Grady 1975
What is Grady?
Grady is a 1975 American television sitcom and a spin-off of Sanford and Son that aired on NBC. The series follows Fred Sanford's widower friend Grady Wilson as he leaves Watts and moves in with his daughter and her family in Westwood, with executive producer Norman Lear serving as a consultant.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 4, 1975
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 10 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Grady is a 1975 American television sitcom and a spin-off of Sanford and Son that aired on NBC. The series follows Fred Sanford's widower friend Grady Wilson as he leaves Watts and moves in with his daughter and her family in Westwood, with executive producer Norman Lear serving as a consultant.
Culturally significant as a short-lived network spin-off, the series featured Whitman Mayo reprising his role and included a special guest appearance by Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford in the second episode. The show struggled to find a solid audience and concluded after ten episodes, with Whitman Mayo subsequently returning to Sanford and Son and later starring in the revival series The Sanford Arms.
Should you watch it?
“Fred Sanford's widower friend Grady moves out of Watts to live with his daughter's family.”
- It is a spin-off of the popular sitcom Sanford and Son.
- Whitman Mayo reprises his role as Grady Wilson.
- Redd Foxx makes a special guest appearance as Fred Sanford in the second episode.
- The series never found a solid audience and was canceled after just ten episodes.
Watch it if you are a fan of Sanford and Son and want to see Whitman Mayo continue his role in a new family setting.
As a 1970s television sitcom, it features a traditional comedy format focused on family dynamics following a relocation.
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Where to stream Grady?
Streaming availability is not provided in the source material.
Is Grady worth watching?
It may be worth watching for dedicated fans of Sanford and Son who want to see Whitman Mayo and a guest appearance by Redd Foxx.
What is the binge duration for Grady?
The entire series consists of just ten episodes that aired from December 4, 1975, to March 4, 1976.
What are the essential episodes of Grady?
The second episode is notable for featuring a special guest appearance by Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford.
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