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I am Roboto · 07-24-2003, 01:11 AM

Has anyone seen the 1980-81 spinoff "Sanford"? It had Redd Foxx and the supporting characters from S&S but not Lamont. I believe it ran 2 seasons.

Chris.

Sitcomwriter · 07-24-2003, 01:19 AM

Soloman has.

I am Roboto · 07-24-2003, 02:49 PM

Well then, SOLOMON, if your out there, what was this sitcom like? I know it bombed after two seasons but I'd like to know why.

Thanks,
Chris.

bry · 07-24-2003, 05:39 PM

i think it died because nobody gave it a chance.
i watched and loved it. sure it wasn't the same. but it was still a good show.
a bad time slot kills anything. saturdays at 9:00? love boat was still big then wasn't it? it should have been in the middle of two big shows during the week instead of leading off the hour on saturdays.

TVFactFan · 07-24-2003, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by cheers_rules
Well then, SOLOMON, if your out there, what was this sitcom like? I know it bombed after two seasons but I'd like to know why.

Thanks,
Chris.

This is Solomon aka Sitcom Analyzer, Yes I have seen Sanford and it's just as funny as Sanford and Son. The cast of Sanford has Fred, Rollo, and occasional appearances from Aunt Esther, and Grady. Fred new partner in the junk business instead of Lamont was a overweight Hillbillie who knew Lamont. And the FAT Jokes were extremely funny. I have about 10 episodes of Sanford. If you are interested email at solomond@webtv.net for trade/sell.

benjjones1 · 08-25-2003, 10:10 PM

I recently bought this series from a collector which contained every episode except a few.

I really enjoyed it. My favorite episode was the one Aunt Esther appeared. That particular show was worth the price I paid for it, my gut hurt I laughed so hurt.

The Fat Guy who took Lamont's place was a load of laughs as well. Fred had fat jokes on every episode. One episode Cal trys to go on a diet and Fred ends up chaining the refrigerator up and putting a alarm on it.

No, I don't think it was as good as Sanford and Son, but it definately was worth watching. I think people didn't give it a chance.

marvin g · 09-08-2003, 10:32 PM

I think it would have been better if he had teamed up with Grady or Bubba or both. I had a hard time with Fred hooking up with a hillbilly and a hillbilly in Watts period.

TVFactFan · 09-08-2003, 10:37 PM

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Originally posted by marvin g
I think it would have been better if he had teamed up with Grady or Bubba or both. I had a hard time with Fred hooking up with a hillbilly and a hillbilly in Watts period.

Cal was funny to me

Mr. Television · 09-09-2003, 12:01 AM

Sanford was a very funny show. Maybe not as good as the original but close.

jekouptown · 09-11-2003, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by marvin g
I think it would have been better if he had teamed up with Grady or Bubba or both. I had a hard time with Fred hooking up with a hillbilly and a hillbilly in Watts period.

I AGREE...CAL HURT THE SHOWS CREDIBILITY.

MOMMYSBOY · 09-15-2003, 07:03 AM

I love this show it was funny

07-24-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
I am Roboto wtfmate Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,224	Sanford (1980) Has anyone seen the 1980-81 spinoff "Sanford"? It had Redd Foxx and the supporting characters from S&S but not Lamont. I believe it ran 2 seasons. Chris.

07-24-2003, 02:49 PM	#3
I am Roboto wtfmate Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,224	What was it like? Well then, SOLOMON, if your out there, what was this sitcom like? I know it bombed after two seasons but I'd like to know why. Thanks, Chris.

07-24-2003, 05:39 PM	#4
bry Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 21, 2003 Location: n.c. Posts: 819	i think it died because nobody gave it a chance. i watched and loved it. sure it wasn't the same. but it was still a good show. a bad time slot kills anything. saturdays at 9:00? love boat was still big then wasn't it? it should have been in the middle of two big shows during the week instead of leading off the hour on saturdays.
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08-25-2003, 10:10 PM	#6
benjjones1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 28, 2003 Posts: 6	Sanford Was A Good Show I recently bought this series from a collector which contained every episode except a few. I really enjoyed it. My favorite episode was the one Aunt Esther appeared. That particular show was worth the price I paid for it, my gut hurt I laughed so hurt. The Fat Guy who took Lamont's place was a load of laughs as well. Fred had fat jokes on every episode. One episode Cal trys to go on a diet and Fred ends up chaining the refrigerator up and putting a alarm on it. No, I don't think it was as good as Sanford and Son, but it definately was worth watching. I think people didn't give it a chance.

09-09-2003, 12:01 AM	#9
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,125	Sanford was a very funny show. Maybe not as good as the original but close.
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07-24-2003, 01:19 AM	#2
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,354	Soloman has.

09-08-2003, 10:32 PM	#7
marvin g Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 30, 2003 Location: Chicago,IL Posts: 1,217	I think it would have been better if he had teamed up with Grady or Bubba or both. I had a hard time with Fred hooking up with a hillbilly and a hillbilly in Watts period.

09-15-2003, 07:03 AM	#11
MOMMYSBOY Sitcom M.D. Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 15, 2003 Location: DUNKIN DONUTS Posts: 35	I love this show it was funny