The Escorts

The Escorts was the 19th episode of Season 5 and also the 106th overall episode of Sanford and Son. Written by Jerry Ross and directed by Alan Rafkin, it first aired on NBC-TV on February 13, 1976.

Episode synopsis
When Fred's friend Elroy can't find a date, Fred's inspired to launch his latest get rich quick scheme: an escort service for seniors.

Episode summary
Ever seeking out new sources of income, Fred applies for work at an escort service, only to be bluntly informed that he is "too homely" for such work. Hoping to prove that he is still catnip to women, Fred opens up his own escort business, with his equally unlovely pals Hutch (Arnold Johnson) and Elroy (George Wiltshire) as his stable of "studs." As always, Fred finds that what seems easy in theory is next to impossible in reality.

Note: Helen Martin makes the first of two appearances on the series. Frances E. Nealy makes a second appearance,

Starring

 * Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford
 * Demond Wilson as Lamont Sanford

Guest starring / Recurring cast

 * Arnold Johnson as Hutch
 * George Wiltshire as Elroy Pitt
 * Fritzi Burr as Mrs. Williams
 * Helen Martin as First Lady
 * Lauren Jones as Marlene Williams
 * Frances E. Nealy as as 2nd Lady (as Frances Nealy)
 * Betty Cole as Maxine

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