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'Sanford and Son' Trivia Trivia Quiz

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

A multiple-choice quiz by Sprink1234. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Sprink1234

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
10,613

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
13 / 25

Plays
5547

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 64 (19/25), Guest 174 (23/25), Melmel46 (16/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. When was 'Sanford and Son' originally on air? Hint

1972-1977

1973-1976

1971-1977

1971-1978

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Question 2 of 25

2. What was Bubba's last name? Hint

Howard

Edwards

Brown

Bexley

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Question 3 of 25

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

LaWanda Page

Esther Rolle

Lynn Hamilton

Isabel Sanford

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Question 4 of 25

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

Redd Foxx

Aaron Ruben

Bill Foster

Peter Baldwin

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Question 5 of 25

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

145

120

135

100

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Question 6 of 25

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

Wilson

Lawson

Lawrence

Anderson

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Question 7 of 25

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

9414 South Central

9114 South Central

9114 El Segundo

9414 El Segundo

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Question 8 of 25

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

ABC

FOX

CBS

NBC

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Question 9 of 25

9. What artist recorded the theme song? Hint

BB King

Quincy Jones

George Clinton

Miles Davis

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Question 10 of 25

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

Slimline Pilsner

Schlitz

Pabst Blueribbon

Old Milwaukee

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Question 11 of 25

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

Answer: (One or Two Words)

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Question 12 of 25

12. Demond Wilson began a career as what in 1984? Hint

evangelist

doctor

actor

politician

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Question 13 of 25

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

The Homewrecker

The Witch

The Barracuda

The Beaver

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Question 14 of 25

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

The Three Girls

The Three Tops

The Three Degrees

The Temps

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Question 15 of 25

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

Fred Sanford

John Sanford

Fred Foxx

John Foxx

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Question 16 of 25

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

1963 Ford

1951 Chevrolet

1956 Dodge

1951 Ford

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Question 17 of 25

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

Anderson

Wilson

Winney

Winfield

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Question 18 of 25

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

Answer: (One Word, 5 possible answers, first name only)

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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

M*A*S*H

The Waltons

All in the Family

Hawaii Five-O

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Question 20 of 25

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

'Maude'

'The Beverly Hillbillies'

'The Waltons'

'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

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Question 21 of 25

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

Big Money Grip

Uncle Leroy

Big Daddy Grip

BB King

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Question 22 of 25

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

'Steptoe and Son'

'Steptoe Arms'

'Steeple and Son'

'The Junkyard Kings'

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Question 23 of 25

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

new TV

new watch

new hat

new truck

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Question 24 of 25

24. What was Fred's niece's name? Hint

Ethel

Betty Jean

Esther

Elizabeth

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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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