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Quiz about Mary Tyler Moore Show Last Episode

"Mary Tyler Moore Show" Last Episode Quiz

"The Mary Tyler Moore Show" ran for seven successful seasons, from 1970-1977. The last episode is considered to be one of the best sitcom sendoffs in television history. How much do you remember about this show's great finale?

A multiple-choice quiz by littlewoman2. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
littlewoman2

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
188,709

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1362

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (5/10), Guest 24 (4/10), Guest 108 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who is seen talking on the phone in the last episode's opening shot? Hint

Mary

Murray

Ted

Lou

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the new station manager? Hint

Mr. Carter

Mr. Coleman

Mr. Carson

Mr. Cleveland

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did Ted name his dog?

Answer: (The name of the station--three letters)

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Question 4 of 10

4. How much did Lou spend in "petty cash" to bring Rhoda and Phyllis to Minneapolis? Hint

$1,000

$900

$700

$800

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Question 5 of 10

5. What insulting name does Mary call the new station manager on the phone after he tells her she is definitely fired? Hint

Pipsqueak

Little runt

Idiot

Big jerk

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sue Ann accepts a job as a "practical nurse" for an elderly gentleman who is going on an extended vacation. Where are they going? Hint

Mediterranean

Canada

Europe

South America

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does Lou say to his coworkers as he hugs Mary, right before the big group hug? Hint

I'll miss all of you.

I treasure you people.

I'm trying not to cry.

I hate to say goodbye.

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the last person to join the group hug? Hint

Georgette

Ted

Sue Ann

Murray

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song does the cast sing together as they leave the newsroom for the last time? Hint

Auld Lang Syne

Love Is All Around

Me and My Shadow

It's a Long Way to Tipperary

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Question 10 of 10

10. What does Mary do right before she exits the newsroom at the end of the episode? Hint

Turn out the lights

Blow a kiss at the newsroom

Shed a tear

Say goodbye

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 03 2024 : Guest 98: 5/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 24: 4/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 108: 8/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 97: 4/10
Oct 09 2024 : Guest 64: 7/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 76: 4/10
Oct 06 2024 : Guest 216: 6/10
Oct 03 2024 : Guest 75: 4/10
Oct 01 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is seen talking on the phone in the last episode's opening shot?

Answer: Lou

As the opening credits finish rolling, Lou is talking on the phone with the new station manager. He then calls Mary and Murray into his office.

2. What is the name of the new station manager?

Answer: Mr. Coleman

Lou mentions the new station manager's name in the opening scene when he is talking to Mary and Murray. Later, Mr. Coleman's name is mentioned several times when Lou, Mary, Murray, and Ted go to his office for a meeting.

3. What did Ted name his dog?

Answer: WJM

Ted puts up a real show when he enters Mr. Coleman's office. Ted brings Georgette, David, Mary Lou, and his dog, WJM, to elicit sympathy from the new station manager, hoping Mr. Coleman won't fire him.

4. How much did Lou spend in "petty cash" to bring Rhoda and Phyllis to Minneapolis?

Answer: $800

Lou is concerned about Mary's depressed state, so he pays for Rhoda and Phyllis to visit Mary. Rhoda finally helps Mary release her pent-up emotions.

5. What insulting name does Mary call the new station manager on the phone after he tells her she is definitely fired?

Answer: Little runt

Mary is quite cordial on the phone, until her last comment: "You little runt!" Then she angrily hangs up the phone.

6. Sue Ann accepts a job as a "practical nurse" for an elderly gentleman who is going on an extended vacation. Where are they going?

Answer: Mediterranean

Sue Ann says they'll be cruising the Mediterranean. Murray quips, "That should be a nice change for you, Sue Ann. Cruising at sea!"

7. What does Lou say to his coworkers as he hugs Mary, right before the big group hug?

Answer: I treasure you people.

Lou's eyes are filling with tears as he says these emotional words, which prompts the others to join in the memorable group hug.

8. Who is the last person to join the group hug?

Answer: Ted

Ted hunches his shoulders, stifles sobs, and awkwardly joins the hug. Although he will miss his coworkers, he said earlier that he didn't feel so bad that they all got fired while he kept his job. Good ol' Ted.

9. What song does the cast sing together as they leave the newsroom for the last time?

Answer: It's a Long Way to Tipperary

The song was Ted's idea. At the end of his newscast, he read the first line of the song as a sendoff to his colleagues at the station. Lou begins singing the song as everyone exits the newsroom for the last time.

10. What does Mary do right before she exits the newsroom at the end of the episode?

Answer: Turn out the lights

This was a very effective closing shot. Mary takes one last look around the newsroom with a shaky smile, turns out the lights, and leaves the room. The closing credits begin rolling over the dark newsroom, and you can hear the cast singing "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" in the background as they leave WJM forever.

Source: Author littlewoman2

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