Tickle Your Funny Bone And Take This Classic Sitcoms Quiz!
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Sometimes at the end of a long day, we all need to have a good laugh. For decades, the sitcom has been providing us with those laughs. The classic sitcoms of days gone by are still being played on TV today. Take this quiz and see what you know about these classic sitcoms!
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Question 1
The housekeeper of the Brady's family, played by Ann B. Davis, was known for her fantastic TV commercials, and theater production. What's her name in the show?
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AMrs. Phillips
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BAlice
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CEmily
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DMary Tyler Moore
Alice
Housekeeper Alice was played by Ann B. Davis, who actually intended to study medicine before pursuing her acting career. Nowadays, she's loved by Brady fans all around the world.
Question 2
Launching in 1964, which of the following series was a successful spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show?
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AFamily Affair
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BGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
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CPetticoat Junction
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DGreen Acres
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
<i>Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.</i> aired from September 25, 1964, to May 2, 1969, and it starred Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, a good-natured and somewhat bumbling gas station attendant from Mayberry, North Carolina, who enlists in the United States Marine Corps.
Question 3
The series was set in 1960s southern U.S., so naturally there was a town drunk. What was the name of this inebriated Mayberrian, played by Hal Smith?
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AErnie
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BFloyd
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COtis
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DBen
Otis
Otis Campbell worked as a glue dipper in a furniture factory and was a drunk during the weekend. He appeared on the show from 1960 to 1967, but eventually stopped showing up toward the end of the series because some of the sponsors expressed concerns about depicting the abuse of alcohol.
Question 4
Before marrying Ricky and becoming Lucy Ricardo, Lucy had what maiden name on the series?
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AMcCormick
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BMcGillicuddy
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CMcEnany
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DMacAllister
McGillicuddy
As written into her backstory, Lucy was from Scottish ancestry and her great-great-great-grandfather was a man named Angus McGillicuddy, and he hailed from Kildonan, a town in northern Scotland. She was a skinny, awkward girl, which earned her the nickname "Bird Legs".
Question 5
Dancing around the dicey territory of 1950s Asian stereotypes, what is the profession of the character Matsuo Takahashi on Happy Days?
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AHe's a high school teacher
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BHe owns Arnold's
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CHe runs Fonz's auto shop
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DHe's a handyman
He owns Arnold's
Played by Pat Morita, Matsuo Takahashi owned the diner where the kids hung out, and was called Arnold by the gang. To avoid Asian stereotyping, the writers made him very pan-Asian. Arnold can do karate, dance and speak Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and English, and he was raised by a Chinese mother and a Japanese father.
Question 6
Season 4 of The Brady Bunch opens with a Brady trip to Hawaii and a lot of bad luck. Where's the bad luck coming from?
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ABag
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BLamp
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CSurfboard
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DTiki idol
Tiki idol
A tiki idol, which is a charm, brings bad luck to the Brady family. A surfboard accident, and the fall of a wall hanging are among the bad things that happen during the trip. The Brady boys have to return to an ancient burial ground to break the curse.
Question 7
Who was the eldest of the Brady boys?
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AOliver
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BPeter
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CBobby
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DGreg
Greg
Greg wasn't only the eldest of the Brady boys, but also of the Brady kids in general. He was played by Barry Williamson, who went on to perform in musicals after <i>The Brady Bunch</i> ended.
Question 8
The youngest of the Brady boys was played by Michael Lookinland, who was only 8 when the show premiered. What's his name in the show?
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ABobby
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BChris
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COliver
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DPeter
Bobby
Bobby, played by Michael Lookinland, was the youngest of the Brady boys. In real life, his son, Scott, portrayed him in the movie <i>Growing Up Brady</i>.
Question 9
One of the stars of The Andy Griffith Show was the town of Mayberry itself, which was based on the real hometown of Andy Griffith. What state was Mayberry in?
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ATennessee
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BWest Virginia
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CNorth Carolina
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DGeorgia
North Carolina
Mayberry, North Carolina was based on Mt. Airy, North Carolina, which is where Andy Griffith grew up. Mount Airy is also known as Mayberry and called by both names by people who live there. According to the series itself, the town of Mayberry was named for fictional founder Lord Mayberry.
Question 10
In "That's My Boy" (Season 3, Episode 1), Rob's paranoia about bringing home the wrong newborn leads him to invite a couple with a similar name over to see if there was a mistake. What's surprising about the couple?
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AThey are Black
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BThey are their neighbors
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CThey are elderly
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DThey are comedians
They are Black
When Carl Reiner's script got pushback due to the world "not being ready", he stood his ground. “I told the censors to come and see [the live filming] and see what the audience does. I guarantee you the audience knows where our heart is. And they’re going to either applaud or laugh heartily. And that’s exactly what happened.”
Question 11
Which one of these characters famously screamed, "Oh! My Nose!" in a season four episode?
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APeter
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BGreg
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CMarcia
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DJan
Marcia
While Marcia is waking, she is hit on the nose with a ball. Her nose swells, and as a result, she screams "Oh! My Nose!" which has become a famous catchphrase. As a result, her date even cancels on her.
Question 12
The Monkees were an iconic band of the '60s. One of their members took Marcia to her school dance in Season 3. Do you remember who?
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AMicky Dolenz
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BDavy Jones
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CPeter Tork
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DMichael Nesmith
Davy Jones
Davy Jones, the band's lead singer, appeared in a '71 episode of <i>The Brady Bunch</i> in which he escorted Marcia to prom. In fact, The Monkees were originally conceived for a TV show!
Question 13
After high school was over, Richie attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. What was his major?
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APhysics
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BEducation
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CJournalism
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DPsychology
Journalism
During the series, it was clear that Richie loved writing, and after majoring in journalism, he was always looking for a job where he could use his writing skills.
Question 14
What was the connection between Andy Taylor and Barney Fife that led to Barney becoming Andy's deputy?
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AThey served in the Army together
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BAndy owed Barney money
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CThey were cousins
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DBarney was on work-release
They were cousins
In three of the first episodes of the show, there are references to Andy and Barney being cousins, which explains how someone as inept and bumbling as Barney would get to be deputy of the town. The idea of them being cousins was eventually not referenced anymore.
Question 15
Randomly, what character debuted in the 22nd episode of the fifth season of Happy Days, and later went on to have his or her own series?
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AEdna Garrett
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BMork from Ork
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CJohnny Fever
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DAlice Hyatt
Mork from Ork
The episode, called "My Favorite Orkan," aired during the same season as the infamous shark-jumping episode. In it, Richie thinks he sees a flying saucer, a claim that his friends dismiss. When he gets home later, a visitor knocks at his door, and it turns out to be Mork from Ork.
Question 16
Sometimes referred to as the "missing Cunningham," Richie had an older brother that was played by two actors: Randolph Roberts and Gavan O'Herlihy. What was the character's name?
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AChuck
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BChad
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CChanning
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DChester
Chuck
Chuck Cunningham was the oldest of the Cunningham children, was was a jock at Jefferson High School. In season 2, Chuck disappeared, never to appear again, giving rise to the expression "Chuck Cunningham Syndrome" to describe TV characters that just went away.
Question 17
After actor Howard McNear left the show in 1967, a new storefront took over Floyd's Barbershop. Name this new shop.
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AEmmett's Fix-It
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BAunt Bee's Antiques
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CJudd's Junk
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DBriscoe's Dry Cleaners
Emmett's Fix-It
Because McNear was leaving the show, it was established in the episode called "Goober the Executive" that Floyd had earned enough money that he could retire and would be selling the shop. Soon afterwards, Emmett bought it and turned the same storefront into his Fix-It Shop.
Question 18
What causes Mary and Rhoda to get off on the wrong foot in the very first episode of the series, "Love Is All Around"?
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AThey both want the apartment
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BRhoda calls Mary a nasty name
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CMary is jealous of Rhoda's relationship with Phyllis
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DThey disagree politically
They both want the apartment
Although the apartment is only a studio, it's a heck of a lot nicer than Rhoda's cramped attic space.
Question 19
Composed by Earle Hagen and Herbert Spencer and famously featuring the whistling of one of its writers, what is the name of the opening theme song?
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A"The Fishin' Hole"
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B"Down by the River"
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C"Whistling Dixie"
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D"Rural Rhapsody"
"The Fishin' Hole"
"The Fishin' Hole" is the most recognizable music from the series, whistled by none other than Earle Hagen, who co-wrote the tune. The series was also known for "The Mayberry March", which was used throughout the show as background music.
Question 20
Richie had a weird ritual of singing the first line to a classic song whenever he thought he might get lucky with a girl. Name the song.
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AUnchained Melody
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BEarth Angel
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CLove Me Tender
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DBlueberry Hill
Blueberry Hill
As explained on Wikipedia: "In the popular 1970s sitcom Happy Days, set in the 1950s, lead character Richie Cunningham, played by Ron Howard, would often sing 'I found my thrill...' (the first line of Domino's 1950s version of 'Blueberry Hill') in reference to pretty girls he dated or wanted to date."
Question 21
One of the Brady children was bullied by a schoolboy named Buddy Hinton in season 2 because they spoke with a lisp. Which of the Brady children was that?
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AMarcia
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BJan
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CBobby
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DCindy
Cindy
Cindy was bullied for her lisp in Season 2. Although, in reality, many children outgrow this speech disorder, it continued in the show, for the plot's purpose.
Question 22
In a Season 5 episode, a talent agent named Tami Cutler wants to sign Greg to become a rock star. What stage name does Tami propose for Greg?
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AJohnny Goodwin
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BJohnny Bravo
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CJohnny Goody
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DJohnny Panko
Johnny Bravo
Tami and her associates sign Greg to become Johnny Bravo. While Greg lets fame get to his head, he understands Tami signed him only because he "fit the suit". He then walks away from the deal and goes back to his original band.
Question 23
Do you remember the episode where Bobby and Cindy get lost? Where was the Brady family vacationing when this happened?
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AHawaiii
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BThe Grand Canyon
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CDisneyland
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DNew York City
The Grand Canyon
Season 3 starts with a trip of the Brady family to the Grand Canyon. However, during the trip, Bobby and Cindy get lost while chasing after an Native American boy. A truly crazy episode.
Question 24
Played by Pat Morita, the original owner of Arnold's turned the diner over to what character after the end of season 3 of the series?
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ATony Banta
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BAngelo Lombardi
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CAl Delvecchio
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DFrank DeFazio
Al Delvecchio
Al Delvecchio was played by Al Molinaro, who joined the cast at the beginning of the 4th season after Pat Morita left. Molinaro also played Al's twin brother, Father Anthony Delvecchio. You might remember seeing this character in the music video for Weezer's song "Buddy Holly," in which the band played at Arnold's.
Question 25
One of the recurring jokes of the series was the cultural differences between Lucy and Ricky. What did Lucy's mom always call her husband instead of Ricky?
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ARonnie
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BBobby
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CRiley
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DMickey
Mickey
Played by Kathryn Card, Lucy's mom naturally did not get along with Ricky, and was portrayed as dimwitted and scatterbrained, and not the kind of person that could relate to the fast-paced wit of a Ricardo. Her most redeeming feature was that she was a loving and doting grandma to Ricky, Jr.
Question 26
The Brady Bunch had a few pets in the show. Do you remember the name of the family's dog?
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ALassie
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BSpot
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CTiger
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DBrandy
Tiger
Tiger the dog was an important and quirky character of <i>The Brady Bunch</i>. Although he had to be written off the show after being hit by a car, Tiger lives in the memory of every Brady fan.
Question 27
In 3 episodes of I Love Lucy, Tennessee Ernie Ford appears as Lucy's country bumpkin cousin, Ernie. Where was this character from?
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AAlabama
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BArkansas
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CTennessee
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DWest Virginia
Tennessee
Seems the producers weren't too imaginative in coming up with the cousin character. They named him Ernie in honor of Tennessee Ernie Ford, and made him be from Tennessee in honor of...Tennessee Ernie Ford. On the show, the character refers to the Ricardos and the Mertzes as "cousin," based on the stereotype that everyone from hillbilly places called each other "cousin".
Question 28
Peter is always told he has no personality, which is the reason he tries to impersonate various people. In one episode he says, "Pork chops and...."?
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ABrussels sprouts
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BBacon
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CApplesauce
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DPotatoes
Applesauce
Just one of the many catchphrases from the Brady family is, "Pork chops and Applesauce," said by Peter repeatedly while reciting the family's dinner menu.
Question 29
Played by Mary Elizabeth Patterson, what the name of the Ricardo's neighbor who frequently babysits Little Ricky on the series?
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AMrs. Trumbull
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BMrs. Appleby
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CMrs. Ramsey
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DMrs. Strong
Mrs. Trumbull
Mrs. Trumbull lives one floor above the Ricardos in their apartment building. At first, she couldn't stand the sound of Little Ricky crying all the time, but when she was forced to soothe him one day, they instantly bonded and soon she became his de facto full-time babysitter.
Question 30
Which faux-pas does Mary make during the funeral service for Chuckles the Clown in Season 6, Episode 7, "Chuckles Bites the Dust"?
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ALaughing
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BShowing up late
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CCoughing
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DSnoring
Laughing
TV Guide's 1997 list of The 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time put "Chuckles Bites The Dust" at #1.
Question 31
Including the line "From your head down to your feet, There's nothing half so sweet," what was the name of the ballad Barney Fife sang to his beloved girlfriend?
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ACatalina
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BMaria
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CRita
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DJuanita
Juanita
Juanita Beasley was the name of the hash-slinging girlfriend of Barney Fife that was never actually seen. A waitress at the Bluebird Cafe, she was established as Barney's second girlfriend, and was mentioned up through Season 5.
Question 32
Due to a relationship with a nearby dealer, what kind of car was Andy and Barney's squad car in The Andy Griffith Show?
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AChevy Nova
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BChrysler Imperial
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CDodge Dart
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DFord Galaxie
Ford Galaxie
A nearby Ford dealer supplied the producers of the series with a Ford Galaxie for free as soon as a new model came out. In all, more than 10 different Ford Galaxies were used throughout the run of the series.
Question 33
What did CBS call the series of 13 one-hour episodes that aired on CBS after the initial run of half-hour I Love Lucy episodes ended?
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AThe Arnaz Hour
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BLucy and Desi Variety Show
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CLucy-Desi Comedy Hour
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DLucy and Ricky in Hollywood
Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
<i>Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour</i> were 13 black-and-white one-hour specials that aired from 1957 to 1960. The first five episodes aired during the 1957–58 television season and then the remaining 8 were aired as part of <i>Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse</i>.
Question 34
Why is Mary hospitalized in "Hi!" (Season 1, Episode 20)?
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AWhiplash
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BTonsillitis
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CSunstroke
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DNervous breakdown
Tonsillitis
Believe it or not, the initial script had Mary in the hospital for tattoo removal! But Mary Tyler Moore nixed that and they changed it to a tonsillectomy. In addition to undergoing surgery, Mary has to endure a crabby roommate (but gets an endless supply of vanilla ice cream).
Question 35
What faux-pas does Laura make in “Coast to Coast Big Mouth” (Season 5, Episode 1)?
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ATells Rob about Millie's affair
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BReveals to Alan Brady that Rob is unhappy at work
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CIs overheard telling Rob she hated Sally's casserole
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DReveals that Alan Brady is bald
Reveals that Alan Brady is bald
Laura accidentally blabs about Alan Brady's toupée — on a televised game show. In a hilarious scene, she declines Rob's offer to take the blame and insists on apologizing to the cantankerous Brady herself.
Question 36
On the series, Ricky renames the club that he owns Club Babalu. What was the original name of the club before he changes it?
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AHavana
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BDelano
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CFlamingo
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DTropicana
Tropicana
When the series starts, Ricky and his band are held over at the Tropicana showcasing their big band sound, with Ricky as the band leader. Eventually he buys the club and renames it Babalu.
Question 37
Which First Lady makes a cameo appearance in "The Seminar" (Season 6, Episode 18)?
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ABetty Ford
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BRosalynn Carter
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CJacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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DNancy Reagan
Betty Ford
First Lady Betty Ford made history by guest-starring on the show, making her the first First Lady to make a cameo on a television sitcom.
Question 38
Played by a very young Ron Howard, Opie once describes his imaginary friend as a man who walks in the treetops and has twelve extra hands. What is his name?
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AMr. McKeever
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BMr. Macarooni
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CMr. McBeevee
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DMr. McGillicuddy
Mr. McBeevee
The writers had a tradition of starting each new season with a story that put Opie in some sort of emotional situation. In the episode "Mr. McBeevee," which opened the 3rd season of the show, Andy doesn't believe his son and his tall tales of an imaginary man; later, Opie is vindicated when Andy meets Mr. McBeevee who happens to be a telephone line worker.
Question 39
In an episode of the series called "Marion Rebels," Marion Cunningham frets about her life as a housewife, so she takes a job where?
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AArnold's Drive-In
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BLocal college
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CClothing boutique
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DHardware store
Arnold's Drive-In
Her job at the restaurant doesn't go well at all. First, she insults Al's fried foods and tells people what to order. Then, she gossips to Lorraine about Fonzie's dating life, so Fonzie tells Richie that she has to fire his Mom.
Question 40
Almost 72% of Americans watched the January 19, 1953 episode of I Love Lucy, more than watched Dwight Eisenhower's inauguration the next day. What happened on that episode?
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ARicky and Lucy split up
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BLucy announced she was pregnant
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CLucy and Desi get a new car
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DLucy gave birth
Lucy gave birth
The episode called "Lucy Goes to the Hospital" attracted 71.7% of all American televisions. It was episode 16 of Season 2 of the series, and featured the arrival of Ricky Jr.! Lucy and Desi were able to plan their second baby's birth to coincide on the same day that the birth episode of the show would air, as the birth was scheduled by C-section.
Question 41
The Brady Bunch had many famous celebrities join in on a few episodes. One of them was a famous New York Jets quarterback who visited Bobby when he was sick. What's his name?
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AWes Parker
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BPeyton Manning
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CJoe Namath
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DJoe Montana
Joe Namath
In the final season of <i>The Brady Bunch</i> Cindy writes a letter to Joe Namath, claiming that Bobby is sick, in order for him to pay a visit.
Question 42
Where does Mary move at the start of Season 6?
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AA suburban ranch home
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BRhoda's attic apartment
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CAn ashram
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DA high-rise apartment building
A high-rise apartment building
By the start of Season 6, both Rhoda and Phyllis have relocated and Mary feels it's time to make a move herself. Exterior shots of her new one-bedroom apartment are of Minneapolis's Riverside Plaza.
Question 43
The exact address of Andy Taylor's house on The Andy Griffith Show is not clear; which of the following are the two possible streets mentioned on the show?
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ASycamore and Cherry
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BOak and Main
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CElm and Maple
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DPine and Cedar
Elm and Maple
In one episode of the series, Aunt Bee says that the address where they live is 332 Maple Street, but in another episode, Barney says it is 24 Elm Street. We'll never know which it was. If you know any writers from the show, let us know what you're able to find out.
Question 44
In a classic episode of the series when they're in L.A. called "Lucy Visits Grauman's," whose footprints do Lucy and Ethel plot to steal?
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AJohn Wayne
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BAl Jolson
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CJimmy Stewart
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DClark Gable
John Wayne
Or course the episode is full of pitfalls, in classic <i>I Love Lucy</i> fashion. Lucy and Ethel go to Grauman's Theater in the middle of the night to get Wayne's footprint with a crowbar and cement, and Fred follows to try to talk some sense into them. After Lucy gets her right leg stuck in the bucket of cement, they still end up freeing John Wayne's footprints and bringing them back to their hotel.
Question 45
In "I'd Rather Be Bald Than Have No Head at All" (Season 3, Episode 31), what does Rob's balding tonic smell like?
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AGasoline
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BSalad dressing
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CBaby aspirin
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DCoffee
Salad dressing
Rob, fearing that he's going bald, procures the homemade remedy from Buddy's barber.
Question 46
The most well-known role of Anson Williams's career was as Richie's pal Potsie on Happy Days. What was Potsie's real first name?
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AWalker
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BWilliam
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CWarren
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DWaylon
Warren
Portrayed by Anson Williams, Warren "Potsie" Wilson was depicted as kind of dim, easily fooled, and a classic example of a "square" or "nerd". However, as the series progressed, it started to focus more and more on his talents as a great singer.
Question 47
In the early seasons of Happy Days, Joanie Cunningham belongs to a girl scout-type troupe called what?
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AJunior Chipmunks
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BThe Ladybugs
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CMilwaukee Mousenettes
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DLittle Rabbits
Junior Chipmunks
The Junior Chipmunks appear in several episodes, notably an episode in season 2 called "The Howdy Doody Show," in which Richie plans on getting an interview with Howdy Doody and Bob Smith for the school newspaper, and Joanie and the Chipmunks plan to honor Howdy Doody by presenting him with Junior Chipmunk of the Year.
Question 48
A long-time friend of Joanie's, who was the maid of honor at her wedding with Chachi, which occurred in the last episode of the series?
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ALori Beth
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BJenny Piccalo
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CAshley Pfister
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DPinky Tuscadero
Jenny Piccalo
Jenny Piccalo was played by Cathy Silvers, the daughter of the legendary Phil Silvers. She was boy-crazed and had a crush on Chachi, but Chachi loved her best friend Joanie. As described on MeTV.com: "Jenny felt like a true throwback to the teen comedy characters of early television."
Question 49
In "The Lars Affair" (Season 4, Episode 1), we learn that Phyllis's husband is having an affair with ______.
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AGeorgette Baxter
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BMary
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CSue Ann Nivens
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DRhoda
Sue Ann Nivens
This episode marked the debut of Betty White in the role of Sue Ann Nivens. Cloris Leachman (Phyllis), who won her second Emmy for the episode, no doubt relished delivering the line, "I'm going to rip her face off."
Question 50
What was the name of the actual bluegrass band that appeared on episodes of The Andy Griffith Show as The Darlings?
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AThe Dillards
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BSons of the Pioneers
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CThe Statler Brothers
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DThe Oak Ridge Boys
The Dillards
The Darlings, pronounced as the "Darlins" with the typical Southern accent, lived in the mountains near Mayberry. They were made up of a patriarch and 5 grown children, who all lived together and formed a country/bluegrass band. Following the rules of 1950s stereotypes, they were portrayed as backward, ignorant "hillbillies".
Question 51
One of the most famous couples in 1970s television, Chachi and Joanie first met through the Fonz in season 5. What nickname did Chachi give Joanie?
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ACutie
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BSweetums
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CCurly-Q
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DBlue eyes
Blue eyes
After rebuffing him for years, Joanie finally gives in and starts to date Chachi, eventually marrying him. In 1982, the two of them relocated to Chicago to pursue a singing career, but return to the Cunningham house for the last season of the series.
Question 52
Floyd's Barbershop was a staple of Mayberry, and the only one of its kind in town. In what became a running joke, what inadequacy was Floyd known for?
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AAllergic to hair
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BHorrible eyesight
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CCutting customers' faces
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DUneven sideburns
Uneven sideburns
The running gag of Floyd being unable to evenly trim sideburns was established by William Baldwin, who only played Floyd for one episode. After January 1961, Floyd was played for the rest of the fun by Howard McNear, who first appeared in the episode called "Mayberry Goes Hollywood".
Question 53
What is Mary's alleged violation in "Will Mary Richards Go to Jail" (Season 5, Episode 6)?
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AJaywalking
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BReckless driving
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CTax evasion
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DRefusing to name a news source
Refusing to name a news source
Mary refuses to give up her source when the feds come knocking and even keeps mum in front of a grand jury.
Question 54
Okay, this is an easy one, since you've probably seen it hundreds of times. What color was the Brady house?
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ABrown
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BBlack
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CWhite
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DGreen
Brown
<i>The Brady Bunch</i> house used shots of a brown-colored home in California. In 2018, HGTV purchased the house for $3.5 million. That's the power that the show had.
Question 55
What was the name of Cindy's doll, which she even accused Bobby of stealing after it went missing?
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AKitty Karry-All
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BPrincess Penny-Ton
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CSuzie Shoemaker
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DDaisy Dollie
Kitty Karry-All
The name of Cindy's beloved doll is Kitty Karry-All. Eventually, it turned out that Bobby didn't take her doll, but the family's dog Tiger did. When Bobby's kazoo goes missing, too, they figure it out.
Question 56
The Andy Griffith Show ran for 249 episodes over 8 seasons on CBS. Which of the following happened the same year the series premiered?
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AMelbourne hosted the Summer Olympics
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BJohn F. Kennedy was elected president
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CRock Around the Clock hit number one
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DSputnik 1 was launched into space
John F. Kennedy was elected president
<i>The Andy Griffith Show</i> premiered in 1960 and ran for 8 years on CBS. In total there were 249 half-hour episodes - 159 of them in black and white and 90 in color. Amazingly, the series never placed lower than seventh in the Nielsen ratings.
Question 57
Which hot button gender issue is addressed in "The Good-Time News" (Season 3, Episode 1)?
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AEqual pay
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BSexual harassment
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CSexual liberation
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DVoting rights
Equal pay
The show started pushing boundaries more in the third season, taking on issues as controversial as premarital sex and homosexuality.
Question 58
In one of the episodes, Jan was hurt when the boy she had a crush on didn't feel the same about her. So she made up a boyfriend to save face. What was the name of Jan's imaginary boyfriend?
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AGeorge Tyson
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BGeorge Jefferson
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CGeorge Adams
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DGeorge Glass
George Glass
George Glass is a funny name of the imaginary boyfriend Jan supposedly had in Season 2. She made up the last name "glass" cause that's the only thing she could come up with, when her mom asked her.
Question 59
Which TV station hires Mary in Season 1, Episode 1?
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AWKRP-TV
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BWJM-TV
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CWPBH
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DWPLP
WJM-TV
The fictional news station WJM-TV, the lowest-rated TV newsroom in the Twin Cities, will be Mary's professional home throughout the series.
Question 60
In Happy Days, Mr. Cunningham - affectionately known as Mr. C - is proud to have owned only one type of car during most of the series. What brand was he loyal to?
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APackard
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BDeSoto
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CChrysler
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DCadillac
DeSoto
The car Mr. Cunningham drove in the series was a 1948 DeSoto Deluxe Suburban with a roof rack. It wasn't particularly new since the show was set in the mid- to late-'50s. But as far as a car fitting the personality of a character, it was a perfect match.
Question 61
What is the name of the award that Mary and her co-workers are occasionally nominated for?
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AHeady Award
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BEddy Award
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CTeddy Award
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DBetty Award
Teddy Award
The annual Teddy Awards are always an occasion wrought by calamity, such as when Rhoda tricks Mary into believing they called her name in "Bob and Rhoda and Teddy and Mary" (Season 1, Episode 9).
Question 62
What do we learn is Laura's favorite food in "The Night the Roof Fell In" (Season 2, Episode 9)?
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AKung Pao Chicken
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BGeneral Tso's chicken
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CMoo goo gai pan
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DSweet and sour soup
Moo goo gai pan
Laura's love of the classic Chinese stir-fry dish was likely just a set up for this knee-slapper: <br>Rob: “Honey, is that enough moo goo gai pan?” <br>Laura: “A little heavier on the goo."
Question 63
In the episode in which Richie and Mork meet for the first time, Mork uses a descriptive word to describe Richie's personality. What word is it?
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APedestrian
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BCavalier
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CBlah
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DHumdrum
Humdrum
In the episode, Richie asks Mork he's here on Earth, and Mork says he needs to bring a specimen take to Ork. When Richie asks if he's considering taking the president, Mork replies that he needs someone "humdrum," someone like Richie for example.
Question 64
In “The Attempted Marriage” (Season 2, Episode 3) flashback, where does Rob propose to Laura?
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AIn a jeep
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BOn a sailboat
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COn a tractor
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DIn a hot air balloon
In a jeep
Rob's nervous attempt to pop the question was inspired by Reiner's own anxious proposal to his wife, Estelle.
Question 65
Seeing our characters grow up and graduate is perhaps one of the happiest feelings. However, sometimes they screw up. What color did Greg's hair turn on the eve of his high school graduation?
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AGrey
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BBlue
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CPurple
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DOrange
Orange
On the eve of his high school graduation, Greg takes some of Bobby's hair tonic and has his hair turn into orange. Completely horrified, he goes to the beauty parlor first thing in the morning.
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