Sanford and Son The Complete Series

Product Description Sanford and Son An early milestone in urban TV comedy, Sanford and Son was an immediate critical and audience favorite when it debuted in the early '70s, signaling the arrival of one of TV's most memorable characters: Cantankerous-but-lovable junk dealer Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx). An African American answer to "Archie Bunker," widower Sanford and his "Dummy" son Lamont (Demond Wilson) run a family junk business in Watts, dreaming up schemes to strike it rich. Outspoken and outrageous, Sanford serves up big laughs as he skewers stereotypes, forever threatening, "How'd you like one across your lip?" Aided by a colorful cast that includes acid-tongued Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page), Sanford and Sons provided a showcase of black talent of all generations, featuring guest stars like Lena Horne and episodes written by Richard Pryor. Timely and topical during its highly-rated five-year run (1972-1977), Sanford and Son emerged as one of the decade's biggest TV hits, inspiring producer Norman Lear to develop more barrier-breaking shows like The Jeffersons and Good Times . .com Sanford and Son: The Complete Second Season Sanford and Son 's second season began on September 15, 1972. The sitcom quickly vaulted to the No. 2 spot on the network ratings--right behind creators Norman Lear and Bud Yorkin's previous effort, All in the Family . The second season brought

Key details: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No | MPAA rating: NR (Not Rated) | Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.25 x 1.5 inches; 11.2 ounces | Media Format: DVD | Run time: 55 hours and 31 minutes | Release date: October 28, 2008 | Actors: Bexley, Don, Foxx, Redd, Mayo, Whitman, Taylor, Nathaniel, Wilson, Demond | Subtitles: : English, Spanish | Language: Unqualified

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Customers say: Customers consider this TV series a must-have for fans, praising its non-stop laughter and Redd Foxx's comedic timing.

Review snippets: As advertised. Great price, quick delivery. Read more / OMG!!! The funniest show ever!!! I used to watch Sanford and Son every night as a kid and always loved the show. Just the theme music alone got you running to the living room... and now having the complete series,

From the manufacturer Sanford and Son Junk dealer Fred Sanford runs roughshod over his son and partner, Lamont, in a groundbreaking sitcom. Fred's moneymaking schemes routinely backfire, and he does just about anything to get out of working -- up to and including faking a heart attack. He's rude, sarcastic, outspoken, overtly prejudiced, and pretty darn nasty to his friends and family. Sanford and Sons Cast Members Fred Sanford Grady Aunt Esther