Sanford and Son

1972 TV-PG 5 seasons

Sanford and Son

1972 TV-PG 5 seasons
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Irascible junkman Fred Sanford (Redd Foxx) and his long-suffering son, Lamont (Demond Wilson), dream of better things. In the meantime, they share a home in Watts, Calif., surrounded by mounds of assorted inventory in this hit 1970s sitcom. Favorite targets of Fred's acid-tongued opinions, besides the more progressive Lamont, include his high-minded sister-in-law, Esther (LaWanda Page), and his Puerto Rican neighbor, Julio (Gregory Sierra).
Cast
Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson
SEASON  1
  • SEASON  2
  • SEASON  3
  • SEASON  4
  • SEASON  5
  • SEASON  6

Summary of Season 2 (1972) - 3 discs

No one in televisionland knew what hit them when Redd Foxx came on the scene as the irreverent Fred Sanford, a cantankerous junk dealer with a heart of gold who, with his son, Lamont (Demond Wilson), dreams of fame and riches. The second season of the critically acclaimed series produced by Norman Lear brought the characters even further into the homes and hearts of the watching public and solidified the show's place in television history.
Format
DVD
Screen
Full Screen 1.33:1
Subtitles
English, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Rating
TV-PG - This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
age 10+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 10+
age 10+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this classic '70s sitcom is based on the strong bond between an aging father and his adult son. While their relationship is a positive one, the son often finds himself taking on the parental role when things go wrong. Parents should also know that while the show's language and situations are mild when compared with today's sitcoms, Fred Sanford's consistent use of race-based insults and stereotypes make him a less-than-desirable role model -- and make the series better-suited for kids who can understand its original context.

Sexual Content

Occasional references to white women being "sex maniacs."

Violence

Fred often threatens to hit people by giving them "five across the lip," but it's an empty promise.

Language

Fred often calls Lamont "dummy" and other silly-but-insulting names.

Social Behavior

Fred often resorts to insults and bigoted comments when talking to friends and family. The cast is diverse, but the show's working-class African-American characters exhibit characteristics of stereotypes typical to the time period. Fred and Lamont are close, but their relationship is marked by Fred's continual insults while Lamont takes care of him and the business.

Consumerism

Occasional references to Coca-Cola and other products.

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Occasional consumption of alcohol and cigarettes. Hard liquor bottles visible throughout the Sanford home.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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