Sanford and Son/Funny
- Fred's reaction to Mr. Wilcox's martial arts demonstration in the episode "Jealousy" is a Crowning Moment of Funny.
Fred: "This nigga's crazy!!". |
- Frankly, in those days, he really should not have been allowed to use the "n" word on television. But then again, Redd Foxx IS -- or WAS -- infamous for his undisciplined style of comedy.
- In "Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe," we hear Esther do the same thing upon hearing Big Money Grip declare that HE is Lamont's real father.
Esther: "What did you say, NIGGA?!" |
- In "Lamont Goes African," the Nigerian woman Olaiya scolds Lamont for constantly chastizing Fred.
Olaiya: "In my country, such behavior is unheard of! You would be beaten!" |
- Towards the end of "Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three," when Fred kicks Juanita and her daughter out of his house.
Fred: *throws his smoking jacket at Juanita* "TAKE THIS FAGGOTTY JACKET WITH YOU!" |
- Every. Single. Time. Fred. Says. Something. About Esther.
- "My Dear Esther":
Fred: "Goodbye, dear." |
- "The Wedding":
Esther: Fred Sanford, the wrath of God will strike you down. |
- "The Surprise Party", after Fred returns from St. Louis and starts giving souveneirs to his family:
Fred: "I brought you somethin' too, Esther." |