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Neutronman67 · 04-13-2013, 12:57 PM

Do you think Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSljsbpJ58

pinkcarnation · 04-14-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutronman67

Do you think Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSljsbpJ58

Sometimes yes, but remember at the time this show aired, Redd Foxx was playing older than he actually was at the time. Actually he was late 40s or early 50s i believe

Neutronman67 · 04-18-2013, 04:05 PM

Yeah they used some good age makeup on Redd Foxx in some ways the character fred sanford looked older than 65 he looked like he was 80 years old lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBTXyun5iH4

Frump · 11-15-2013, 08:46 PM

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Do you think Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSljsbpJ58

Not really, I mean 65 is NOT like ancient by any means.

Cloud9 Lorraine · 11-16-2013, 10:34 AM

Redd was born in December of 1922, so his real age during the series was 49-55.

Sammy Reed · 11-17-2013, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutronman67

Do you think Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man ?

Yeah! And especially when he got down here on "Sanford"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukmv4m8k0XE

I think in the very beginning, the character acted old and sluggish, but that ended later on.

txz045 · 11-17-2013, 02:53 AM

He was right on with the energy level.

comedyfreak · 11-17-2013, 06:40 PM

I think he was right on the mark energy wise.

installLSC · 11-17-2013, 07:10 PM

Oh I've known plenty of sixtyish people who have the energy of someone half their age. Plus you got to remember a lead character who just sits in his comfy chair all the time makes for a pretty boring show.

Frump · 11-25-2013, 12:48 AM

Well Redd and Demond were both about 10 years younger than what they were playing.

But I don't really consider 65 to be an "old-timer" I think in your 60s you are moving into old age, but 65 is not what I'd call an old-timer.

But I think it's subjective. I've known 50 year old who act more energetic than a lot of 20 year olds lol

I was surprised when I heard the guy who played GRady was in he 40s in real life!!! TO me Grady always seemed older than Fred.

Will Dockery · 01-02-2014, 10:15 AM

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Sometimes yes, but remember at the time this show aired, Redd Foxx was playing older than he actually was at the time. Actually he was late 40s or early 50s i believe

Simarly, watching the very early episodes I was surprised to be reminded how mean Lamont came across to his father.

Glad he was "softened" down over time, really, to when he spoke to Pops there was genuine affection.

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Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man Do you think Fred was too energetic for a 65 year old man ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LSljsbpJ58

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Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Yeah they used some good age makeup on Redd Foxx in some ways the character fred sanford looked older than 65 he looked like he was 80 years old lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBTXyun5iH4

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Cloud9 Lorraine Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 10, 2007 Location: NY Posts: 342	Redd was born in December of 1922, so his real age during the series was 49-55.

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installLSC Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 19, 2013 Location: United States Posts: 271	Oh I've known plenty of sixtyish people who have the energy of someone half their age. Plus you got to remember a lead character who just sits in his comfy chair all the time makes for a pretty boring show.

11-25-2013, 12:48 AM	#10
Frump Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 06, 2003 Location: McMinnville Posts: 1,206	Well Redd and Demond were both about 10 years younger than what they were playing. But I don't really consider 65 to be an "old-timer" I think in your 60s you are moving into old age, but 65 is not what I'd call an old-timer. But I think it's subjective. I've known 50 year old who act more energetic than a lot of 20 year olds lol I was surprised when I heard the guy who played GRady was in he 40s in real life!!! TO me Grady always seemed older than Fred.