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Sanford and Son
You big dummy!
- TV series
- 1972–1977
- 6 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
7.5 TMDB worldwide · 103 ratings
Story
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
About the show
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that was produced by Tandem Productions and aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. It was based on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, which initially aired on BBC1, in the United Kingdom, from 1962 to 1974.
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Known for its racial humor, running gags, and catchphrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's response to CBS's All in the Family. Sanford and Son has been hailed as the precursor to many other Black American sitcoms. It was a hit through its six-season run, finishing in the Nielsen top ten five times.
The series follows Fred G. Sanford, known for his bigotry and cranky personality, and Lamont Sanford, his long-suffering, conscientious, peacemaker son. Both characters are occasionally involved in get-rich-quick schemes to pay off their various debts.
The show also includes characters Aunt Esther, Grady Wilson, Bubba Bexley, Rollo Lawson, Donna Harris, and Julio Fuentes.
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Where to watch
In the UK, updated daily.
Not available to stream, rent or buy in the UK right now.
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Star cast
Full cast & crew
Behind the camera
- Created by
- Norman Lear, Ray Galton, Bud Yorkin
- Executive producers
- Bud Yorkin
Awards
All awards- Golden Globe1973Best Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyRedd Foxx
4 other nominations
- 1976Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyRedd FoxxNominated
- 1975Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Seasons
Ended 1977 · 6 seasons · 136 episodes
