[.ca] Sanford and Son: The First Season

the comedic stylings of Redd Foxx:
"Sanford and Son" was an American version of a British show "Steptoe and Son." The premise is the antics of junkman Fred Sanford and his son Lamont. Most of the episodes in the first season were basically adaptations of "Steptoe and Son" episodes. Nevertheless, you get the entire first season here and it's worth every penny. Obviously, this show was ahead of its time and un p.c. as well. One significant plus with this first season is that you will get each episode in its entirety. TV Land obviously has to edit out certain parts (ie Fred using the N word)for today's audiences. You also see the evolution of Fred and Lamont, along with Fred's buddy Melvin(played by longtime Redd Foxx partner Slappy White), and see early nemesis' of Fred like Aunt Hazel (Esther didn't appear until season two). All of the episodes are excellent, with my favorites being "Piano Movers", "Happy Birthday, Pop" "We Were Robbed", and "Color TV." I can't emphasise how important this show was in the realm of pop culture and some of the issues tackled are still relevant today. Nothing like this will ever hit the airwaves again. Pick up the Season 2 and 3 sets as well.

i love the 70's:
great show. Lamount was annoying with a funny dad who owns a junkyard in california. enjoy the good and bad times of their life

My all time favorite.:
This is the season that changed the face of television. No longer were african-americans placed in the supporting role as Redd Foxx marched the show to the top of the charts with his antics. "Five across your lips" and "This is the big one" soon became household punchlines. Never before has a show impacted television as this program demonstrated life from the ghetto and how people, regardless of race, are really all the same!!!!

Here Comes The Big One:
This first season of Sanford and Son is the best! The episodes are hysterical, with Fred up to his usual old tricks, and Lamont being a big dummy. Get this and enjoy a good laugh.

Cool show...:
My dad introduced me to this show a year ago and I like it!I own the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seasons! The first season has these episodes(in no order): We Were Robbed Piano Movers Happy Birthday Pop A Pad for Lamont Crossed Swords The Barracuda The Suitcase Case The Return of the Barracuda The Copper Caper A Matter of Life and Breath Here Comes the Bride,There Goes the Bride TV or not TV Coffins for Sale The Great Sanford Seige This set is worth the money! No ads, and more scenes.