- Lamont Sanford: [At his new place, Lamont is going through his black book looking for someone to invite over, he's on his third choice] Ah, Joyce. Call Joyce and rejoice! I'm calling Joyce.
- [Pciks up the phone and dials her number, then into phone]
- Lamont Sanford: Hello, can I speak to Joyce, please?
- [pause, almost offended]
- Lamont Sanford: Well, who's this?
- [pause, then shocked]
- Lamont Sanford: Oh no! I didn't know she was married! No! No no no no no no no! No messages! Never mind who's calling!
- [Hangs up]
- Fred G. Sanford: I thought I was too old for this kind of carryin' on. Say, do you know what Ernestine calls me? Ready Freddy.
- Lamont Sanford: Who's Ernestine?
- Fred G. Sanford: I told you she was here last night. Whew! What a rump roast!