On this day April 19, 1986, the final episode of The Redd Foxx Show aired on ABC, ending its brief run after just one season and 13 episodes. The sitcom starred legendary comedian Redd Foxx as Al Hughes, the owner of a Los Angeles newsstand who suddenly finds himself caring for a foster son while managing everyday life in the neighborhood.
The show attempted to bring Foxx back to prime time after his success on Sanford and Son, but it struggled to capture the same magic or ratings. Despite its short run, it gave fans another chance to enjoy Foxx’s trademark humor and quick wit on network TV.
Fun fact: The Redd Foxx Show was part of ABC’s attempt to build a strong Saturday comedy lineup but was quietly removed after low ratings and mixed reviews.
Trivia question: What 1986 ABC sitcom starred Redd Foxx as a newsstand owner and ended after just one season and 13 episodes?
The show attempted to bring Foxx back to prime time after his success on Sanford and Son, but it struggled to capture the same magic or ratings. Despite its short run, it gave fans another chance to enjoy Foxx’s trademark humor and quick wit on network TV.
Fun fact: The Redd Foxx Show was part of ABC’s attempt to build a strong Saturday comedy lineup but was quietly removed after low ratings and mixed reviews.
Trivia question: What 1986 ABC sitcom starred Redd Foxx as a newsstand owner and ended after just one season and 13 episodes?
