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Tommy "Just Like That" Cooper Trivia Quiz

A quiz based on the fabulous comedian Tommy Cooper.

A multiple-choice quiz by McrLove. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
McrLove

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,826

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
322

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Tommy born? Hint

Exeter, Devon, England

Glasgow, Scotland

Caerphilly, Wales

Haymarket, London, England

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which part of the armed forces was Tommy called up for? Hint

Navy

Army

Air Force

Marines

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Question 3 of 10

3. How did Tommy get his trademark fez? Hint

No one knows

A friend gave him it

During a sketch he forgot his pith helmet and borrowed a waiter's fez

He has had it since he was a child

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Question 4 of 10

4. On what BBC TV show did Tommy make his debut? Hint

Opportunity Knocks

Shooting Stars

New To You

Sunday Night At The London Palladium

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Question 5 of 10

5. What nickname did he have for his wife Gwen? Hint

Dove

The Wife

Sweetie

Her

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Tommy's catchphrase? Hint

I Should Be Locked Up

How Are You?

I'm Nuts

Just Like That

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did Tommy Cooper die from? Hint

Old Age

Fluid In The Lungs

Heart Attack

Stabbing

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who had his own tribute show to Tommy? Hint

Bob Mortimer

Bruce Forsyth

Peter Kay

Jerome Flynn

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was unveiled in 2008? Hint

Nothing

Red Fez Museum

Statue

Mini Cooper Car

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Question 10 of 10

10. On what television show did Tommy die? Hint

Sunday Night at the London Palladium

The Two Ronnies

Morecambe and Wise

Live At Her Majesty's

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Tommy born?

Answer: Caerphilly, Wales

Tommy was born in Caerphilly, Wales on 19th March 1921. His family moved to England when he was three.

2. Which part of the armed forces was Tommy called up for?

Answer: Army

Tommy was spent his national service as a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards regiment in 1940. He was demobbed in 1947.

3. How did Tommy get his trademark fez?

Answer: During a sketch he forgot his pith helmet and borrowed a waiter's fez

Tommy was in Egypt with the army and during a sketch he forgot his pith helmet. He grabbed a passing waiter's fez and got laughs from it and so it stayed with him until he died. Tommy was always recognised as wearing a fez.

4. On what BBC TV show did Tommy make his debut?

Answer: New To You

Tommy made his TV debut on the BBC's show 'New To You' in 1948. His television career lasted until his death.

5. What nickname did he have for his wife Gwen?

Answer: Dove

Gwen and Tommy were married until the day he died. They had two children together, Thomas and Vicky.

6. What was Tommy's catchphrase?

Answer: Just Like That

Many people have remembered Tommy for one thing, his memorable catchphrase which is listed as one of the "50 Most Memorable Catchphrases" according to Channel 4 in the UK. Many comedians regard this as a classic catchphrase.

7. What did Tommy Cooper die from?

Answer: Heart Attack

Tommy suffered his first heart attack in 1977 which forced him to quit smoking his beloved cigars. He smoked 40 a day and suffered from chronic indigestion, lumbago, sciataca and severe circulation problems in both legs.

8. Who had his own tribute show to Tommy?

Answer: Jerome Flynn

Jerome Flynn's tribute show has toured with the name 'Just Like That'. It has since discontinued touring.

9. What was unveiled in 2008?

Answer: Statue

A statue was unveiled on 23rd February 2008 by Sir Anthony Hopkins who is also Welsh. A red nose was placed on it to celebrate Red Nose Day 2009 but it was stolen.

10. On what television show did Tommy die?

Answer: Live At Her Majesty's

Tommy died on 15th April 1984 of a heart attack live on television which was viewed by millions. Everyone today remembers the day they saw Tommy die. Many people didn't think it was serious and thought it was part of his act.

Source: Author McrLove

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