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3 Alice quizzes and 40 Alice trivia questions.
1.
  "Alice": Who's Who   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Take a journey with the cast from one of television's best TV shows from yesteryear. This quiz will test you on how well you remember each actor and their character from this hit comedy series, plus one extra question about the show.
Easier, 10 Qns, NiceGuy789, Feb 19 11
Easier
NiceGuy789
1405 plays
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  The "Alice" Quiz   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is about the TV series, "Alice". This quiz will have questions on the show, characters, and theme song as well. With the theme song part, you have to fill in the missing word or words. Good luck!
Tough, 20 Qns, DakotaNorth, Nov 19 15
Tough
DakotaNorth gold member
5187 plays
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  There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
'Alice' doesn't live here anymore, but her show lives on as one of the great TV sitcoms. Test your knowledge of Mel, Alice, and the girls in this quiz.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, shaylab, Dec 20 01
Very Difficult
shaylab
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Alice Trivia Questions
1. Which talented actress played the TV role of Alice Hyatt?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin, born in 1937, played the star of the show, Alice, a widow who moved to Arizona with her son to start a new life after her husband died in a trucking accident. Ms. Lavin won two Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1979 and 1980.

2. This is the theme song from seasons 1 and 2. "Early to rise, __________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Early to bed

This song was written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman and David Shire. It was performed by Linda Lavin.

3. Who played the role of the cranky boss, Mel Sharples?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback, born in 1930, also played Mel in the movie version, "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974). Mr. Tayback passed away in 1990.

4. "In and between I cooked and cleaned and went ______________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: out of my head

5. What state (besides Texas) did Flo say was her home state?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Alabama

In an early episode, Flo told Tommy's study date that her Alabama accent reminded her of growing up in Alabama. Flo's home town was later changed to Cowtown, Texas.

6. Mel always called her character "Dinghy". Which actress played the role of Vera Gorman?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Beth Howland

Beth Howland's character was often ridiculed by Mel for having an extremely thin figure. Ms. Howland was married to character actor, Michael J. Pollard, from 1961-1969. They had one daughter together.

7. "Going through life with ____________ on, it's tough to see."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Blinders

8. Which actress played the man-hungry TV character Flo?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday, born in 1937, played the part of Florence "Flo" Jean Castleberry from 1976-1980. The character often yelled out the catch phrase, "Kiss my grits!". Ms. Holliday had her own spin-off comedy series called "Flo" (1980-1981).

9. "I had to get up, get out from under and _______________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: look for me

10. In the bad habits episode, Alice gave up chocolate, Vera smoking, Mel gambling. What did Flo give up?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Coffee

Flo gave up coffee...or at least, she tried to...for a weekend.

11. Which actor played the role of Tommy, Alice Hyatt's son?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon, born in 1964, was recommended by Linda Lavin to play the part of Tommy. Philip is the older brother of actress, Nancy McKeon, from the TV comedy "Facts of Life" (1979-1988).

12. "There's a new girl in town and she's looking good. There's a ___________________, in the neighborhoood."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Fresh freckled face

13. What did Elliott's parents give Elliott and Vera for a wedding present?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: A Piano

Elliott's parents gave them a piano...which Elliott refused to stop playing.

14. Which Academy Award-nominated actress played the part of Belle Dupree?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd joined the cast of "Alice" in 1980, after Polly Holliday departed the show. Ironically, Ms. Ladd played the part of Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", released in 1974.

15. "There's a new girl in town, with a brand new style. She was _______________, but if things work out she's gonna stay awhile."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Just passing through

This version of the theme song was sung in seasons 1 and 2. Seasons 3 and 5 had almost the same exact song with the exception of two lines. Those lines are: "There's a new girl in town and she's looking good. There's a fresh freckled face, in the neighborhoood."

16. Alice once sang with the following group:

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Alice and the Acorns

Alice's group was called Alice and the Acorns.

17. Which actress played the character of Jolene Hunnicutt?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Celia Weston

Celia Weston joined the cast in 1981, and remained with the show until it ended production in 1985. Ms. Weston, born December 14, 1951, grew up in South Carolina.

18. This is the theme song from seasons 4 through 9: "I used to be sad, ____________________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: I used to be shy

19. Beth Howland, who played Vera, appeared in a documentary based on what Sondheim play?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Company

Beth Howland, who played Amy in the classic Sondheim musical, Company, appeared in a documentary which chronicled the recording of that show's soundtrack album. Her feature number, 'Getting Married Today,' appears on the soundtrack.

20. Which comedic actress made several guest apprearances as Carrie, Mel's mother?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Martha Raye

Martha Raye, born 1916, had her own TV variety show called "The Martha Raye Show" from 1954-1956. She was married a total of seven times. Ms. Raye passed away in 1994.

21. "Funniest thing, the saddest part is I never knew why. Kickin' myself for nothin' was _____________________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: My favorite sport

22. Which cast member appeared in the movie, Gremlins?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday played a mean old lady who ran afoul of the gremlins in this 80s megahit.

23. The recurring character of Earl Hicks was played by which "Partridge Family" co-star?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: Dave Madden

Dave Madden, born in 1931, played Earl Hicks, Tommy's basketball coach. Mr. Madden is best known for his role as Reuben Kincaid on the TV show "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974).

24. "I had to take off, start enjoyin' 'cause life's ___________."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Too short

25. Which cast member appeared as a dancer in the film 'Lil Abner'?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Beth Howland

A very young Beth Howland appeared as a dancer in the musical film, 'Lil Abner.' She looks exactly the same--but you'll have to look closely. Blink, and you'll miss her.

26. What was the name of the TV show theme song?

From Quiz "Alice": Who's Who

Answer: "There's a New Girl in Town"

"There's a New Girl in Town" was performed by Linda Lavin and written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and David Shire. There were several different versions used throughout the entire run of the show (1976-1985).

27. "There's a new girl in town, 'cause I'm feelin good. Got a smile, ____________________, for the neighborhood."

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: got a song

28. In the last episode of Alice, what token (besides money) did Mel give to the waitresses to remember the diner?

From Quiz There's a New Quiz in Town! ('Alice')

Answer: Cow creamers

Mel gave Alice, Vera, and Jolene each a cow creamer with a check tucked inside.

29. "Things are great when you stand on your own two feet and this girl's here to say with some luck and ______ life's gonna be so sweeeeeeeeeet!"

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: love

This show had to have one of the best theme songs.

30. What was Flo's real name in the show (not in real life)?

From Quiz The "Alice" Quiz

Answer: Florence Jean Castleberry & Florence Jean Castlebury

Whenever Flo talked about her mother she always said her mother called her, Florence Jean Castleberry.

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