gets his shotgun. That was just the funniest thing, I couldn't stop laughing.

05-02-2004, 03:16 PM	#6
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	I like both Sanford and Son and The Jeffersons. I always liked it when Fred and Aunt Esther got into it. The episode where Fred pulls Esther's wig off is one of the classic blunders in TV history. Hilarious. The Jeffersons was where George and Florence got into it: In the episode,"Meet The Press",when the doorbell rings,George tells Florence to get the door,then Florence says you told me to stay in the kitchen. Then George yells,"Get The Door". Then Florence comes out and tells George just because you treat me the way you do doesn't mean you have to yell at me,you could have opened the door and closed it before I even came in here.

05-02-2004, 06:25 PM	#7
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	That's a very a tough question for me. I love both shows and I have seen plenty episodes of each series to tell that their my favorites. But if it comes down to choosing one over the other I would choose The Jeffersons because of the theme song, the interaction between the characters, and the quality and quantity of the overall series. IMO, Sanford and Son wasn't near as good toward the end.

05-02-2004, 10:33 PM	#10
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,360	I love both shows, but I like Sanford and Son better; even though S&S was filmed 30 years ago, the show is still hilarious...Long Live Redd Foxx...

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05-02-2004, 11:30 PM	#12
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05-03-2004, 07:51 PM	#14
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Sanford and Son. It is difficult for me to laugh at a sitcom but it happens every time I see a S&S episode. I love Fred's variations of "how would you like one across your lip" and calling Lamont "dummy."