Isabel Sanford
Actress
About This Interview
Isabel Sanford was interviewed for two-and-a-half hours plus in Los Angeles, CA. Ms. Sanford discussed her early years growing up and her entrance into live theatre. She spoke about her move to Los Angeles and her subsequent roles on stage, as well as her first television appearances. She spoke in detail about being cast for a one-time part on All in the Family, which led to her casting as Bunker neighbor, “Louise Jefferson.” Sanford discussed her role in the spinoff, The Jeffersons and her later work appearing in guest roles on situation comedies and commercials. The interview was conducted by Brad LeMack on April 3, 2002.
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ienjoyed watching Isabel sandford's interview because she will always be Louise jefferson for many beloved fans. I also enjoyed watching melissa gilbert's interview also. I hope the archive will be able to interview frank welker, peter cullen, casey kasem, fred dryer, dwight schultz, don johnson, gregory sierra, philip michael thomas, frank gifford, kathie lee gifford, hoda kotb, malcolm jamal warner, dirk benedict, heather locklear, stephanie powers, michael richards, michael lembeck, james darren. denise nicholas, michael constantine, chad everett, erik estrada, mr T. douglas barr, heather thomas, lee majors, missyand tracey gold, jonathan frakes, michael dorn, stephanie kramer, kevin sorbo, kathy garver, kim fields, ben murphy and roger davis
To the folks who have the AUDACITY to complain about Ms. Sanford's "memory lapses," do you not realize that this interview was done only about a couple of years before her death and that this woman was in her EIGHTIES??? Can you not see how tired it makes her to go on for such a lengthy period of time? Yet she still does it, and given the heroine she is AND her age and state of health at the time, I say 1), show more respect, and 2), she's ENTITLED to a memory lapse or two!!!
she reminds me of my granny...
She was 21 tears older the Sherman Hemsley
To me...a lot more believable as a couple, she and Sherman Hemsley, than the unrealistically successful lawyer-doctor couple, Claire and Cliff Huxtables. She made you know, in her character, and her manner, on The Jeffersons, and in life, she never forgot where she came from. She had poise, and grace, dignity, and gusto.. a rare combination we rarely see today. ~ ♥ you Isabel!
Poor dear looks just tired.
@gibby100 lol, dumb comment, unless you worked on the set and were closer to the action than Ms Sanford. True, an error is possible, but it is highly unlikely based on how confidently she describes the recollection. What is your fact basis that her recollection is a " memory laspe?" We have 100% certainty she speaks from being there. About you, we have 0% certainty you speak with any fact basis. Sorry, but 100% beats 0% everytime old chap.
She was right........what a disservice to The Jeffersons to NOT give them a "closing" show like the others.....I love Isabel Sanford!
Funny that Isabel didn't want to mention her middle name (Gwendolyn) during Part 1.
pretty sure the bit about Carroll O'Connor joining the men on strike is a memory lapse. He was never absent from the show for weeks. He did stay out for a couple shows over his contract though. The episodes when Archie is missing at his convention.
i miss her from jeffersons
Isabelle's memory must have not been what it use to, especially at the 22:40 when she asked what show was Esther Rolle on? I can't believe she forgot a show's name that was on at the same time as the Jeffersons and on the same network.
@Abbyviki Yeah. I watched a lot of the animator interviews and the woman interviewers were really bad. It's like the celebrities are talking to a customer service rep for a computer company. No personality at all. Just their script. It was so annoying I was thinking about writing a letter (or email). Lol.
She was HILARIOUS!
THanks for posting. Seeing Wheezie is always like seeing a family friend. CHarming lady. One of the best comedians on tv.
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