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50 Greatest Sidekicks - Part 1 Quiz

Where would some of our most beloved characters of all time be without a trusted friend at their side? "Entertainment Weekly" ("EW") compiled a list of these 'second bananas'.

A multiple-choice quiz by rblayer. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
rblayer

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
235,607

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "EW" named the second-in-command to Michael Scott in the television series "The Office" as the #10. Who was he? Hint

Robert

Dwight

Peter

Richard

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the bell ringer on "Fantasy Island" that "EW" rated #9 on their list? Hint

Taboo

Tattoo

Willie

Jingles

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bus driver Ralph Kramden's best buddy came in #8 on the "EW" list. What was the goofy sewer worker's name? Hint

Phil

Art

Del

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Frodo Baggins' #7 ranked Middle-earth saving friend and servant? Hint

Tom

Sam

Ben

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the doctor, ranked #6 by "EW", that often assisted perhaps the greatest fictional detective of all time? Hint

Watson

Willis

Wilson

Waldon

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Question 6 of 10

6. The original desperate housewife was a dizzy redhead in a popular 1950s sitcom. What was the name of her blonde sidekick who ranked #5 on the "EW" list? Hint

Ethel

Margie

Myrtle

Agnes

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Question 7 of 10

7. At #4 on the "EW" list was the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. What was his nickname? Hint

Benny

Chewy

Axxell

Louie

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Question 8 of 10

8. The #3 rated sidekick is a short, bald, heavy-set, bespectacled man who used to work for the New York Yankees. What was the name of the pal of a New York City stand-up comic? Hint

George

Ron

Phil

Michael

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Question 9 of 10

9. Batman's crime-fighting partner, Robin The Boy Wonder, placed #2 on the "EW" list. What was Robin's secret identity? Hint

Billy Batson

Dick Grayson

Bobby Cramer

Wayne Waldron

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Question 10 of 10

10. "EW's" #1 rated sidekick of all time spent many years chuckling at his boss' sometimes unfunny jokes on late night television. What is his name? Hint

Fred

Ned

Ted

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "EW" named the second-in-command to Michael Scott in the television series "The Office" as the #10. Who was he?

Answer: Dwight

Actor Rainn Wilson portrayed the obsessively loyal Dwight Schrute who constantly tries to enlarge his minimal authority as Michael's assistant manager. When asked by Michael, whom he worships, to select a health care plan, Dwight asked, "Okay, first, let's go over some parameters. How many people can I fire?"

2. Who was the bell ringer on "Fantasy Island" that "EW" rated #9 on their list?

Answer: Tattoo

Paris-born Herv� Villechaize played the diminutive assistant who would announce the arrival of Fantasy Island guest with the shout, "Da plane, da plane". He and his boss, Mr. Roarke, played by Ricardo Montalban, were always dapperly dressed in identical suits.

3. Bus driver Ralph Kramden's best buddy came in #8 on the "EW" list. What was the goofy sewer worker's name?

Answer: Ed

Future Oscar winner Art Carney played the role of Ed Norton opposite Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden in the 1950s "The Honeymooners". Gleason gave Carney 90% responsible for the success of the classic sitcom. A little known fact about Carney is that his voice talents allowed him to substitute for an ailing President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in his "Fireside Chats".

4. Who was Frodo Baggins' #7 ranked Middle-earth saving friend and servant?

Answer: Sam

Frodo Baggins probably never would have made the trek to Mordor without his trusted companion and gardener Samwise Gamgee. Actor Sean Astin portrayed Sam in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

5. What was the name of the doctor, ranked #6 by "EW", that often assisted perhaps the greatest fictional detective of all time?

Answer: Watson

Dr. John H. Watson was a character created by writer Arthur Conan Doyle as Sherlock Holmes' crime solving assistant. Although many actors have played the part, perhaps actor Nigel Bruce's 1940s portrayal of the character is best remembered.

6. The original desperate housewife was a dizzy redhead in a popular 1950s sitcom. What was the name of her blonde sidekick who ranked #5 on the "EW" list?

Answer: Ethel

Actress Vivian Vance portrayed Ethel Mertz, Lucille Ball's partner- in hilarious antics in the classic "I Love Lucy" series. Vance followed Lucy to "The Lucy Show", portraying sidekick Vivian Bagley.

7. At #4 on the "EW" list was the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. What was his nickname?

Answer: Chewy

Chewbacca was Han Solo's faithful 200 year-old Wookiee co-pilot in the "Star Wars" series. 7'3" English actor Peter Mayhew portrayed the huge, hairy creature.

8. The #3 rated sidekick is a short, bald, heavy-set, bespectacled man who used to work for the New York Yankees. What was the name of the pal of a New York City stand-up comic?

Answer: George

Neurotic underachiever George Constanza was played by actor Jason Alexander. Jason also played Richard Gere's lawyer in 1990's "Pretty Woman" and Boris Badenov in 2000's "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle".

9. Batman's crime-fighting partner, Robin The Boy Wonder, placed #2 on the "EW" list. What was Robin's secret identity?

Answer: Dick Grayson

Grayson was portrayed by actor Burt Ward in the campy 1960s television "Batman". He was known for his comments of "Holy (fill in the blank) Batman".

10. "EW's" #1 rated sidekick of all time spent many years chuckling at his boss' sometimes unfunny jokes on late night television. What is his name?

Answer: Ed

A decorated Marine fighter pilot, Ed McMahon spent 30 years as Johnny Carson's sidekick on "The Tonight Show". His famous introduction of "Heeeeeeere's Johnny" was often imitated and became a household phrase.

Source: Author rblayer

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