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Quiz about Same Character Different Actor
Quiz about Same Character Different Actor

Same Character, Different Actor Quiz


Many television characters were played by two different actors. Here is a simple quiz on some of them. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
357,984
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
718
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (9/10), Guest 73 (10/10), matthewpokemon (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Two different actors played Darrin Stephens on "Bewitched". What was their first name in real life? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Lionel Jefferson on "The Jeffersons" was played by Mike Evans and Damon Evans. Which of these was NOT true about them? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. On "Happy Days", Chuck Cunningham was originally played by Gavin O'Herlihy. Who replaced him? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which actress played the original Maggie Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which of the kids from "The Partridge Family" had two actors playing that role? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Two actresses played Marilyn on "The Munsters". Which of them played the original? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Lois Lane was played by two different actresses in which of these classic shows? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Daughter Becky was played by two different actresses on which of these sitcoms? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On "The Facts Of Life", which one of the girls had a mother played by two different actresses? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of these TV moms was played two different actresses? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Two different actors played Darrin Stephens on "Bewitched". What was their first name in real life?

Answer: Dick

"Bewitched" ran from 1964 to 1972. Elizabeth Montgomery starred as a witch posed as an attractive young woman. Dick York played the role of her mortal husband until 1969, then was succeeded by Dick Sargent.
2. Lionel Jefferson on "The Jeffersons" was played by Mike Evans and Damon Evans. Which of these was NOT true about them?

Answer: They were brothers in real life

Mike Evans played Lionel, son of George and Louise Jefferson, on "All In The Family" from 1971 to 1975. "The Jeffersons" premiered in 1975 and Evans continued the role as Lionel for the first season. Damon Evans, no relation to Mike, took over the part until 1978. Mike Evans returned to the show in 1979 until 1981.
3. On "Happy Days", Chuck Cunningham was originally played by Gavin O'Herlihy. Who replaced him?

Answer: Randolph Roberts

Chuck Cunningham was cast as the older brother of Richie Cunningham when "Happy Days" debuted in 1974. Gavin O'Herilhy played the role in the first season then was replaced by Randolph Roberts in the second season. The character didn't fare very well and was written out and later forgotten.
4. Which actress played the original Maggie Drummond on "Diff'rent Strokes"?

Answer: Dixie Carter

Philip Drummond, the patriarch on "Diff'rent Strokes" got married during the series' sixth season in 1984. Dixie Carter played his bride, Maggie McKinney, until the end of seventh season then was replaced by Mary Ann Mobley, who also played Mr. Drummond's love interest and Arnold's teacher in a previous episode.
5. Which of the kids from "The Partridge Family" had two actors playing that role?

Answer: Chris

"The Partridge Family" ran from 1970 to 1974. Chris Partridge, the youngest son, was played in the first season by Jeremy Galbawks. He left the show after one season when his military father got transferred, and allegedly due to differences with co-star Danny Bonaduce. Brian Foster took over the role and stayed with it until the end of the series.
6. Two actresses played Marilyn on "The Munsters". Which of them played the original?

Answer: Beverly Owen

"The Munsters" ran from 1964 to 1966. Beverly Owen played Marilyn, Herman and Lily Munster's niece, during the first half of the first season. Pat Priest took over the role for the rest of the series.
7. Lois Lane was played by two different actresses in which of these classic shows?

Answer: The Adventures Of Superman

When "The Adventures Of Superman" premiered in 1952, Phyllis Coates landed the role of Clark Kent (Superman)'s girlfriend, Lois Lane. She left the series after one season and was succeeded by Noel Neill.
8. Daughter Becky was played by two different actresses on which of these sitcoms?

Answer: Roseanne

"Roseanne" ran from 1988 to 1997. Lecy Goranson played the role of Becky Connor from 1988 to 1992. She left the series to attend college and was succeeded by Sarah Chalke. Goranson returned to the series and she and Chalke made alternate appearances.
9. On "The Facts Of Life", which one of the girls had a mother played by two different actresses?

Answer: Blair

"The Facts Of Life" ran from 1979 to 1988. Blair Warner was one of the major characters and her mother, Monica Warner, was played in the first season by Pamela Huntington and later became a recurring character, played by Marj Dusay.
10. Which of these TV moms was played two different actresses?

Answer: Vivian Banks

Vivian Banks was the matriarch and aunt of Will Smith on "The Fresh Prince Of Bel- Air" sitcom. She was played in the first three seasons by Janet Hubert-Whitten then by Daphne Maxwell Reid in the final three.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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