Foxx achieved his most widespread fame starring in the television sitcom Sanford and Son, [3] an adaptation of the BBC series Steptoe and Son. Foxx played the role of Fred G. Sanford ("Fred Sanford" was Foxx's father's and brother's name), while co-star Demond Wilson played the role of his son Lamont. More @Wikipedia
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