Frank Schaffer, Sr. is the husband of Janice Smith and the father of Frank Schaffer, Jr. During his first appearance, Janice and Frank were to be married but the rest of the family, especially Vy, object to the wedding due to the fact the Frank was a white man. They eventually warmed up to him, after seeing how much Frank cared for Janice and how happy she was. In a later episode, Frank and Janice have a son called Frank Jr. When the Banks meet Frank Jr, Vivian asks "Oh my goodness, where did you get those beautiful green eyes?" to which Will replies, "I'm guessin', the guy with no rhythm?" to which Frank Sr. replies "You mean Carlton?" and shares a laugh with Will.