There was no greater joy as a boy then staying all night with my grandparents and watching Sanford and son.👈

Demond Wilson Vietnam combat veteran WIA and still married to the same woman since 1974 Give him respect.

I used to love when Aunt Ester would call Fred “You Ole Fish eyed Fool!” 😂😂

THE funniest comedy on television. My 98 year old aunt's favorite show to this day. There wasn't an episode that didn't have you laughing out loud when he went off on Aunt Ester. A gem that only the genius of John Sanford could pull off.

As a kid, I used to watch this show here in Mexico and even though I didn't speak a word of english- it had me laughing so much! I have the complete series on DVD now. 😊🥰

"I want my daddie's records!!" -Bubba

“I’m gonna roll your face in dough and make guerilla cookies”..best cutdown quote ever

Used to watch this and "Chico and the Man".

I love the actual location of the home/junkyard I just wish it was made a historical location and was left like it was.

Thank you for this!!!! Sanford and Son is and always will be a classic!

Wow, fifty years, makes me fill old. Remember seeing this on NBC in the 70’s.

"Sanford and Son" was one of the funniest sit-coms of all-time and it was very cool to see the original location of where the opening sequence and building was shot for the show. 👍

I always cracked up when Fred called lamont: "...you big dummy!"

From a time when we could laugh at each other with a friendly smile and people didn't get offended. He was able to make light of any situation and bring people together. His bigoted character was what made him so funny on the show. Interesting notes: Redd Foxx was born John Sanford and his father's name: Fred Sanford. Demond Wilson, who played son Lamont, eventually became an ordained minister.

There is NO GREATER Fan on Earth than me of this classic show..I want to thank you for showing me what I already tried to find and couldn't (on the net).of where the opening/closing scene location was/is...this 47 yr old south Jersey girl..(tucsonan since 20yrs old)thanks you much for posting this!

The actual building was the most interesting to me, I'm 59 years old and these video's transport me back in time to a magical place of my youth. l Ty

Don't think I have a favorite episode. but watching Fred and Esther go at it was always the best part of the show.

Love this show I watched as a kid and still watch on retro channels.

Redd Foxx is a true legend!

Thank for taking us older people back so that we can reminisce on the iconic sitcom that gave our generation and many more countless laughs with that stellar cast of characters. 👍😂✊

My late Dad always liked Sanford and Son. He owned a small business, and told me that they had a new Ford pickup truck that was the same model and color as Fred's truck. 😎

I watched Sanford and Son when I was a kid back in the 70s. Have great memories of that show and other shows of the day I watched too much TV as a kid. Unfortunately. But hey I'm here. Amazing but true. LOL

I remember seeing them film the opening scene at this location on Magnolia and Cartwright in North Hollywood. I lived on the next street over which is Willowcrest Ave. Also, back in the late 1960's to some time in the 1970's, that location was an actual second-hand store called "Joe's Salvage and Junk Shop" that was owned by Joe Lawler (he looked like Jack Albertson's character " the man" in Chico and the Man). He later added a "theater" in the back of the building for stage plays. Me and some of my buddies from around the neighborhood used to go there and check out the merchandise. There was a very large yard in the back of the building that had lots of "stuff" for sale. You name it, they had it... the good old days! The original building that was seen in the show was razed in 1989 and the existing new structure was built.

I think seeing the site where Lamont drove into and Fred sat reading the paper was very cool to see. It might not look the same but it nice to see. And it’s nice to see the improvements done over the decades. Sanford and Son has stood the test of time and is still very funny and entertaining.

I enjoyed the address location it really gives u a visual of where the Sanford junk empire was during that time. Very interesting content great work keep it up.

Loved that the location is now a plumbing outfit. Imagine Lamont and Fred as plumbers and the kind of trouble they could have gotten into.

I liked the actual building where the opening scene showed Lamont pulling into the yard. I am glad to see the building is still standing. Sanford and son was at the top of the list of my favorite shows back in the day. It’s too bad they didn’t get to film more seasons of the show, because their was a lot of great talent on that stage and their was never a dull moment.

this show brought laughter from my dad...always thrilled me as a kid.

"Sanford" and "All in the Family" were my grandfather's favorite shows. Weren't they both on Saturday night for a while? Anyway, our tradition was to make raspberry milkshakes and watch together. He was also a fan of wrestling which came on really late Saturday night. Fun times. I'm patiently waiting for grandchildren of my own to do fun things with...

One of the funniest shows in my life, greatest them song ever. My mind is blown as I live around the corner from the junkyard location and I'm just finding this out now!!!! Gonna walk over and take a look! Thanks for posting!!!!!!!

I grew up on 91st and Central during the filming of Sanford And Son, the house I lived in could be seen on Google maps. At that time 9114 Central Ave was a parole/probation office, where I learned to play basketball, shoot pool, play ping pong as well as race cars on a track. The granite place was a gas station, the fast food place was one of the original Fat Burgers where they had the best chili fritos. A small church was across the street. Even though I have gone on to bigger and better things, my most fondest memories of life are on that corner.

Seems like yesterday that my grandparents who loved to search out old neat stuff would drive up Magnolia Boulevard to the SELECT SHOP (actual name of location shop) and visit with owner Joe Lawler and look around his shop. Joe was thrilled when a location scout said they'd like to use his store for a t.v. show shoot. The rest is history. Those were the days.❤

Your final location was not dressed up to look like South Central. Except for the sign, It was an actual junk store I used to frequent as a kid. I lived around the corner.

I know that Central Ave location very well. In the early 80's the chicken place was a KFC and the North Hollywood location my friend lives not too far from there. Amazing.

I love seeing the actual film locations and how they look today. Looking forward to more of your videos!

I grew up watching Sanford and Sons. I’m 59, so I think I was watching the originals. My son is special needs and loves that show.

I ALREADY HAVE THE WHOLE SERIES!!

Loved seeing where the opening scene was shot. My dad was a big fan of Redd Foxx. He saw him perform in night clubs years before this show was on TV.

Great research as always, Rick. Thanks. Amazing to see that most of these locations still exist, albeit re-branded to different uses. The plumbing shop/brick-a-brack store must have drawn some attention to the occupants over the years by people thinking it may look like Fred and Lamont's residence inside still.

Man, if I were the owner of the store, I would have a plaque commemorating that.

I loved seeing the old NBC studio. Great video!

One of my fave shows. So funny. Fred Sanford was such a character. Loved him and aunt Esther. It's crazy how they Hated each other on the show but in real life they were best friends. And Red said he wouldn't do the show unless she was in the show with him. So epic. Loved this show.

As a kid in the 80s, at granny's house, if u got in trouble you had to sit with grandpa in the den...he'd be in there smoking a cigar & watching Sanford n son!!! I used to get in trouble on purpose jus to sit with grandpa and get my roasts for the playground later on 🤣🤣

Hard to believe it's been 50 years. I would love to visit the site of the old junkyard. So many memories growing up watching this show

It was and still is one of my favorite shows I have all the episodes on dvd I just wish they did more seasons

The opening and closing scene location was the best! I can't believe how similar it looks today. Sure do miss Redd! He was great. I still cant believe he was only in his forties when the show started!

I don't think TV at that time could have really shown how funny Redd Foxx was.

This was the best show ever I watch it every day and before I go bed.I started watching this show as a kid and laugh at it everytime I watch it.Fred is the man. The house were they lived and what it is today is cool also to see the signs and pole that you see when the show comes on

Loved that show as a kid. The actual building where Fred sat for the opening credits. That was my favorite to see. shame it looks little like it did for the show.

The location of the business was a big surprise to me. I always figured it was on a back lot, not an actual building in town.

50 years later and the show still makes me laugh. Good video. Good info.😆

Growing up in Savannah I saw my first episode and I became a huge nerd of S and S for a long time, still am...😎

I was just in Los Angeles for the weekend with my husband for our anniversary because he knows I get into all this stuff!! I love your channel 👍🏻

Google maps shows the Power Plumbing building at 10659 W Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood, CA and someone has tagged it as Sanford and Son. Love your videos. Keep up the great work.

Loved seeing the original store front junk yard of Sanford and Son was originally filmed thank you.

Sanford and Son reminds me of my Dad and me. Used to watch the show with my father and grandfather. We had an old Ford truck too.

One of my all time favorite shows , got my kids hooked on it on dvd . This was soooo interesting to see where they filmed the opening of the show . Love to know who got the sign from out front. They probably threw it all up in one day , shot it and took it back down . It makes you wanna believe that it was there and still is after all these years . Thanks

I have every episode on DVD. I can watch the same episode 1000 times and say what line is going to be said before the actor says it. My family was shocked when I was watching Sanford and Son at a recent family birthday party.

The workplace and house of Fred and Lamont is most Exciting to see. Wow, you are on point, with this. I have watched Sanfor and Son since 1972. And still do watch the show. I was 12 years old at that time. I'm 62 now. Again, thank you very very much for this. Going back in time seeing the real locations. Giovanni

Big part of my growing up in the 70’s. My life would not have been the same without Fred Sanford.

I used to watch this with my dad back in the day. I wish he was still here to see these awesome videos you make. I think the opening credits scene is the best part here. Thanks for all your work! 🙂

That's s -a-n-f-o-r-d period.

I used to watch Sanford & Son during the 70's and reruns during the 80's, I miss that show.

I lived for Sanford and Son growing up!! I loved it. I really liked seeing where the junkyard was. Always wondered where it really was.

You had to do alot of research to find these cool facts. I saw the resemblance of the surrounding buildings trees etc. This really made it even more fun to watch the opening/closing credits. I wonder how long it took to set up the shot for the credits. I imagine it was done in one day. Really love these videos. It really helps me appreciate what it takes to bring a show together. There are so many aspects to consider. Thanks for revealing some of them. I love that timeless classic show ..

Fact: The Burbank Studios now, was formerly NBC Studios.

Well, this was a fun memory! Although I never thought about the "establishing shots" for Sanford and Son, I was a Page at NBC back when it was being filmed at NBC Burbank Studios. I would posit that it was always set up and filmed on one stage, not two, but cannot remember. It's possible. I DO remember taking people on a "tour" of NBC every day. Actually, several times a day. They had to re-create the Sandford and Son set (along with all the others) every WEEK, because it was very fluid. Many shows were taped on a mere 4 stages every week. Each had to be set up, broken down, then re-set every week. The "sets" were stored in what looked like a large rent-some-storage area. The various sets were separated by chain link fence. The Sanford and Son set was by FAR the most difficult. The "set" had to look the same from week to week. This meant numbering each and every piece of "junk" outside the Sanford abode. NOT the overall picture that was used as the opening credits. The actual "set", which showed the "front yard" of the house that was presumably behind the "store". It had stuff ALL over the place in front of the little house where Fred lived. If you have read this long - thank you. IN ANY CASE - think about what it would be to re-create the front of the house EVERY week! Each piece of "junk" was numbered. There were hundreds, if not thousands - of pieces of "junk" that were carefully numbered and had to be set back in place EVERY WEEK in their exact locations. When you looked at all the stuff sitting in the storage cage, it was piled willy-nilly and seemed chaotic. In fact, the set guys would come in EVERY week and set them up EXACTLY on the sound stage for each taping. It was quite amazing. People on tours would look at it and say WHAT? But every week, those pieces of junk would be set up to look the same for every episode.

I liked the comparison from the Google street view vs the credit view. Thanks for you putting this walk down memory lane together. I can’t believe it’s been 50 years.

"Aunt Hazel, You mean Witch Hazel!"

I love Redd Foxx he was hilarious. He and Demond Wilson worked wonderful together. I remember when Lamont brings home 2 coffins. 😂

I watched sanford and son as a child. I still watch it today.

Loved watching Sanford and Son growing up in the 70s

“Oh Elizabeth, it’s the big one, I’m comin’ to see you” “How ‘bout one right across that lip” “Enter your ugliness”

So the building next door is supposed to be where Julio lived.

Man me and my Pops saw every episode of Sanford and Son. My favorite Tv shows back in the 70s

I give this video Five Across the Lips✊🏾

Very Interesting Rick. I loved Sanford & Son....Never knew the little bldg was the Junk Shop Rick!!! Your great at checking all these thing's out. I love the old show's Sand Ford and son is one of them!!!

Also in the programme: Emergency! in the 70s with Kevin Tigh and Randolph Mantooth one of the responses had the corner of the old building in it.

Another GREAT JOB Rick . Thanks For All your Hard and Caring Work !

Thanks for doing this, sure brings back memories of my youth watching episodes with my parents.

I can still remember sitting with my father as a kid watching that show and both of us laughing till our sides split. Especially when he'd lock horns with Ant Ester, his one liners to her were like an acid dipped sword, just brutal, he hated that chick.

Hi Rick, this was my dad's favorite show. I liked seeing the opening credits location. Hope you are well.

I grew up on 104th and Central in the 60's and 70's. Went swimming many summers at "Will Rogers Park", and attended a many Watts festivals in the 60's. It really was a great time growing up in South Central LA. My brother lived almost next door to that address. We would laugh many times when we drove down Central. I'd ask my dad, "Hey pops, is that where they filmed Sanford and Son..??" He'd lol and say, I don't know boy, ask Redd..LoL. There were a couple of great mom and Pop rib joints in that area just south of the "Weezie ana" fried chicken place..lol.., Thanks for posting..

My favorite show by far ! It's hard to pick any one particular part I like best.

Awesome! My twin daughters were in a movie when they were little and filmed at the Disney Golden Oak Ranch in Newhall

The street where Lamont is turning in,Was very interesting. Alaways wonder if it was actually a real street or stage studio.

I moved to a city named Lemont some time back (lived there a half dozen years). I had fun with that for a while! I'd ask my friends and coworkers where I moved to, they'd invariably answer 'where?' and (wait for it...) I'd reply "LEMONT....YA' BIG DUMMY!" I grew up watching that show (in syndication/reruns on a local station) and loved it!

I love Sanford & Son 💜 iconic

The location of the actual building used in the opening title screen of the show was of the most interest to me. I enjoy when actual buildings are located on your channel. Even though I don't usually like long videos, it would be helpful if you left the screen shot comparisons up a little longer. I find myself having to pause and go back a lot or run the video at slower speeds to catch all of the visual detail. Thanks.

where jumk yard was ,can almost still see it , have theme song running thru my head !

Years ago I bought a scratcher ticket and won to go the big spin here in California. I unfortunately I was eliminated in the first round and didn't get to spin the wheel but had I done so and won a big prize I would've paid to get Redd Foxx a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I can't believe that after all these years he doesn't have one. C'mon Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, what are you waiting for? They deserve 5 across the lip for having some others on there who are questionable and less deserving lol. His contributions to comedy and t.v.and not just that, he brought happiness and joy to many including myself. Redd Foxx on Hollywood Blvd. is long overdue. Sanford and Son is my favorite show hands down, there will never be another one like it. Long live Sanford and Son!!!

ALL THE LOCATIONS OF SANFORD AND SONS INTEREST ME A CHILDHOOD SHOW

Esther: I’ll have you know that in my neighborhood sex is a misdemeanor. Fred: Yeah, the more you miss it, da meaner you get!

The 9114 South Central location was the most interesting to me.I can just hear him saying that right now.🙂

I love Sanford and son is one of my favorite shows I might be 41 but I am a old school person at heart thank you for sharing this God bless and have a good day

This made my day! I really appreciated this video. Keep it going,you've picked up another subscriber today!

Ya big dummy! Man I love that show, Redd Foxx was so funny. EDITED to add the correct spelling of the late great man's name

The only safe way to go to South Central is in Google Street View.

If I had the money, I would convert it as exact as I could, back to its original glory.

Very interesting info about Sanford n Son locations, etc. Kudos to you. Looking forward to your next video.