Sanford Arms

Sanford Arms (1977)

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Sanford Arms was a spin-off comedy series from Sanford & Son. Fred and Lamont had moved to Arizona and they sold their property to Phil Wheeler. Phil now lives in the Sanfords' old house with his two teenage children, Angie and Nat. The primary setting of the series, however, was the rooming house next door which Fred named "The Sanford Arms". Most of the recurring characters from the original series also starred in this series. Grady was now married to his girlfriend Dolly. Bubba now worked at the Sanford Arms as a bellboy and a maintenance man. Aunt Esther was left in charge helping Phil and collecting the mortgage payments. Rounding out the cast of characters was Phil's girlfriend, Jeannie.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 20:00 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Phil's PastOct 14, 1977
S01E03The GrandparentsSep 30, 1977
S01E02Phil's Assertion SchoolSep 23, 1977
S01E01Bye, Fred, Hi, PhilSep 16, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Sanford Arms premiere?

Sanford Arms premiered on September 16, 1977.

Who played the role of Phil Wheeler in the show?

The role of Phil Wheeler was played by Theodore Wilson.

What was the storyline of the show?

Sanford Arms was a spin-off of Sanford and Son, in which Fred Sanford's business partner, Phil Wheeler, inherits a hotel after his death.

Who played the role of Ah Chew in the show?

Pat Morita played the role of Ah Chew in Sanford Arms.

Who was the creator of the show?

The creator of Sanford Arms was Norman Lear.

When was the last episode of Sanford Arms aired?

The last episode of Sanford Arms was aired on December 9, 1977.

What was the relationship between Phil Wheeler and his ex-wife in the show?

Phil Wheeler's relationship with his ex-wife was initially contentious, but they later reconciled.

Who played the role of Lester in the show?

The role of Lester was played by Clifton Davis.

What was the setting of Sanford Arms?

Sanford Arms was set in a hotel in Los Angeles.

Who played the role of Miss Turner in the show?

The role of Miss Turner was played by Roxie Roker.

What was the relationship between Phil and Ah Chew in the show?

Phil and Ah Chew were close friends and business partners in Sanford Arms.

Who were the other main characters in the show besides Phil Wheeler?

Besides Phil Wheeler, the other main characters in Sanford Arms were Ah Chew, Lester, Lila, and Miss Turner.

How many total episodes were there in Sanford Arms?

There were a total of 6 episodes in Sanford Arms.

What was the running time of each episode in Sanford Arms?

Each episode of Sanford Arms ran for 30 minutes.

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