Sanford and Son Was Even More Interesting Behind The Scenes

Wilson’s Arrogance in the Midst of Foxx’s Death

In an interview right after the passing of Redd Foxx, Demond shook off his former co-star’s death flippantly. “I’m good. My shows are shown in 40 countries, my books are selling around the world. I’ve done several movies and I get residuals. I get 10 grand for a speaking engagement. So I’m cool.”

This was probably the attitude Larry King was referring to when he said he had never met a man as arrogant as Wilson his entire career in show biz. It’s great to be proud of your success, but… proper time and place, dude.