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Remembering John Ritter Trivia Quiz

John Ritter's sudden death has been shocking and very upsetting to many of us. He will be missed tremendously. This quiz is about some of the roles John had in various sitcoms and about his life.

A multiple-choice quiz by DeeZines. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
DeeZines

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,095

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1319

Last 3 plays: Fiona112233 (4/10), Guest 136 (4/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was John's role in an episode of the "Mary Tyler Moore" show? Hint

Reverend

Banker

Detective

Cashier

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Question 2 of 10

2. John appeared in an episode of "Rhoda". What was his character's job? Hint

Cashier

Door Man

Detective

Banker

3. John and his real-life wife (they married 8 years later) played a couple expecting a baby at any moment in this very famous sitcom. The entire episode of this sitcom was focused on this couple and the main character. What was the name of the sitcom? Hint

Growing Pains

The Cosby Show

Family Matters

Family Ties

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Question 4 of 10

4. John played a character named Dale in an episode of "The Love Boat". Did Dale appear as a man, a woman, or both?

Answer: (One Word .. man, woman, or both ... M, W, or B)

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Question 5 of 10

5. At the time of his death John was married to ________ ?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname .. or just first name!)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was John's co-star on "Hearts Afire"? Hint

Faith Ford

Markie Post

Loni Anderson

Ann Jillian

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was John Ritter a contestant on 'The Dating Game'?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the name of the sitcom where John guest-starred as the lying and sleezy estranged husband of one of the main characters. Hint

Anything But Love

Wings

Dave's World

Veronica's Closet

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which two "Cheers" alumni appeared in an episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter"? Hint

none of these

Shelly Long and Ted Danson

Shelly Long and John Ratzenberger

Kirstie Alley and John Ratzenberger

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times was John Ritter nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series? Hint

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Nov 18 2024 : Fiona112233: 4/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 136: 4/10
Oct 12 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was John's role in an episode of the "Mary Tyler Moore" show?

Answer: Reverend

This was before his "Three's Company" days! He played a recently ordained reverend who performed the wedding service for Ted and Georgette. He did not know what to do so the others were helping him out through the entire service. It was pretty funny.

2. John appeared in an episode of "Rhoda". What was his character's job?

Answer: Banker

John played a very conceited and cocky banker where Brenda worked. He was not likeable in this episode at all.

Answer: The Cosby Show

The episode "Total Control' aired in 1991. The couple's doctor was Cliff Huxtable who was to deliver their baby. At first, they thought they knew more than Cliff did! They soon learned that they did not.

4. John played a character named Dale in an episode of "The Love Boat". Did Dale appear as a man, a woman, or both?

Answer: both

John Ritter has dressed up as a woman more than once. He made for quite a big woman! In this episode, he wasdisguised as a woman in order to spy on his ex-girlfriend. When he was himself, he fell in love with his ship-mate who thought that he was a woman until the end.

5. At the time of his death John was married to ________ ?

Answer: Amy Yasbeck

John and Amy met while filming the movie "Problem Child". They dated for a very long time before they married. They had one daughter together [making it 4 children for John in total].

6. Who was John's co-star on "Hearts Afire"?

Answer: Markie Post

Markie Post played his wife. Billy Bob Thornton also co-starred in this sitcom [he looked very different].

7. Was John Ritter a contestant on 'The Dating Game'?

Answer: Yes

Yes he was and he was being his very funny self! He was also chosen by the woman for a date!

8. What was the name of the sitcom where John guest-starred as the lying and sleezy estranged husband of one of the main characters.

Answer: Wings

John played Stuart Davenport, Casey's estranged husband who ran away with all their money and was never heard from until he showed up in this episode. He tried to convince her that he lost all the money and that was why he left her - because he was embarrassed. All lies! Casey was John's real-life wife!

9. Which two "Cheers" alumni appeared in an episode of "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter"?

Answer: Shelly Long and John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger and Shelley Long played Fred and Mary Ellen Doyle, the Hennessey's next door neighbors. Both Shelley Long and Cindy Williams portrayed Mary Ellen - first Shelley for one episode, and then Cindy.

10. How many times was John Ritter nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series?

Answer: 5

He was nominated 3 times for "Three's Company" and won in this category only once. The fourth time he was nominated in this category was for "Hooperman". He was also nominated for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for "Ally McBeal". He was nominated a fifth time in 2004 for "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter".

Source: Author DeeZines

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