#BlackHistory LaWanda Page was born on this date in 1920. She was a Black comedic character actress. Born in Cleveland and raised in St. Louis, Page began her career as a dancer and chorus girl billed as “the Bronze Goddess of Fire” and later became a stand-up comic. Her greatest fame began in the 1950s when comedian Redd Foxx, a childhood friend, asked her to join his Norman Lear sitcom adapted from the British series “Steptoe and Son.” Page signed on as Fred Sanford’s crusty sister-in-law, Est

The Sanfords (Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, Whitman Mayo and LaWanda Page) take part in a live recording of the new hit sensation 'Steinberg and Son', but the characters feel way too familiar. From Season 5, Episode 5 'Steinberg and Son' - The series spoofs itself when the characters in the new television show "Steinberg and Son" turn out to be Borscht Belt parallels to those in the life of Fred G. Sanford. Watch all seasons now on the Starz app: https://www.starz.com/us/en/series/24641/episodes?sea

Uncle Woody (Raymond Allen) and Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) are having problems with their newly-adopted son Daniel (Eric Laneuville), so the Sanfords (Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson) step in to help the boy out. From Season 6, Episode 11 'Aunt Esther Meets Her Son' - Esther and Woody welcome their son Daniel, but quickly discover they must practice the forgiveness that Esther preaches. Watch more 'Sanford and Son': https://bit.ly/2WMnexX Subscribe: youtube.com/c/ClassicTVRewind Watch all seasons no