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Quiz about Garry McDonald aka The Little Aussie Bleeder
Quiz about Garry McDonald aka The Little Aussie Bleeder

Garry McDonald aka 'The Little Aussie Bleeder' Quiz


As his alter ego Norman Gunston, Garry McDonald kept Australians laughing for nearly a decade. Do you know much about Garry McDonald? Try these ten questions and see how you go!

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Engadine
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
109,996
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
269
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Question 1 of 10
1. For Garry McDonald 'afficionados' this should be straight forward: in what year and what Australian city was Garry born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what Australian television show did Garry make his onscreen acting debut? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From the four multiple choice answers, can you pick the names of Garry's parents? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In the early 1970s, what character did Garry play on the "Aunty Jack Show"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In what year was the character of Norman Gunston launched on Australian television? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did the "Norman Gunston Show" debut on Australian television? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Norman interviewed many 'stars' for his show. Can you pick two famous 'Brits' who endured a typical Gunston probing in 1976? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In what year did Garry McDonald and the late, great Ruth Cracknell team up to star in the hilarious ABC comedy series "Mother and Son"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. To whom is Garry McDonald married? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What 'affliction' does Garry McDonald suffer from? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. For Garry McDonald 'afficionados' this should be straight forward: in what year and what Australian city was Garry born?

Answer: 1948, Sydney

He spent some time in Victoria but returned to Sydney with his actress wife Diane Craig.
2. In what Australian television show did Garry make his onscreen acting debut?

Answer: Homicide

In 1964, Garry played the part of Davo in an episode of Homicide which was called "Bill".
3. From the four multiple choice answers, can you pick the names of Garry's parents?

Answer: Reuben and Mora

Reuben and Mora both agree that Garry had a natural talent from a young age. At the beginning of 2002 Mora said, "... he could always entertain you, even if he was naughty, he was always showing off". And Reuben said, "Garry used to catch the bus .... and I believe the upper deck would be roaring with laughter .... with Garry's antics and his quick wit, he just had it". ("Australian Story", 2002).
4. In the early 1970s, what character did Garry play on the "Aunty Jack Show"?

Answer: Kid Eager

Alongside Grahame Bond as Aunty Jack, Rory O'Donoghue as Thin Arthur, John Derum as Narrator Neville and Sandy Macgregor as Flange Desire, Garry played Kid Eager. The show only ran for two seasons, 1972 through 1973, but remains as one of Australia's earliest and best loved TV comedy series.
5. In what year was the character of Norman Gunston launched on Australian television?

Answer: 1975

In a little known television series called "Wollongong the Brave", Norman Gunston was born! Alongside his old cronies, Grahame Bond and Rory O'Donoghue this comedic cast portrayed various 'characters' including Norman Gunston!
6. In what year did the "Norman Gunston Show" debut on Australian television?

Answer: 1975

Running from 1975 to 1979 the Norman Gunston Show was an incredible comedic success in Australia! Even Garry McDonald himself says he doesn't know why it was so popular. But, Norman endeared himself to the Australian viewing audience in a way no other comedic character had or could have done, simply through his gormlessness, vulnerability and clownlike antics.
7. Norman interviewed many 'stars' for his show. Can you pick two famous 'Brits' who endured a typical Gunston probing in 1976?

Answer: Keith Moon and John Entwistle

Ambushing them outside Charlton Stadium, Norman was in fine form. Keith Moon's comments included, "I don't want anything to do with you Australian *** ... now will you please leave me alone you great *** !" Further into the interview, Keith Moon poured champagne over Norman, who protested that he didn't drink. Norman finished the interview with the following comment, "That was Mr Keith Moon, the fabulous drummer from the top pop group The Who .... I think he's been sitting in front of amplifiers too long!"
8. In what year did Garry McDonald and the late, great Ruth Cracknell team up to star in the hilarious ABC comedy series "Mother and Son"?

Answer: 1983

For a decade Australians laughted at the antics of Ruth Cracknell's character, Maggie Beare, an elderly woman suffering from early dementia and her long suffering carer, son, Arthur, played by Garry McDonald. Her real or intentional memory lapses and disorientation and his usually unsuccessful attempts to deal with her made for a very successful comedy.
9. To whom is Garry McDonald married?

Answer: Diane Craig

Garry married actress Diane Craig in the late 1960s. Remembering the day he met her, he said, "It was like ... I couldn't talk, she was just so beautiful, and, ah, and I didn't talk to her from then on - she had a leading man that wouldn't talk to her!" ("Australian Story", 2002).
10. What 'affliction' does Garry McDonald suffer from?

Answer: Anxiety Disorder

Garry suffered a somewhat public nervous breakdown after years of suffering silently with an anxiety disorder and depression. He said, "I wasn't so concerned about the breakdown being so public, I didn't think about that so much, and, you know, like, I often say it was the most publicity I ever got - wasn't a bad career move!" He now often speaks to individuals and groups of anxiety sufferers about treatment options. ("Australian Story", 2002).
Source: Author Engadine

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