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TIL that comedian Redd Foxx, known as the “King of the Party Records” and star of the 1970s sitcom “Sanford and Son,” influenced comedians including Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Pat Morita, and Jamie Foxx, who chose his professional surname as a tribute.
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TIL Pat Morita was also a comedian.
This is the big one, Lizbeth
Sanford & Son was one of those very rare times the US tried to remake a hit UK comedy and got it right. It was a very good take on the original, and it’s a shame it’s not really very known on this side of the pond.
Him and LaWanda page (aunt Esther), were both comedians before the show. Look her up, and leave your morality at the door. Good stuff.
Legend
He finally went and joined Elizabeth.
RIP FRED.
Never thought he was funny