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Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom “Sanford and Son” and historical drama “The Waltons,” has died. She was 95.
Lynn Hamilton, an accomplished actor who had memorable roles as Nurse Donna on 'Sanford and Son' and Verdie on 'The Waltons,' ...
"Sanford and Son," which aired from 1972-77, revolved around widower Fred Sanford, an irascible junk dealer in the Watts area of LA who foisted work and insults on his long-suffering son, Lamont.
Sanford and Son, which aired from 1972-77, revolved around widower Fred Sanford, an irascible junk dealer in the Watts area of L.A. who foisted work and insults on his long-suffering son, Lamont.
After her time on 'Sanford and Son' and its spin-offs, she continued advocating for fair pay for Black performers. She passed away from diabetes complications in 2002 at the age of 81.
"You could call 'Sanford and Son' groundbreaking, but it was part of a larger groundbreaking cultural movement in the 1970s," says Taylor. "Yeah, you had TV shows like 'The Jeffersons' or 'Good ...
Sanford and Son, which made its debut last night on NBC-TV, was a warm, funny show. Another new situation comedy series, the Don Rickles Show on CBS, had no warmth and provided only limited diversion.
Raymond G. Allen, best known for his role in the popular 1970's sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died. He was 91. His daughter announced his passing on Monday on her Facebook account. "Just wanted to ...
Sanford and Son is known for being a pioneer for many Black sitcoms. The sitcom followed cantankerous junk dealer Fred Sanford (played by the legendary Redd Foxx) ...
“Sanford and Son” debuted 50 years ago this month on NBC, and the ratings smash opened the door for other Black family shows at a time TV was virtually all white.