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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?

  • A
    Mrs. Phillips
  • B
    Alice
  • C
    Emily
  • D
    Mary Tyler Moore

Question 2

Launching in 1964, which of the following series was a successful spin-off of The Andy Griffith Show?

  • A
    Family Affair
  • B
    Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
  • C
    Petticoat Junction
  • D
    Green Acres

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?

  • A
    Ernie
  • B
    Floyd
  • C
    Otis
  • D
    Ben

Question 4

Before marrying Ricky and becoming Lucy Ricardo, Lucy had what maiden name on the series?

  • A
    McCormick
  • B
    McGillicuddy
  • C
    McEnany
  • D
    MacAllister

Question 5

Dancing around the dicey territory of 1950s Asian stereotypes, what is the profession of the character Matsuo Takahashi on Happy Days?

  • A
    He's a high school teacher
  • B
    He owns Arnold's
  • C
    He runs Fonz's auto shop
  • D
    He's a handyman

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?

  • A
    Bag
  • B
    Lamp
  • C
    Surfboard
  • D
    Tiki idol

Question 7

Who was the eldest of the Brady boys?

  • A
    Oliver
  • B
    Peter
  • C
    Bobby
  • D
    Greg

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?

  • A
    Bobby
  • B
    Chris
  • C
    Oliver
  • D
    Peter

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?

  • A
    Tennessee
  • B
    West Virginia
  • C
    North Carolina
  • D
    Georgia

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?

  • A
    They are Black
  • B
    They are their neighbors
  • C
    They are elderly
  • D
    They are comedians

Question 11

Which one of these characters famously screamed, "Oh! My Nose!" in a season four episode?

  • A
    Peter
  • B
    Greg
  • C
    Marcia
  • D
    Jan

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?

  • A
    Micky Dolenz
  • B
    Davy Jones
  • C
    Peter Tork
  • D
    Michael Nesmith

Question 13

After high school was over, Richie attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. What was his major?

  • A
    Physics
  • B
    Education
  • C
    Journalism
  • D
    Psychology

Question 14

What was the connection between Andy Taylor and Barney Fife that led to Barney becoming Andy's deputy?

  • A
    They served in the Army together
  • B
    Andy owed Barney money
  • C
    They were cousins
  • D
    Barney was on work-release

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?

  • A
    Edna Garrett
  • B
    Mork from Ork
  • C
    Johnny Fever
  • D
    Alice Hyatt

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?

  • A
    Chuck
  • B
    Chad
  • C
    Channing
  • D
    Chester

Question 17

After actor Howard McNear left the show in 1967, a new storefront took over Floyd's Barbershop. Name this new shop.

  • A
    Emmett's Fix-It
  • B
    Aunt Bee's Antiques
  • C
    Judd's Junk
  • D
    Briscoe's Dry Cleaners

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"?

  • A
    They both want the apartment
  • B
    Rhoda calls Mary a nasty name
  • C
    Mary is jealous of Rhoda's relationship with Phyllis
  • D
    They disagree politically

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?

  • A
    "The Fishin' Hole"
  • B
    "Down by the River"
  • C
    "Whistling Dixie"
  • D
    "Rural Rhapsody"

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.

  • A
    Unchained Melody
  • B
    Earth Angel
  • C
    Love Me Tender
  • D
    Blueberry Hill

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?

  • A
    Marcia
  • B
    Jan
  • C
    Bobby
  • D
    Cindy

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?

  • A
    Johnny Goodwin
  • B
    Johnny Bravo
  • C
    Johnny Goody
  • D
    Johnny Panko

Question 23

Do you remember the episode where Bobby and Cindy get lost? Where was the Brady family vacationing when this happened?

  • A
    Hawaiii
  • B
    The Grand Canyon
  • C
    Disneyland
  • D
    New York City

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?

  • A
    Tony Banta
  • B
    Angelo Lombardi
  • C
    Al Delvecchio
  • D
    Frank DeFazio

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?

  • A
    Ronnie
  • B
    Bobby
  • C
    Riley
  • D
    Mickey

Question 26

The Brady Bunch had a few pets in the show. Do you remember the name of the family's dog?

  • A
    Lassie
  • B
    Spot
  • C
    Tiger
  • D
    Brandy

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?

  • A
    Alabama
  • B
    Arkansas
  • C
    Tennessee
  • D
    West Virginia

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...."?

  • A
    Brussels sprouts
  • B
    Bacon
  • C
    Applesauce
  • D
    Potatoes

Question 29

Played by Mary Elizabeth Patterson, what the name of the Ricardo's neighbor who frequently babysits Little Ricky on the series?

  • A
    Mrs. Trumbull
  • B
    Mrs. Appleby
  • C
    Mrs. Ramsey
  • D
    Mrs. Strong

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"?

  • A
    Laughing
  • B
    Showing up late
  • C
    Coughing
  • D
    Snoring

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?

  • A
    Catalina
  • B
    Maria
  • C
    Rita
  • D
    Juanita

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?

  • A
    Chevy Nova
  • B
    Chrysler Imperial
  • C
    Dodge Dart
  • D
    Ford Galaxie

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?

  • A
    The Arnaz Hour
  • B
    Lucy and Desi Variety Show
  • C
    Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour
  • D
    Lucy and Ricky in Hollywood

Question 34

Why is Mary hospitalized in "Hi!" (Season 1, Episode 20)?

  • A
    Whiplash
  • B
    Tonsillitis
  • C
    Sunstroke
  • D
    Nervous breakdown

Question 35

What faux-pas does Laura make in “Coast to Coast Big Mouth” (Season 5, Episode 1)?

  • A
    Tells Rob about Millie's affair
  • B
    Reveals to Alan Brady that Rob is unhappy at work
  • C
    Is overheard telling Rob she hated Sally's casserole
  • D
    Reveals that Alan Brady is bald

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?

  • A
    Havana
  • B
    Delano
  • C
    Flamingo
  • D
    Tropicana

Question 37

Which First Lady makes a cameo appearance in "The Seminar" (Season 6, Episode 18)?

  • A
    Betty Ford
  • B
    Rosalynn Carter
  • C
    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
  • D
    Nancy Reagan

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?

  • A
    Mr. McKeever
  • B
    Mr. Macarooni
  • C
    Mr. McBeevee
  • D
    Mr. McGillicuddy

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?

  • A
    Arnold's Drive-In
  • B
    Local college
  • C
    Clothing boutique
  • D
    Hardware store

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?

  • A
    Ricky and Lucy split up
  • B
    Lucy announced she was pregnant
  • C
    Lucy and Desi get a new car
  • D
    Lucy gave birth

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?

  • A
    Wes Parker
  • B
    Peyton Manning
  • C
    Joe Namath
  • D
    Joe Montana

Question 42

Where does Mary move at the start of Season 6?

  • A
    A suburban ranch home
  • B
    Rhoda's attic apartment
  • C
    An ashram
  • D
    A high-rise apartment building

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?

  • A
    Sycamore and Cherry
  • B
    Oak and Main
  • C
    Elm and Maple
  • D
    Pine and Cedar

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?

  • A
    John Wayne
  • B
    Al Jolson
  • C
    Jimmy Stewart
  • D
    Clark Gable

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?

  • A
    Gasoline
  • B
    Salad dressing
  • C
    Baby aspirin
  • D
    Coffee

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?

  • A
    Walker
  • B
    William
  • C
    Warren
  • D
    Waylon

Question 47

In the early seasons of Happy Days, Joanie Cunningham belongs to a girl scout-type troupe called what?

  • A
    Junior Chipmunks
  • B
    The Ladybugs
  • C
    Milwaukee Mousenettes
  • D
    Little Rabbits

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?

  • A
    Lori Beth
  • B
    Jenny Piccalo
  • C
    Ashley Pfister
  • D
    Pinky Tuscadero

Question 49

In "The Lars Affair" (Season 4, Episode 1), we learn that Phyllis's husband is having an affair with ______.

  • A
    Georgette Baxter
  • B
    Mary
  • C
    Sue Ann Nivens
  • D
    Rhoda

Question 50

What was the name of the actual bluegrass band that appeared on episodes of The Andy Griffith Show as The Darlings?

  • A
    The Dillards
  • B
    Sons of the Pioneers
  • C
    The Statler Brothers
  • D
    The Oak Ridge Boys

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?

  • A
    Cutie
  • B
    Sweetums
  • C
    Curly-Q
  • D
    Blue eyes

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?

  • A
    Allergic to hair
  • B
    Horrible eyesight
  • C
    Cutting customers' faces
  • D
    Uneven sideburns

Question 53

What is Mary's alleged violation in "Will Mary Richards Go to Jail" (Season 5, Episode 6)?

  • A
    Jaywalking
  • B
    Reckless driving
  • C
    Tax evasion
  • D
    Refusing to name a news source

Question 54

Okay, this is an easy one, since you've probably seen it hundreds of times. What color was the Brady house?

  • A
    Brown
  • B
    Black
  • C
    White
  • D
    Green

Question 55

What was the name of Cindy's doll, which she even accused Bobby of stealing after it went missing?

  • A
    Kitty Karry-All
  • B
    Princess Penny-Ton
  • C
    Suzie Shoemaker
  • D
    Daisy Dollie

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?

  • A
    Melbourne hosted the Summer Olympics
  • B
    John F. Kennedy was elected president
  • C
    Rock Around the Clock hit number one
  • D
    Sputnik 1 was launched into space

Question 57

Which hot button gender issue is addressed in "The Good-Time News" (Season 3, Episode 1)?

  • A
    Equal pay
  • B
    Sexual harassment
  • C
    Sexual liberation
  • D
    Voting rights

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?

  • A
    George Tyson
  • B
    George Jefferson
  • C
    George Adams
  • D
    George Glass

Question 59

Which TV station hires Mary in Season 1, Episode 1?

  • A
    WKRP-TV
  • B
    WJM-TV
  • C
    WPBH
  • D
    WPLP

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?

  • A
    Packard
  • B
    DeSoto
  • C
    Chrysler
  • D
    Cadillac

Question 61

What is the name of the award that Mary and her co-workers are occasionally nominated for?

  • A
    Heady Award
  • B
    Eddy Award
  • C
    Teddy Award
  • D
    Betty Award

Question 62

What do we learn is Laura's favorite food in "The Night the Roof Fell In" (Season 2, Episode 9)?

  • A
    Kung Pao Chicken
  • B
    General Tso's chicken
  • C
    Moo goo gai pan
  • D
    Sweet and sour soup

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?

  • A
    Pedestrian
  • B
    Cavalier
  • C
    Blah
  • D
    Humdrum

Question 64

In “The Attempted Marriage” (Season 2, Episode 3) flashback, where does Rob propose to Laura?

  • A
    In a jeep
  • B
    On a sailboat
  • C
    On a tractor
  • D
    In a hot air balloon

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?

  • A
    Grey
  • B
    Blue
  • C
    Purple
  • D
    Orange

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