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1 The actor was younger than the role he played on the show. Which comedian played the role of Fred Sanford?
Answer: Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx was born John Elroy Sanford in 1922. Redd played the role of Fred G. Sanford on the TV show "Sanford and Son" from 1972-1977, a character which was 15 years older than he was in real life. Mr. Foxx went on to star in TV shows such as "Sanford" (1980-1981) and "The Royal Family" (1991-1992). He passed away in 1991 at the age of 68.
    Your options: [ Redd Smith ] [ Redd Foxx ] [ Leroy Wilson ] [ Ted Wilson ]
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
2 After accidentally breaking Lamont's glass collection, how does Fred cover up this mishap?
Answer: fakes a robbery

Fred fakes a robbery in order to avoid Lamont's wrath after breaking his prized glass collection.
  From Quiz: Gotta love 'em Sanfords
3 Fred and Lamont Sanford were dealers in junk and antiques. What area in California would you need to visit if you wanted to comb through their treasures?
Answer: Watts

This area of Los Angeles became a war zone because of riots in August of 1965. Sparked by a routine traffic stop, the riots lasted for six days. After which, then Governor, Pat Brown, appointed a commission to study the cause of the riots. While poor schools and living conditions and few jobs were cited as symptomatic...no effort was made to change the conditions of those living in the Watts area. Not even to rebuild what was destroyed as a result of the riots.
  From Quiz: Calling All "Sanford and Son" Buffs
4 What tv game show does Fred Sanford invite Grady over to watch?
Answer: Wheel And Deal

Grady's television was broken, so Fred invited him to watch the fictional game show, "Wheel And Deal".
  From Quiz: The Masquerade Party
5 What child actor from the 1930's played Fred's friend Otis?
Answer: Stymie Beard

Stymie Beard made only a few appearances on the show. He was usually seen still wearing his derby, just as he did on the "Little Rascals".
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son" Quiz for Big Dummies
6 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.
  From Quiz: 'Sanford and Son' Trivia
7 His father often referred to him as "Big Dummy". Who played the part of Lamont Sanford?
Answer: Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson, born in 1946, played the part of Lamont Sanford for the entire run of the series. After the show ended, Demond starred in two short-lived TV comedies, "Baby, I'm Back" (1978) and "The New Odd Couple" (1982-1983). Mr. Wilson is also an author and pastor.
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
8 In the episode "Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride", Lamont was left standing at the altar. What was the name of his bride-to-be?
Answer: Crystal

Lamont is all set to marry Crystal. But when the pastor asks Crystal if she will take Lamont to be her husband, her reply is "No", much to Fred's delight.
  From Quiz: Gotta love 'em Sanfords
9 Aunt Esther and her husband adopted a child during one episode. What was the child's name?
Answer: Daniel

Aunt Esther and Woody were getting lonesome and wanted a progeny to leave their business to, so they adopted a child. However, when the stork brought the bouncing baby boy, he was in his late teens. Esther and Woody wanted nothing to do with a child of this age. Fred convinced them of what Daniel could bring to both their lives. Esther and Woodrow finally accepted Daniel with open arms.
  From Quiz: Calling All "Sanford and Son" Buffs
10 Whose birthday was coming up that episode?
Answer: Lamont

Lamont's birthday was coming up. He wanted Fred to decorate the place for his birthday party.
  From Quiz: The Masquerade Party
11 What did the girl singing group do for Fred Sanford?
Answer: Made him breakfast

The girls made breakfast for him since he let them stay at his house.
  From Quiz: Presenting The Three Degrees
12 What type of lessons was Fred taking by mail?
Answer: Songwriting

Fred wanted to be a song writer. But Lamont told him it was a scam because they ask for so much money.
  From Quiz: Fred Sings The Blues
13 What state was this show set in?
Answer: California

You didn't hear that it was set in California. However, you did hear the mention of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is in California.
  From Quiz: Sanford and Son
14 What was Redd Foxx's real name?
Answer: John Elroy Sanford

Although based on the British program "Steptoe and Son", The American version used Redd Foxx's real surname in the title; hence the name "Sanford and Son".
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son" Quiz for Big Dummies
15 What was Bubba's last name?
Answer: Bexley

Bubba was played by Don Bexley, who used his real last name.
  From Quiz: 'Sanford and Son' Trivia
16 She often called Fred "fished-eyed fool". Which comic played the role of Aunt Esther?
Answer: LaWanda Page

LaWanda Page played the role of Fred's sister-in-law, Esther Anderson. Even though Redd and LaWanda's characters were always fighting on the show, they were close friends in real life. LaWanda recorded several comedy albums such as "Watch It, Sucka!" in 1972. Ms. Page passed away in 2002.
    Your options: [ Ja'net Dubois ] [ LaWanda Page ] [ Esther Rolle ] [ Isabel Sanford ]
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
17 Whitman B. Mayo was much younger than his character Grady Wilson. In what age group was he actually?
Answer: 40's

Whitman B. Mayo was indeed in his 40's when he portrayed Grady on "Sanford and Son". Due in part to his portrayal of Grady, Whitman Mayo was typecast in playing characters older than his actual age.
  From Quiz: Gotta love 'em Sanfords
18 Lamont became fast friends with his new Puerto Rican neighbor. What was his name?
Answer: Julio

When the show introduced the new Puerto Rican neighbors, Lamont and Julio became good buddies. Lamont even dated his sister. When he introduced "Ju" to Fred, he gave him his usual bigoted remarks. I think what Fred hated most about his new neighbors was Julio's goat. It often made its way into the Sanford home, uninvited.
  From Quiz: Calling All "Sanford and Son" Buffs
19 What's the name of the club The Three Degrees entered the talent show?
Answer: Safari Lounge

Fred knew it was the place because it was written on the elephant's behind!
  From Quiz: Presenting The Three Degrees
20 How much were the seats for the BB King concert that Lamont bought?
Answer: $10

The el-cheapo section.
  From Quiz: Fred Sings The Blues
21 Fred had a new business partner since Lamont went to work in Alaska. His name was Cal Pettie. Who played him?
Answer: Dennis Burkeley

Of course it was not Gary Coleman. Remember him from "Diff'rent Strokes"? As "Sanford" was on, Gary continued to play Arnold Jackson on "Diff'rent Strokes".
  From Quiz: "Sanford" : The Sequel
22 What was Fred's nickname for Lamont?
Answer: Dummy

Believe it or not, Fred called Lamont Dummy. When Lamont did anything that Fred didn't like, Fred always said "Lamont, you big dummy."
  From Quiz: Sanford and Son
23 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."
  From Quiz: 'Sanford and Son' Trivia
24 Which actor, often using the catchphrase "Good Goobly Goop!", played the part of Grady Wilson?
Answer: Whitman Mayo

Whitman Mayo played the part of Grady Wilson, Fred Sanford's absent-minded friend. Whitman also starred in the spin-off series "Grady", which only aired from 1975-1976. In this show, Grady moved in with his daughter and her family. After the show was cancelled, Whitman went back to playing Grady on "Sanford and Son" (1972-1977). Mr. Mayo passed away in 2001.
    Your options: [ Don Bexley ] [ Whitman Mayo ] [ Julio Fuentes ] [ Hal Williams ]
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
25 Julio (the next-door neighbor and friend of Lamont) had an unusual pet. What was it?
Answer: goat

Julio had a pet goat. The goat would often chew through the ropes (that held him captive) and end up in the Sanfords' living room.
    Your options: [ tiger ] [ snake ] [ goat ] [ moose ]
  From Quiz: Gotta love 'em Sanfords
26 Fred G. Sanford had a way of getting out of tight spots and work, especially with his son. He'd grab his chest and say what famous line?
Answer: Elizabeth, I'm comin' to join ya' honey...

Audiences waited on the edges of their seats to see Fred Sanford do his heart attack parody each time he did it. It became a mainstay of the show. Comics use the bit in their acts even today. "Oh oh," he'd say to Lamont grabbing his chest. "You did it this time, it's the big one. Elizabeth, I'm comin' to join ya' honey..." with whatever he might have in his hand or might be the cause of his latest heart attack. "Elizabeth, I'm comin' to join ya' honey. With a glass of champipple in one hand."
  From Quiz: Calling All "Sanford and Son" Buffs
27 Which "Real People" member played host Harry Monty?
Answer: John Barbour

John Barbour got his NBC start guest starring on "Sanford & Son" as host Harry Monty. If you guessed either Peter or Sarah, Aunt Esther would call you a "Fish-eyed fool"!
    Your options: [ Peter Billingsley ] [ John Barbour ] [ Skip Stephenson ] [ Sarah Purcell ]
  From Quiz: The Masquerade Party
28 What song did Fred not pitch to BB King when he met him?
Answer: Junkyard Junkie

Fred Sanford had some crazy song titles.
  From Quiz: Fred Sings The Blues
29 Who played Lamont?
Answer: Demond Wilson

He was another one that was on the cast of this show. He was embarrassed a lot by things Fred said and did on the show. I guess it is a typical parent/child relationship.
  From Quiz: Sanford and Son
30 When Lamont and Rollo invited two girls to a party at Rollo's new apartment, what city were the girls from?
Answer: Detroit

The girls were not happy with the peanuts, potato chips and french wine offered by their dates. What they really wanted was Fred's onion stew and ripple.
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son" Quiz for Big Dummies
31 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.
  From Quiz: 'Sanford and Son' Trivia
32 Which lovely actress played the role of Donna?
Answer: Lynn Hamilton

Lynn Hamilton, born in 1930, played nurse Donna Harris, girlfriend to Fred Sanford. Lynn also had a recurring role on the TV drama "The Waltons" (1972-1981) as Verdie. She has appeared in TV comedies such as "227" (1985-1990) and "The Golden Girls" (1985-1992).
    Your options: [ Lynne Moody ] [ Lynn Hamilton ] [ Ja'net Dubois ] [ Esther Rolle ]
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
33 Who were "Smitty" and "Hoppy?"
Answer: Police Officers

Wow! I hope the police in Watts weren't really like those two. One was Black and one was Caucasian; They always turned up for a call at the Junkyard. Only officer Hopkins couldn't get his street lingo down, and Fred and Lamont could never understand his police language. Officer Smith always had to interpret his official police lingo for Fred and Lamont, as well as correct his inadequate street lingo. Such as, Hoppy saying, "Something smells good Mr. Sanford. Is it Hammergreens and collard hocks?" Then Smitty would say, "Hamhocks and collard greens."
  From Quiz: Calling All "Sanford and Son" Buffs
34 When the waitress came by, what did Skillet order?
Answer: A tall glass of legs

Skillet was looking at the beautiful waitress when making that remark.
  From Quiz: Presenting The Three Degrees
35 In the pilot episode, there is a widowed woman who comes by Fred's place of business to purchase some items he has. Who played her?
Answer: Margueritte Ray

Esther Rolle played Florida Evans on "Good Times", while you may remember Martha Raye as The Big Mouth of the Polident commercials. Her catchphrase was "take it from The Big Mouth".
  From Quiz: "Sanford" : The Sequel
36 On one show, Fred got an upset stomach. One of the things he ate was eight day old what?
Answer: greens

Yes, once when Lamont pretended to be concerned about Fred, Lamont came home one day and saw an ambulance. As the doctor was coming out, Lamont ask him, "Is there something wrong with my father?" The doctor said,"Apparently, he ate some eight day old collard greens." Lamont went on and said that these eight day old collard greens wouldn't agree with superman. Fred had strange eating habits.
  From Quiz: Sanford and Son
37 When Fred was faking amnesia in the hospital, what candy bar did he ask for?
Answer: Baby Ruth

He acted as if he thought Lamont was from the Red Cross.
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son" Quiz for Big Dummies
38 How many episodes were produced before the show was cancelled?
Answer: 135

Although, Redd Foxx claimed once in an interview that it was 145.
  From Quiz: 'Sanford and Son' Trivia
39 Which former Heavyweight Boxing Champion guest starred in a 1976 episode?
Answer: George Foreman

George Foreman, born in 1949, appeared in the 1976 episode "The Director" as himself. Besides his boxing career, he is also known for the "George Foreman Grill" which has sold millions since its release in 1994. George has ten children, five of which are sons and all have the birth name of George.
    Your options: [ Muhammad Ali ] [ George Foreman ] [ Joe Frazier ] [ Leon Spinks ]
  From Quiz: "Sanford and Son": Life Can Be Full of Junk
40 LaMont's mother Elizabeth and his Aunt Esther had another sister that appeared in the first season of the show. What was her name?
Answer: Ethel

Beah Richards played Fred's sister-in-law and Lamont's Aunt Ethel.
  From Quiz: Gotta love 'em Sanfords
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