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Sanford and Son: Season 04
Running Time: 30 min.
Release By: NBC

Season four of Sanford and Son was ushered in on Friday, September 13, 1974, with wonderful news for longtime fans of the series: after a well-publicized volley of recriminations between star Redd Foxx and the series' producers over Foxx's numerous (and somewhat bizarre) contractual demands, the actor was back to stay in the role of irascible Los Angeles junk dealer Fred Sanford. Before long, it was "business as usual," with Fred ruling the roost over his backyard junk business and his long-suffering son Lamont seeking out better means of making a living. Likewise, Fred resumed his ongoing war of words with his Bible-quoting, purse-swinging sister-in-law Esther (LaWanda Page), and his hot-and-cold engagement to nurse Donna Harris (Lynn Hamilton). Having more or less replaced Fred as head of the Sanford household during the waning months of season three, Whitman Mayo was back as Fred's oldest friend Grady Wilson, though by the end of season four Mayo would himself temporarily exit the series to star in his own spin-off sitcom, the short-lived Grady. Other regulars returning to the Sanford fold during the 1974-1975 season were Hal Williams and Howard Platt as police officers Smitty and Hoppy, Don Bexley as Fred's shifty pal Bubba, Nathaniel Taylor as Lamont's crony Rollo, and Gregory Sierra as rival junk dealer Julio Fuentes. Only one character of significance joined the series during this season: Pat Morita as Japanese-American restauranteur Ah Chew. The return of Redd Foxx performed wonders for Sanford and Son's ratings. Ranked third among America's most popular series during season three, the program was restored to the coveted "Number Two" spot during season four. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Sanford and Son: Season 04 Cast and Crew:

Redd Foxx - (Fred Sanford)

Demond Wilson - (Lamont Sanford)

Whitman Mayo - (Grady Wilson)

LaWanda Page - (Aunt Esther)

Hal Williams - (Off. Smith)

Howard Platt - (Off. Hopkins)

Lynn Hamilton - (Donna Harris)

Don Bexley - (Bubba Hoover)

Nathaniel Taylor - (Rollo Larson)

Gregory Sierra - (Julio Fuentes)

Noriyuki "Pat" Morita - (Ah Chew)

Production Credits:
Norman C. Hopps (Associate Producer)
Quincy Jones (Composer (Music Score))
Norman Abbott (Director)
Hal Cooper (Director)
John Rich (Director)
Peter Baldwin (Director)
Mark Warren (Director)
Bud Yorkin (Executive Producer)
Norman Lear (Executive Producer)
Saul Turteltaub (Producer)
Bernie Orenstein (Producer)
Aaron Ruben (Producer)


Sanford and Son: Season 04 Episodes:
Sanford and Son: The Surprise Party
Sanford and Son: Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Sanford and Son: Ol' Brown Eyes
Sanford and Son: Grady and His Lady
Sanford and Son: There'll Be Some Changes Made
Sanford and Son: Going Out of Business
Sanford and Son: Home Sweet Home
Sanford and Son: My Kingdom for a Horse
Sanford and Son: Sanford and Niece
Sanford and Son: Julio and Sister and Nephew
Sanford and Son: Fred's Treasure Garden
Sanford and Son: Tower Power
Sanford and Son: A Little Extra Security
Sanford and Son: The Merger
Sanford and Son: Once a Thief
Sanford and Son: The Stand-In
Sanford and Son: Strange Bedfellows
Sanford and Son: The Masquerade Party
Sanford and Son: Golden Boy
Sanford and Son: My Brother-in-Law's Keeper
Sanford and Son: The Headache
Sanford and Son: The Stung
Sanford and Son: The Older Woman
Sanford and Son: The Over-the-Hill Gag
Sanford and Son: The Family Man

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