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Murphy Brown Trivia Quiz

In honour of the fact that the Lifetime Television Network is re-running this show, I've made a 'Murphy Brown' quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3717

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When the show first started, where had Murphy been? Hint

New York

On vacation in Hawaii

Her dad's funeral

Betty Ford Clinic

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Question 2 of 10

2. With whom had Murphy made a pact that by the time they turned 50, if they were still single they'd get married? Hint

Frank

Jeff

Miles

Jerry

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was from Louisiana? Hint

Jim

Murphy

Corky

Frank

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Murphy finally end up naming her son? Hint

Adelaide

Avery

Harold

Miles, Jr.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What had Elden originally been hired to paint? Hint

Murphy's bedroom

The kitchen

The foyer

The mailbox

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Question 6 of 10

6. What station originally aired 'Murphy Brown' in US? Hint

NBC

ABC

FOX

CBS

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Question 7 of 10

7. What did JFK, Jr. get for Murphy for a wedding present? Hint

A subscription to 'George' magazine

A potted plant

A buffet serving set

A trip to the family compound

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Question 8 of 10

8. What group kidnapped Murphy when she was on her way to host the election on TV? Hint

The CIA

Militant candy-stripers

The IRA

Her former secretaries

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played the producer that they hired after Miles went to New York? Hint

Gillian Anderson

Lily Tomlin

Dixie Carter

Sally Field

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who had the only office with a window, according to Murphy? Hint

Corky

Jim

Miles

Frank

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When the show first started, where had Murphy been?

Answer: Betty Ford Clinic

2. With whom had Murphy made a pact that by the time they turned 50, if they were still single they'd get married?

Answer: Frank

They had started at 40.. then they reached 40 and moved it to 45...

3. Who was from Louisiana?

Answer: Corky

Her accent comes out when she's upset.

4. What did Murphy finally end up naming her son?

Answer: Avery

She named him after her mother.

5. What had Elden originally been hired to paint?

Answer: The kitchen

But she liked his mural so much she asked him to keep working.

6. What station originally aired 'Murphy Brown' in US?

Answer: CBS

7. What did JFK, Jr. get for Murphy for a wedding present?

Answer: A subscription to 'George' magazine

He also had the guys at the art department do a mock-up of a cover with Murphy's face on it.

8. What group kidnapped Murphy when she was on her way to host the election on TV?

Answer: Her former secretaries

No one believed Murphy's story. They thought she was just trying to prove a point.

9. Who played the producer that they hired after Miles went to New York?

Answer: Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin played Kay, the former game show producer.

10. Who had the only office with a window, according to Murphy?

Answer: Corky

She found this out while visiting Corky's office - which made Murphy feel like she was in Victoria's Secret.

Source: Author ladymacb29

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