Sanford and Son is a classic American sitcom that aired from 1972 to 1977. It follows the adventures of Fred Sanford, a cantankerous junk dealer, and his son Lamont, who help each other run their junkyard business in Los Angeles. The show was popular for its comedic take on the father-son relationship and its use of physical comedy. The term 'junkmen' is an apt description for the Sanford family, as they make their living by buying and selling scrap metal and other items from their junkyard.