FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Fred Sings The Blues Trivia Quiz

This is one of my favorite episodes where Fred Sanford meets blues legend BB King.

A multiple-choice quiz by Toucan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Toucan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,682

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1833

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (9/10), Guest 166 (7/10), Guest 172 (3/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lamont bought tickets to a dinner show featuring BB King for Fred's birthday.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. What type of lessons was Fred taking by mail? Hint

Guitar lessons

Songwriting

Karate to use on Aunt Esther

Mixing drinks to become a bartender

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. How much were the seats for the BB King concert that Lamont bought? Hint

$15

$10

$20

$25

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. What song did Fred not pitch to BB King when he met him? Hint

Life Is But A Bowl of Warm Menudo

Junkyard Junkie

I Left My Heart In El Segundo

Owed To Donna

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. When Fred read BB King's book of why he sings the blues, he learns that BB's heart was broken when a shoemaker's daughter fell in love with another guy.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Who first visited when BB King went over to the Sanford house? Hint

Esther and Woody

Grady

Bubba

Julio

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. When Aunt Esther came over, Fred called her a rhino.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Why was BB King was pleased to see Aunt Esther? Hint

He wanted an ugly bodyguard to replace his old bodyguard.

She also played the guitar.

He liked her song idea better and Fred groaned.

Because she was the girl BB King mentioned in his book.

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What did Uncle Woody get from BB King along with his bodyguard? Hint

Punch in the nose

Concert tickets

A trip to "The Jerry Springer Show"

A check for $1,000

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. When BB wanted to dedicate a tune to Aunt Esther, what song did Fred suggest? Hint

My Ding-A-Ling

Mule Train

Purple People Eater

The Bicycle Riding Song/Wicked Witch Theme from Wizard of Oz

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 16 2024 : Guest 69: 9/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 166: 7/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 107: 6/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 216: 7/10
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10
Oct 07 2024 : Guest 38: 5/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 206: 3/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lamont bought tickets to a dinner show featuring BB King for Fred's birthday.

Answer: False

It was for Father's Day.

2. 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.

3. How much were the seats for the BB King concert that Lamont bought?

Answer: $10

The el-cheapo section.

4. What song did Fred not pitch to BB King when he met him?

Answer: Junkyard Junkie

Fred Sanford had some crazy song titles.

5. When Fred read BB King's book of why he sings the blues, he learns that BB's heart was broken when a shoemaker's daughter fell in love with another guy.

Answer: True

Lamont tells him that grandpa was a shoemaker and that it might be Elizabeth who broke BB's heart and wanted to marry Fred, since he was going to start a business in California.

6. Who first visited when BB King went over to the Sanford house?

Answer: Bubba

Bubba was surprised to find BB King. Then he almost spilled the beans about Fred marrying Elizabeth.

7. When Aunt Esther came over, Fred called her a rhino.

Answer: True

When Uncle Woody and Aunt Esther came over, Fred quotes, "Oh no! Just what I need now, a wino and a RHINO!"

Aunt Esther replied, "Watch it sucker!"

8. Why was BB King was pleased to see Aunt Esther?

Answer: Because she was the girl BB King mentioned in his book.

It turns out that Aunt Esther Winfield was BB King's first true love.

9. What did Uncle Woody get from BB King along with his bodyguard?

Answer: A check for $1,000

BB gave Uncle Woody $1,000 to show his appreciation that he wouldn't have been a star if he left St. Louis.

10. When BB wanted to dedicate a tune to Aunt Esther, what song did Fred suggest?

Answer: Mule Train

Esther gave him a dirty look (as usual)!

Source: Author Toucan

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ladymacb29 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.