January 14, 1972
“Sanford and Son” debuts as a TV sitcom set in Watts, starring Redd Foxx and featuring mostly Black actors, the first since “Amos and Andy.” The show, which emphasized a strong father-son bond, ultimately was named one of the best 100 TV shows of all time.
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