tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post3717873972821958426..comments2023-11-02T05:17:06.050-04:00Comments on Pop Culture Dish: 85th Birthday Anniv. For Redd FoxxMalcolmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-57031136335046765212007-12-14T08:28:00.000-05:002007-12-14T08:28:00.000-05:00X. Dell: That poem was awesome! I would love to he...X. Dell: That poem was awesome! I would love to hear some LaWanda Page stand up material. I hope you wind up doing a post about her.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-60086868666485846402007-12-13T01:33:00.000-05:002007-12-13T01:33:00.000-05:00A poem by John Sanford:I kissed her lips.And then,...A poem by John Sanford:<BR/><BR/><I>I kissed her lips.<BR/>And then, <BR/>Just for meanness' sake,<BR/>She twisted her legs,<BR/>And broke my glasses.</I><BR/><BR/>Redd wasn't really all that blue, especially by today's standards. I was thinking, though, of doing a post on LaWanda Page. Now she was blue. Far bluer than Redd, but just as funny.X. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561609651507566271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-66701165562681077942007-12-12T12:03:00.000-05:002007-12-12T12:03:00.000-05:00Pjazzy: Good call on Redd's ability to play off of...Pjazzy: Good call on Redd's ability to play off of actresses well. I liked in "Harlem Nights" when Della called his character a blind motherfucker and he muttered something like "old bitch".<BR/><BR/>Damien: There'll never be another like him.<BR/><BR/>Sandy: I am glad you enjoyed the post. Although TV Land has slipped a bit in regards to classic TV, they may be redeeming themselves. I just found out that they are bringing "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Hogan's Heroes" back to the schedule. Since that probably means that these two shows will be replacing current ones, I hope that "Sanford and Son" remains on the schedule.<BR/><BR/>Lori: "Sanford and Son" had some top drawer talent in the scriptwriting department. In addition to Paul Mooney, Richard Pryor and Garry Shandling also wrote scripts for the show. <BR/><BR/>I only recall the promos for "The Redd Foxx Show" because it came on at 10 pm... past my bedtime. <BR/><BR/>Candy: Thank you for the positive feedback! I don't know if any of my older relatives had any of Redd's or any other comics' albums. Maybe they were keeping them hidden until the kiddies went to bed.Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-81807957444422573272007-12-10T16:14:00.000-05:002007-12-10T16:14:00.000-05:00What a terrific write up Malcolm, this was wonderf...What a terrific write up Malcolm, this was wonderful!<BR/><BR/>We were talking about him the other night and how our parents had his record. Remember records of comedians?Candy Minxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350752657678863378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-85232915713629318252007-12-10T08:04:00.000-05:002007-12-10T08:04:00.000-05:00Ole Fred Sanford (Red Foxx) was an original, wasn'...Ole Fred Sanford (Red Foxx) was an original, wasn't he? Those old shows and jokes are still just as funny today as they were back then. Upon my recent discovery that Paul Mooney, wrote for the show (Sanford & Son) I realize why the material was so on time. I LOVE the bite in Mooney's humor. Mooney was also responsible for some of the better stuff on "In Living Color."<BR/><BR/>Interestingly enough, I don't remember Foxx's variety show. I do recall Royal Family though.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792085144824685369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-7636986597385701292007-12-10T06:06:00.000-05:002007-12-10T06:06:00.000-05:00I loved Sanford and Son. He was always a laugh! Th...I loved Sanford and Son. He was always a laugh! Thanks for sharing this post.<BR/><BR/>(It's great TVLand keeps the flame of old humor burning!)SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-86968528887492033242007-12-09T20:58:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:58:00.000-05:00I always thought he had so much soul! Cool and fu...I always thought he had so much soul! Cool and funny guy!Damien Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275702084879884027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498798416841063155.post-18010442375185457622007-12-09T17:49:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:49:00.000-05:00Fred Sandford and Aunt Esther...need I say more. T...Fred Sandford and Aunt Esther...need I say more. That was some funny stuff. He was always able to play off of women exceptionally well, for instance, him and Della Reese in Harlem Nights. The banter between him and her was funny, yet very realistic. I miss his humor.pjazzyparhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270767809180700095noreply@blogger.com