Sanford and Son
American sitcom television series (1972–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that 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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Genre | Sitcom |
Based on | Steptoe and Son by Ray Galton Alan Simpson |
Developed by | Bud Yorkin Norman Lear (uncredited) |
Starring | Redd Foxx Demond Wilson |
Theme music composer | Quincy Jones |
Opening theme | "The Streetbeater" |
Composer | Quincy Jones |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 136 (list of episodes) |
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Executive producers | Bud Yorkin Norman Lear (uncredited) |
Producers | Aaron Ruben (1972–1974) Bernie Orenstein and Saul Turteltaub (1974–1977) |
Production locations | NBC Studios Burbank, California |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 22–24 minutes |
Production company | Tandem Productions |
Original release | |
Network | NBC |
Release | January 14, 1972 (1972-01-14) – March 25, 1977 (1977-03-25) |
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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' 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 for five times.
The series follows Fred G. Sanford, known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, 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, and Rollo Lawson.