Sanford & Son — The TV Remake That Worked

In addition to shifting the cultural landscape, Sanford & Son was a rare TV remake that actually worked. This video explores how an adaptation of a British hit became a defining American sitcom in its own right, powered by Norman Lear’s creative touch and Redd Foxx’s iconic performance. Written, Presented & Compiled by Joe Ramoni Twitter:   / joeramoni   Facebook:   / hatsoffjoe   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joeramoni Support me on Patreon for bonus content, sneak peeks, and more:   / hatsoffentertainment   And don’t forget to check out my other channel + podcast:    / @sidetrackspod   sanford and son, sanford & son, sanford and son documentary, sanford & son documentary, sanford and son history, sanford & son history, sanford and son retrospective, sanford & son retrospective, sanford and son analysis, sanford & son analysis, sanford and son explained, sanford & son explained, history of sanford and son, the history of sanford and son, sanford and son remake, sanford & son remake, steptoe and son, steptoe & son, steptoe and son remake, norman lear, bud yorkin, redd foxx, demond wilson, lamont sanford, 1970s sitcom, 70s sitcom, classic tv, classic sitcom, sitcom history, tv history, television history, tv documentary, video essay, pop culture history, behind the scenes, comedy history, american sitcom, british tv, british sitcom, adaptation, remake, tv remake, best tv remake, remakes done right, classic comedy, retro tv, nbc sitcom