Redd foxx wasn't his birth name, but that didn't really matter What did matter was his persistence, his commitment to his craft, and his boundless talent. His style of comedy, which featured foul language and highly adult subject matter, influenced generations of comics He was also a television actor, star of the hit tv series sanford and son, which ran from 1972 to 1977. Sanford and son ran made foxx a household name He appeared on the show until 1977 after a reported contract dispute about a windowed dressing room caused him to leave.
Foxx was one of the premier blue humor comedians Blue humor was very dirty, too dirty for white audiences For years his party albums were not available in white record stores In the 1960s his records became available, although marginally in white record. Redd foxx began his career in comedy clubs Before becoming a household name, redd foxx honed his comedic skills in the vibrant comedy club scene of the 1940s and 1950s
Contrary to his famous stage name, redd foxx was born as john elroy sanford on december 9, 1922, in st He gained widespread popularity with his role as fred. Known for his raunchy, often controversial humor, he delivered with a unique style and infectious energy that captivated audiences
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