Demont Wilson - Sad News

It was a favourite for me. There were two other shows like it. All in the Family and don’t forget Chico and the Man.
I just realized, in addition to Demont, Rob Reiner who played Meathead “All in the Family” was murdered in 2025. Freddie Prinze from “Chico and the Man “ committed suicide in 1977 as the age of 23. They are all gone. :cry:
 
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Demont Wilson spoke well in a "post Sanford & Son" interview I saw.
IIRC Redd Foxx pulled the plug on that show. I felt bad for Demont.

Anyone know the year, make and model of their truck?
 
A couple of interesting facts about the show and the pickup:

“…….In 1980–1981, Foxx attempted to revive the show with another short-lived series titled Sanford, but Demond Wilson refused to reprise his role as Lamont Sanford for the new series.”

“……..The original red 1951 Ford F‑1 pickup from Sanford and Son is reported to be owned by Tim Franko and Jeff Canter, the owners of BlueLine Classics, a classic car dealership in North Royalton, Ohio. It has been restored to its TV appearance and displayed in their showroom and at locations around Cleveland.”
 
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