Some things have changed and some haven't

[PATAX]

Recently watched an old rerun of Sanford and Son. It was the episode where Fred waited until April 15th to get his tax returns finished. His accountant made a house visit to do some of the work. He charged Fred $20. Fred owed $100 to the IRS and he complained about it.

[IRonMaN · Accepted solution]

$120?  ---------- I'm coming Elizabeth!

[PATAX]

Fred complained about the $20 also. The accountant said he would accept $10 up front and $10 on account. Fred made a fist sign and said how about I'll give you five.

[IRonMaN]

In fairness to Fred, that was 50 years ago so prices have changed a little, although his "five" hasn't been affected by inflation.

[PATAX]

"I'll give you five" and "You big dummy" two of his best.

[IRonMaN]

CBS had All in the Family and NBC had Sanford and Son.  The good old days of TV.

[PATAX]

Both of those shows play back to back on channel here.

[abctax55]

Don't forget M*A*S*H*...

[IRonMaN]

Actually if you want to move up a few more years you can add my favorite - Newhart.  Some days during tax season you have to feel a little like Dick - the only sane person surrounded by a bunch of nut cases.  It did have one of the best finales of any series.