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Quiz about More Dick Van Dyke Show Trivia

More "Dick Van Dyke Show" Trivia Quiz

A small tribute to one of the TV's greatest sitcoms, and one of the greatest comedians ever. All of the questions cannot be answered by just watching the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by mngillespie. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mngillespie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,144

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5466

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/10), Jetwhinedad (2/10), Guest 108 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Rob and Laura Petrie live? Hint

New Rochelle

Forrest Hills

Rochester

Rockaway Beach

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Sally Rogers' cat? Hint

Mr. Whiskers

Mr. Henderson

Mr. Brady

Mr. Peepers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Laura Petrie's maiden name? Hint

Meehan

Richards

Moore

Mathews

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Question 4 of 10

4. Carl Reiner once reprised his role of Alan Brady in a guest appearance in this sitcom. Hint

Mad About You

Ellen

Frasier

Roseanne

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Question 5 of 10

5. What name did Buddy Sorrel's wife go by?

Answer: (I doubt this was her birth name.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jerry Van Dyke sometimes appeared on the show playing Rob's brother. What was the name of his character? Hint

Jimmy Petrie

Mickey Petrie

Luther Petrie

Stacey Petrie

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Emmy Awards did the show win during its 5 year run? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Dick Van Dyke beat out to win the role of Rob Petrie? Hint

Danny Thomas

Johnny Carson

Jerry Lewis

Robert Young

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Question 9 of 10

9. Richie's middle name was ____.

Answer: (1 word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played the role of Rob Petrie in the pilot episode titled "Head of the Family"? Hint

Dick Van Dyke

Carl Reiner

Richard Deacon

Jerry Paris

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 14 2024 : Guest 172: 9/10
Dec 13 2024 : Jetwhinedad: 2/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 108: 7/10
Dec 12 2024 : Guest 99: 9/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Dec 09 2024 : Guest 72: 8/10
Dec 07 2024 : Guest 100: 9/10
Dec 06 2024 : Guest 166: 10/10
Dec 03 2024 : Guest 147: 9/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where did Rob and Laura Petrie live?

Answer: New Rochelle

Their neighbors were Jerry and Millie Helper.

2. What was the name of Sally Rogers' cat?

Answer: Mr. Henderson

In one episode where she had to work late, she said she wasn't going to call home because he "wouldn't answer the phone after midnight".

3. What was Laura Petrie's maiden name?

Answer: Meehan

This has been the cause of some trivia confusion because she was married to Dick Meeker when she began the show.

4. Carl Reiner once reprised his role of Alan Brady in a guest appearance in this sitcom.

Answer: Mad About You

"Mad About You" was inspired by the "Dick Van Dyke Show".

5. What name did Buddy Sorrel's wife go by?

Answer: Pickles

Her character was portrayed by both Barbara Perry and Joan Shawlee.

6. Jerry Van Dyke sometimes appeared on the show playing Rob's brother. What was the name of his character?

Answer: Stacey Petrie

When he was sleepwalking, he called everybody "Burford".

7. How many Emmy Awards did the show win during its 5 year run?

Answer: 15

Including 3 for Dick Van Dyke, and 2 for Mary Tyler Moore.

8. Who did Dick Van Dyke beat out to win the role of Rob Petrie?

Answer: Johnny Carson

Danny Thomas was one of the producers.

9. Richie's middle name was ____.

Answer: Rosebud

His full name was Richard Robert Oscar Sam Edward Benjamin Ulysses David Petrie.

10. Who played the role of Rob Petrie in the pilot episode titled "Head of the Family"?

Answer: Carl Reiner

Jerry Paris played neighbor and dentist Jerry Helper, and was also one of the shows directors.

Source: Author mngillespie

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