Sanford and Son
originally aired on NBC
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom television series that ran on the NBC network from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977. It was based on the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, which first aired on BBC One in the UK from 1962 to 1974. Known for its edgy racial humor and running gags, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's answer to CBS's All in the Family.