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GARFIELDKOOL · 10-19-2005, 07:43 PM

Would it be entertaining? During the last few years of Sanford and Son, it looked like the producers were trying to focus on Esther and Woodrow, like they were auditioning for a show of them 2 to carry. In the words of Fred, I don't know if a Wino and a Rhino could carry a show. LOL Lawanda Page wasn't the best actress, but she would have needed a very strong supporting cast to help carry the show. She was a exciting character, though.

TVFactFan · 10-19-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Would it be entertaining? During the last few years of Sanford and Son, it looked like the producers were trying to focus on Esther and Woodrow, like they were auditioning for a show of them 2 to carry. In the words of Fred, I don't know if a Wino and a Rhino could carry a show. LOL Lawanda Page wasn't the best actress, but she would have needed a very strong supporting cast to help carry the show. She was a exciting character, though.

That idea would have been a lot better for a spinoff instead of Esther and a New Family living in the Sanford Home

nerrad · 10-20-2005, 11:20 AM

I noticed that too. How about when they tried to adopt that thug, LOL. Woody had a hardware store? Until that episode I don't think that was ever mentioned before. How could he stay so drunk if he owned his own business.

Brian Damage · 10-20-2005, 11:22 AM

Hell no!

TVFactFan · 10-20-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nerrad

I noticed that too. How about when they tried to adopt that thug, LOL. Woody had a hardware store? Until that episode I don't think that was ever mentioned before. How could he stay so drunk if he owned his own business.

I didn't consider him a THUG at all-lol

gilligan fanatic · 10-20-2005, 06:49 PM

I like both characters but I don't think it would be the same at all without Fred and Lamont.

JeffRuss1972 · 10-22-2005, 02:45 PM

I think it might have been interesting, but they would have needed another strong character like Fred for it to really work.

GARFIELDKOOL · 10-22-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffRuss1972

I think it might have been interesting, but they would have needed another strong character like Fred for it to really work.

I agree Jeff. If you noticed, I've been trying to wake this board up. It's like all Sanford and Son fans vanished. You could never stop talking about a classic show. LOL

JeffRuss1972 · 10-22-2005, 03:25 PM

I've noticed it has REALLY died down. This is a GREAT show, and Redd Foxx is still the greatest

Michael72581 · 12-21-2005, 03:16 AM

I think it would of worked out great. Aunt Esther was a very strong supporting character on "Sanford And Son". The show could of been titled "The Andersons" and would focus on Esther and Woody. The show would take place at their home. Esther would still be the same bible-thumping woman. In this show, Esther will be consistently fighting with Woody the same way she always consistently fought with Fred. When she fights with Woody, she will be yelling at him about his drinking, the way he looks at women, that he never goes to church, and other issues. She will also consistently call him a heathen. Woody would fill Fred's shoes and call her all sorts of names to get back at her. He could say something like "Fred's right about you. You are a gorilla." As far as a strong supporting cast, there could be a couple that are Esther and Woody's next door neighbors who act identical to them. The wife is friends with Esther and attends church and bible meetings with Esther. The husband is friends with Woody and the two always hang out and get drunk at a local bar with two other crazy friends to round out the supporting cast who act just like Leroy and Skillet.

comedyfreak · 12-21-2005, 03:54 AM

I don't think it would have worked, judging by The Sanford Arms. Although if she had a stronger suspporting cast it may have had a chance. I will always love Sanford And Son, I have all six dvd box sets. I'm watching the second season and noticed that Esther didn't seem to have joined the cast until the third season.

TVFactFan · 12-23-2005, 10:18 PM

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I don't think it would have worked, judging by The Sanford Arms. Although if she had a stronger suspporting cast it may have had a chance. I will always love Sanford And Son, I have all six dvd box sets. I'm watching the second season and noticed that Esther didn't seem to have joined the cast until the third season.

You really can't go by Sanford Arms because Esther was only a Supporting Character on that show, not a Lead Character. She basically had the same Role on Sanford and Son that she had on Sanford and Son, ocassional Appearances.

Redd Foxx · 12-30-2005, 05:24 AM

I don't think it would have made it personally.

tv star collector · 12-30-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

Would it be entertaining? During the last few years of Sanford and Son, it looked like the producers were trying to focus on Esther and Woodrow, like they were auditioning for a show of them 2 to carry. In the words of Fred, I don't know if a Wino and a Rhino could carry a show. LOL Lawanda Page wasn't the best actress, but she would have needed a very strong supporting cast to help carry the show. She was a exciting character, though.

Lawanda Page, like Redd Foxx, was a standup comedian. Steve Allen wrote the
liner notes for one of her many comedy albums. I haven't heard any of them,
but I did see her on a Steve Allen TV special, in which the cast roasted Julia
Child. (It was on PBS on Mar. 16, 1980. I have it on an audio cassette.) She
was funny on that, hurling zingers at the famous TV cook. With a good foil, it
might have been a hit. To be honest, though, I don't remember Woodrow that
well. He wasn't in as many SANFORD & SON episodes as Aunt Esther was.

TVFactFan · 12-30-2005, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Redd Foxx

I don't think it would have made it personally.

It would have lasted longer than Sanford Arms

10-19-2005, 07:43 PM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	Could Esther and Woodrow carry a show by themselves? Would it be entertaining? During the last few years of Sanford and Son, it looked like the producers were trying to focus on Esther and Woodrow, like they were auditioning for a show of them 2 to carry. In the words of Fred, I don't know if a Wino and a Rhino could carry a show. LOL Lawanda Page wasn't the best actress, but she would have needed a very strong supporting cast to help carry the show. She was a exciting character, though.

10-20-2005, 11:22 AM	#4
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10-20-2005, 06:49 PM	#6
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10-22-2005, 02:45 PM	#7
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	I think it might have been interesting, but they would have needed another strong character like Fred for it to really work.
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12-21-2005, 03:16 AM	#10
Michael72581 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 13, 2004 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 289	Regarding Esther And Woody Carrying A Show By Themselves I think it would of worked out great. Aunt Esther was a very strong supporting character on "Sanford And Son". The show could of been titled "The Andersons" and would focus on Esther and Woody. The show would take place at their home. Esther would still be the same bible-thumping woman. In this show, Esther will be consistently fighting with Woody the same way she always consistently fought with Fred. When she fights with Woody, she will be yelling at him about his drinking, the way he looks at women, that he never goes to church, and other issues. She will also consistently call him a heathen. Woody would fill Fred's shoes and call her all sorts of names to get back at her. He could say something like "Fred's right about you. You are a gorilla." As far as a strong supporting cast, there could be a couple that are Esther and Woody's next door neighbors who act identical to them. The wife is friends with Esther and attends church and bible meetings with Esther. The husband is friends with Woody and the two always hang out and get drunk at a local bar with two other crazy friends to round out the supporting cast who act just like Leroy and Skillet.
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10-20-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
nerrad Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 06, 2003 Location: pfunkytown Posts: 1,253	I noticed that too. How about when they tried to adopt that thug, LOL. Woody had a hardware store? Until that episode I don't think that was ever mentioned before. How could he stay so drunk if he owned his own business.

10-22-2005, 03:25 PM	#9
JeffRuss1972 70s Sitcoms Rule!!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 11, 2005 Location: Villa Rica, GA Posts: 1,257	I've noticed it has REALLY died down. This is a GREAT show, and Redd Foxx is still the greatest

12-21-2005, 03:54 AM	#11
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	I don't think it would have worked, judging by The Sanford Arms. Although if she had a stronger suspporting cast it may have had a chance. I will always love Sanford And Son, I have all six dvd box sets. I'm watching the second season and noticed that Esther didn't seem to have joined the cast until the third season.

12-30-2005, 05:24 AM	#13
Redd Foxx DVR's Are SO Cool! Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 12, 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	I don't think it would have made it personally.
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