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** He also wasn't very charitable towards homosexuals, or individuals he suspected of being such.

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** He also wasn't isn't very charitable towards homosexuals, or individuals he suspected suspects of being such.
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** He also wasn't very charitable towards homosexuals, or individuals he suspected of being such.
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** He's also very mistrustful of white people on the whole.

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** He and Lamont share quite a few of these, as well.



* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: He frequently displays prejudiced attitudes when dealing with his Puerto Rican neighbor.

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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: He frequently displays prejudiced attitudes when dealing with his Puerto Rican neighbor.neighbor Julio and his Japanese neighbor Ah Chew.
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* FormerTeenRebel: Implied with the revelation that [[spoiler: It was her who slept with "Big Money" Grip when they were young and not Elizabeth.]]
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* [[BigBrotherInstinct Big Sister Instinct]]: Esther is highly protective of Elizabeth, even in death, to the point that she was willing to team up with Fred of all people to "beat the hell out of" a man who claimed to have slept with Elizabeth.

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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: He uses many negative cultural stereotypes against his Puerto Rican neighbor.

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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: He uses many negative cultural stereotypes against frequently displays prejudiced attitudes when dealing with his Puerto Rican neighbor.


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* UnsympatheticComedyProtagonist: He's grouchy, obsessed with money, and frequently dodges his responsibilities.

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* TrademarkFavoriteFood: His go-to alcoholic drink is Ripple.

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* TrademarkFavoriteFood: His go-to alcoholic drink is Ripple.Ripple (a cheap wine of the day). He would mix it with champagne to make Champipple, or with cream to make Cripple.


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* EnemyMine: Despite how much she and Fred hated each other, they would occasionally team up when someone had pissed both of them off enough.


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* WhenSheSmiles: Despite her homeliness, she did have a rather sweet smile.
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-->'''Played by:''' Creators/Redd Foxx

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-->'''Played by:''' Creators/Redd FoxxCreator/ReddFoxx



-->'''Played by:''' Creators/LaWanda Page

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-->'''Played by:''' Creators/LaWanda PageCreator/LaWandaPage
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* Schemer: Lots of elaborate plans to avoid getting out of work, make money, or impress women.

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* Schemer: {{Schemer}}: Lots of elaborate plans to avoid getting out of work, make money, or impress women.



* Catchphrase: “Watch it, sucker!”; “You old fish-eyed fool”; “You heathen!”

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* Catchphrase: CatchPhrase: “Watch it, sucker!”; “You old fish-eyed fool”; “You heathen!”

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* Schemer: Lots of elaborate plans to avoid getting out of work, make money, or impress women.



* SuddenlySHOUTING: Clutching chest, “it’s the big one. I’m coming to join you Elizabeth.”
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: His go-to alcoholic drink is Ripple.



[[folder: Esther Anderson or Aunt Esther]]

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[[folder: Esther Anderson or Aunt Anderson/Aunt Esther]]

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* CatchPhrase: "You big dummy!”; “It’s the big one!”; “Elizabeth, I’m coming to join you.”

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* CatchPhrase: "You big dummy!”; “It’s the big one!”; “Elizabeth, I’m coming to join you.”; “Fred G. Sanford, and the G is for.....”.



* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: He uses many negative cultural stereotypes against his Puerto Rican neighbor.



* DropInCharacter: Her appearances aren’t often just dropping by the junk yard, exchanging words with Fred, and keavibg.
* SitcomArchNemesis: With Aunt Esther; usually instigated by Fred, the two are always insulting each other about their looks and personalities.

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* DropInCharacter: Her appearances aren’t often just dropping by First appearing in Season 2, she became the junk yard, exchanging words with Fred, perfect foil for Fred. The conflicts usually took the form of her religious intolerance vs Fred’s drinking, carousing and keavibg.being a heathen.
* BreakoutCharacter: She immediately became a fan favorite due to her confrontational arguments with Fred.
* Catchphrase: “Watch it, sucker!”; “You old fish-eyed fool”; “You heathen!”
* DropInCharacter: Her appearances are often her just dropping by the junk yard, exchanging words with Fred, and leaving.
* SitcomArchNemesis: With Aunt Esther; Fred; usually instigated by Fred, the two are always insulting each other about their looks and personalities.
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* CatchPhrase: "You big dummy!”; “It’s the big one!”; “Elizabeth, I’m coming to join you.”
* ConMan: He attempts many get rich quick schemes.


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* LazyBum: He spends the day watching TV while his son does most of the work.


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[[folder: Esther Anderson or Aunt Esther]]
-->'''Played by:''' Creators/LaWanda Page
* DropInCharacter: Her appearances aren’t often just dropping by the junk yard, exchanging words with Fred, and keavibg.
* SitcomArchNemesis: With Aunt Esther; usually instigated by Fred, the two are always insulting each other about their looks and personalities.
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[[folder: Fred G. Sanford]]
-->'''Played by:''' Creators/Redd Foxx
The protagonist of the show. He's a charismatic person, but is also quite manipulative, insensitive and scheming.

* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: He and Esther had a few of these moments.
* BrutalHonesty: He's not known for his tactful manner.
* HiddenDepths: He’s a great singer, being able to show off this talent quite often.
* {{Jerkass}}: At his worst.
* LargeHam: Always wants to be the center of attention.
* TheScrooge: He's a very cheap man.
* SitcomArchNemesis: With Aunt Esther; usually instigated by Fred, the two are always insulting each other about their looks and personalities.
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