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Quiz about Thats My Mama
Quiz about Thats My Mama

That's My Mama Trivia Quiz


This delightful comedy set in Washington, DC ran for two seasons during 1974-75, and featured Clifton Davis and Theresa Merritt. The sitcom was broadcast Wednesday nights on ABC with 39 total episodes.

A multiple-choice quiz by BAMBOOMANIA. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
BAMBOOMANIA
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
388,395
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
119
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 174 (3/10), Guest 108 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Clifton Curtis was the owner of a barbershop in Washington, DC that was left to him by his late father. What was his father's name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Clifton's mama is always minding his business -- both personal and professional -- but usually with her son's best interest in mind. What is his mama's first name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Clifton's sister Tracy also lived in DC, not far from the barbershop. What was the name of the actress who portrayed her in season one? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. He was a mailman in season one and a barber in season two. And he was also Clifton's best friend. What was his name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Another of Clifton's friends was Junior, the street-wise hipster whose greeting of "Oooooooooh-weeee" always meant he has some breaking neighborhood news to tell. Who was the actor that played Junior? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Tracy's husband, played by Lisle Wilson, was a minor character in the first season, but was given a bigger role and became a regular in season 2. What was the character's name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. One of the barbershop regulars was Wildcat. He and Josh were a couple of elderly gents who would sit around playing checkers and arguing about their chances with the local ladies. On the show you hardly ever saw one without the other. Which actor played Wildcat? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Josh was another character who hung around the barbershop, along with Wildcat.
Which actor portrayed Josh?
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Officer O'Reilley was the neighborhood cop-on-the-beat who would drop by the barbershop from time-to-time to let everyone know he was on the job. He was really afraid of his own shadow though, and was just counting the days until he could retire from the force. Who played O'Reilley? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Clifton's barbershop is located at which NW Washington, DC intersection? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Sep 26 2024 : Guest 178: 2/10
Sep 23 2024 : Guest 104: 10/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Clifton Curtis was the owner of a barbershop in Washington, DC that was left to him by his late father. What was his father's name?

Answer: Oscar

It was called "Oscar's Barbershop", named after Clifton's father, and was located in northwest DC.
2. Clifton's mama is always minding his business -- both personal and professional -- but usually with her son's best interest in mind. What is his mama's first name?

Answer: Eloise

Her friends all called her Eloise, but everyone else just called her "Mama".
She was portrayed by Theresa Merritt. She passed away in June 1998 at the age of 75.
3. Clifton's sister Tracy also lived in DC, not far from the barbershop. What was the name of the actress who portrayed her in season one?

Answer: Lynne Moody

Moody played the role of Tracy in season one. Joan Pringle played the part in season two.
4. He was a mailman in season one and a barber in season two. And he was also Clifton's best friend. What was his name?

Answer: Earl Chambers

Good ol' Earl would pop by the barbershop everyday as part of his route. His favorite DC night spot was called "The Boom Boom Room". The role was played by two different actors - Ed Bernard was Earl for the first couple of shows.
After that, Theodore Wilson took over the part from the third show until the series ended.
5. Another of Clifton's friends was Junior, the street-wise hipster whose greeting of "Oooooooooh-weeee" always meant he has some breaking neighborhood news to tell. Who was the actor that played Junior?

Answer: Ted Lange

Ted Lange would soon after become the world's best known bartender appearing as Isaac on "The Love Boat".
6. Tracy's husband, played by Lisle Wilson, was a minor character in the first season, but was given a bigger role and became a regular in season 2. What was the character's name?

Answer: Leonard Taylor

Leonard was a bit of a nerd, but very successful in business. He probably should have lost the glasses .... but Mama adored him because he provided well for her youngest child and only daughter.
7. One of the barbershop regulars was Wildcat. He and Josh were a couple of elderly gents who would sit around playing checkers and arguing about their chances with the local ladies. On the show you hardly ever saw one without the other. Which actor played Wildcat?

Answer: Jester Hairston

Hairston would go on to star on the hit comedy "Amen", along with Clifton Davis and Sherman Hemsley.
8. Josh was another character who hung around the barbershop, along with Wildcat. Which actor portrayed Josh?

Answer: DeForest Covan

Deforest Covan appeared in dozens of movies from 1936 until 1991. He also made TV appearances on "NYPD Blue" and "Martin" in the 90s. He passed away in 2007 at the age of 90.
9. Officer O'Reilley was the neighborhood cop-on-the-beat who would drop by the barbershop from time-to-time to let everyone know he was on the job. He was really afraid of his own shadow though, and was just counting the days until he could retire from the force. Who played O'Reilley?

Answer: Gordon Jump

Gordon Jump was only there for the first season. He was portrayed as a lovable fraidy cat who did not go out of his way to find wrong-doing. He later starred on "WKRP in Cincinnati" and did many TV commercials including a stint as the Maytag repairman.
10. Clifton's barbershop is located at which NW Washington, DC intersection?

Answer: 14th and Grant

Now we know where Clifton, Mama, and all the other "That's My Mama" gang reside. Drop in and get a haircut if you're in the neighborhood!
Source: Author BAMBOOMANIA

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