"Amen" Cast Trivia
Question 1 of
Where was Sherman Hemsley born? (Hint: "Amen" takes place there!)
Shine on!
Like Ernest Frye, Hemsley is a Philadelphia native! And Amen's First Community Church is “played” by Mount Pisgah AME Church, a Philly landmark!
Help me find my way!
Like Ernest Frye, Hemsley is a Philadelphia native! And Amen's First Community Church is “played” by Mount Pisgah AME Church, a Philly landmark!
Question 1 of
What 1971 hit did Clifton Davis (Rev. Reuben Gregory) write for the Jackson 5?
Ooh baby that's correct!
Davis wrote “Never Can Say Goodbye” for the Jackson 5 during his five-year tenure as a staff songwriter at Motown Records!
We have to say, "No!"
Davis wrote “Never Can Say Goodbye” for the Jackson 5 during his five-year tenure as a staff songwriter at Motown Records!
Question 1 of
Anna Maria Horsford (Thelma Frye) also plays a second character. Who is it?
Like mother like daughter
In the third season episode “I Remember Mama,” Horsford plays Lorraine Tillman, the woman who would marry Ernie and become Thelma’s mother!
You don't remember mama!
In the third season episode “I Remember Mama,” Horsford plays Lorraine Tillman, the woman who would marry Ernie and become Thelma’s mother!
Question 1 of
Jester Hairston (Rolly Forbes) and Clifton Davis co-starred on what sitcom before “Amen”?
You got to report it!
Jester played Wildcat on “That’s My Mama,” which starred Clifton Davis as Washington D.C. barber Clifton Curtis. It aired on ABC from 1974-75.
That's…incorrect!
Jester played Wildcat on “That’s My Mama,” which starred Clifton Davis as Washington D.C. barber Clifton Curtis. It aired on ABC from 1974-75.
Question 1 of
Roz Ryan (Amelia Hetebrink) first achieved fame on Broadway in what musical?
You know for certain!
Ryan was a Detroit nightclub singer when she was cast in Ain’t Misbehavin’” in a role originated by Nell Carter. Carter would later guest on "Amen"!
That ain't correct!
Ryan was a Detroit nightclub singer when she was cast in Ain’t Misbehavin’” in a role originated by Nell Carter. Carter would later guest on "Amen"!
Question 1 of
Barbara Montgomery plays Cassietta Hetebrink. What’s her relationship to Amelia?
Sister, sister!
Cassietta is Amelia’s older sister. Creator Ed Weinberger liked Montgomery’s dynamic with Ryan during their audition and decided to make them sisters!
They're sisters!
Cassietta is Amelia’s older sister. Creator Ed Weinberger liked Montgomery’s dynamic with Ryan during their audition and decided to make them sisters!
Question 1 of
Rosetta LeNoire plays Rolly’s girlfriend (later, wife) Leola. What sitcom was she in after “Amen”?
Your answer matters!
Rosetta LeNoire left “Amen” in 1989 to play Mother Winslow on “Family Matters.” And she married Jester again in a 1993 episode!
Whoa, Mama!
Rosetta LeNoire left “Amen” in 1989 to play Mother Winslow on “Family Matters.” And she married Jester again in a 1993 episode!
Question 1 of
Ron Glass plays Deacon Frye’s rival, attorney Jason Lockwood. What iconic sitcom is he best known for?
You're sharp!
Glass played Det. Harris on “Barney Miller,” a role that earned him an Emmy nomination!
So close!
Glass played Det. Harris on “Barney Miller,” a role that earned him an Emmy nomination!
Question 1 of
Elsa Raven plays Inga the maid. In what ‘80s classic does she play a small but memorable role?
Save the clock tower!
Three years before she was cast as Deacon Frye’s maid, Raven played the “Save the Clock Tower” lady in “Back to the Future.”
Take a flyer!
Three years before she was cast as Deacon Frye’s maid, Raven played the “Save the Clock Tower” lady in “Back to the Future.”
Question 1 of
Which late night talk show host's company produced "Amen"?
Here's….Johnny!
Carson Productions produced "Amen" for NBC. And Sherman Hemsley appeared on "The Tonight Show" the night before "Amen" premiered in 1986!
You did not know that!
Carson Productions produced "Amen" for NBC. And Sherman Hemsley appeared on "The Tonight Show" the night before "Amen" premiered in 1986!
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