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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
5453

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (7/10), kstyle53 (10/10), Guest 74 (10/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Where did Rob and Laura Petrie live? Hint

Rockaway Beach

Rochester

New Rochelle

Forrest Hills

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Question 2 of 10

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

Mr. Peepers

Mr. Whiskers

Mr. Henderson

Mr. Brady

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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

Stacey Petrie

Luther Petrie

Mickey 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

Robert Young

Jerry Lewis

Johnny Carson

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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

Carl Reiner

Richard Deacon

Dick Van Dyke

Jerry Paris

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 12 2024 : Guest 47: 7/10
Nov 02 2024 : kstyle53: 10/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 74: 10/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 35: 9/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 192: 9/10
Oct 29 2024 : Guest 50: 9/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 74: 8/10
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 100: 9/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 71: 7/10

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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