Was Demond Wilson on drugs by the last season of Sanford and Son? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Neutronman67 · 05-04-2013, 06:50 PM

Demond Wilson was always wearing glasses and he seemed relaxed and calm do you think he was on drugs by the last season of sanford and son before it was canceled ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXj5Nl9sHiw

DJM77 · 05-04-2013, 09:24 PM

Yes I do.

Neutronman67 · 05-06-2013, 08:31 AM

Most TV shows dont let characters wear shades because viewers cant see their eyes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHE32dm7ME0

TMC · 02-12-2016, 05:31 AM

http://www.iloveoldschoolmusic.com/w...drug-supplier/

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While it is now no secret that Demond, who is a reverend, used to get VERY high back in the day, he has revealed revealed that the ENTIRE cast got high and was actually high on the show!

According to Demond Wilson, the Sanford & Son drug supplier was “Aunt Esther!” Yep, you’re reading this right, actress LaWanda Page a.k.a. “Aunt Esther” was allegedly their drug pusher, so to speak. Don’t believe us? Watch Demond say reveal this himself, in the video clip below.

We’re not sure of which drug they were using- cocaine, weed, etc.- but the visual on that is hilarious! Who could imagine “Aunt Esther” smoking a joint, while rocking’ her church hat and clutching her Bible?!! LOL.

When Demond Wilson was asked about “Rollo,” Demond said “he never liked me.” But the reason why fans never saw that dislike on camera was because he said “Most of the time we were high…we were all high…the entire cast. You know who used to bring it? ‘AUNT ESTHER’ (laughs).”

Babalu · 02-13-2016, 07:56 PM

Supposedly LaWanda Page was a prostitute when she was younger so the drug supplying doesn't surprise me that much. After all, with a face like that she needed an alternative source of income.

WatcherofOldTV · 03-19-2016, 02:48 AM

No, he just played one on t.v.

Actually, Smitty and Hoppy were more high than any of them!!

verajay · 04-23-2016, 05:54 PM

i think in his book he talked about he and red foxx doing coke together.

TMC · 01-02-2019, 10:06 PM

Demond Wilson did not like acting he wanted to be a preacher, which he eventually did. He was messed up on drugs and alcohol and was a notorious womanizer and would criticize Redd Foxx for doing the same things he did.

He said, his relationship with Foxx was like a marriage he loved him and hated him.

CosmicCharlie · 07-21-2019, 08:06 PM

Lawanda Page is a very funny comedienne on the Dean Martin Roasts !

TMC · 02-01-2026, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by verajay

i think in his book he talked about he and red foxx doing coke together.

The director, Alan Rafkin, in his book, Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow, goes into real detail on Redd Foxx's coke habit and on set usage.

cloggedmind · 02-03-2026, 12:30 AM

In many interviews Wilson did mention the increase of cocaine use among the main players as the show progressed. He even stated that Ms. Page was their supplier!

Redd made no secret of his drug use and was, during that era, almost always sporting a gold chain with a gold coke spoon dangling from it.

GoldenTV · 02-03-2026, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cloggedmind

In many interviews Wilson did mention the increase of cocaine use among the main players as the show progressed. He even stated that Ms. Page was their supplier!

Rollo (Nathaniel Taylor) denied the rumor about Aunt Esther supplying drugs to the cast. In the link below he said and I quote:

"And there was another thing that someone who got fired from the show put out there that [actress Lawanda Page] used to supply drugs to everybody on the show. That’s a blatant-ass lie!"

https://entert.online/sanford-son-ac...lassic-sitcom/

cloggedmind · 03-16-2026, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenTV

Rollo (Nathaniel Taylor) denied the rumor about Aunt Esther supplying drugs to the cast. In the link below he said and I quote:

"And there was another thing that someone who got fired from the show put out there that [actress Lawanda Page] used to supply drugs to everybody on the show. That’s a blatant-ass lie!"

Fascinating that Nathaniel Taylor had a different view of events. I can't say either man was right or wrong, but there is an interview with Demond Wilson, not currently on Youtube so I'll have to dig through my discs to find it, where he does state that LaWanda Page brought the "goodies" to the set. Even doing a comical impression of her saying to him, "I didn't forget you, baby!" Lulz!!

Wilson has a take on Taylor, beginning at 25:00 in this interview conducted by Bro. Henry, where a bit of the on-set mythos is broken down. What we have are two different viewpoints from two different actors:
https://youtu.be/wrqZNImrFVY?t=1502

When I find the interview with Wilson talking about on-set drug use and Redd's own drug habit, I'll put it up here. I have no reason to doubt either of the two men's views, but Wilson truly pulled no punches when talking about his own life experience and I don't think he would implicate anyone just for the sake of sensationalism or to drag their name in the mud. He just told it like it was.

I have yet to read Demond Wilson's book, Second Banana, written about his life at the time of Sanford and Son and his relationship with Redd and The Industry, but It's on the list, for sure.

TMC · 03-22-2026, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by verajay

i think in his book he talked about he and red foxx doing coke together.

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https://hypersclub.com/ - Actress Kathleen Bradley known for her role in Friday as Mrs. Parker continues her talk with HYPE+. In promotion of new film The Daughters Of Dolemite, Bradley reflects on her time with Redd Foxx and shares her thoughts on him passing with nothing. Instagram: @HypePlusTV & Twitter: @HypePlusTV

CosmicCharlie · 03-22-2026, 12:01 PM

My guess is there is some Truth and Fable coming from all involved.

Some people like to exaggerate to make the story have zing, who wants to listen to a boring story ?

And some people prefer to protect those they knew and shared times and illicit drugs with, just out of respect for their friendship.

Stupid Criminals who talk about their crimes are often caught ! Not that the people here are criminals but bare in mind those that are telling dirty stories are likely not too bright LOL

05-04-2013, 06:50 PM	#1
Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Was Demond Wilson on drugs by the last season of Sanford and Son? Demond Wilson was always wearing glasses and he seemed relaxed and calm do you think he was on drugs by the last season of sanford and son before it was canceled ??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXj5Nl9sHiw

05-04-2013, 09:24 PM	#2
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Babalu Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 22, 2014 Posts: 4,779	Supposedly LaWanda Page was a prostitute when she was younger so the drug supplying doesn't surprise me that much. After all, with a face like that she needed an alternative source of income.
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05-06-2013, 08:31 AM	#3
Neutronman67 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 23, 2013 Location: Sarasota Posts: 2,538	Most TV shows dont let characters wear shades because viewers cant see their eyes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHE32dm7ME0

03-19-2016, 02:48 AM	#6
WatcherofOldTV Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 23, 2011 Posts: 138	No, he just played one on t.v. Actually, Smitty and Hoppy were more high than any of them!!

04-23-2016, 05:54 PM	#7
verajay Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 22	i think in his book he talked about he and red foxx doing coke together.

01-02-2019, 10:06 PM	#8
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,895	Demond Wilson did not like acting he wanted to be a preacher, which he eventually did. He was messed up on drugs and alcohol and was a notorious womanizer and would criticize Redd Foxx for doing the same things he did. He said, his relationship with Foxx was like a marriage he loved him and hated him.

07-21-2019, 08:06 PM	#9
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,421	Lawanda Page is a very funny comedienne on the Dean Martin Roasts !

02-03-2026, 12:30 AM	#11
cloggedmind Inactive Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 527	In many interviews Wilson did mention the increase of cocaine use among the main players as the show progressed. He even stated that Ms. Page was their supplier! Redd made no secret of his drug use and was, during that era, almost always sporting a gold chain with a gold coke spoon dangling from it.

03-22-2026, 12:01 PM	#15
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,421	My guess is there is some Truth and Fable coming from all involved. Some people like to exaggerate to make the story have zing, who wants to listen to a boring story ? And some people prefer to protect those they knew and shared times and illicit drugs with, just out of respect for their friendship. Stupid Criminals who talk about their crimes are often caught ! Not that the people here are criminals but bare in mind those that are telling dirty stories are likely not too bright LOL