A look at how classic American sitcoms like Sanford and Son and All in the Family grew from earlier, edgier British originals ...

At the start of the '70s, the concept of making television shows that either starred Black actors or had a predominantly Black cast was uncommon at best. After a decade of hits like Sanford and Son, ...

(NEXSTAR) — Lynn Hamilton, star of one the 1970s’ most iconic sitcoms, “Sanford and Son,” has died, according to her former manager/publicist. The retired actress was 95. Hamilton’s former ...

At 11 seasons, “The Jeffersons” ran longer than any of producer Norman Lear’s classic 1970s comedies, including its parent show “All in the Family.” But the more important history it made came as soon ...

Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom “Sanford and Son” and historical drama “The Waltons,” has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, ...

Forty years ago today, on July 2, 1985, The Jeffersons went from "movin' on up," to movin' on, as the beloved sitcom aired its final episode. In 1975, the fictional married couple and their friends ...

Mike Schur, the creator of "Parks and Recreation," said they even casted an actor to resemble the real-life politician.