Are Any 'Sanford and Son' Cast Members Still Alive?
Sanford and Son is a hit sitcom that aired on NBC from 1972 to 1977. The TV show was based on the British series Steptoe and Son, airing from 1962 to 1974 on BBC One. Sanford and Son follows Fred Sanford, a grouchy junkyard owner and widower who lives and works with his tolerant son. Sanford devises various ways to make money, only to have them fail in hilarious ways. Adapted by Norman Lear, the sitcom was considered NBC’s equivalent of CBS’s All in the Family for its racial humor, running gags, and catchphrases.
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