My name's Fred Sanford. That's S-A-N-F-O-R-D period.
Who among us does not think of the classic 1970's sitcom Sanford and Sonwhenever we see a junk yard or any quantity of junk sitting outside a rundown looking building? OK, maybe it's just me. Still, Sanford and Son is one of those timeless shows that is still alive in syndication and is introducing new generations to the comedy of Redd Foxx and company.
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail: Pick through your trash for some cleaner stuff, like cereal boxes and write out invitations on them.
DECORATIONS
- Don't junk up the place, but don't go crazy cleaning either. Find a balance.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
- Appetizer: Garbage Stew
- Dessert: Junk Cake
- Cocktail: Purple Drink
ENTERTAINMENT
- Sanford and Son Theme – Quincy Jones
- 1970's classics Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Percy Sledge, Earth, Wind and Fire, etc.
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We suggest the following films and video:
- Sanford and Son (duh)
- Shaft
- Blackula
- Basically any classic Blaxsploitation film from the 1970's.
GAMES
- Checkers
- Blackjack
ATTIRE
- Jeans and T-shirts. Nothing you'd mind wearing to a junkyard.
LAST MINUTE TIPS
Redd Foxx was a comedic genius and will always be remembered for the impact he left on future generations of performers. So raise your glass of purple drink to one of the legends.
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
