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Quiz about The Irreplaceable John Ritter

The Irreplaceable John Ritter Trivia Quiz

This is a tribute to the late John Ritter. He is one of my favorite actors. This quiz is about him and his different roles on television and in the movies. He will be sorely missed.

A multiple-choice quiz by gcooperfan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gcooperfan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,105

Updated
Jul 17 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
3223

Last 3 plays: klotzplate (15/15), Guest 107 (14/15), Taltarzac (9/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was his character's name on "Three's Company"? Hint

John Tripper

Jake Tripper

Jack Tipper

Jack Tripper

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Question 2 of 15

2. What 1970s T.V. show did John Ritter have a recurring role on as a Reverend? Hint

Maude

Little House on the Prairie

The Waltons

All in the Family

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Question 3 of 15

3. What year did he win an Emmy for his role on "Three's Company?" Hint

1984

1979

1978

1981

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Question 4 of 15

4. What T.V. series had John playing a policeman who inherits an apartment complex? Hint

Hooperman

Police Story

Hearts Afire

That Police Guy

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Question 5 of 15

5. What T.V. show did he star with Billy Bob Thornton? Hint

Hooperman

Hearts Afire

Hello John

Way to go Harry

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Question 6 of 15

6. In what movie did John costar with his (soon to be) wife in 1990? Hint

The Devil Child

Problem Child

Which way is Up

Over the Rainbow

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many children did John have? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. In which of these movies did John costar with Billy Bob Thornton? Hint

Bandits

A Simple Plan

Primary Colors

Sling Blade

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Question 9 of 15

9. What television show was he working on at the time of his untimely death? Hint

Hearts Afire

Life with John

Married with Children

8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which two famous people did John say he idolized growing up? Hint

Milton Berle and Harry Truman

John Kennedy and Jackie Gleason

Bobby Kennedy and Jerry Lewis

John Kennedy and Art Carney

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Question 11 of 15

11. What show, written by David E. Kelley, did John have a brief, recurring role on? Hint

Law and Order

The Practice

Ally McBeal

Picket Fences

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Question 12 of 15

12. John was very devoted to and supported foundations concerning _______ ? Hint

Breast Cancer

Muscular Dystrophy

Cerebral Palsy

Leukemia

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Question 13 of 15

13. What cartoon did John lend his voice to? Hint

Spongebob Squarepants

Clifford

Scooby Doo

Arthur

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Question 14 of 15

14. John once appeared on "The Dating Game"?

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was John Ritter's Father?

Answer: ( Two Words .. or just first name ... he was a singing cowboy)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was his character's name on "Three's Company"?

Answer: Jack Tripper

John was chosen for this role by the head of the studio, Fred Silverman. Prior to this he had only appeared in recurring roles and guest starring roles.

2. What 1970s T.V. show did John Ritter have a recurring role on as a Reverend?

Answer: The Waltons

John was only 24 years old when he began doing the role as the Reverend on "The Waltons" in 1972. Even though he is usually known for comedy, he did have his serious side.

3. What year did he win an Emmy for his role on "Three's Company?"

Answer: 1984

John won his Emmy just before the show was cancelled.

4. What T.V. series had John playing a policeman who inherits an apartment complex?

Answer: Hooperman

John's character on "Hooperman" falls for the manager of the apartment complex (played by Deborah Farentino) and had a dog that mixed into the comedy. It lasted for 2 seasons, from 1987-1989.

5. What T.V. show did he star with Billy Bob Thornton?

Answer: Hearts Afire

This also starred Markie Post. It was on from 1992-1995. A wonderful show that didn't last as long as it should have.

6. In what movie did John costar with his (soon to be) wife in 1990?

Answer: Problem Child

Amy Yasbeck was cast as his wife in the movie and would become his real life wife on September 18, 1999. They also starred together in the sequel, "Problem Child II". On T.V., they starred together as husband and wife on "Wings", and "The Cosby Show" among others.

7. How many children did John have?

Answer: 4

John was married to Nancy Morgan from 1978 to 1996 and had 3 children, Jason, Tyler and Carly, from that union. John was married to Amy Yasbeck from 1999 until his death and had one daughter, Stella. She was born on September 11, 1998 and turned 5 years old the day John died.

8. In which of these movies did John costar with Billy Bob Thornton?

Answer: Sling Blade

In one of his dramatic roles, John played a homosexual store owner. He received critical acclaim for his performance.

9. What television show was he working on at the time of his untimely death?

Answer: 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter

They had just filmed three episodes of the second season, when John collapsed on the set and passed away a few hours later, during surgery.

10. Which two famous people did John say he idolized growing up?

Answer: Bobby Kennedy and Jerry Lewis

That statment really showed the two sides of John Ritter. It was stated by his co-stars and co-workers that he always made them laugh on every set he was on. I know he did that on every show he was on.

11. What show, written by David E. Kelley, did John have a brief, recurring role on?

Answer: Ally McBeal

He played a possible love interest for Ally, but who didn't on that show. He was on the show in October 1998.

12. John was very devoted to and supported foundations concerning _______ ?

Answer: Cerebral Palsy

His brother was diagnosed with it. He was very close to his brother and looked up to him in many ways.

13. What cartoon did John lend his voice to?

Answer: Clifford

John was the voice of Clifford the dog.

14. John once appeared on "The Dating Game"?

Answer: True

I've seen clips of this and he was very funny on it. He was only 18 at the time.

15. Who was John Ritter's Father?

Answer: Tex Ritter

John followed in his father footsteps into show business, but decided on comedy, which we are all thankful for.

Source: Author gcooperfan

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