When you see that old red junker making its way down the city street and hear that unforgettable theme kick in, you know that laughs are about to start rolling as Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings the final season of the television classic Sanford and Son to DVD. All 24 hilarious episodes are presented in 1.33:1 full-frame as originally aired and accompanied by closed-captioned, English Dolby Digital Stereo audio. Despite the lack of bonus materials, television lovers won't be able to pass up the chance to witness the end of an era as one of the most beloved sitcoms ever to grace the small screen winds to a satisfying and side-splitting conclusion.
Fans of the classic TV series Sanford & Son starring Red Foxx will be happy to see the first season on 2 DVDs in Sanford & Son: The First Season. Each of these 13 episodes are presented in 1.33:1 full frame and sport some inherent imperfections such as grain, dirt and a softness in the image. While the transfers may not be perfect, overall each episode features solid colors and well defined black levels. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono in English and appears to be clean, if somewhat bland. The range of each mix is focused only in the front speakers and sound flat and fairly dull. However, due to the age of the series this can be overlooked since each mix is generally clear of any hiss or major distortion. Also included on these discs are English and Spanish subtitles. Sadly, junkyard fans will be sorely disappointed to see not a single extra feature available on this set.