Question: Which NBC sitcom did a character who also starred in "Sanford and Son" play the husband of an American actress born in 1931 whose career spanned five decades?
Sentence (from "Hal Williams"): Halroy Candis "Hal" Williams (born December 14, 1938) is an American actor, best known for his recurring role as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on "Sanford and Son" (1972–76) and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom "227" (1985–90).
Relevant evidence: Yes