**Demond Wilson Finally Explains Redd Foxx “Fall Out” and Their Last Talk Over a $500K Deal**

Demond Wilson, known for his role as Lamont Sanford on the iconic sitcom *Sanford and Son*, recently opened up about his strained relationship with co-star Redd Foxx, who played Fred Sanford.

In a candid recounting, Wilson detailed the events surrounding their fallout and their final interaction, which centered on a lucrative $500,000 deal for Foxx’s 50th anniversary in show business—a deal Foxx ultimately rejected. This revelation sheds light on the complex dynamics between the two stars, whose on-screen chemistry belied off-screen tensions.

Wilson shared that their relationship had been distant for years following the end of *Sanford and Son* in 1977. It wasn’t until 1982, five years after the show’s conclusion, that they spoke again. The catalyst for this reunion was an unexpected proposition from producers Wilson encountered while playing tennis at the Malibu Racket Club.

The producers approached him with a plan to celebrate Foxx’s 50th anniversary in entertainment and wanted Wilson to facilitate a meeting. Despite his reservations, Wilson agreed to reach out to Foxx, warning the producers that dealing with the comedy legend would not be easy. “This is not going to be a day at the beach,” he cautioned, hinting at Foxx’s unpredictable nature.

Wilson contacted Foxx through his manager, Prince Spencer, a former member of the Step Brothers, while Foxx was performing in Las Vegas. Excited to reconnect, Foxx agreed to meet in Los Angeles on the following Monday at his office on La Brea Avenue.

Wilson accompanied the producers to the meeting, where they presented an offer of $500,000 for the anniversary show, with an initial $100,000 check as a gesture of good faith. However, the meeting took a sour turn.

Foxx, displaying what Wilson described as his “entire arsenal” in a negative way, questioned Wilson’s personal gain from the deal with a pointed, “How much you getting for this?” This accusatory tone marked the end of their interaction, as Wilson was taken aback by the implication.

Shockingly, Foxx turned down the half-million-dollar offer, claiming he already had other producers lined up for his show. Wilson expressed disbelief at Foxx’s decision, noting the subpar quality of the alternative production—a performance in front of a “big dusty curtain” that he felt did not do justice to Foxx’s legacy.

This encounter in 1982 was the last time Wilson saw or spoke to Foxx, just a year before Foxx’s later struggles and his short-lived series with Della Reese. Reflecting on the bittersweet nature of their relationship, Wilson emphasized in his memoir, *Second Banana: The Bittersweet Memoirs of the Sanford and Son Years*, that life with Foxx wasn’t always sweet, yet he refrained from smearing his co-star’s image.

This final exchange underscores the personal and professional rift between Wilson and Foxx, revealing how pride and past tensions overshadowed a significant opportunity.

Despite their fallout, Wilson’s account reflects a lingering respect for Foxx, mixed with frustration over his choices. Their story remains a poignant chapter in television history, highlighting the complexities behind the laughter of *Sanford and Son*.