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1. Coming in at number ten: This mother had three girls until she remarried and gained three more children, who were all boys. Who could this mother be?

From Quiz Top Ten TV Moms

Answer: Carol Brady

Florence Henderson played Carol Brady on "The Brady Bunch." Every episode starts with the theme song that explains how she had three girls and married a man with three boys "that's the way we became the Brady Bunch." "The Brady Bunch" aired from 1969-1974 and has gained a cult following since it went off the air.

From Quiz Shows with Bros.

Answer: Bonanza

Were you clever enough to guess the right answer even though the question was a little tricky? Adam, Eric (AKA "Hoss") and Joseph ("Little Joe") were the three Cartwright brothers who lived on the Ponderosa Ranch on "Bonanza". They had one father, but three different mothers, which explained the fact that there was absolutely no family resemblance; what it didn't explain was why Ben had so much trouble keeping a wife! "Bonanza" continued to burn its brand through Nevada from 1959 through 1973, with Ben and his boys protecting the ranch and their neighbors from trouble.

From Quiz TV Couples

Answer: Thurston and Lovey

"Gilligan's Island" ran from 1964 to 1967. It was about seven people stranded on a tropical island. Among the castaways was Thurston Howell III, an erudite millionaire, and his vivacious wife Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell.

From Quiz TV Couples of Early TV

Answer: Margaret

This situation-comedy series was one of the first to originate in Hollywood instead of New York City. Beginning in 1949 on kinescope, this series with Charlie and Margaret ended in 1952.

From Quiz Him and Who?

Answer: Lisa Cuddy

Dr. Lisa Cuddy is the Administrator and Dean of Medicine of the hospital at which the series is based. As such, she is often at odds with the sometimes weird approach that House applies to his treatments.

From Quiz Television Parents

Answer: doctor

Michael Nouri played Dr. Neil Roberts for several episodes on "The O.C." Summer's mother left when Summer was young. Summer also has a stepmother, who is constantly changing medications.

From Quiz Even More Terrific Television Dads

Answer: Jed Clampett

"Well Doggie"! Veteran actor Buddy Ebsen portrayed the bighearted Jed Clampett. The hick hillbilly moved his kin from the hills to a posh mansion in the sophisticated city of Beverly Hills. His common sense, mountain wisdom, and family loyalty, helped the Clampett clan to endure the modification of their new lifestyle. After the death of his wife Rose Ellen, Jed, with the help of his mother-in-law "Granny" (Irene Ryan), reared his only child, Elly May (Donna Douglas). She exploited the ravenous beauty of a girl, but possessed the manners of a tomboy. She could out run, out spit, out whistle, and out wrestle any opposing male! Jethro (Max Baer), the son of Jed's cousin was the chauffeur of their junky jalopy while on their ride to the west coast. "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-71) was one of the most successful comedies in the history of American television.

From Quiz Those Fabulous Fathers of Television

Answer: Ben Cartwright

Ben Cartwright, portrayed by Lorne Greene, was the powerful proprietary of the enormous Ponderosa ranch in the Nevada Sierras. His sons were Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker), and Little Joe (Michael Landon). His Chinese cook Hop Sing (Victor Sen Yung) assisted in caring for the boys, especially when food was concerned. Probably his greatest advice to his sons was, "A man's never wrong doing what he thinks is right!". "Bonanza" (1959-73) was declared as television's most significant series that depicted the western era.

From Quiz Those Magnificent Mothers of Television

Answer: Lily Munster

Lily was born as the daughter of Sam Dracula, affectionately called, Grandpa (Al Lewis). She met Herman (Fred Gwynne) in Transylvania and they married in 1865. Upon coming to America they adopted Marilyn (Beverley Owens/Pat Priest), Lily's normal and human niece. Eddie (Butch Patrick), their werewolf son, was born later. Her dismal duties consisted of scattering trash around and dusting while using a vacuum in reverse. She donned a pale white complexion to match the streak in her long black hair. The bat-shaped medallion worn around her neck accessorized her deathly beauty. Yvonne De Carlo portrayed the character of Lily Munster in the CBS sitcom, "The Munsters" (1964-66).

From Quiz Single Parents On Television

Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus

Billy Ray Cyrus plays the role of Hannah Montana's father, Robby Stewart. Before acting on this show, he was best known for his song, "Achy Breaky Heart".

From Quiz Classic TV Families

Answer: Ritchie

Rob and Laura Petrie were one of the greatest tv couples of all time. They lived in New Rochelle, New York, with their son Ritchie. Rob was a comedy writer and Laura left her dancing career to stay home with their son. The family was played by Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, and Larry Matthews on "The Dick Van Dyke Show".

From Quiz T.V. Bachelor "Dads"

Answer: Fred MacMurray

"My Three Sons" was so popular that it was one of those few shows that survived a network change: from ABC to CBS. The switch was made when ABC refused to foot the bill for filming in color.

From Quiz TV Children

Answer: Marie Barone

Ally, Geoffery, and Michael are the children of Ray Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond." But as Ray says, "It's not about the kids..." Donna Stone was the mother on "The Donna Reed Show" and Margaret Anderson was the mother on "Father Knows Best," two TV oldies.

From Quiz More TV Dads

Answer: Tom Bradford

Dick Van Patten played this prolific dad on "Eight is Enough". A few episodes into the series, (about four or five), the actress who played his wife Joan, Diana Hyland, died of cancer. He later remarried the tutor of one of his kids.

From Quiz TV Twins

Answer: Seventh Heaven

The roles of twins, Sam and David Camden were originally played by the Brino quadruplets. As they got older, only two of them, Lorenzo and Nikolas Brino carried on as the youngest members of the Camden family. "Seventh Heaven" aired its series finale in the Spring of 2006 but the series was picked up again when the WB merged with UPN to become the CW. When the series started in 1996, Lorenzo and Nikolas were not even born yet.

From Quiz Television Siblings

Answer: Maggie

Maggie is the baby on "The Simpsons".

From Quiz Mother-In-Law

Answer: Homer Simpson

Jacqueline has the same hairstyle as Marge and the same attitude towards Homer as Patty and Selma do. She almost married Homer's father, Abe in one episode.

From Quiz TV Mom's First Names

Answer: June

June is married to Ward and is the mother of Beaver and Wally Cleaver.

From Quiz TV Couples: Their Last Names

Answer: Martin & Silver

From Quiz Family Last Names

Answer: Seaver

From Quiz Shows with Bros.

Answer: Here Come the Brides

"Here Come the Brides" only ran from 1968-1970 and told the story of a family of loggers who lived in Seattle in the Washington territory. Now there were not very many eligible brides in the untamed Northwest at the time so Jason (Robert Bolt), Jeremy (Bobby Sherman, yeah, the singer) and Joshua (David Soul, yes, 'Hutch') paid money to have 100 prospective brides shipped over from Massachusetts (which apparently had a surfeit of men). The money was borrowed from Stempel, the sawmill owner, and if his conditions were not met, the Bolts would have to forfeit their mountain.

From Quiz TV Couples of Early TV

Answer: Alice

You may remember mother Alice screaming "Henreeeee, Henr-ee Al-drich" and he responded croaking like a teenager "Com-ing Mother". It began in 1949 on NBC with a different cast than on the radio version.

From Quiz Him and Who?

Answer: Teresa Lisbon

Patrick Jane's wife has been murdered, and he joins the CBI as a consultant, solving cases on the way to finding his wife's murderer, 'Red John'. Always on the periphery of the plots is the possibility of a 'connection' between Jane and Lisbon. Jane's deductive powers put Poirot and Holmes to shame.

From Quiz Even More Terrific Television Dads

Answer: Michael Kyle

Michael Kyle (Damon Wayans) who played on the sitcom, "My Wife and Kids (2001-05), characterized an affectionate but respectable fatherly position to his three children, Michael Jr. (George O. Gore II), Claire (Jazz Raycole/Jennifer Freeman), and Kady (Parker McKenna Posey). They lived in the outer edge of Stamford, Connecticut where the household learned much of life's lessons from their wise and humorous, patriarch leader.

From Quiz Those Fabulous Fathers of Television

Answer: Harry Weston

Dr. Harry Weston (Richard Mulligan) would leave his job and the somewhat sarcastic, southern remarks from his nurse Lavern (Park Overall), only to come home to his grown-up daughters, Carol (Dinah Manoff) and Barbara (Kristy McNichol), who bickered constantly. Dr. Weston had a younger daughter, Emily (Lisa Rieffel), who was cast in the latter episodes of, "Empty Nest" (1988-95). Another prominent character was the family's canine companion, Dreyfuss, who occasionally joined in the girl's bickering with his barking!

From Quiz Those Magnificent Mothers of Television

Answer: Florida Evans

Florida Evans faced complex challenges with her unemployed husband James (John Amos), three rebellious children, discrimination, financial burdens, and threatened evictions. The show focused, not only on the diverse views of a struggling African-American family, but universal families too. It was a realistic twist of sporadic situations showcased in the lives of a poverty-stricken family who was striving to move on up in the world. Mrs. Evans and her husband demonstrated good parental skills and never wavered in their responsibilities, even in the worse case scenarios. The Evans' children included "J.J." (Jimmie Walker), Thelma (BernNadette Stanis), and Michael (Ralph Carter). Ester Rolle played Florida Evans in the CBS prime-time sitcom, "Good Times" (1974-1979).

From Quiz Single Parents On Television

Answer: "Full House"

Bob Saget played the part of Danny Tanner, a single dad of three girls who lived in San Francisco and worked as a television host. Initially, Bob Saget wasn't going to play the role of Danny Tanner but when he got fired from the show he was on, he was available to take it.

From Quiz Classic TV Families

Answer: Gloria

Archie and Edith were the main characters in "All in the Family". Gloria was their only child.

From Quiz TV Children

Answer: Tyne Daly

The great Tyne Daly played the mother on "Judging Amy," where she also had two sons, Peter and Vincent. Earlier, Tyne had played Mary Beth Lacey on the hit TV show "Cagney and Lacey" which also starred Sharon Gless.

From Quiz More TV Dads

Answer: John Walton

Ralph Waite portrayed the role of John Walton, in a family drama set in the 1930's and 1940's. "The Waltons" focused on this fictional family and its struggles as it went through life in a small town in the mountains of Virginia. Some story lines were based on the real life of creator Earl Hamner.

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