One of most underrated actors ever.

@tonydavis1127

4 жыл бұрын

Tru

@beers1968

4 жыл бұрын

Very true indeed. Very underrated. He was, very talented, humble, intelligent and a phenomenal OG actor. He deserves to be recognized on all levels. He made me lmfaoo.

@anthonybaker7014

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this is a living legend, they need to honor him,Tyler Perry needs to put him in movies like he did bo from dukes of hazzard and he should be in coming to America 2 are something

@bigh9884

4 жыл бұрын

@Season1 better2 This difference between the men is that Morgan Freeman and Bill Cosby had a longer stint in Hollywood than this gentleman did.Many of our young generation know who Freeman and Cosby is but don't know who he is. They need to know.

@dawg40fn

4 жыл бұрын

He played 2 roles on Good Times

I always liked him..."227", too. Good to see him.

@bobbywall172

4 жыл бұрын

jude james a very good and nice Gentleman !!!

@ernestinemaloy2820

4 жыл бұрын

Jude james and in private benjamin movie I remember going to see that when it came out...laughing like hell all the way ... especially when brennan's character took a shower and she gets doused with blue ink..lmmfao !!! .

@missshannon9790

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I recognized him but couldn't place him. Wow.

@renealexander2703

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I really love him as Lester Jenkins. Lester Jenkins is my favorite tv dad.

Glad To See Him Still Doing Well. 👍 👍 👍

@tanquantwal

4 жыл бұрын

Harold Sawyers Yeah and his memory is as sharp as a tack 🤓

227 made hal williams one of tv's all time favorite dads.

@judejames8214

4 жыл бұрын

@Season1 better2 Um. About that....I hate it when I have to visit my Dad in prison. jk Marla Gibbs....😂

@cdgates1

4 жыл бұрын

@Season1 better2 The Cosby Show premiered in 1984. 227 premiered in 1985

@Crazy-Horse-Tx.

4 жыл бұрын

Much respect to Dr Ron Paul.

@russellrobinson7036

4 жыл бұрын

Afi James Hal portrayed the real deal blue collar dad which put a lot of real Black fathers in a good spotlight.

The hoppy and smitty routine was always hilarious. First hoppy would explain in official police language, then smitty would have to explain it to fred and lamont in street language. It was always perfectly executed.

@jamessimmons7480

Жыл бұрын

I AGREE WITH YOU COMPLETELY!!!!!!!

@chevisfleming6577

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!!

Love Sanford and Son and Hal Williams. They don't make sitcoms like this at all anymore. Nothing timelessly funny.

@beers1968

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 500%

@Calinicus72

4 жыл бұрын

I doubt Sanford & Son would make it in today’s “cancel culture” world. Sooo many people would take offense, but you know what? I think just as many people would fight just as hard to keep it alive.

I loved the cop routine when the white cop Hopkins, would tell Fred and Lamont the situation in the technical police talk! Fred and Lamont would turn to Officer Smith for "translation!" Great hilarious routine!

@luvbig41

4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite bits on that show.

@JAWrightonline

4 жыл бұрын

Hopkins: "Flaxen-haired male Caucasian, approximately standing six feet, two inches in height" Fred and Lamont look to Smith Smith: "A tall, blond White dude."

@luvbig41

4 жыл бұрын

@@JAWrightonline LMAO!!! You nailed it.

@detroitjack0325

4 жыл бұрын

@BruhTV Lighten up pal!

@detroitjack0325

4 жыл бұрын

@BruhTVGet a life and chill out snowflake, before you melt!

Glad to see he is still living with a great memory. I’m still watching Sanford and Son in 2020. True comedy with Officer Smitty, Fred, Lamont, Aunt Esther and all of the cast ...

Much love and respect to the whole cast of Sanford and Son 🙏

OFFICER SMITTY!!!!! I always liked how he had to correct the whites cops when they tried to jive LMAO.

I WANT MY DADDY RECORDS...THIS IS SOOOO COOL

@judejames8214

4 жыл бұрын

That was an hilarious episode..they all were. I can hear Bubba as we speak.

@deemae5846

4 жыл бұрын

Blind Melly Jelly

@judejames8214

4 жыл бұрын

Too ding dang funny! Who remembers that long lost episode where Fred G. is telling Lamont how the 🐟 fish jumped out the river when Aunt Ester fell in. 😂 Rarely seen, but watch how much serious fun those two are having with each other. Almost as funny as all of them .

@rickloera9468

4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite lines besides all of the ways Fred said YOU BIG DUMMY. Probably the best dummy line was when Lamont left Sanford and Son to work for a competitor. Fred hired this giant to.take Lamonts place. The guy was clumsy and kept breaking things. Fred walks over to the giant and says You are the dumbest dummy I've ever seen. Why, your a bigger dummy then my dummy.

@anndeecosita3586

4 жыл бұрын

My mom and I still joke about that. 😂

Sanford and son shows never get old

Hal Williams was always popping up on different shows during my chidhood and early teen years in the 70's. Good, solid actor.

I even remember him in the movie and tv series "Private Benjamin" with Goldie Hawn.

@curtismichael4703

4 жыл бұрын

I was just going to comment this exact point!😂 One of the best scenes was when he was forcing Goldie Hawn's character to do push up's.

@andredupuis5461

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtismichael4703 Lol, yeah he said he apologized to Goldie because he said I can't believe I am treating a major star like this. I liked him and Eileen Brennan working together too.

@ernestinemaloy2820

4 жыл бұрын

@@curtismichael4703 how about in the movie goldies character complains about living conditions in the barracks and brennan's character goes you got a toothbrush? And goldies characters says yeah I do and in the next scene shes scrubbing the toilet with an ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH....GETS ME EVERY TIME...LMMFAO..🤣🙃🙃😹🌷🌷🌷🌹🌹🌹🌻🌻🌻❣❣💋💋

@curtismichael4703

4 жыл бұрын

@@ernestinemaloy2820 Riiight! Lol

@CaptainSpalding72

4 жыл бұрын

Goldie was not in the tv series.

Is that Lester Jenkins? LOL. Good 2 c Hal Williams still kicking. He doesn't sound much different.

Fred you sitting on top of a goldmine I remember that when he said that on Sanford and Son

@qwammienewsome1357

4 жыл бұрын

Episode when he was hit in his truck, by a white guy in a black Cadillac!!! TOO FUNNY!!!

@little3765

4 жыл бұрын

Qwammie Newsome On that episode when Fred says "Whiplash.. It rhymes with Get cash". Lol

@rolltide9547

4 жыл бұрын

Great episode

@stedye

4 жыл бұрын

Dr Caldwell; I can look at him and tell that he has whiplash. You may want to start taking french lessons.

@barrys4922

4 жыл бұрын

@@qwammienewsome1357 That "white man in a black cadillac" episode and the Blind Mellow Jelly episode were my favorites of all time and I always watch when those are on. Of course, if I think a little harder, I'll remember others that I think are my favorites.

Hal Williams always been a true soul brother, Sanford and son the 🐐 show ever,50 years and still strong, respect brother Hal Williams

Best show ever...hands down! I still love watching it. It's one of those shows that came when the world needed good humor and it has stood the test of time, because it's still funny to this day. And he is right...its funny how people remember him more for the comedies like Sanford and Son and 227.

Hal, you did your part in making that show great. Thanks for your contribution to real entertainment. All the S&S episodes are worth watching over and over. And most of them will always linger in my mind.

🎵WOULD I BE SURE 🎶 IF I DIDT CARE ... 🎵 FOR YOU !!! 🎶 🎶🎶 Hands down 🦊 is the best !!! thanks ... GOD BLESS !!!

@sjfloyd7923

4 жыл бұрын

Truth. Lol

@curtismichael4703

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Hal Williams was a phenomenal actor. He just didn't act I'm Sanford and Son, he many other acting jobs. Brilliant, humble, intelligent and a gentleman. Miss the OG's. That's when acting was acting.

MR Hal Williams a world-class television Legend and thank you for all the.tv memories👏👏👏👏

Love that episode specially when aunt Esther ate That salad!!!!

Awwww this takes me back to 227 the good ol days 💜

Hal Williams was good TV Dad and John Amos was the ones I look up too and Pops Witherspoon some real genuine guys

Great guy! Really enjoyed him on Sanford & Son and I definitely remember him as Harley Foster on the Waltons, he played that character very well...

The last 2 days l have had a SANFORD AND SON marathon with my DVD'S. I laughed so hard at the sitcoms l had already seen over a dozen times. Redd Foxx was a natural, believable comedian. Even though he died broke, my fellow St. Louisan was a generous man.

Mr. Williams is a Legend!!! His acting resume is extensive. On Sanford & Son, my favorite line was when Fred hit the white man in the Black Cadillac, & “Smitty” Mr. Williams’ character says: “Brother You Sitting On Top of a Gold Mine.” I 😂😂😂 every time I see that episode. Thank You Sir for Gracing US w/ your PHENOMENAL TALENT!!! #STAYBLESSED

Great to see the icon of classic television

I remember that "Mary Jane" show on Sandford and Son...I laughed when he mentioned it, because it's still funny.

Hal Williams Happy Belated Bday. I enjoyed you on all my fav shows, Sandford & Son, 227, Waltons. You are an outstanding actor. 😘🎈

Always liked and enjoyed the show and 227. God bless you and family.🙏🙏🙏🙂

I'M STILL WATCHING 227. SANFORD AND SON, ALWAYS ENJOYING THEM 😊👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Nice to see him

Fabulous!!!

We love the shows. We watch reruns all the time. We watch you on 227 too.

S&S is in my top 5 list of best comedy shows ever. Probably #1. The realness of that show is unmatched as well as real life characters come to life.

I was a little baby but as I grew up my aunts my mother's sisters told me about him and watched everything he did and was very happy and proud of him and to this day still am be blessed my Uncle keep up the good and excellent work

My favorite show of all time!

One of the greatest sitcoms of all time...

I am amazed and quite glad we still have Hal Williams!!!

Oh God Bless Mr. Hal. Loved him in 227 and Good Times. Love ya man✊🏾

I met him in 1998 and he was so nice to us...👌Thanks! Agian man

I went to Brentnell Elementary School. Hal lived across the street from the school with his two sons, who were about the same age as I. Hal helped with the neighborhood Little League Football team. I remember, when I 1st saw him on THAT GIRL saying, "That's Mr. Williams!"

SALUTE TO HAL WILLIAMS.👍🏻

Loved Fred G. Sanford. That show takes us all back to a better time in life. Things were not as complicated as they are now. Miss those days

Another T.V. legend I grew up on the 80s, as well as a 70s icon. Great to see Hal alive and well👍

Way to go Mr. Hal Williams!!😀 Looking good at 81.

one of the most versatile actors I've ever seen. not only is he at home in both comedy AND dramatic roles, but he's GREAT in everything he's in! not easy to do with such a variety of roles!

Hollywood can be hard navigating the various roads of success. Enjoyed him on Sanford and Son. Bless up

Number one , You were there , experience it and so much more . " Happy Birthday Hal Williams " ! Sanford and Sons was / is another highlight remembering the 1970`s !

@dukecraig2402

4 жыл бұрын

I got my picture taken sitting in the actual Sanford and Son pickup truck from the show a few months back, it's at a place in North Royalton Ohio called Blueline Classics, check out their website at Bluelineclassics.com, they even sell cool T-shirts that have the logo from the driver's door of the truck on the front of them.

Oh wow, glad to see he is alive and kicking. Looks great for 81.

Hal Williams you look great you are one of my favorite actors especially on Sanford and Son.

I thought that Hal Williams was great in Sanford and son. He was a great actor and also did well in the Waltons. He also played the Drill Sergeant in the movie private Benjamin. Thanks for posting this 👍.

Mr. Williams is a very versatile actor. I have loved his work all my life. 52 yrs.

He's one of the nicest people in the world and Hal's still nice as you guys can see love you hal

I actually met"Hal Whilliams"in person @ A Los Angeles Raiders 🏈game 🔙 in the early 1980's.really a nice gentlemen❤🇺🇸👍

I'm 70 years old and I still watch Sanford and Son !!! I luv that show!

Hal Williams is a very talented actor. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Thanks for sharing. You were great in 227 as well. Muchos Gracias!

I enjoyed him on everything he played in: Sanford & Son, 227, even his few appearances on Good Times.

@smoothbro9711

4 жыл бұрын

Taron Jerone Harris he was on the pilot episode of Good times when he played one of the guys who carried out the evictions he also appeared in an episode where he played pinball against James in the episode about Florida going to night school

@taronjeroneharris1313

4 жыл бұрын

@@smoothbro9711 he sure was. And how about the episode where his son was trying to become an artist, and J. J. was giving him art lessons? That one was good, too.

@smoothbro9711

4 жыл бұрын

Taron Jerone Harris you are so right Florida got his mind right “ AND I SAID CALM DOWWNNN” lol

My favorite part about Officer Smitty was when he had to translate Hoppy’s language so that Fred , Lamont, and the others could understand 😝.

Grew up watching Sanford & Son in the 80’s and watch it to this day it never gets old.

This guy is great

Mr. Williams is a true icon. As luck would have it, he appears to still be as sharp as a razor.

Man we need to show our elders that paved the way a lot more love man ❤️

As Mary husband on 227. Strong kind levelheaded Spouse. He was comical & good Dad, role model ...solid Family . Compliment to his wife.

I remember him on 227 as well he was always my favorite on both shows.

Omg I loved him on 227

Hal Williams is a national treasure...He gave great performances, on "Sanford & Son", "227", and in memorable movies...It's wonderful to see that he's, still, here, and looking very good, healthy and strong, and he, still, even at his age, has a striking head of hair....Keep on keeping on, Mr. Williams!...I'm a big fan of yours and of "Sanford & Son", and I watch the show, Monday to Friday, every week.

He was also in 227 with Marla Gibbs as her husband. He was always a great actor.

It IS GOOD to see you, MR. WILLIAMS.

I appreciate you and yo hard work sir. Thank you

Great Great Actor I've seen him in many movies and tv shows

Loved him on Sanford & Son and 227. He and Hoppy were the best tv show cops. A hilarious duo.

Always liked you in all the shows you were on

Hal Williams was one of the best prolific actors of his day. We were blessed to be here during this time to enjoy the actors that played these various parts in Hollywood. 🙏 ❤🎉

Glad he's alive and well great actor still love Sanford and Son

Hal Williams is an absolute doppelganger of one my relatives! Every single time I saw him perform I'd just be stunned at the uncanny resemblance. Williams was taller but I think if this relative had worn lifts he could have walked on the set of Pvt Benjamin and fooled the cast and crew(the relative is a Vietnam era army vet). It was not just facial either! Tone of voice, demeanor and personality were equally similar. Still, I admire this actor for his talent and work more than for the coincidental resemblance to a family member. Rock on Hal Williams,

OMG he is such a great actor

He was a great supporting actor. Glad he was used a lot in the show. He said he wasn't funny. HE WAS!!! His translations were the best!!!

Hello, good to see you. Loved you in your various shows. Take care.

I like his work on 227.

Such an awesome actor and besides his role on S&S, also enjoyed Mr. Williams on 227. He was also on an episode of the 1970's show Cannon.

There were so many hilarious lines in that show. One of the funniest was when a bully wanted to beat up Lamont for talking to his ex-girlfriend. Lamont started taking Karate lessons. Grady was staying at their house and asked Lamont why he was taking Karate lessons. Lamont said, to protect myself and that it's the oldest form of selfdefense. Grady said, "it aint older than running! "

People talk about James Evans as the best TV dad, and that may true , but Lester was no slouch either. A great provider, loving, supportive and loyal father and husband. Hal Williams did a great job playing that role. The Lester character from 227 doesn't get enough credit for being a great TV father compared to James Evans, George Jefferson, Uncle Phil, etc.

@renealexander2703

2 жыл бұрын

tom11zz884, I agree. Lester Jenkins is very underrated. He is my favorite tv dad and my favorite tv husband.

Thank you Mr. Williams! I’m so thankful for Sanford and Son! God bless them all!

I Love knowing this information straight from the source❣️

Any episode where Fred got into it with Esther was a classic!

Fred an Elizabeth kicking it together finally!!

That was a classic episode....I put the dishes in the dish washer. We ain't got no dishwasher! Well they cooking in the oven then. LOL

Loved him on Sanford and Son and also 227.

Love Sanford and son watch it every day on get tv

Love this actor! I watch all the reruns!

Rollo!! This video clip makes me so happy… I always wondered how he was doing.😎

So love this channel..need more shows more.....

Thanks ))

I heard this guy is very smart and he saved his money. Respect!

My favorite is 227 I still watch it when it come on.

@renealexander2703

2 жыл бұрын

227 is my favorite as well.

iv'e always enjoyed his work!