Christmas Sitcom Trivia

question_1_-_all_in_the_family
In the All In The Family episode “Christmas Day At The Bunkers,” which neighbor argues with Archie about his/her Santa costume?

You're not a meathead!

Henry Jefferson (Mel Stewart) dresses up as Santa in this 1971 episode. He and Archie argue when Archie insists Santa is white!

Stifle yourself!

Henry Jefferson (Mel Stewart) dresses up as Santa in this 1971 episode. He and Archie argue when Archie insists Santa is white!
question_2_-_amen_-_1
Which Amen cast member wrote a Christmas song in real life?

You've got divine inspiration!

Jester Hairston wrote “Mary’s Boy Child," a Calypso carol that was a hit for Harry Belafonte in 1957! You can hear it in the Amen episode “The Twelve Songs of Christmas.”

Say your prayers!

Jester Hairston wrote “Mary’s Boy Child," a Calypso carol that was a hit for Harry Belafonte in 1957! You can hear it in the Amen episode “The Twelve Songs of Christmas.”
question_3_-_good_times
Which future star sings in the 1978 Good Times Christmas episode?

You're dy-no-mite!

Janet Jackson joined the Good Times cast as Penny in season five. She sings “Steam Heat” with Esther Rolle (Florida), Ja’Net DuBois (Willona) and Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma).

You're weeping like Wanda Williams!

Janet Jackson joined the cast as Penny in season five. She sings “Steam Heat” with Esther Rolle (Florida), Ja’Net DuBois (Willona) and Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma).
question_4_-_hot_in_cleveland
On Hot In Cleveland, what’s the name of Victoria Chase’s embarrassing 1970s Christmas movie?

You're hot!

Actress Victoria (Wendie Malick) stars as Tina Fazio in Disco Christmas. Her co-star was Ernie Hudson, who would become her husband. “Merry Christmas, jive turkey!”

You're cold!

Actress Victoria (Wendie Malick) stars as Tina Fazio in Disco Christmas. Her co-star was Ernie Hudson, who would become her husband. “Merry Christmas, jive turkey!”
question_5_-_married_with_children
Who does comedian Sam Kinison play on the 1989 Married With Children Christmas episode?

Have a Bundy burger!

Sam Kinison (1953–1992) plays Al's guardian angel in the two-part “It's A Bundyful Life” episode. Producers considered him for Al before Ed O’Neill was cast.

No Bundy burger for you!

Sam Kinison (1953–1992) plays Al's guardian angel in the two-part “It's A Bundyful Life” episode. Producers considered him for Al before Ed O’Neill was cast.
question_6_-_sanford
What classic holiday story is Sanford And Son’s 1975 Christmas episode based on?

You're not a big dummy!

“Ebenezer Sanford,” which aired on December 12, 1975, is a parody of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Redd Foxx plays the Scrooge character, with Demond Wilson as the ghosts

You old fish-eyed fool!

“Ebenezer Sanford,” which aired on December 12, 1975, is a parody of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Redd Foxx plays the Scrooge character, with Demond Wilson as the ghosts
question_7_-_the_steve_harvey_show
In The Steve Harvey Show episode “The Snow Job,” Lydia (Lori Beth Denberg) gets locked in the school during a snow storm. What kids show gave Denburg her start?

You have vital information!

Lori Beth Denberg is a ‘90s TV icon for the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That, where she offered “Vital Information” and played the Loud Librarian.

Shhhh!

Lori Beth Denberg is a ‘90s TV icon for the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That, where she offered “Vital Information” and played the Loud Librarian.
question_8_-_all_in_the_family
On the Emmy-nominated All In The Family episode "The Draft Dodger," what's the name of Archie's buddy who comes to Christmas dinner?

You have a place at the table.

Eugene Roche plays Pinky Peterson in this episode, which aired on Christmas Day in 1976. It’s his second of three appearances as Pinky.

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Eugene Roche plays Pinky Peterson in this episode, which aired on Christmas Day in 1976. It’s his second of three appearances as Pinky.
question_9_-_amen
On Amen, Ernie Frye (Sherman Hemsley) defends a man (William Windom) claiming to be Santa. What TV icon plays the prosecuting attorney?

Your knowledge is inspiring!

Ron Glass (1945–2016), an Emmy nominee for Barney Miller, plays Ernie’s rival Jason Lockwood. The two-part 1990 episode “Miracle on 134th Street” is his second appearance on the show.

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Ron Glass (1945–2016), an Emmy nominee for Barney Miller, plays Ernie’s rival Jason Lockwood. The two-part 1990 episode “Miracle on 134th Street” is his second appearance on the show.
question_10_-_sanford_and_son
On Sanford And Son, who has a Christmas party and doesn't invite Fred?

The "G" in your middle name stands for "great."

Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) doesn't invite Fred to her party, but he ends up coming after his A Christmas Carol-style dream.

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Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) doesn't invite Fred to her party, but he ends up coming after his A Christmas Carol-style dream.

Fuzzy reception.


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