Why Did Lamont need a Babysitter at the age of 32? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 02-22-2003, 06:36 PM

The only criticism i have about Sanford and Son is having the Grady character move in with Lamont like he was a child. The writers could have just let Lamont live alone with more appearances from Rollo and mentioning Fred's name in each episode he wasn't in. But to have Grady move in the Sanford Home and fix meals for Lamont like he was a child was just crazy. I don't like The Grady Episodes because Lamont was too old to have someone take the place of his father. Anyone agree?

AtlantaBravesFan29 · 02-22-2003, 06:54 PM

I absolutely agree. I have a question to ask about Grady whether he was related to Fred or not,since Lamont's middle name was Grady.I agree with you about the part about Grady being the babysitter so to speak. Lamont could have handled things very well by himself. Getting back to the relationship between Fred and Grady,were they related in any way to one other,maybe cousins perhaps???

*InThisMoment* · 02-22-2003, 07:10 PM

I am not sure why Lamont neeeded Grady around. but i'm sure glad they did put him there with lamont. I liked grady but when he was alone with no fred i disliked him now that Freds back i think he's a great charactor.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2003, 07:36 PM

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Originally posted by BravesFan712002
I absolutely agree. I have a question to ask about Grady whether he was related to Fred or not,since Lamont's middle name was Grady.I agree with you about the part about Grady being the babysitter so to speak. Lamont could have handled things very well by himself. Getting back to the relationship between Fred and Grady,were they related in any way to one other,maybe cousins perhaps???

No they were just good friends.

TVFactFan · 02-22-2003, 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by TheFonzIsCool
I am not sure why Lamont neeeded Grady around. but i'm sure glad they did put him there with lamont. I liked grady but when he was alone with no fred i disliked him now that Freds back i think he's a great charactor.

The episode when Grady didn't allow Lamont to have company really didn't make sense. A grown 32 year old man hadto check with his father's friend to have friends come over. I'm surprised Demond wilson was okay with playing that dumb role of having Grady babysit him. If it was me I would have said no way.

Rickenbacker · 02-24-2003, 07:54 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON

The episode when Grady didn't allow Lamont to have company really didn't make sense. A grown 32 year old man hadto check with his father's friend to have friends come over. I'm surprised Demond wilson was okay with playing that dumb role of having Grady babysit him. If it was me I would have said no way.

Was he, really? He was quoted as being fine w/ that? My 1st guess would've been he *didn't* like it, but had no choice & was "overruled" by the producers. But I agree, no way if it were me.

HuskerOne · 02-24-2003, 12:18 PM

Probably not but if you pay attention how all the time Lamont is complaining how Fred is never home to fix him meals

Tuesday Weld · 02-25-2003, 01:56 AM

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Originally posted by SOLOMON
The only criticism i have about Sanford and Son is having the Grady character move in with Lamont like he was a child. The writers could have just let Lamont live alone with more appearances from Rollo and mentioning Fred's name in each episode he wasn't in. But to have Grady move in the Sanford Home and fix meals for Lamont like he was a child was just crazy. I don't like The Grady Episodes because Lamont was too old to have someone take the place of his father. Anyone agree?

Yeah,that was kind of odd

charcas · 03-10-2003, 09:25 PM

There's a simple explanation why Grady was babysitting Lamont. The scripts were already written when Redd Foxx walked out in a contract dispute. Rather than come up with new scripts they just substituted Grady for Fred in the scripts. Add a brief explanation that Fred was in St. Louis and then churn out the episode. Cheaper than paying the writers for new scripts and new stories.

*InThisMoment* · 03-10-2003, 09:31 PM

well any way i'm glad that they added grady as a fill in for fred.

TVFactFan · 03-10-2003, 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by charcas
There's a simple explanation why Grady was babysitting Lamont. The scripts were already written when Redd Foxx walked out in a contract dispute. Rather than come up with new scripts they just substituted Grady for Fred in the scripts. Add a brief explanation that Fred was in St. Louis and then churn out the episode. Cheaper than paying the writers for new scripts and new stories.

Well they should have just written new scripts-Bringig in Grady to live with Lamont was very very WACKY

Fred G Cleaver · 03-14-2003, 10:10 AM

well i have to disagree Solomon because Lamont wroked all day and needed someone to clean the house and cook meals even though i disagree with the choice of Grady doing it

TVFactFan · 03-14-2003, 05:40 PM

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Originally posted by Fred G Cleaver
well i have to disagree Solomon because Lamont wroked all day and needed someone to clean the house and cook meals even though i disagree with the choice of Grady doing it

Well they should have given lamont a live in girlfriend until Fred came back instead of GOOFY Grady.

Fred G Cleaver · 03-15-2003, 12:01 PM

that wouldnt have worked either becuase what would have happened to the girl freind when Fred Came back

TVFactFan · 03-15-2003, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by Fred G Cleaver
that wouldnt have worked either becuase what would have happened to the girl freind when Fred Came back

she would have remained a steady girl but she wouldn't be living inside the house.

02-22-2003, 06:36 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,057	Why Did Lamont need a Babysitter at the age of 32? The only criticism i have about Sanford and Son is having the Grady character move in with Lamont like he was a child. The writers could have just let Lamont live alone with more appearances from Rollo and mentioning Fred's name in each episode he wasn't in. But to have Grady move in the Sanford Home and fix meals for Lamont like he was a child was just crazy. I don't like The Grady Episodes because Lamont was too old to have someone take the place of his father. Anyone agree?

02-22-2003, 07:10 PM	#3
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	I am not sure why Lamont neeeded Grady around. but i'm sure glad they did put him there with lamont. I liked grady but when he was alone with no fred i disliked him now that Freds back i think he's a great charactor.
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02-24-2003, 12:18 PM	#7
HuskerOne Hire Coach Pelini Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2001 Location: Lower Salem, OHIO Posts: 38	Probably not but if you pay attention how all the time Lamont is complaining how Fred is never home to fix him meals
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02-22-2003, 06:54 PM	#2
AtlantaBravesFan29 Atlanta Braves Fan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2002 Location: Pleasanton,TX--40 Miles South Of San Antonio Posts: 1,859	I absolutely agree. I have a question to ask about Grady whether he was related to Fred or not,since Lamont's middle name was Grady.I agree with you about the part about Grady being the babysitter so to speak. Lamont could have handled things very well by himself. Getting back to the relationship between Fred and Grady,were they related in any way to one other,maybe cousins perhaps???

03-10-2003, 09:25 PM	#9
charcas Member First Time Poster Join Date: Mar 10, 2003 Posts: 1	There's a simple explanation why Grady was babysitting Lamont. The scripts were already written when Redd Foxx walked out in a contract dispute. Rather than come up with new scripts they just substituted Grady for Fred in the scripts. Add a brief explanation that Fred was in St. Louis and then churn out the episode. Cheaper than paying the writers for new scripts and new stories.

03-10-2003, 09:31 PM	#10
InThisMoment a starlit sky and you & me Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 02, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 95,142	well any way i'm glad that they added grady as a fill in for fred.

03-14-2003, 10:10 AM	#12
Fred G Cleaver Have You Forgotten Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2003 Location: With Esther Anderson Posts: 208	well i have to disagree Solomon because Lamont wroked all day and needed someone to clean the house and cook meals even though i disagree with the choice of Grady doing it

03-15-2003, 12:01 PM	#14
Fred G Cleaver Have You Forgotten Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 13, 2003 Location: With Esther Anderson Posts: 208	that wouldnt have worked either becuase what would have happened to the girl freind when Fred Came back