Sanford and Son

*Sanford and Son*
Sanford and Son
Genre	Sitcom
Based on	Steptoe and Son; by Ray Galton; Alan Simpson
Developed by	Bud Yorkin; Norman Lear (uncredited)
Starring	Redd Foxx; Demond Wilson
Theme music composer	Quincy Jones
Opening theme	"The Streetbeater"
Composer	Quincy Jones
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	136 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Bud Yorkin; Norman Lear (uncredited)
Producers	Aaron Ruben (1972–1974); Bernie Orenstein and Saul Turteltaub (1974–1977)
Production locations	NBC Studios; Burbank, California
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	22–24 minutes
Production company	Tandem Productions
Original release
Network	NBC
Release	January 14, 1972 –; March 25, 1977
Related
	Sanford Arms; Sanford; Steptoe and Son; Grady;
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Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. It was based on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, which initially aired on BBC1 in the United Kingdom from 1962 to 1974.

Known for its racial humor, running gags, and catchphrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's response to CBS' All in the Family. Sanford and Son has been hailed as the precursor to many other black American sitcoms. It was a hit through its six-season run, finishing in the Nielsen top ten for five times.

The series follows Fred G. Sanford, known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, and Lamont Sanford, his long-suffering, conscientious, peacemaker son. Both characters are occasionally involved in get-rich-quick schemes to pay off their various debts.

The show also includes characters Aunt Esther, Grady Wilson, Bubba Bexley, and Rollo Lawson.