Sanford and Son

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Sanford and Son was another Norman Lear hit, finishing in the top ten of Neilsen ratings for five of its six seasons. Cantankerous widower Fred G. Sanford (Redd Foxx) and his long-suffering peacemaker son Lamont (Demond Wilson) have misadventures as partners in the family junk-dealing business.

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Feb 18th 7:30p ET

Jealousy

Donna, Fred's fiancee, brings a patient, Osgood Wilcox over for dinner at the Sanford residence and it becomes apparent that Osgood is interested in more than just medical care from Donna. Meanwhile, Lamont encourages Fred to believe there is something going on between Osgood and Donna resulting in a confrontation.

Feb 19th 7:00p ET

Tooth or Consequence

Fred's toothache becomes an exercise in patience for Lamont when Fred refuses to see a dentist and instead tries Bubba's home remedy and a hypnotist. Finally, Fred decides to throw in the towel and visits a dentist but insists on a white dentist.

Feb 19th 7:30p ET

Card Sharps

Fred gets a surprise one night when Lamont announces that he's having some friends over to play poker. However, Fred doesn't take Lamont's advice at "getting lost" since he's convinced Lamont's so-called friends are trying to hustle him out of his money.

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