Do you think the Writers of these Three Shows were taking SHOTS at Sanford and Son? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 04-23-2007, 12:47 PM

I was watching the Jeffersons, That's my mama, and Chico and the Man on Saturday and I noticed that certain lines seemed like they were poking fun at Sanford and Son. examples

On the Jeffersons-"George tells a guy in one episode that he was a Dumb Furniture mover-"

on That's my Mama-"Earl the mailman tells one of his friends that he looks like he belongs in a junkyard"

On Chico and the man-"Chico tells Ed, this is the last time we get tires from sanford and son"

So all of these statments were made when Sanford and Son was at it's best which was the 74-75 season. So does it seem like the writers were poking fun at the show or Am i OverAnalyzing?-lol

Ant-Lox · 04-24-2007, 12:21 AM

LOL!, Maybe, Some of those comments are kind of harsh too.

comedyfreak · 04-24-2007, 11:55 AM

I think it was just a coincidence.

TVFactFan · 04-24-2007, 12:38 PM

CATM actually mentioned the name of the show, which was strange considering that there was never a crossover attempt by NBC when both shows aired back to back

Brieannas21 · 04-24-2007, 01:38 PM

I think you're looking into something too much and trying to make it fit a particular show.

Dr. Jazz · 04-24-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

CATM actually mentioned the name of the show, which was strange considering that there was never a crossover attempt by NBC when both shows aired back to back

NBC may not have crossed over CATM and Sanford & Son, but there is a possibility that they were trying to make a connection between the characters since CATM and S&S were both set in L.A. and at some point, the characters crossed paths - such as Ed buying tires at Fred's junkyard. Entirely possible, which is why Ed made that reference. Now I'm overanalyzing lol

TVFactFan · 04-24-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brieannas21

I think you're looking into something too much and trying to make it fit a particular show.

Ok well I will just change my screen name to

"TheOverAnalyzer"

LOL

TVFactFan · 04-24-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Jazz

NBC may not have crossed over CATM and Sanford & Son, but there is a possibility that they were trying to make a connection between the characters since CATM and S&S were both set in L.A. and at some point, the characters crossed paths - such as Ed buying tires at Fred's junkyard. Entirely possible, which is why Ed made that reference. Now I'm overanalyzing lol

No Chico made the statement

BensonFan · 04-24-2007, 08:33 PM

In a "Benson" episode, Benson says something like (as he is looking at a photo), "That's not me. That's Redd Foxx." Or something like that--I'll have to go back and watch the episode again. I don't think he meant it in a bad way, just that the picture probably made him look older or something.

Chillerfan · 04-24-2007, 09:44 PM

There was no crossover attempt because the shows were owned by different studios. That would never have happened back in '74.

Ireneparalegal · 04-24-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

Ok well I will just change my screen name to

"TheOverAnalyzer"

LOL

I agree. Solomon, you know we have told you before abt over analyzing. But it's ok.

I saw a show the other night and the character said something abt them having "good times" in their "house" and what a "family guy" that guy is.

TVFactFan · 04-24-2007, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chillerfan

There was no crossover attempt because the shows were owned by different studios. That would never have happened back in '74.

So all the other crossovers I saw in my life meant both shows were owned by the Same studio?

GARFIELDKOOL · 07-22-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

I was watching the Jeffersons, That's my mama, and Chico and the Man on Saturday and I noticed that certain lines seemed like they were poking fun at Sanford and Son. examples

On the Jeffersons-"George tells a guy in one episode that he was a Dumb Furniture mover-"

on That's my Mama-"Earl the mailman tells one of his friends that he looks like he belongs in a junkyard"

On Chico and the man-"Chico tells Ed, this is the last time we get tires from sanford and son"

So all of these statments were made when Sanford and Son was at it's best which was the 74-75 season. So does it seem like the writers were poking fun at the show or Am i OverAnalyzing?-lol

CATM definitley took a shot at Sanford and Son. The Jefferson episode I don't think that was a shot because Fred and Lamont weren't furniture movers.

TVFactFan · 07-22-2007, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

CATM definitley took a shot at Sanford and Son. The Jefferson episode I don't think that was a shot because Fred and Lamont weren't furniture movers.

What about That's My Mama?

GARFIELDKOOL · 07-22-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

What about That's My Mama?

I never saw that show so I can't give an opinion.

04-23-2007, 12:47 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	Do you think the Writers of these Three Shows were taking SHOTS at Sanford and Son? I was watching the Jeffersons, That's my mama, and Chico and the Man on Saturday and I noticed that certain lines seemed like they were poking fun at Sanford and Son. examples On the Jeffersons-"George tells a guy in one episode that he was a Dumb Furniture mover-" on That's my Mama-"Earl the mailman tells one of his friends that he looks like he belongs in a junkyard" On Chico and the man-"Chico tells Ed, this is the last time we get tires from sanford and son" So all of these statments were made when Sanford and Son was at it's best which was the 74-75 season. So does it seem like the writers were poking fun at the show or Am i OverAnalyzing?-lol

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04-24-2007, 08:33 PM	#9
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	In a "Benson" episode, Benson says something like (as he is looking at a photo), "That's not me. That's Redd Foxx." Or something like that--I'll have to go back and watch the episode again. I don't think he meant it in a bad way, just that the picture probably made him look older or something.
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04-24-2007, 12:38 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,105	CATM actually mentioned the name of the show, which was strange considering that there was never a crossover attempt by NBC when both shows aired back to back

04-24-2007, 01:38 PM	#5
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I think you're looking into something too much and trying to make it fit a particular show.

04-24-2007, 09:44 PM	#10
Chillerfan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2007 Location: LA Posts: 18	There was no crossover attempt because the shows were owned by different studios. That would never have happened back in '74.