Fred the Activist

Fred the Activist was the 132nd overall episode of Sanford and Son. Also the 21st episode of Season Six, it first aired on NBC-TV on February 25, 1977.

Episode synopsis
Angered by the age discrimination policy of a local stereo dealer, Fred rallies a troop of Gray Foxes and leads the charge to change the policy.

Episode summary
Fred becomes a "Gray Fox" when stereo salesman Honest Al refuses to extend credit to anyone over the age of 65. Before long, Fred's activism catches on with others his age (and even older). This still-timely episode reaches a riotous denouement as Fred leads a contingent of oldsters on a protest march.

Note: Tauren Blacque, later of NBC's Hill Street Blues TV series fame, appears as Honest Hank. Helen Martin makes a final series appearance as Millie, Mel Stewart appears as Clarence, and Hilda Haynes appears as Rose. Tony Burton appears as a guard.