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"Alice": Who's Who Trivia Quiz

Take a journey with the cast from one of television's best TV shows from yesteryear. This quiz will test you on how well you remember each actor and their character from this hit comedy series, plus one extra question about the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by NiceGuy789. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
NiceGuy789

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,101

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1402

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 149 (10/10), Guest 50 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which talented actress played the TV role of Alice Hyatt? Hint

Bonnie Franklin

Ellen Burstyn

Betty White

Linda Lavin

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who played the role of the cranky boss, Mel Sharples? Hint

Pat Harrington, Jr.

Vic Tayback

Tom Bosley

Harry Morgan

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mel always called her character "Dinghy". Which actress played the role of Vera Gorman? Hint

Diane Ladd

Twiggy

Polly Holliday

Beth Howland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which actress played the man-hungry TV character Flo? Hint

Polly Holliday

Delta Burke

Diane Ladd

Jean Smart

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which actor played the role of Tommy, Alice Hyatt's son? Hint

Philip McKeon

Jimmy Baio

Scott Baio

Ron Howard

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Academy Award-nominated actress played the part of Belle Dupree? Hint

Diane Ladd

Donna Reed

Meryl Streep

Jill Clayburgh

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actress played the character of Jolene Hunnicutt? Hint

Celia Weston

Dixie Carter

Jean Smart

Delta Burke

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which comedic actress made several guest apprearances as Carrie, Mel's mother? Hint

Martha Raye

Nancy Walker

Lucille Ball

Imogene Coca

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Question 9 of 10

9. The recurring character of Earl Hicks was played by which "Partridge Family" co-star? Hint

Brian Forster

Danny Bonaduce

Dave Madden

David Cassidy

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the TV show theme song? Hint

"Alice's Restaurant"

"Luck Be A Lady"

"There's a New Girl in Town"

"Living Next Door to Alice"

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Nov 10 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 149: 10/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 50: 10/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 149: 10/10
Oct 19 2024 : Guest 24: 10/10
Oct 18 2024 : Guest 70: 10/10
Oct 08 2024 : Guest 35: 4/10
Sep 29 2024 : Guest 75: 10/10
Sep 28 2024 : Guest 12: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which talented actress played the TV role of Alice Hyatt?

Answer: Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin, born in 1937, played the star of the show, Alice, a widow who moved to Arizona with her son to start a new life after her husband died in a trucking accident. Ms. Lavin won two Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Actress in a Musical or Comedy in 1979 and 1980.

2. Who played the role of the cranky boss, Mel Sharples?

Answer: Vic Tayback

Vic Tayback, born in 1930, also played Mel in the movie version, "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974). Mr. Tayback passed away in 1990.

3. Mel always called her character "Dinghy". Which actress played the role of Vera Gorman?

Answer: Beth Howland

Beth Howland's character was often ridiculed by Mel for having an extremely thin figure. Ms. Howland was married to character actor, Michael J. Pollard, from 1961-1969. They had one daughter together.

4. Which actress played the man-hungry TV character Flo?

Answer: Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday, born in 1937, played the part of Florence "Flo" Jean Castleberry from 1976-1980. The character often yelled out the catch phrase, "Kiss my grits!". Ms. Holliday had her own spin-off comedy series called "Flo" (1980-1981).

5. Which actor played the role of Tommy, Alice Hyatt's son?

Answer: Philip McKeon

Philip McKeon, born in 1964, was recommended by Linda Lavin to play the part of Tommy. Philip is the older brother of actress, Nancy McKeon, from the TV comedy "Facts of Life" (1979-1988).

6. Which Academy Award-nominated actress played the part of Belle Dupree?

Answer: Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd joined the cast of "Alice" in 1980, after Polly Holliday departed the show. Ironically, Ms. Ladd played the part of Flo in the movie "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore", released in 1974.

7. Which actress played the character of Jolene Hunnicutt?

Answer: Celia Weston

Celia Weston joined the cast in 1981, and remained with the show until it ended production in 1985. Ms. Weston, born December 14, 1951, grew up in South Carolina.

8. Which comedic actress made several guest apprearances as Carrie, Mel's mother?

Answer: Martha Raye

Martha Raye, born 1916, had her own TV variety show called "The Martha Raye Show" from 1954-1956. She was married a total of seven times. Ms. Raye passed away in 1994.

9. The recurring character of Earl Hicks was played by which "Partridge Family" co-star?

Answer: Dave Madden

Dave Madden, born in 1931, played Earl Hicks, Tommy's basketball coach. Mr. Madden is best known for his role as Reuben Kincaid on the TV show "The Partridge Family" (1970-1974).

10. What was the name of the TV show theme song?

Answer: "There's a New Girl in Town"

"There's a New Girl in Town" was performed by Linda Lavin and written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman, and David Shire. There were several different versions used throughout the entire run of the show (1976-1985).

Source: Author NiceGuy789

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