"Presenting the Three Degrees" opens with Rollo and Lamont boasting about becoming the new managers of Philadelphia girl group The Three Degrees (Valerie Holiday, Fayette Pinkney, Sheila Ferguson), a successful trio dating back to 1963. Fred happily welcomes three beautiful singers into his home, all grateful enough to cook breakfast and cover his face with kisses. He and pool hall buddies Bubba, Skillet, and Leroy attend the girls' talent competition at the Safari Club, certain to make the big time in Las Vegas. Fred's entourage mercilessly heckles the on stage talent until management gives them all the boot, including the girls (Lamont ends up with a bloody nose). The girls enjoy a happy ending though, returning to Philly for a three week engagement. In real life, they were just on the cusp of superstardom, with "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)" topping the charts within months of this October 1973 broadcast. Fortunately, we do get to hear an acapella version of "I Didn't Know," officially recorded and released as the B-side of "When Will I See You Again," exactly one year after this performance. Slick Skillet and Lucky Leroy (third of five) would be back for two more episodes, always as a team.
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Anybody else love this episode?
tv_misfit27 August 2008
"Presenting the Three Degrees" is one of my most favorite episodes of 'Sanford and Son.' The nightclub scene is at the top of my list as far as funny segments of an episode. I've got Tivo. When I watch that scene, I probably replay it five times on average.
Anyone else really like this episode? To me, it's a true classic. Skillet and Big Leroy are big reasons I like this one.
But the rest of the guest cast is excellent, too. Even the extras in the crowd who aren't credited are funny with the way they laugh at all the stuff that transpires. They look so sincere because the things that go on are hilarious.
Sanford and Son always will be one of my all-time favorite comedies. Rest in peace Redd Foxx.
. . . kh
Anyone else really like this episode? To me, it's a true classic. Skillet and Big Leroy are big reasons I like this one.
But the rest of the guest cast is excellent, too. Even the extras in the crowd who aren't credited are funny with the way they laugh at all the stuff that transpires. They look so sincere because the things that go on are hilarious.
Sanford and Son always will be one of my all-time favorite comedies. Rest in peace Redd Foxx.
. . . kh
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