Redd Foxx Almost Didn't Get The Role Of Fred G. Sanford - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 08:01 AM

As hard as that may be to believe, it happens to be true. When NBC decided to make an american version of Steptoe & Son, the original idea was to make the cast white just like the british version. Heres a trivia question, Can you name the well known white actor that almost became Fred G. Sanford before the producers decided to cast black actors in the series?

P.S. Good Luck

glenny · 10-28-2003, 08:55 AM

Charles Nelson Reilly

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by glenny
Charles Nelson Reilly

No way

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:15 AM

Paul Lynde

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:18 AM

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Originally posted by glenny
Paul Lynde

Close, you got the first name right.

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:22 AM

Paul Newman

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:24 AM

Nope

P.S. He has a daughter thats an actress.

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:30 AM

Paul Scofield

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:32 AM

Nope.

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:33 AM

Please give me another hint?? My guess this time is Paul Dooley. I know that it wont be right though.

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:36 AM

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Originally posted by glenny
Please give me another hint?? My guess this time is Paul Dooley. I know that it wont be right though.

Ok, think dramatic actor and his daughter's name sounds like something you see your reflection in.

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:45 AM

Paul Williams. Another wrong answer to be sure. Another hint please. This is driving me crazy....but making my work day go by a little easier.

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:47 AM

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Paul Williams. Another wrong answer to be sure. Another hint please. This is driving me crazy....but making my work day go by a little easier.

Big hefty actor, daughter is a total babe.

glenny · 10-28-2003, 09:49 AM

I am drawing a complete blank!! Please help a little more!! I would appreciate it "mucho".

Zoneboy · 10-28-2003, 09:55 AM

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I am drawing a complete blank!! Please help a little more!! I would appreciate it "mucho".

We'll do it this way RSTLNE S_ R _ _ N_

Now I need 3 consonants & 1 vowel

10-28-2003, 08:01 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,406	Redd Foxx Almost Didn't Get The Role Of Fred G. Sanford As hard as that may be to believe, it happens to be true. When NBC decided to make an american version of Steptoe & Son, the original idea was to make the cast white just like the british version. Heres a trivia question, Can you name the well known white actor that almost became Fred G. Sanford before the producers decided to cast black actors in the series? P.S. Good Luck
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10-28-2003, 08:55 AM	#2
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Charles Nelson Reilly

10-28-2003, 09:15 AM	#4
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Paul Lynde

10-28-2003, 09:22 AM	#6
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Paul Newman

10-28-2003, 09:24 AM	#7
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,406	Nope P.S. He has a daughter thats an actress.

10-28-2003, 09:30 AM	#8
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Paul Scofield

10-28-2003, 09:32 AM	#9
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,406	Nope.

10-28-2003, 09:33 AM	#10
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Please give me another hint?? My guess this time is Paul Dooley. I know that it wont be right though.

10-28-2003, 09:45 AM	#12
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	Paul Williams. Another wrong answer to be sure. Another hint please. This is driving me crazy....but making my work day go by a little easier.

10-28-2003, 09:49 AM	#14
glenny Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 951	I am drawing a complete blank!! Please help a little more!! I would appreciate it "mucho".