"Sanford And Son" Christmas Trivia
Question 1 of
On what story is the “Sanford and Son” Christmas episode based?
What the Dickens?!
Originally broadcast on December 12, 1975 during the show’s fifth season, “Ebenezer Sanford” is a spoof of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Your answer is a humbug!
Originally broadcast on December 12, 1975 during the show’s fifth season, “Ebenezer Sanford” is a spoof of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Question 1 of
“I have the feeling of Christmas,” Aunt Esther says. What is Fred's reply?
You're not a fish-eyed fool!
“And the face of Halloween” is Fred’s rude reply when Esther brings presents to the Sanford house. “Adios, sucker” Esther says as she makes her exit!
Watch it, sucker!
“And the face of Halloween” is Fred’s rude reply when Esther brings presents to the Sanford house. “Adios, sucker” Esther says as she makes her exit!
Question 1 of
Fred hires a kid to help him at Christmas. With what task?
Make merry!
Ronnie (Eric Laneuville) needs a job so he can buy Christmas gifts for his parents. So, Fred hires him to do inventory for the miserly sum of $10!
Are there no workhouses?
Ronnie (Eric Laneuville) needs a job so he can buy Christmas gifts for his parents. So, Fred hires him to do inventory for the miserly sum of $10!
Question 1 of
Eric Laneuville plays Ronnie. What other role does he play on “Sanford and Son”?
You're correct, Pop!
Eric Laneuville returned as Daniel, Esther and Woody’s adopted son. He later appeared on “St. Elsewhere.” Today, he’s an Emmy-winning director!
You're incorrect, Pop!
Eric Laneuville returned as Daniel, Esther and Woody’s adopted son. He later appeared on “St. Elsewhere.” Today, he’s an Emmy-winning director!
Question 1 of
Which character "plays" the Christmas ghosts?
“It is me, it isn’t me.”
Demond Wilson as Lamont plays the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future — all in wild costumes!
“Come with me!”
Demond Wilson as Lamont plays the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future — all in wild costumes!
Question 1 of
Where did Fred grow up?
You're steady, Freddie!
The Spirit of Christmas Past takes Fred to his childhood home in St. Louis, where he sees his mother (Kathryn Jackson) and himself (Marc Copage).
Not so steady, Freddie!
The Spirit of Christmas Past takes Fred to his childhood home in St. Louis, where he sees his mother (Kathryn Jackson) and himself (Marc Copage).
Question 1 of
What was Fred’s childhood nickname?
What's in a name?
Fred's mother calls him “Fredsie" during the Christmas Past sequence. Ronnie later calls him “Fredsie,” which Lamont mocks.
What's in a name?
Fred's mother calls him “Fredsie" during the Christmas Past sequence. Ronnie later calls him “Fredsie,” which Lamont mocks.
Question 1 of
Who isn’t invited to Esther’s Christmas party?
Eggnog for you!
The Spirit of Christmas Present shows Fred Esther’s party, where she says she didn’t invite Fred "because he doesn’t have the Christmas spirit.”
No eggnog for you!
The Spirit of Christmas Present shows Fred Esther’s party, where she says she didn’t invite Fred "because he doesn’t have the Christmas spirit.”
Question 1 of
What does Fred give Lamont for Christmas?
Love somebody!
Fred gives Lamont’s presents to Ronnie’s parents, even though they’re monogrammed. The initials "LS" stand for “Love Somebody,” Fred tells them!
No love!
Fred gives Lamont’s presents to Ronnie’s parents, even though they’re monogrammed. The initials "LS" stand for “Love Somebody,” Fred tells them!
Question 1 of
What song does Redd Foxx sing in the Christmas episode?
Everybody knows!
Redd Foxx sings “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” accompanied by jazz guitarist Herb Ellis (who plays Esther’s landlord).
Everybody knows — except you!
Redd Foxx sings “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” accompanied by jazz guitarist Herb Ellis (who plays Esther’s landlord).
Watch it, sucker!
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