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teddybare · 02-19-2003, 01:26 AM

Why has Tvkand edited just about every episode of Sanford & son taking out lots of good Jokes and one liners especially if they used the N word in it Please respond and Thanks

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 02-19-2003, 01:51 AM

Because the N word is controversial.

teddybare · 02-19-2003, 02:15 AM

I agree its controversial but Tvland tries to be too politically correct becaise they will not air one episode of the Munsters episode 53 OMG the Munsters is one of the most family oriented sitcoms of all time and episode 53 is banned simply because when push came to shove Eddie and Herman stood up to their bullies and Tvland is against that Gimme a break

TVFactFan · 02-19-2003, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by BravesFan712002
Because the N word is controversial.

NBC aired it, why can't TV LAND.

TVFactFan · 02-19-2003, 08:18 PM

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Originally posted by teddybare
Why has Tvkand edited just about every episode of Sanford & son taking out lots of good Jokes and one liners especially if they used the N word in it Please respond and Thanks

I know what you mean about TV LAND taking out the good parts. For example, the episode when Hulio's relatives mves in the the Sanfords, there was a funny scene with Fred and the little boy. The little boy was able to upthe price on a lamp and get Fred a extra ten dollars. here is the scene below.

Fred:" That was really nice of you to jack the price, give me five!

Boy: No, give men ten!

Fred: Ten?

Boy:Yes, that my ten dollars!

Fred: Your ten dollars?

Boy: Yes it's my ten dollars I was the one who raised the price, so it should be my ten dollars

Fred:you know you have a good head on your shoulders, WANT TO SEE IT ON THE FLOOR?LOL

TV land only shows up to the part when the little boy says give me ten and cuts to a new scene. Thank God my local UPN station shows Sanford and Son and showed that scene.

Flash72 · 02-20-2003, 12:03 AM

This is exactly why buying the Sanford and Son dvd set is well worth it. I was surprised at how much TV Land really cuts from episodes, it is totally ridiculous. Political Correctness can be a incorrect when used in the wrong context.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2003, 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by Flash72
This is exactly why buying the Sanford and Son dvd set is well worth it. I was surprised at how much TV Land really cuts from episodes, it is totally ridiculous. Political Correctness can be a incorrect when used in the wrong context.

The show just should be edited in a way that will make viewers laugh. TV LAND does a poor job in editing out scenes.

Rickenbacker · 02-20-2003, 04:08 AM

I think the simple answer to the question is that times have changed.

In 1973, few(er) people voiced any opposition to the use of the N word on tv. In fact, the early 70s are the 1st time the word was used openly on tv. Personally, although I'm offended by the word in certain real life social scenarios, I think it adds to the "flavor" & "authenticity" of the style of humor the show was written in. In other words, it's funny on the *show*. (although, funny enough, most of the writers were white & I think Jewish) Just like there's Jewish humor, for instance, there's Black humor. You can find books on both. Use of the N word is a long tradition in Black humor.

But then somewhere along the way, political correctness happened. Attitudes changed & maybe the use of the word on "Black" sitcoms out grew itself. It was an envelope pushing thing to do then, but suicide today. Thus, the editing on TvLand....

Tha's my take on it.

maxcarey · 02-22-2003, 04:16 PM

It's funny, but my UPN station included all of those edited scenes with the "N" word and even the on mentioned above with the kid. Typically, the editing came at the very beginning of the show or after the commerical break and the rest of the show was left in tact.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2003, 04:29 PM

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Originally posted by maxcarey
It's funny, but my UPN station included all of those edited scenes with the "N" word and even the on mentioned above with the kid. Typically, the editing came at the very beginning of the show or after the commerical break and the rest of the show was left in tact.

Yeah I noticed that TBS and TV LAND try to avoid using the N-word. UPN included it in Good Times episodes also along with Sanford and Son.

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 02-22-2003, 04:53 PM

Here are the episodes of Sanford and Son that include the N word

Jealously--Donna brings her patient over to dinner with Fred and Lamont. When the guy does his karate deal,he says that N's crazy

Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle--Lamont gets a traffic ticket,when Fred asks the policeman if he ever arrested any white people,Fred told him look around there's enough N******s to fill a jungle movie.

maxcarey · 02-22-2003, 05:10 PM

Additionally, the episode where Lamont gets married, Fred refers to the bride's family as "Uppity N's" and when Big Money Grip claims to Esther that he is Lamont's father, Esther says "What did you say N?"

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 02-22-2003, 05:18 PM

The N word was also used in a Jeffersons' episode about Lionel's term paper and they were bantering back and forth about the H word and N word,and Tom said how would you like to be called N?? George replied,he called us N. Did TV Land edit that episode as well???

TVFactFan · 02-22-2003, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by BravesFan712002
The N word was also used in a Jeffersons' episode about Lionel's term paper and they were bantering back and forth about the H word and N word,and Tom said how would you like to be called N?? George replied,he called us N. Did TV Land edit that episode as well???

Yes N@N showed that scene when Tom called George the N-word.

storrs19 · 03-10-2003, 06:48 PM

Having not yet purchased the DVD's I have been editing together versions to make them mostly unedited. They tend to run about 26 minutes, while if taped directly from TVLand they run about
21-1/2 minutes. Gotta squeeze in tons of screwmercials. It really ticks me off, not just the N-Word, but they cut alot of really funny stuff out. I really loved that one liner in "The Piano" that they cut out. They were in this very ritzy rich guys apartment:

Fred: This is a nice place, I wonder how much the rent is here ?
Lamont: What difference does it make, you could never live here.
Fred: Supreme Court says I can live anywhere I want to.
Lamont: Well, you better get the Supreme Court to pay your rent.

I loved that exchange and LMAO everytime I see it.

Chad

02-19-2003, 01:26 AM	#1
teddybare Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 744	Edited Scenes from Sanford & Son Please Respond Why has Tvkand edited just about every episode of Sanford & son taking out lots of good Jokes and one liners especially if they used the N word in it Please respond and Thanks
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02-19-2003, 02:15 AM	#3
teddybare Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 13, 2003 Location: Martinsville Virginia Posts: 744	Re:Edited Scenes I agree its controversial but Tvland tries to be too politically correct becaise they will not air one episode of the Munsters episode 53 OMG the Munsters is one of the most family oriented sitcoms of all time and episode 53 is banned simply because when push came to shove Eddie and Herman stood up to their bullies and Tvland is against that Gimme a break

02-20-2003, 12:03 AM	#6
Flash72 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 17, 2000 Location: Alabama Posts: 310	This is exactly why buying the Sanford and Son dvd set is well worth it. I was surprised at how much TV Land really cuts from episodes, it is totally ridiculous. Political Correctness can be a incorrect when used in the wrong context.
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02-20-2003, 04:08 AM	#8
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	The 'N' Word I think the simple answer to the question is that times have changed. In 1973, few(er) people voiced any opposition to the use of the N word on tv. In fact, the early 70s are the 1st time the word was used openly on tv. Personally, although I'm offended by the word in certain real life social scenarios, I think it adds to the "flavor" & "authenticity" of the style of humor the show was written in. In other words, it's funny on the show. (although, funny enough, most of the writers were white & I think Jewish) Just like there's Jewish humor, for instance, there's Black humor. You can find books on both. Use of the N word is a long tradition in Black humor. But then somewhere along the way, political correctness happened. Attitudes changed & maybe the use of the word on "Black" sitcoms out grew itself. It was an envelope pushing thing to do then, but suicide today. Thus, the editing on TvLand.... Tha's my take on it.

03-10-2003, 06:48 PM	#15
storrs19 B&W TV Lover Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 07, 2003 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 742	TVLand's Terrible Edits Having not yet purchased the DVD's I have been editing together versions to make them mostly unedited. They tend to run about 26 minutes, while if taped directly from TVLand they run about 21-1/2 minutes. Gotta squeeze in tons of screwmercials. It really ticks me off, not just the N-Word, but they cut alot of really funny stuff out. I really loved that one liner in "The Piano" that they cut out. They were in this very ritzy rich guys apartment: Fred: This is a nice place, I wonder how much the rent is here ? Lamont: What difference does it make, you could never live here. Fred: Supreme Court says I can live anywhere I want to. Lamont: Well, you better get the Supreme Court to pay your rent. I loved that exchange and LMAO everytime I see it. Chad

02-19-2003, 01:51 AM	#2
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	Because the N word is controversial.

02-22-2003, 04:16 PM	#9
maxcarey Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2003 Posts: 52	It's funny, but my UPN station included all of those edited scenes with the "N" word and even the on mentioned above with the kid. Typically, the editing came at the very beginning of the show or after the commerical break and the rest of the show was left in tact.

02-22-2003, 04:53 PM	#11
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	Here are the episodes of Sanford and Son that include the N word Jealously--Donna brings her patient over to dinner with Fred and Lamont. When the guy does his karate deal,he says that N's crazy Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle--Lamont gets a traffic ticket,when Fred asks the policeman if he ever arrested any white people,Fred told him look around there's enough N******s to fill a jungle movie.

02-22-2003, 05:10 PM	#12
maxcarey Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2003 Posts: 52	Additionally, the episode where Lamont gets married, Fred refers to the bride's family as "Uppity N's" and when Big Money Grip claims to Esther that he is Lamont's father, Esther says "What did you say N?"

02-22-2003, 05:18 PM	#13
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	The N word was also used in a Jeffersons' episode about Lionel's term paper and they were bantering back and forth about the H word and N word,and Tom said how would you like to be called N?? George replied,he called us N. Did TV Land edit that episode as well???