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Quiz about The Life and Career of Vivian Vance

The Life and Career of Vivian Vance Quiz

If you have ever watched the classic sitcom "I Love Lucy", you probably watched Vivian Vance. Take this quiz to learn more about her. If you like it, rate it.

A multiple-choice quiz by piccione2000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
piccione2000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,334

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Vivian's birthday? Hint

May 15, 1901

July 26, 1909

December 23, 1912

April 2, 1911

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1950, Vivan made her film debut where she portrayed a hotel maid. What is the name of the film? Hint

Night and Fog

The Secret Fury

Strangers on a Train

Sunset Boulevard

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1951-1957, she worked on "I Love Lucy" as Ethel. What was her character Ethel's full name? Hint

Ethel Roberta Maybelline Bertha Potter Mertz

Ethel Louise Roberta Agnes Mae Potter Mertz

Ethel Maybelline Fredrica Roberta Potter Mertz

Ethel Mae Roberta Louise Potter Mertz

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Question 4 of 10

4. We all know her husband Fred was played by William Frawley. What happened to him and Vivian on the set? Hint

Frawley over heard Vivan saying that she did not like the idea of having someone older than she play her husband

Frawley accidentally hit Vivian while rehearsing one of the scenes and because of that they never got along

Vivan over heard Lucy, Ricky and Frawley laughing that Vivian was to fat to play Ethel

Lucy told Vivian that Frawley did not want her to play Ethel and because Vivian believed Lucy she never spoke to Frawley outside of the scenes they were in

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which of the following did Vivan make her stage debut? Hint

Music in the Air

Skylark

Red, Hot, and Blue

Anything Goes

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1951, Vivan began appearing on "I Love Lucy." How old was she when the show originally started its run in 1951? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Other than "I Love Lucy" (and the "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" in 1957), how many other shows was she in as Ethel? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. When William Frawley died, she said "Champagne for Everyone!"

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1951, Vivian starred in "The Blue Veil," where she portrayed Alicia. What was the tagline for the film? Hint

"Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the woman who adopted?"

"Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the sister who raised it?"

"Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the woman who gave it away?"

"Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the woman who gave it love?"

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Question 10 of 10

10. On August 17, 1980, the acting world lost Vivian.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Vivian's birthday?

Answer: July 26, 1909

On July 26, 1909, Vivian Roberta Jones was born in Cherryvale, Kansas. Her sister Venus was born in 1906.

2. In 1950, Vivan made her film debut where she portrayed a hotel maid. What is the name of the film?

Answer: The Secret Fury

Her first movie was "The Secret Fury" in 1950. She played Leah, a hotel maid.

3. In 1951-1957, she worked on "I Love Lucy" as Ethel. What was her character Ethel's full name?

Answer: Ethel Mae Roberta Louise Potter Mertz

Her name was Ethel Mae Roberta Louise Potter Mertz. In an episode with her father, he called her Ethel Mae.

4. We all know her husband Fred was played by William Frawley. What happened to him and Vivian on the set?

Answer: Frawley over heard Vivan saying that she did not like the idea of having someone older than she play her husband

They hated each other deeply! The fighting got started when William Frawley heard Vivian say something off set about hating having someone so much older than her play her husband. Ever since then, they were enemies. When they were asked to do a spinoff series together, they both flatly refused.

5. In which of the following did Vivan make her stage debut?

Answer: Music in the Air

In 1932, she made her stage debut in "Music In The Air". She then was in "Anything Goes" in 1934, "Red, Hot, and Blue" in 1936, and "Skylark" in 1939.

6. In 1951, Vivan began appearing on "I Love Lucy." How old was she when the show originally started its run in 1951?

Answer: 42

She was 42, and William Frawley was 64. This made her mad, because she thought people would think she was older than she was because she had to play a wife to an old man. She had to make herself 20 lbs. heavier than Lucille Ball, had to die her hair dishwater blonde, and had to wear small clothes to make her look 'older and frumpier'.

7. Other than "I Love Lucy" (and the "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" in 1957), how many other shows was she in as Ethel?

Answer: 1

She portrayed Ethel in the "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour." In "The Lucy Show," she portrayed the character of Vivian Bagley.

The "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" in 1957 was not part of the "I Love Lucy" series, as it was aired but once (until released on video in the late 1990s), and did not have an episode/production number.

8. When William Frawley died, she said "Champagne for Everyone!"

Answer: True

Unfortunately, it's true. She was happy when he died. Everyone thought she was being mean, but she didn't. Another reason she hated him was that he was drunk.

9. In 1951, Vivian starred in "The Blue Veil," where she portrayed Alicia. What was the tagline for the film?

Answer: "Who is the real Mother of this Child? The woman who gave it life... or the woman who gave it love?"

In 1950, Vivian accepted the part of Alica in Curtis Bernhardt's film "The Blue Veil," which was released in 1951. Vance starred opposite Agnes Moorehead ("Bewitched")in a moving drama about a woman who has child and give the baby up to someone that will and can love it more than she. This is considered one of Vance's finer movies..a great treat to her fans..a must see!

10. On August 17, 1980, the acting world lost Vivian.

Answer: False

She died on August 17, 1979, at age 70, of breast and bone cancer. William Frawley died 13 years earlier, in 1966, at age 79 of a heart attack.

Source: Author piccione2000

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