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Janice · 01-11-2006, 09:12 PM

I've probably seen only 1/4 of the serie's episodes, but I've never seen Fred work a single day. Is that the premise... that he's retired?

gilligan fanatic · 01-11-2006, 09:15 PM

he's not retired, he is just lazy. He does cook for Lamont at least. And in one episode he even starts vacuuming right before Lamont comes home, and right after a nap. He does do a little bit sometimes. A very little bit.

Janice · 01-11-2006, 11:03 PM

Thanks.

Does Fred, for any reason, work in any episode?

Danisel331 · 01-12-2006, 04:27 AM

Fred does get two jobs during the series. Well, three if you want to count his stint on the city council. One job was at a Car Wash (to pay back money his friend "stole" from Lamont's poker partners) and the other was at a restraunt(to pay off a loan he took out as a wedding present for Lamont and Janet). All only lasted one episode.

comedyfreak · 01-12-2006, 04:40 AM

Fred coordinates all the junk in his empire.

TVFactFan · 01-12-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I've probably seen only 1/4 of the serie's episodes, but I've never seen Fred work a single day. Is that the premise... that he's retired?

I think Lamont was supposed to be the one who picked up the things and delivered them and Fred was the one who keep count of what things they were selling, how much they were making and what deliverys need to be made. Since Fred was 65 and lamont was 32, It made more sense for lamont to do most of the Physical work-lol

comedyfreak · 01-13-2006, 04:54 AM

Fred always balked when Lamont would ask him for help unloading bathtubs.

FredFan55 · 01-13-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

Fred coordinates all the junk in his empire.

Exactly, he's co-ordinating, all day, and every day!

glenny · 01-14-2006, 08:00 AM

Fred's job was to take care of the house and take care of Lamont. He was supposed to take care of the customers and do all the housework.

east215 · 12-02-2011, 11:15 PM

He's too busy watching soap operas.

OH Nuts! · 12-08-2011, 04:03 PM

I think it's because,as ah, Ester would put it "...he's a snaggly old jack-as**d lazy fool...

(well that's a little harsh...I wouldn't say Fred was 100% lazy but maybe 80%)

rollo's girl · 12-11-2011, 05:37 PM

Fred worked really hard at not working at all

vasastan · 03-01-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Thanks.

Does Fred, for any reason, work in any episode?

Fred works, but mostly falls asleep except for the ep from the 5th season where he was trying to get into the Guiness Book of World Records for staying awake. Hilarious conclusion in that ep.

Kev72 · 03-01-2012, 07:08 PM

Fred's suppose to at least clean the house but that rarely happens!

MikeLutton · 03-01-2012, 08:50 PM

Fred Sanford Is My hero

01-11-2006, 09:12 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Does Fred ever work? I've probably seen only 1/4 of the serie's episodes, but I've never seen Fred work a single day. Is that the premise... that he's retired?

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Danisel331 Kisses for my fans! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 11, 2002 Posts: 1,475	Fred does get two jobs during the series. Well, three if you want to count his stint on the city council. One job was at a Car Wash (to pay back money his friend "stole" from Lamont's poker partners) and the other was at a restraunt(to pay off a loan he took out as a wedding present for Lamont and Janet). All only lasted one episode.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Thanks. Does Fred, for any reason, work in any episode?

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comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	Fred coordinates all the junk in his empire.

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comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,061	Fred always balked when Lamont would ask him for help unloading bathtubs.

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glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Fred's job was to take care of the house and take care of Lamont. He was supposed to take care of the customers and do all the housework.

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OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I think it's because,as ah, Ester would put it "...he's a snaggly old jack-as**d lazy fool... (well that's a little harsh...I wouldn't say Fred was 100% lazy but maybe 80%)

12-11-2011, 05:37 PM	#12
rollo's girl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 08, 2011 Location: kentucky Posts: 116	Fred worked really hard at not working at all

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Kev72 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 27, 2005 Posts: 26	Fred's suppose to at least clean the house but that rarely happens!