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Performances Within Performances Quiz

Sometimes the performers in classic tv shows portray performers. Here are a few examples.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,279

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", Mary Richards auditions by singing "One for My Baby". She bombs. For whom does she audition? Hint

Lou

Ted

Murray

Sue Ann

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Question 2 of 10

2. In an episode of "Gilligan's Island, the castaways attempt a musical version of "Hamlet". Who directs? Hint

Strother Martin

John McGiver

Phil Silvers

Hans Conried

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Question 3 of 10

3. In "Three's Company", Larry fulfills his dream of singing. He does it badly. Where? Hint

Janet's wedding

Roper's party

Jack's restaurant

Furley's party

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Question 4 of 10

4. In an episode of "That Girl", Ann backs away from a role in a foreign film. Why? Hint

It involves immorality

It involves profanity

It involves nudity

It involves being apart from Donald

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Question 5 of 10

5. In "The Dick Van Dyke Show", Rob must decide between Laura and another woman for the lead in a local theatre production. How does he handle the situation? Hint

He gives the role to Laura

He gives the decision to someone else

He gives the role to Laura's rival

He gives both Laura and her rival starring roles

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Question 6 of 10

6. In an episode of "The Odd Couple", Felix attempts to substitute on stage for what performer? Hint

Jaye P. Morgan

Richard Fredericks

Edward Villella

Paul Williams

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Question 7 of 10

7. In "The Honeymooners", one of the regulars botches a line involving "polo ponies". Who does that? Hint

Norton

Ralph

Alice

Trixie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another (non-musical) version of Hamlet is performed by the people from "Happy Days". Who plays Hamlet? Hint

Richie

Howard

Fonzie

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Question 9 of 10

9. Moving away from sitcoms ... The crew of Star Trek witnesses a performance of a Shakespearean play aboard the "Enterprise". Which play? Hint

The Tempest

King Lear

Hamlet

Romeo and Juliet

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Question 10 of 10

10. Digressing from tv for a moment, the play with which Zero Mostel was involved in "The Producers" dealt with what famous character? Hint

Washington

Lincoln

Hitler

Napoleon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In an episode of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show", Mary Richards auditions by singing "One for My Baby". She bombs. For whom does she audition?

Answer: Lou

Cute bit. Tactful escape by Lou.

2. In an episode of "Gilligan's Island, the castaways attempt a musical version of "Hamlet". Who directs?

Answer: Phil Silvers

All were guest stars at one time or another, but Silvers played director Harold Hecuba. (If they can make musicals out of "Phantom of the Opera", "Annie" and "Les Miserables", why not "Hamlet"?)

3. In "Three's Company", Larry fulfills his dream of singing. He does it badly. Where?

Answer: Jack's restaurant

"All of Me" as I recall.

4. In an episode of "That Girl", Ann backs away from a role in a foreign film. Why?

Answer: It involves nudity

All-American Ann can't do THAT.

5. In "The Dick Van Dyke Show", Rob must decide between Laura and another woman for the lead in a local theatre production. How does he handle the situation?

Answer: He gives both Laura and her rival starring roles

"The Gold Rush Girl" becomes "The Gold Rush Girls".

6. In an episode of "The Odd Couple", Felix attempts to substitute on stage for what performer?

Answer: Edward Villella

All were "Odd Couple" guest stars.

7. In "The Honeymooners", one of the regulars botches a line involving "polo ponies". Who does that?

Answer: Ralph

One word: "poloponies".

8. Another (non-musical) version of Hamlet is performed by the people from "Happy Days". Who plays Hamlet?

Answer: Fonzie

Why not?

9. Moving away from sitcoms ... The crew of Star Trek witnesses a performance of a Shakespearean play aboard the "Enterprise". Which play?

Answer: Hamlet

Was Karidian also Kodos?

10. Digressing from tv for a moment, the play with which Zero Mostel was involved in "The Producers" dealt with what famous character?

Answer: Hitler

"Springtime for Hitler".

Source: Author robert362

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