Sanford & Son
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From the Sanford and Son opening credits: the sign above the Sanfords' home and workplace
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Based on |
Steptoe and Son by Ray Galton Alan Simpson |
| Developed by | Norman Lear (uncredited) |
| Starring |
Redd Foxx Demond Wilson |
| Theme music composer | Quincy Jones |
| Opening theme | "The Streetbeater" |
| Composer(s) | Quincy Jones |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 138 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Bud Yorkin Norman Lear (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) |
Aaron Ruben (1972–1974) Bernie Orenstein & Saul Turteltaub (1974–1977) |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Tandem Productions NorBud Productions |
| Distributor | PITS Films (1979–1982) Embassy Telecommunications (1982–1986) Embassy Communications (1986–1988) Columbia Pictures Television (1988–1995) Columbia TriStar Television (1995–2002) Sony Pictures Television (2002–present) |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Picture format | 1.33:1 (fullscreen) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | January 14, 1972 – March 25, 1977 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by |
Sanford Arms Sanford |
| Related shows |
Steptoe and Son Grady |
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom that ran on the NBC television network from January 14, 1972 to March 25, 1977. It was based on the BBC Television program Steptoe and Son.
Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catchphrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's answer to CBS's All in the Family. Sanford and Son has been hailed as the precursor to many other African American sitcoms. It was a ratings hit throughout its six-season run.
While the role of Fred G. Sanford was known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, the role of Lamont Sanford was that of a conscientious peacemaker. At times, both characters would involve themselves in schemes, usually as a means of earning cash quickly in order to pay off their various debts. Other colorful and unconventional characters on the show included Aunt Esther, Grady Wilson, Bubba Bexley, and Rollo Larson.
In 2007, Time magazine included the show on their list of the "100 Best TV Shows of All Time".
Sanford and Son stars Redd Foxx as Fred G. Sanford, a widower and junk dealer living at 9114 South Central Avenue in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, and Demond Wilson as his son Lamont Sanford. In his youth, Fred moved to South Central Los Angeles from his hometown of St. Louis.
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