They have this on other boards like All in the Family, M.A.S.H., I love Lucy etc. So I'm starting one. You ask a question from the show and you give the wrong answer on purpose. Ill start.

How many cleaning stores did George Jefferson own throughout the show?

Only one....it seemed like more cause it was portable and he moved it from location to location

Who was the English guy that always wanted George to walk on his back?

Archie Buner.

how many years did The Jeffersons live in the east side apartment?

they are still living there today. They just don't want to move.

Who did Lionel marry?

Gloria, after the divorce.


Who was always sassing George?

Mr. Whittendale's parrot.


Why was it always sassing George?

Because the parrot liked to bug George on purpose

Who saved Georges life when he was choking?

florence did b/c he owed her 50 dollars....


who had the hotts for weezy?

Mike Stivic


How did George feel about Mike's love of Louise?

He didn't care he was cheating on her with Gloria

What club did George join that had restrictions?

the kkk, he thought it stood for Krispe Kreme & Kool-aid.


How did he manage to get out of the club?

He paid the kkk a million dollars to end their club for good

What president did George wanted to meet face to face?

Bill Clinton

Why did mother Jefferson dislike Louise?

Because Louise found out that Mother Jefferson used to be FATHER Jefferson.

Who was Mr. Whittendale and why was George always being nice to him?

Mr. Whittendale was the owner of George's favorite restaurant, so he was always nice to him so he could get extra coupons for free meals.

Who was the famous man that met Florence when she was in a robe and curlers?

Her beloved man of her dreams: Bill Cosby

How did Florence become the Jeffersons maid?

Louise and Florence were best friends in Harlem so they knew eachother for a long time

How did George get disco fever?

From an affair with Donna Summer.


How long does Disco Fever last?

Til George ripped the seat in his pants.

Why was George upset at Louise going to "Bumpers"?

He wanted to be invited drive bumper cars to

How old was George from the first season?

96, he was very lively for his age.



What big event happened on a Christmas episode?

Jessica Was Born

Who Played George Jefferson?

Robert Guillaume, he was all about multitasking in the 70's and 80's.


Who played Tom Willis?

Don Knotts



How did he get along with George?

wonderful

Who Played Louise Jefferson?

Janet Dubois from Good Times

Who sings the jeffersons theme song?

Donny Osmond lol!


Why did Bentley go to Russia?

To get his back a treatment once and for all he was tired of george walking on his back

Why did he have to go all the way to Russia to get his back fixed?

They were the only doctors who would touch him.

What costume did the Jeffersons wear for the Halloween episode that involved the killer rabbit?

they camed dressed as Archie and Edith Bunker

What did George call his daughter in law?

Toothie

Who Were The Jeffersons Former Neighbors?

sanford. Why Bentley always borrow things?

So he could turn around and sell them and use the money to pay his rent.

What country was Bentley from?

Japan, his real name is Shindo Yamaguchi

Why did the "deluxe apartment" appear so small on screen?

Because it was a special category of apartment called Lilliputian deluxe

What relative of the Willises is taken with George's mother and tells her that beautiful women oftne have children as brats?

Archie Bunker

When did the jefferson debut and end?

It debuted in 1955 and ended in 1964 when the Beatles took over American tv.

Why didn't we see more of the Dry Cleaners Stores?

Because they were just a front.....George REALLY made all his money selling "Black Market" Gorillas to unscrupulous zoos

Why didnt Jenny notice that her husband Lionel had a new face?

In one of the never before seen episodes, Lionel informed Jenny that he was going off to Europe to have plastic surgery on his face and stuff.

Why did Jenny resent her brother Alan?

Because he was not feminine enough.

What did Tom do to try and impress his black wife and her black friends but instead p*ssed off Helen?

He tried to do a James Brown imitation of "I Feel Good"

What does Florence say to George when asks why her cooking tastes like dog food?

she said "arrfff"......

what did weezy say when george told her the price of the watch he got for lionel?

OH George! That Nice

What Did Mother Jefferson And Louise Think Of Eachother?

They always got along. Louise was in tears when MJ passed away

When did MJ pass away?

Years before the Jeffersons moved uptown. MJ was a ghost when we seen her.

How did Edith and Louise get along?

They couldn't stand each other....Edith thought Weezy wanted Archie.

Why did Maxine (weezy's sister) run away when she was 16?

Maxine ran away to join the circus.

Did Louise's parents ever appear in the show?

No, Ozzie and Harriet never came on the show ( Louise's maiden name was Nelson )

How come Ricky and David never mentioned their big sister Louise?

because she was really their mother? Why did Lionel never borrow money from his parents?

Because the Jeffersons were actually quite poor....they were squatters in that apartment

Who played the second Lionel?

T.O. (Terrell Owens)

you forgot a Q....

Why did Bently insist on being walked on?

He had a foot fetish

What did Lionel do for a living??

he recycled used diapers, for use as wiping cloths, for squeegy kids

Why should George Jefferson NEVER be asked to "doggiesit"?

Because he always spoils the dogs, and then they have to go back to obedience school.

What does George think of Florence's cooking?

He loved it he couldnt have enough of it

Why was T.O. (Terrell Owens) the second Lionel? My bad on the last post

Because they misplaced the first Lionel and pulled T. O. off the street to fill in.


Where did they finally find the first Lionel?

tied up in the dumpster where TO had left him to die

Why did Mother Jefferson critisize EVERYTHING that Louise DID?

George paid her to, that way Louise would be too preoccupied to criticize him.

What was mother Jeffersons favorite drink??

horse's milk with a bit of garlic

What did Florence actually DO around the house?

Security, she had extensive military training

Tom was president of his company, what did his company sell

Feminine products :eek:

Why was the elevator guy always sticking his hand out?

so someone can give him a high five.....

why did george call lousie "weezy"?

Because she was always wheezing.

Mother Jefferson thinks George has good taste in............

Wives....Mother Jefferson loved Louise more than her own children!

"Well, were moving on up to ______________"

the Tremont section of the Bronx.

What foreign language does Bentley speak?

The Romanian Gypsy Language


Why did he need to learn this language?

Hes married to one

What does Tom do for a living?

He drives a sanitation truck.


How does he afford such a great apartment on this salary?

Because he found a large bag of diamonds in the trash one day.

What does Helen call George when she gets mad at him?

"My hot Studdly Loverboy"

What does Helen call Tom when shes pissed at HIM?

Fatass

A retired relative of the Willises is really taken with Mother Jefferson. What complimentary nickname does he call her?

Black Beauty

Who was this man?

Benito Mussolini

What did Benito and Mother Jefferson have in common?

They both a enjoy a good game of 52 pickup.


How often do they play this game?

Every time Benito's buddy Hitler invades another country

Where did he and mother J meet?

The Gestapo Jump'N'Jive. A mutual friend introduced them.


Who was their mutual friend?

Barney Heffner

Why does the tough leader of the girl gang give George back his ring?

it turned her tongue green

Wasnt Weezy jealous that George gave someone else a ring?

No, George bought her a big box of rings the day before.



What happened when George first encountered the girl gang?

They kissed his wedding ring.

How does George get the gun from one of the gang girls?

He said a cop is right behind you

How did jeffersons end?

Mother Jefferson "went postal" and eliminated everyone with a 40 calibre umbrella

Which actors from the main cast of this show, are still alive today?

George
Florence
Bentley
Ralph
Jenny
Imposter Lionel aka Scab Lionel
Jessica
Charlie


Where did Florence go to work , when she left the Jeffersons??

She got a job working on the Love Boat with her sweetie.


Who was her sweetheart?

The anchor

How did she date an anchor?

While she was a cleaning lady at a prestigious newsroom. (She thought Gordy was a hottie!!)

Who, on the show, always has their palm outstretched for money?

Mr. Whittendale


He was supposed to be rich, what happened?

He invested all the bank's finances into pork bellies, the stock tanked, and he was dismissed. Also since all his stock was in the pork bellies, he lost his fortune.'

When George tells Florence her cooking tastes like dog food, what does she say back?

"It is dog food shorty"

Why did George buy a piano?

He wanted to see if it would really break when shoved off the balcony.


Did it break?

No, but it severly injured Mayor Koch who was standing under the balcony, at the time

Who took over as Mayor while Koch was in the Hospital?

Al Bundy

Why was he mayor?

Because he liked to sit on the throne.

Did Al Bundy ever sell shoes to George Jefferson?

Al only sold women's shoes, so, yes, he did! ( George loved how tall high heels made him look! )

Well, were moving on up, to a deluxe aparment in the _________"

Bushwick section of the Bronx (the show's opening got a little confused)

Who calls Olivia Jefferson "toots"?

Louise

What does "toots" mean?

It was Weezie's affectionate nickname for Mother Jefferson, who at 86, still played a mean saxaphone.

How does Geoge save Tom Wilis's life?

Unlike that poor dog that jumped out the broken window, George always kept Tom safe, by keeping him on a leash!

Why didnt the Jeffersons ever fire Florence, for talking back?

Because Florence threatened to strangle a chicken and put a hex on them.

When Florence gets engaged, why does her fiancee get so mad at Louise?

She didnt want Florence marrying a well known rapist

What was Lionel studying mostly in college?

The Co-eds

What show did the Jeffersons spin off from?

Spin The Bottle

Why does Florence get dressed up in her very specially made "maiden's uniform"?

The Co-eds

What show did the Jeffersons spin off from?


All in the Family.

All in the Family.
ummmmmmm...once again Johnny, this is a WRONG answer game, we dont want the right answer :rolleyes:

Why does Florence get dressed up in her very specially made "maiden's uniform"?
She had a huge crush on Tom, and was hoping it might make him "notice" her.

Did Tom and Florence ever have that affair?

No Tom had his eyes on Louise

Did they ever have that affair?

Yes, but it didn't turn out to well.


Did George ever find out about it?

No he was too busy having an affair with Jenny

What about Lionel, did "Mr Bland Lionel" ever have an affair?

Only once with Ralph.


Did Ralph make a lot of money at his job?

No, but, he did make a few extra bucks off Lionel to "keep his mouth shut" about their tryst

Did Bentley ever get his bad back fixed permanently?

No, but he did learn to do the Hustle with limited success from George and Weezie.

George refers to Jenny as what kind of animal?

he calls her kitten

What floor was the apartment on?

the 100th floor.

what does weezy eat for breakfast on tuesdays?

Bangers and Mash. Shealways had her Tuesday "breakfasts: with Mr. Bentley, who returned from business trips abroad to Moscow and Yugoslavia.

What does Mother Jefferson drink to relax?

mineral water

What does George drink to relax?

Cocoa, right before bed.


What did Lionel drink to relax?

a mixture of prune juice and frog innards put into a blender until frothy

Why did Mike Evans quit the show, only to return a few years later?

He was trying to run a restaurant with all the money he earned from the jeffersons

How come that wasnt successful?

Because his restaurant was right across from Mel's Diner, and Flo kept picketing it.

What volunteer work does Louise do?

Shes a voluteer for meals on heels...a service that has volunteers walk to the customer's house with meals that are usually cold by the time they get there!

What is a "typical" meals on heels packaged meal composed of?

Rotten meat Louise got fired she didn't want to deliver

Louise works as a stripper now why?

She didnt feel it was right to hide all her great beauty from the World :rolleyes:

What did Jenny do for a living?

She was a prostitute

Did Lionel know about this if he did was he uncomfortable about it?

He was kind of philisophical about it: A working girl has got to make a living.

When referring to Jennie, what animal did George use?

He called her Daisy Duck

How many times a show did George use the word "Honkey"?

By adding the digits of the ep #, so for example for Ep #134, this would be 8 times. If Henry Jefferson was in the ep, add 5 to this number.


What volunteer organization did Louise belong to?

"Pimps with poodles"

Why did George call Louise "Weezy"?

Because she had Unger Syndrome, an upper respiratory disease that begins with lots of wheezing--he tried to lighten things up by calling her Weezie.

Why does Mother Jefferson fake being really sick one day?

It was the best way to hide her addiction to drinking motor oil

After "The Jeffersons"

It was the best way to hide her addiction to drinking motor oil

After "The Jeffersons", Sherman Hemsley starred in what show about a religious community?

The Jimmy Swaggart Bordello Hour

What song does Florence sing while dressed up in a maiden's uniform?

All in the family theme song she loved that show

Who was her favorite character?

Archie, because he reminded her of George.

In a rare episode, Louise and Florence have a fight. What was it over?

Who should keep George Florence had a thing for him George had to choose who he wanted to stay with

Who did George choose?

He chose Florence, her sweet and gentle disposition really made his heart flutter.


Did they ever have any children?

they couldnt, Florence was really a man in drag......oh wait, im supposed to give the WRONG answer......oops!!! ;)

Mike Evans who played Lionel was the co-creator of another famous "black show", name it

"Watch It Sucka" which was a spin-off from Sanford and Son. Ester is the main character on the show, and runs a church choir in Sacremento.

Who saves George from choking?

Bentley , who walks on Georges back for a change and dislodges the huge hairball he had stuck in his throat

How did George GET a hairball in the first place?

From Florence's Pot Roast.

Why does Florence say one day that she cooks for a chihuahua?

It was a side effect from her medication.


What kind of of medication is she taking?

Anti-ugly pills ( They werent working )

What made Mother Jefferson so darn cranky?

Having to see her son George all the time she couldn't stand him

Who did Louise and George leave in Queens?

Their dog, King.


Did they ever come back for him?

Yes, but they sent him to Florida Evans, cause JJ thought King was dy-no-myte!

Why does Buzz call Louise a sinful woman?

Cause Buzz thought that "Dry-cleaning is an affront to the natural order of dirt, in the eyes of the Lord"

What else did Buzz find sinful?

The Decadent double layer chocolate cake that Florence made for dessert.


How sinful was the cake?

The cake was poisonous that'ts how sinful

Where did the the Jeffersons use to live before Queens and Manhattan?

They had a beach house in Atlantic City.


Why did they leave Atlantic City in such a hurry?

Theyd met Archie and Edith when the Bunkers went to Atlan.City for a vacation, and decided they wanted to live next door to their wonderful new friends

Did George miss Archie ( way down deep ) when he left Queens for good?

Yes, because Archie reminded him of his favorite proctologist.

Who, in The Jeffersons, almost always has his hand out for a tip?

George...he always wanted people to tip him for his cleaning services.

why was weezy working at the help center?

cause the dry-cleaning shop gave her dishpan hands!

Did George even mention Archie after moving uptown?

Yes, he said Archie was the best honky hack that took him to his shack.

What happens to George when he makes a delivery at a mental institution?

He's reunited with his old Buddy Barney Hefner, whos now living in George's old cell!

What was he there to deliver?

Forence's autographed Maiden's Uniforms.

Why, in one episode, does Bentley say Florence seems a little touched?

She had a thing for Bently

Did the Jeffersons have cell phones in their time?

yes, but, you needed a wheel barrow to move them from place to place

Did any celebs ever make guest shots on the show?

Yes, Don Rickles who insulted everyone. And all took it in good humor except Mother Jefferson, who hit him on the head with her handbag.

Name one of George's employees in the cleaning store?

Old man Jimmy Hoffa, the presser...so THATS where he's been all these years!

Who was George's FIRST employee, after Weezy, that is?

His mother, he hired her as the opening act for incoming insult comediennes at his comedy club.

Who did Bentley always get to walk acros his back?

Helen Willis it made him horny

Why did Bently need her to walk on his back?

He was lonely for home in England...he called it "Playing London Bridge"

What was he doing in NY anyway?

Waiting for "Big Ben"

What is Buzz like?

Hes a bartender and he falls for Helen

How does Tom feel about this?

He's happy since this gives him access to the bar.


What type of drink does Tom go for?

Good, as long as Buzz also gives Weezie some sugar on the side too.

Why does Florence make up and wear a Maiden Uniform?

she was trying to catch Lionels eye

Did the Jeffersons have any "spin off" shows?

The Jeffersons had two spinoffs

1. "227" Florence moved back to Washington and reunited with her husband and long lost daughter. She also started using her real name "Mary Jenkins" again.

2. "Ralph"- The adventures of a doorman solving tenants' problems and hustling them for money


What was the name of the gang that George was in when he was a teenager?

Snake eyes

What happened to the first Lionel?

He quit the show in order to star in "My Mother the refridgerator", when that show finally ended, he returned to the Jeffersons

Did anyone else leave the show?

Yes Ralph the doorman, when he found out he could get better tips in Vegas.

Where did the Jeffersons move on up to?

Brooklyn New York Right Next Door To The Huxtables Family.
How Did The Jeffersons Get Along With The Huxtables?

Great. George gave the Huxtables free cleaning and Dr. Huxtable gave George free x-rays.

What is Mother Jefferson's favorite thing to drink?

A Frosty Beer.
why Did Lionel And Jenny Get A Divorce?

So they could each marry their true loves-Lionel Gloria Stivik and Jenny Stretch Cunningham.

What do Florence and Louise have a fight over?

whether an egg is better poached, or scrambled

Who won?

The egg, when Louise threw it in the air, it landed on both her and Florence's faces.

Who owns the bar down the corner?

Mr. Greenjeans


Was he still on The Captain Kangaroo show while running the bar?

No he made more money running the bar because it was also a nightclub

Why did George's girlfriend wanted to kill him?

Cause George only gave her $20 a week for groceries and Eggos were WAY over budget

Why was George so cheap with the grocery money?

It would cut into his adult movie budget.


How much money was allotted for this budget?

$999 not counting the tips at go-go clubs.

How did Louise feel about this?

Fine she was cheating on him with Ralph

Why Ralph when he is only a doorman?

Don't underestimate doorman, they get great tips, at least that's what Weezie says.

How does George save Willis's life?

He karate chopped the hitman

Where did George learn karate?

From Ester, when he tried to get fresh with her.

What song does Florence sing when she's in the maiden's uniform?

Big Girls don't cry....Why didn't any of the Lionel's get haircuts?

Afros were in back in the 1870s

What is the name of the Willis's son?

Homeboy O'Ryan Willis (he was often called HOW for short)

What does Tom do for a living?

He sold tiny coffins for the pet cemetary

What did Lionel do for a living?

He worked with Archie Bunker at his bar

Did they get along?

Only when Weezie or Edith came by to patch things up.

What job did Harry have?

He was the Japanese Ambassador to the UN

Why did he have such a bad back?

Because he used to work with Archie on the loading dock?

In an early episode, Mother Jefferson says, "George has such good taste" she then looks at Louise and says..................

"and a beautiful wife."

Why did Bently come back in the later seasons?

He'd finally escaped from Folsom Prison

What happened to the dog that went out the window?

It landed on top of Ralph and broke his leg

What actor did Florence have a crush on???

Al "Grampa" Lewis.

What is the name of Florence's fiancee?

"Fido"

Did Florence ever marry?

Yeah but her husband left her when he found out how lazy Florence is

Did Florence ever have any kids?

Only two, Arnold and Willis.


Why didn't Alan, Jenny's brother, hang around more?

He knew his crush on Weezie was never going to "go" anywhere, so there was no point in sticking around

where is Bentley now?

In Prague teaching polkas.

Why do Louise and Florence get into a fight one day?

Florence made fun of Louise's weight

Where did the Jeffersons go on vacation?

To Astoria to rub their wealth in Archie's and Mr. Munson's faces.

What does Florence say when she sees George in the mental hospital?

He aint crazy hes a normal charming handsome looking man

When did Lionel graduate college?

when he was 12 years old. What did he major in???

introductory steaming

Who is Puddin?

Weezys younger sister, who lived under the kitchen sink

How did Puddin' survive under there?

Louise snuck food and water underneath for her

When did the Jeffersons move out of Harlem?

When Bob Grant ran for Councilman of their district.

Why doesn't George hire a woman to manage one of his stores?

Weezy wouldnt let him...she knows what a sleaze-dog George is

How many actors played Lionel?

11
Which 11th actor got to be Lionel for the rest of show?

Ted McGinley, he replaces EVERYONE

Why didnt Edith ever visit Louise in Manhattan?

Because Archie forbade her from going into the wicked city.

Why does Florence sing a Stephen Foster song?

Thats her idol Stephen Foster

What was the name of the guy that the jeffersons were sending money to who was supposed to be a kid but turned out to be 40?

Ronald Reagan (He lied about his age BOTH times)

Did George J ever wear anything besides those expensively tailored suits of his?

On Fridays he wore his disco uniform to work

Why didnt Jenny like Allan??

Because she had a big secret crush on Florence, who liked Allen more.

Who asks George "do you wanna buy a pen" and where is the question asked?

Because she had a big secret crush on Florence, who liked Allen more.

Who asks George "do you wanna buy a pen" and where is the question asked?
Leroy At The Supermarket.
what Was One Louise Pharse(Famous Line) Line That She Would Always Say To George? Hint:It Was Used When She Was Happy About Something He Said Or Did.

Give me some sugar you hot little munchkin.


Where does Mr. Whittendale work?

Hes a janitor at Lionels college

Who owns the apartment buildings?

Bookmen.
How Much Did George Change By The End Of The Series?

By the end of the series, he sold the dry cleaning stores, bought a beauty salon and changed his name to Sophie

What made Tom so darn annoying?

The way he talked about his body and how he worked out constantly and ate healthy

Where did George get the money to open his first store?

He signed a promissary note with Mr. Whittendale.

Who does Buzz call a sinful woman?

George, well, his eyesight was poor

What was the pilot episode called?

Hi Hi High Rise.

Why, in one episode, does Florence pretend to be Louise?

It was a little "game" she played with George....in the bedroom

Did Louise ever catch them?

Yes, and she punsihed Florence by making her go on a whirlwind Bingo trip with Mother Jefferson--for three weeks--Florence never fooled around with George after that!!:crazy: :lol:

Mother Jefferson thinks George has good taste in ............

Former next door neighbours, back in Queens

What did Archie call Mother Jefferson, the one time they met?

He called her Cammie. Henry Jefferson told him to do that. He said his mothers real name was Camille but everyone called her Cammie.

Who on the show says "Lips that taste wine, will never touch mine"

Lionel

Who did he say it to?

Bentley, whod wanted Lionel since they first moved in

Did anyone else "want" Lionel?

Florence but she also has a thing for ralph

Why were tom and george hunting?

Tom wanted to bag a "Giant Rat" for his trophy room so George took him on a hunting trip.


What did they come back with?

A muscrat, well, you can't win them all.

What is Florence referring to when she says to George "don't you ever make me do that again!"?

don't ever make shave my head again

Why did George make Florence shave her head?

He had a thing for Senead O'Connor

What show did the Jeffersons spin off from?

The Flying Nun



Which Jefferson character was on that show?

Franklin Cover

Who did he play as?

Father Edwardo, the local priest.


Where did the Jefferson's go on vacation?

London England

Did they go anywhere else for vacation?

Only Disney World



Why did George want to go there?

He always wanted to meet Mickey Mouse ever since he was a child

Who else did he want to meet?

Goofy, so he could fix him up with Florence.

Who did Florence REALLY like at Disney World?

Donald Duck he had the same personality just like her

How did Georges father die?

He was nagged to death by George's mother when she was soused on Bloody Mary's.

Who carried on with George's mother, and was George shocked when he found out?

Lionel and George wasn't surprised because Lionel always hated her

where did the jeffersons live?