Greatest Show in Watts

Greatest Show in Watts was the 102nd overall episode of Sanford and Son. Also the 15th episode of Season Five, it first aired on NBC-TV on January 16, 1976.

Episode synopsis
While babysitting an elephant, Fred holds a circus in the junkyard, allowing the cast to display their talents, especially Aunt Esther as The Bronze Goddess.

Episode summary
Unable to pay his back rent, Dan, a tenant of the Sanford Arms leaves his sole possession as collateral. Unfortunately for Fred (Redd Foxx), that possession turns out to be an elephant. Hoping for a quick turnover, Fred stages a spectacular advertising gimmick, with the pesky pachyderm as the main attraction -- and before long our hero is facing a lawsuit. LaWanda Page, who plays Aunt Esther, and who once performed in a Burlesque type-fire breathing act in the late 1940s-mid 1950s, "reprises" her act, of sorts, in the carnival as "The Bronze Goddess".

Note: Rozelle Gayle makes a 2nd guest appearance as Dan, Lee Weaver appears as Mr. Qunicy.