Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Redd Foxx

1. Days of Heaven (1978)

PG | 94 min | Drama, Romance

A hot-tempered farm laborer convinces the woman he loves to marry their rich but dying boss so that they can have a claim to his fortune.

Director: Terrence Malick | Stars: Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard, Linda Manz

Votes: 63,085

2. Harlem Nights (1989)

R | 116 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

During the 1930s, a New York City illegal gambling house owner and his associates must deal with strong competition, gangsters, and corrupt cops in order to stay in business.

Director: Eddie Murphy | Stars: Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello

Votes: 24,930 | Gross: $60.86M

3. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.

Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page, Don Bexley

Votes: 10,900

4. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest

Votes: 5,021

5. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,268

6. Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)

R | 97 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Two Harlem cops investigate a robbery, believing that a reverend has staged it in order to steal the money he's collected for a local fundraiser.

Director: Ossie Davis | Stars: Godfrey Cambridge, Raymond St. Jacques, Calvin Lockhart, Judy Pace

Votes: 2,716 | Gross: $4.39M

7. Today (1952– )

TV-G | 240 min | News, Talk-Show

A daily live broadcast provides current domestic and international news, weather reports, and interviews with newsmakers from the worlds of politics, business, media, entertainment, and sports.

Stars: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Jack Lescoulie, Frank Blair

Votes: 2,470

8. Biography (1987– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History

The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.

Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson

Votes: 2,098

9. The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974)

TV-PG | Comedy, Music

Dean Martin hosts, with several celebrities as guests. There are musical acts and comedy sketches that break down comedy, racial, and sexual barriers all at the same time.

Stars: Dean Martin, The Dingaling Sisters, Ken Lane, Lou Jacobi

Votes: 1,438

10. Flip (1970–1974)

60 min | Comedy, Music

A variety show from the 1970s hosted by Flip Wilson that showcased skits, music and =appearances by "Geraldine Jones".

Stars: Flip Wilson, Tim Conway, George Carlin, Roy Clark

Votes: 1,075

11. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)

60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.

Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad

Votes: 1,004

12. The Hollywood Squares (Daytime) (1965–1980)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

Contestants guess the correctness of celebrities' answers in order to win spaces in a tic-tac-toe game.

Stars: Peter Marshall, Kenny Williams, Cliff Arquette, Paul Lynde

Votes: 965

13. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)

TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show

This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986

Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl

Votes: 948

14. All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960)

112 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Salome, pregnant by Chad, runs away from her rural-Texas home and marries wealthy Yale student Tony. Years later she runs into Chad, who is now a successful musician in New York.

Directors: Michael Anderson, Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, Susan Kohner, George Hamilton

Votes: 883

15. The Name of the Game (1968–1971)

TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

Sandy, a young woman in the research dept of Howard Publications has wild romantic daydreams about her boss Glenn Howard that confuse her sense of reality, hampering Howard in an investigation.

Stars: Gene Barry, Susan Saint James, Robert Stack, Anthony Franciosa

Votes: 698

16. Soul Train (1971–2006)

TV-14 | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

Created by music impresario Don Cornelius, Soul Train is an African-American focused music-dance television program that aired 35 years, primarily featuring performances by R&B, soul, funk, pop, and hip hop artists.

Stars: Don Cornelius, Diana Puskas, Queen Turner, Carole Creekmore

Votes: 684

17. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.

Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher

Votes: 608

18. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)

Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.

Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann

Votes: 582

19. The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976–1977)

60 min | Comedy, Music

The Brady family sings, dances, and performs comedy skits.

Stars: Florence Henderson, Robert Reed, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick

Votes: 514

20. The Sonny and Cher Show (1976–1977)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Cher and Sonny Bono starred in this quintessentially '70's TV comedy/variety show. Sonny and Cher's hit songs featured prominently on the show, as they would often sing and perform them between short skits.

Stars: Sonny Bono, Cher, Jack L. Harrell, Ted Zeigler

Votes: 501

21. Donny and Marie (1975–1979)

60 min | Music

Long running variety show, featuring the brother-sister singing duo of Donny and Marie Osmond. The first season also featured all of the Osmond families, but Donny and Marie were obviously ... See full summary »

Stars: Donny Osmond, Marie Osmond, Paul Lynde, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 493

22. Norman... Is That You? (1976)

PG | 91 min | Comedy

A black man is distraught when he discovers his son is gay and is determined to set him right.

Director: George Schlatter | Stars: Redd Foxx, Pearl Bailey, Dennis Dugan, Michael Warren

Votes: 445

23. Sanford (1980–1981)

30 min | Comedy

The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.

Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Votes: 418

24. The Royal Family (1991–1992)

30 min | Comedy

Al Royal and his wife Victoria have just settled down to retire when their daughter Elizabeth, newly divorced from a man that Al always hated, moves back home with her three children: Curtis, Kim, and Hillary.

Stars: Della Reese, Mariann Aalda, Sylver Gregory, Larenz Tate

Votes: 360

25. Tattletales (1974–1977)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Celebrities & their spouses, playing for sections of the studio audience, try to match answers to questions about their personal lives.

Stars: Bert Convy, Gene Wood, Jack Clark, Bobby Van

Votes: 337

26. Dinah! (1974–1980)

90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home ... See full summary »

Stars: Dinah Shore, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, Norm Crosby

Votes: 311

27. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Crossed Swords (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont buys a porcelain figure for $15 from a silent movie star. After having it appraised, Lamont and Fred decide to sell it at an auction. They attend the auction pretending to be buyers ... See full summary »

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, William Lanteau, Robert Mandan

Votes: 284

28. The Bob Hope Show (1950– )

60 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show

The Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope.

Stars: Bob Hope, Les Brown, Les Brown and His Band of Renown, Peter Leeds

Votes: 266

29. The Barbara Walters Summer Special (1976–2015)

60 min | Drama, News, Talk-Show

Veteran journalist Barbara Walters interviews a variety of entertainers, politicians, athletes and other public figures.

Stars: Barbara Walters, Elizabeth Taylor, Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey

Votes: 258

30. Cher (1975–1976)

60 min | Comedy, Music

Cher's solo television variety show spinoff after the Sonny & Cher shows had concluded.

Stars: Cher, Teri Garr, Steve Martin, Redd Foxx

Votes: 249

31. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)

90 min | Talk-Show

American show featuring the popular British talk show host.

Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery

Votes: 248

32. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont is excited about his upcoming wedding, but on the big day he quickly finds himself the only one who is. The bride dumps him at the altar, and his relatives beg to get back their wedding gifts.

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Alvin Childress, Paulene Myers

Votes: 245

33. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Happy Birthday, Pop (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

During his birthday celebration, Fred is overwhelmed by a visit to a fancy bar, a movie theater to see Fiddler on the Roof, and dinner at a Chinese restaurant.

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Jack Manning, Eddie Carroll

Votes: 241

34. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Piano Movers (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

It's putting the match to the powder keg when rough and tumble Fred and Lamont are engaged to remove a piano from the lavish Beverly Hills apartment of a cultured antiques collector.

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lester Fletcher, Rick Hurst

Votes: 239

35. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Frank Sinatra (1978 TV Special)

100 min | Comedy

Wonderful funny contribution from Red Buttons. Kinda leaves you feeling two things. Almost all of these acting/comedic legends have passed and this sort of unbridled humour is no more

Director: Greg Garrison | Stars: Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Ronald Reagan, Gene Kelly

Votes: 232

36. The Jacksons (1976–1977)

30 min | Comedy, Music

The Jacksons is an American variety show featuring the Jackson siblings. It was the first variety show where the entire cast were siblings. As with the Jackson 5 regular performances, ... See full summary »

Stars: Michael Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson

Votes: 228

37. ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961–1997)

90 min | Sport

ABC's weekend extravaganzas about everything that can be called a sports event.

Stars: Jim McKay, Howard Cosell, Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee

Votes: 223

38. The Joey Bishop Show (1967–1969)

90 min | Talk-Show

American talk show that had its first broadcast on ABC on April 17, 1967. It was hosted by Joey Bishop and featured Regis Philbin in his first ongoing role with national television exposure, as Bishop's sidekick/announcer.

Stars: Regis Philbin, Joey Bishop, Norm Crosby, Jan Murray

Votes: 221

39. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Copper Caper (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred and Lamont buy a load of copper from a man who has been stealing it from people in the neighborhood.

Director: Bud Yorkin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Leonard Stone, Noam Pitlik

Votes: 217

40. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

When Lamont gets a traffic ticket, Fred convinces him to fight it in court, where the poor man's Perry Mason steps up to defend his son against the system.

Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo, Antonio Fargas

Votes: 214

41. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe (1974)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred's feathers get ruffled when an old friend from St. Louis comes to town claiming to be Lamont's actual father.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo, LaWanda Page

Votes: 209

42. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Coffins for Sale (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont's keeping a pair of coffins in the living room spooks superstitious Fred.

Director: Charles S. Dubin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Slappy White, James Wheaton

Votes: 210

43. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Card Sharps (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Lamont won't heed Fred's warnings that he's being played for a sucker by some canny card sharps

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Thalmus Rasulala, Ron Glass

Votes: 204

44. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: A Matter of Life and Breath (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Concerned about his father's smoker's cough, Lamont brings Fred in for a free tuberculosis screening at the American Lung Association's Breathmobile. The test results take his breath away.

Director: George Tyne | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Lillian Lehman, Noreen Gammill

Votes: 197

45. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: We Were Robbed (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

O, what a tangled web Fred weaves when he fakes a robbery to cover-up his careless destruction of Lamont's prized porcelain and glass collection.

Director: Coby Ruskin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Noam Pitlik, Hal Williams

Votes: 193

46. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Great Sanford Siege (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The Sanfords haven't been paying their bills and now find themselves trapped in their home in a standoff with a process server and a collection agency ready to repossess their unpaid furniture.

Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Dick Van Patten, Patrick Campbell

Votes: 188

47. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: A Pad for Lamont (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fed up with his father frustrating his love life, Lamont strikes out on his own and rents a swingin' bachelor pad.

Director: Bob LaHendro | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Judyann Elder, Tangerine Sublett

Votes: 186

48. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: The Dowry (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Cousin Grady's overweight stepdaughter stands to receive a $10,000 dowry on her wedding day, which sets Fred to playing matchmaker with Lamont.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Albert Reed, Marguerite Ray

Votes: 184

49. Sanford and Son (1972–1978)
Episode: Whiplash (1972)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Fred's fine following his fender bender with a Cadillac, but Bubba convinces him to claim whiplash and then lay claim to a gold mine in monetary damages.

Director: Rick Edelstein | Stars: Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Noam Pitlik, Hal Williams

Votes: 183

50. Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (1977 TV Special)

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Director: Marty Pasetta | Stars: Hank Aaron, Donnie Ray Albert, Muhammad Ali, Lauren Bacall

Votes: 182