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Quiz about Sanford and Son Trivia
Quiz about Sanford and Son Trivia

'Sanford and Son' Trivia Trivia Quiz


Think you know 'Sanford and Son'? Think again.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Sprink1234
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
10,613
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
5283
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (18/25), Guest 68 (5/25), Guest 24 (19/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. When was 'Sanford and Son' originally on air? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. What was Bubba's last name? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Who played Fred Sanford's sister-in-law Esther Anderson? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Out of the 16 credited directors for Sanford and Son, who has the most credits? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. How many episodes were produced before the show was cancelled? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. What was Lamont's friend Rollo's last name? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. What was Sanford and Son's address? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. What network originally aired 'Sandford and Son'? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. What artist recorded the theme song? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What was Fred's beer of choice? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Name one of Fred's two favorite sports to watch on TV.

Answer: (One or Two Words)
Question 12 of 25
12. Demond Wilson began a career as what in 1984? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. In early episodes, Donna was known as what, according to Lamont? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. What was the name of the musical trio Lamont and Rollo managed? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. What was Redd Foxx's birth name(first and last only)? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What model truck, driven by Lamont in the opening theme, did the Sanford's own? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. What was Elizabeth's and Esther's maiden name? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Besides Grady and Bubba, name another of Fred's buddies.

Answer: (One Word, 5 possible answers, first name only)
Question 19 of 25
19. In two seasons 'Sanford and Son' peaked at number 2 in the ratings. What was the show in the number 1 spot both years? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Nancy Kulp, who appeared as Hoppy's mother, was a regular in what other sit-com? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Who came to town claiming to be Lamont's father? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. What British show was 'Sanford and Son' created after? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. In episode number 2, what did Lamont buy Fred for his birthday? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. What was Fred's niece's name? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. Fill in the rest of the quote... 'I could stick your face in some dough and make...'

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was 'Sanford and Son' originally on air?

Answer: 1972-1977

Debuted Jan. 14, 1972 as a mid-season replacement show and ran until Sept. 2, 1977.
2. What was Bubba's last name?

Answer: Bexley

Bubba was played by Don Bexley, who used his real last name.
3. Who played Fred Sanford's sister-in-law Esther Anderson?

Answer: LaWanda Page

Other notable appearances including 'Friday' and 'Don't Be a Menace...'.
Lynn Hamilton played Fred's sweetheart, Donna Harris. Esther Rolle played Florida Evans on "Good Times." Isabel Sanford played Louise Jefferson on "The Jeffersons."
4. Out of the 16 credited directors for Sanford and Son, who has the most credits?

Answer: Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin directed 21 episodes, the most of any Sanford and Son directors.
5. How many episodes were produced before the show was cancelled?

Answer: 135

Although, Redd Foxx claimed once in an interview that it was 145.
6. What was Lamont's friend Rollo's last name?

Answer: Lawson

There is conflicting information among Sanford and Son sources. Some say Rollo's last name is Larson, some say Lawson. IMDB lists it as Larson.
7. What was Sanford and Son's address?

Answer: 9114 South Central

Located at this approx. address in 2012 is an office for the California Department of Corrections.
8. What network originally aired 'Sandford and Son'?

Answer: NBC

Shame, shame if you picked FOX.
9. What artist recorded the theme song?

Answer: Quincy Jones

'The Streetbeater'
10. What was Fred's beer of choice?

Answer: Slimline Pilsner

Fred also like to drink Ripple brand wine.
11. Name one of Fred's two favorite sports to watch on TV.

Answer: boxing

Bubba and Grady often watched boxing and roller derby with Fred.
12. Demond Wilson began a career as what in 1984?

Answer: evangelist

Lamont (Demond Wilson) - became a travelling evangelist and in 1994 formed the Restoration House of America which gives spiritual guidance and vocational training to former inmates.
13. In early episodes, Donna was known as what, according to Lamont?

Answer: The Barracuda

Lamont was not fond of Donna in early episodes but came to like Donna later on.
14. What was the name of the musical trio Lamont and Rollo managed?

Answer: The Three Degrees

The Three Degrees played themselves.
15. What was Redd Foxx's birth name(first and last only)?

Answer: John Sanford

Redd Foxx was born John Elroy Sanford. Fred Sanford was his brother.
16. What model truck, driven by Lamont in the opening theme, did the Sanford's own?

Answer: 1951 Ford

Lamont drove a red 1952 Ford truck.
17. What was Elizabeth's and Esther's maiden name?

Answer: Winfield

Both Fred's and Esther's families were from St. Louis.
18. Besides Grady and Bubba, name another of Fred's buddies.

Answer: Melvin

"Wham bebop shboom bam. I can sing it. I can jam."
Classic line from episode "Leaving the Nest."
19. In two seasons 'Sanford and Son' peaked at number 2 in the ratings. What was the show in the number 1 spot both years?

Answer: All in the Family

'Sanford and Son' was at number 2 in the 1972-73 season and the 1974-75 season.
20. Nancy Kulp, who appeared as Hoppy's mother, was a regular in what other sit-com?

Answer: 'The Beverly Hillbillies'

Nancy Kulp was Jane Hathaway.
21. Who came to town claiming to be Lamont's father?

Answer: Big Money Grip

Big Money Grip thought he'd been with Elizabeth only to find out later that he was actually with Esther.
22. What British show was 'Sanford and Son' created after?

Answer: 'Steptoe and Son'

The series was based on a British comedy series called 'Steptoe and Son' about a father-son team of junkmen.
23. In episode number 2, what did Lamont buy Fred for his birthday?

Answer: new hat

Lamont buys Fred a new hat and takes him out for his 65th birthday. After going to a bar, a cinema and a Chinese restaurant with Fred complaining about it all, Lamont leaves Fred with {$5} and in the rain.
24. What was Fred's niece's name?

Answer: Elizabeth

Fred's niece looks just like her namesake, Elizabeth.
25. Fill in the rest of the quote... 'I could stick your face in some dough and make...'

Answer: gorilla cookies

(Esther)...'watch it sucka!'
Source: Author Sprink1234

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