Happy Birthday, Pop

Happy Birthday, Pop was the second episode of Sanford and Son. Written by Aaron Ruben, the episode, which was directed by series co-executive producer Bud Yorkin, premiered on NBC-TV January 21, 1972.

Plot summary
Lamont buys Fred a new hat for his birthday and then tries to take him out on the town to celebrate. However, a visit to a fancy bar for a little drink, which Fred complains about isn't well pleasing to Fred. Then he takes Fred to a movie theater to see Fiddler on the Roof and dinner at a Chinese restaurant which Fred again complains about. Frustrated, Lamont abandons Fred at the restaurant, leaving Fred to walk home in the rain, almost ruining the new Fedora hat he bought for Fred!! ''

Guest starring

 * Jack Manning as Man in Restaurant
 * Eddie Carroll as Bartender (as Eddy Carroll)
 * Harold Fong as Waiter in Chinese Restaurant
 * Stefanianna Christopherson as Hat Check Girl