#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

194K views · 9.7K reactions | Cheech and Chong shared outrageous behind-the-scenes stories about comedy legend LaWanda Page. They said she was just as unfiltered and bold off-stage as she was in her performances. The duo laughed about her unpredictable antics, sharp tongue, and fearless humor. It was clear she left a lasting impression on them both personally and professionally. | Stephen Jackson Stak5 | Facebook

Redd Foxx & Friends Bloopers with Lawanda Page (1977) | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything

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

Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) moves in with the Sanfords after a dispute with his husband but Fred (Redd Foxx) is not happy about it... From Season 5 Episode 2, 'Divorce, Sanford Style'. Following a fight with Woodrow, Aunt Esther moves in with Fred and Lamont. Fred works overtime engineering a reconciliation so she'll return home. Stream all seasons now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/WatchSanfordAndSonPeacock Stream Now on Prime Video: https://amzn.to/3zwuWig Subscribe to the Sanford and Son channel: